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


Israeli study links human activities, clouds, and climate

This research sheds light on this complex interplay, providing insights into the influence of pollution on weather patterns and broader climate dynamics.

 Dark clouds are seen over the skyline in Beirut , Lebanon, November 14, 2023

Solar farms in dry regions better for climate change than planting trees - study

Cutting down tropical evergreen forests has played a major role in worsening the climate crisis.

 The solar farm in the Arava where the measurements were conducted

Computer predicts Doomsday: This is what will cause humanity's demise

Is the apocalypse drawing near? Experts employ cutting-edge supercomputer models to forecast the end of humanity.


Working the land: 'We do everything with love'

Extreme temperatures, heat waves, floods, and more are just around the corner, and no one seems to be giving much thought to these phenomena. 

 WORKING THE land at the Shvuat Ha’adama community in Beersheba.

Is coffee facing extinction?

Climate change is endangering coffee production.


AI set to change our water landscape - opinion

Israel consists of 60% desert with only one freshwater source. Despite this – or perhaps because of this – infrastructure development, initiatives to encourage people to save water.

 FISHING IN the Kinneret, Israel's only freshwater source.

Extreme heat may trigger human-mammal mass extinction sooner than thought

This event would mark the first mass extinction of a magnitude comparable to the era of the dinosaurs.

 Animated image shows average monthly surface air temperatures (degrees Celsius) for Earth in 250 million years in the future when all the continents merge to form the next supercontinent (Pangea Ultima) where temperatures will be much hotter than today.

Climate change kills 250,000 people every year, experts say

One in four deaths can be attributed to preventable environmental causes, according to statistics read at a meeting kicking off New York Climate Week.

 A view shows destroyed buildings, in the aftermath of the floods in Derna, Libya September 18, 2023.

G20 leaders can stop climate change if rules change, UN chief says

The UN chief also called on G20 leaders to ensure a stimulus of at least $500 billion per year towards meeting the Sustainable Development Goals.

 UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres holds a press conference, ahead of G20 Summit in New Delhi, India, September 8, 2023.

30 Israeli tech innovators to bring climate change solutions to COP28

More than 200 companies applied for the opportunity. The Israel Innovation Authority selected them in close collaboration with the Environmental Protection Ministry.

 A general view of Dubai Downtown showing world's tallest building Burj Al Khalifa, in Dubai United Arab Emirates, December 31, 2022.