Climate

UN backs world court climate opinion, Israel, US among few to oppose

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres said the vote, in which 28 countries abstained, underscored that governments are responsible for protecting citizens from the "escalating climate crisis."

The United Nations headquarters before a meeting on the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty at the UN, in New York City, US, April 27, 2026.
 An almost empty tourist area of Plaka is seen on a rainy day in Athens as storm Byron continues to batter large parts of the country December 05, 2025 in Athens, Greece.

"Never seen in modern history": Experts outline an El Niño that may rewrite climate records

German Helgoland in the North Sea.

Secrets of a drowned realm: DNA traces show the North Sea once held sprawling woodlands

AFTER A 16-HOUR journey from Tel Aviv, I encountered an unexpected California winter, where ancient pines in the Sierra Nevada stood heavy with snow between January storms.

The saline blueprint: Can saving the Dead Sea reshape Middle East diplomacy?


Israel must step up to combat vehicle-caused air pollution - comptroller

In his report, released on Monday, Matanyahu Englman said there were only 219 fast-charging stations for the country’s more than 40,000 electric vehicles.

Heavy traffic jam on the Ayalon highway in Tel Aviv due to construction work, on June 11, 2020

Climate crisis on Gaza battlefield: CO2 emissions surge from Israel-Hamas war

Some 99% of these emissions were attributed to Israel’s aerial and ground operations against Hamas in Gaza.

 Palestinians at the site of a destroyed building from an Israeli air strike in Rafah, in the southern Gaza Strip, on January 14, 2024

Saving the Panama Canal will take years and cost billions, if it’s even possible

The channel is Panama’s biggest source of revenue, bringing in $4.3 billion in 2022. 

 DOCK WORKERS on a small rowing boat pull a rope between the dock and vehicle carrier ‘Sirius Leader’ as it prepares to enter the Miraflores locks while transiting the Panama Canal last September.

How fighting terrorism can contribute to security and the environment

 Environmental crime (illustrative)

COP28: The climate conference ended. Now, here’s what Israel needs to do

On Monday, a virtual event led by Tel Aviv University and other organizations was held dedicated to addressing climate concerns.

Virtual event led by Tel Aviv University and other organizations dedicated to addressing climate concerns

Here is how Abraham Accords countries collaborate on climate change

Climate tech has become a “sweet spot” for the Jewish state regarding the Abraham Accords because “what these countries are looking for is what Israel has to offer.”

 MOU between Israel, Morocco will enable collaboration in drinking water, liquid sanitation.

European MPs call for ceasefire, environmental justice in Israel and Gaza

MPs called on global leaders to recognize the challenges in Gaza and other conflict-afflict, climate-vulnerable communities.

 A Palestinian child runs, as the conflict between Israel and Hamas continues, in Rafah, in the southern Gaza Strip December 13, 2023.

Zionism's founder had a green, climate-friendly vision for Israel - opinion

With the UN Climate Conference (COP28) in Dubai approaching, the Jewish state should revisit the vision of modern Zionism’s founding father.

 Theodor Herzl from the book ‘Herzland’ by David Harel.

Climate Innovation Report: A proposal for Israeli government policy - opinion

We believe that the recommendations and the insights presented in this report can provide a significant contribution to realizing the vision of making Israel a global power in climate innovation.

 Israelis walk on the beach in front of a coal power station in the southern city of Ashkelon.

How should Israel respond to climate change? - opinion

Let’s zoom out on the global nature of climate change, then zoom back in on Israel’s response to it.

 Tourists hold umbrellas as it rains on an observation point overlooking Jerusalem’s Old City.