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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


How to flip Israel's climate policy

In a survey of 10,000 young people around the world, scientists have found that climate anxiety of the next generation is widespread.

 PRIME MINISTER Naftali Bennett, US President Joe Biden and Britain’s Prime Minister Boris Johnson attend a reception at the UN Climate Change Conference (COP26), in Glasgow earlier this month.

Climate change is raising Earth’s lower atmosphere - study

Greenhouse gas emissions are the primary culprit of the atmospheric rise. As greenhouse gases continue to trap heat in the atmosphere, the rise has continued to record levels.

Moon and Earth’s Atmosphere

Over 500 fossil fuel lobbyists attend COP26 despite feeling 'unwelcome'

The fossil fuel lobby has more representatives at COP26 than the combined total of eight delegations from countries affected the worst by climate change over the last 20 years.

 Rubbish is seen on the street during a protest, as the UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) takes place, in Glasgow, Scotland, Britain, November 6, 2021.

Climate change: Hungry caterpillars and their poop raise carbon emissions

Caterpillars might not seem the likely source of further emissions, but looks can be deceiving. 

The invasive gypsy moth caterpillar.

UAE, US launch climate initiative at COP 26, supported by Israel

AIM for Climate will aspire to invest in climate-smart agricultural and food system initiatives to accelerate climate action around the world. 

US President Joe Biden walks to deliver a speech during "Action on Forests and Land-Use" event at the UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) in Glasgow, Scotland, Britain, November 2, 2021

Nearly 90 countries join pact to slash planet-warming methane emissions

Nearly 90 countries have joined the Global Methane Pledge to slash emissions of the potent greenhouse gas.

  A pipeline that moves methane gas from the Frank R. Bowerman landfill to an onsite power plant is shown in Irvine, California, US

COP26: Israel to hit zero net emissions by 2050, Bennett pledges

Prime Minister Naftali Bennett and Energy Minister Karine Elharrar agreed to raise the emissions reduction target to zero net emissions by 2050.

A worker stands next to parabolic mirrors tracking the sun at the research site of solar power company Brenmiller Energy in Israel's Negev desert

Saudi Arabia targets net zero emissions by 2060

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and his energy minister said Saudi Arabia would tackle climate change, but also stressed the continued importance of hydrocarbons.

 Saudi Energy Minister, Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and minister of state for the United Arab Emirates, Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber attend the Saudi Green Initiative Forum to discuss efforts by the world's top oil exporter to tackle climate change in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, October 23,

Is renewable energy the answer to the climate crisis?

Renewable energy sources are drawn from natural resources which can be replaced over a relatively short period of time, unlike nonrenewable energy, or fossil fuels.

  A 55-MEGAWATT solar power plant in Israel's south.

World scrambles to contain damage as greenhouse gas levels hit record

The stakes for the planet - among them the impact on economic livelihoods the world over and the future stability of the global financial system.

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