Greenhouse gas

From Ukraine to Gaza, war's ecological toll sparks ecocide accountability push

As conflicts from Ukraine to Gaza ravage ecosystems, momentum is building to recognize environmental destruction as a war crime

Plumes of smoke rise after the IDF carried out house demolitions in the northern Gaza Strip in January. It is believed that between 80,000 and 200,000 tons of munitions were fired or dropped on Gaza over two years of war.
US PRESIDENT Donald Trump delivers remarks on the US economy and affordability at the Mount Airy Casino Resort in Mount Pocono, Pennsylvania, US December 9, 2025.

Trump administration to dissolve key climate research agency

 A helicopter flies over smoke rising from a fast-moving wildfire spreading on the outskirts of Marseille, southern France, July 8, 2025.

European heatwave caused 2,300 deaths, scientists estimate

Overview of the town  of Lalibela, Amhara, Ethiopia.

Ethiopia is the leader in African green development - opinion


Noise pollution danger is hard to hear, this is why Israel must take action

ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS: Hashiloni is the leader of a team of activists trying to ensure that the wind turbines are not erected close to his home further south. 

 A STATION OF wind turbines in the Golan Heights.

Israeli gov't to invest NIS 100 million in energy efficiency projects

The new projects are part of an Israeli government decision to be more energy efficient and increase renewable energy use on government properties, thereby significantly reducing costs.

 Clean and sustainable energy (illustrative).

Israel launches first hydrogen fuel station: Start of energy market revolution?

"We have no choice," Elbaz stressed. "The climate is changing. Temperatures are rising. We are running against the clock to improve things, so the next generation will not suffer."

 A man refuels a car at Hydrogen refuelling station during Saudi Aramco's media trip to demonstrate Hydrogen automotive technology at Techno Valley Science Park in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, June 27, 2021.

Ministerial committee set to review Climate Bill on Sunday

The bill proposes measures for the government and other public agencies to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions to 50% of what they were in 2015 by 2030.

 Israel takes part in Eastern Mediterranean and Middle East Climate Change Initiative at COP27

How can Israel go plastics-free? - opinion

Since plastics were invented in the 1950s, we have discovered that they are not good for the environment, our ecosystem, or our health, yet the world seems addicted to using them. 

 There appears to be only so much that individuals can do

Israel reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 10% in 10 years - OECD

The OECD highlighted how the discovery of offshore gas fields led Israel to transition out of coal and toward natural gas for electricity generation and improved the country’s energy security. 

A power station is seen in the southern Israeli city of Ashdod August 8, 2011

Toyota’s electric cars will have wireless charging, thanks to Israeli tech

A new deal between Toyota and Electreon will yield built-in wireless charging for future Toyota EVs, as well as an easy-to-install kit.

  A render of a Toyota EV with Electeon's wireless charging tech installed.

Which Israeli companies are resolving climate change issues?

Given the great scale of climate change and the impending crisis facing the people of Earth, it is imperative that companies like these continue to grow and flourish.

 ISRAELI COMPANIES are at the forefront of the agricultural technology revolution.

Israeli economy still dependent on fossil fuels – report

Israel's carbon emissions have fallen since 2015, but changes are not being made fast enough.

Tar pollution near the shore of Israel

MK Idit Silman releases updated climate law draft

The version of the bill submitted on Thursday includes amendments required by Silman's fellow coalition members. 

 Israeli Environmental Protection Minister Idit Silman is seen at the handover ceremony replacing outgoing minister Tamar Zandberg, in Jerusalem, on January 2, 2023.