Environment
Wild storm in New Zealand disrupts flights, thousands without power
Heavy rain and strong winds disrupted flights, roads, and power supply across New Zealand’s North Island, leaving tens of thousands without electricity.
Rare giant phantom jellyfish found near Argentina during early February mission
UN begins clearing wartime landfill burying Gaza City market
Iran’s poorly maintained ‘dark fleet’ poses major risk for oil spill in Mideast - Guardian
UN: Global emissions set to fall 12% by 2035, but still short of climate target
The revised figure represents progress from the expected 10% reduction announced on October 28.
Scientists in Brazil starve trees of water to test Amazon's limits
Like hospital patients, the vital signs of 61 of the trees are measured, including sap and carbon dioxide flow, respiration and temperature, with solar-powered equipment.
New Delhi police detain dozens in anti-pollution protests
Delhi's toxic air sparks protests after authorities' costly cloud-seeding effort failed to bring rain. Citizens have demanded real action from a divided government.
Hundreds protest in Tunisia’s capital over worsening pollution crisis
Residents of Gabes have reported rising rates of respiratory illnesses, osteoporosis and cancer, which they blame on toxic gases from the state chemical group’s phosphate plants.
Israeli desert microorganisms survive harsh climate, offer clues to life on Mars
The findings may redefine the known boundaries of life on Earth and offer a model for what microbial life might look like on Mars or other arid planets.
Israeli breakthrough: The technology that could save the planet from global warming
Innovative SolCold technology cools the environment without using energy. Israeli entrepreneurs are promoting it to companies and organizations - from wineries and breweries to the military.
Indonesia's Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki erupts, spewing ash 10 km. into the sky
Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki erupted in Indonesia, sending volcanic ash 10 km. into the sky. Authorities raised the alert to its highest level and evacuated nearby villages amid growing concerns.
The vanished Red Sea and the catastrophic flood that brought it back
Researchers found that 6.2 million years ago, the Red Sea dried completely and was then suddenly reflooded, marking one of Earth's most extreme environmental events.
Air pollution: A persistent plague on the lungs of Jerusalemites
Air pollution is not adequately monitored, and the government lacks the funds to implement a national plan.
Wildlife advocate, primate expert Jane Goodall dead at 91
Goodall was a pioneer in her field, both as a female scientist in the 1960s and for her work studying the behavior of primates.
