Climate

A hotter Europe needs Israeli science - opinion

The recent heat dome that swept across the continent pushed temperatures to record levels, strained electricity grids, disrupted transport, and forced governments to issue public health warnings.

An illustrative image of Israeli and the European Union flags with a division between them.
People watch Macy's Fourth of July fireworks as the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary, from a ship at Brooklyn Bridge Marina, in New York City, US, July 4, 2026

Coast Guard removes environmentalist ship from US 250th anniversary parade over political banners

 Illustrative image of a blazing sun.

Strong El Nino will develop rapidly over coming months, says UN weather agency

Israelis enjoy the beach as a heatwave hits Israel, in Herzliya, April 17, 2026

As Dead Sea plans languish, gov't probe finds Israel still unprepared for climate change


Former environmental protection minister launches BGU climate research center

"I am happy to join Ben-Gurion University and lead an institution based on a vision that will revolutionize environmental and climate policy in Israel," Zandberg said.

 Former Environmental Protection Minister Tamar Zandberg

Iceland volcano erupts, spewing lava and hitting roads

The lava flow hit thermal-based water pipes in the region just south of the capital, disrupting the supply of hot water to more than 20,000 people.

 A volcano spews lava and smoke as it erupts on Reykjanes Peninsula, Iceland, February 8, 2024.

SPNI's SeaWatch app sees double the downloads in 2023

The SeaWatch application was launched seven years ago due to challenges enforcing violations in the sea and nature reserves. Last year, the team updated the app empowering a more effective response. 

A hazard immediately removed by the Nature and Parks Authority

Israeli climate tech innovators awarded $1 mil. to combat climate crisis

Dozens of Israeli companies applied for the reward. The prize is a joint initiative of JNF-Canada and KKL-JNF in partnership with StartUp Nation Central. The ceremony was held in Tel Aviv.

 ATTENDEES STAND during the COP27 climate summit in Sharm e-Sheikh.

UBQ Materials debuts three bio-based solutions for sustainable manufacturing

The award-winning company aims to close the gap between profitability and sustainability.

Jack (Tato) Bigio, UBQ Materials co-founder and CEO of UBQ Israel, holds plastic discs made from UBQ material.

Could a NASA space mission unravel the mysteries of Earth’s climate?

The mission is meant to deliver first-of-its-kind views of the phytoplankton -- microscopic plant-like organisms -- that convert carbon dioxide into cellular material to feed oceanic life. 

 A blazing sunset against a cloudy orange sky.

The rise of climate gentrification - opinion

As extreme weather events become more frequent and severe, certain areas are no longer seen as desirable places to live due to the increased risks of floods, storms, and extreme temperatures.

 Climate change (illustrative)

Economic optimism soars, yet CEOs grapple with AI, climate uncertainties

Notably, 39% of CEOs anticipate a significant increase in their company’s headcount by 5% or more in 2024, signaling a hopeful trajectory for employment worldwide.

New Israeli Shekel bills are seen in front of an upwards-trending graph (illustration)

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