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Nature on the edge: What the Jerusalem fire tells us about a warming world

The devastating wildfires in the Jerusalem Hills rank among the most severe in Israel’s history; What do they reveal about our changing climate, and are they part of a growing trend

Davidson Institute of Science | 05.05.25

Extreme heat could claim 2.3 million lives in Europe, study warns

A new study warns that without urgent action to address the climate crisis, extreme weather could claim the lives of up to 2.3 million people in European cities by the end of the century

Dr. Dan Elhanati/ Davidson Institute of Science | 04.11.25

Greta Thunberg — from climate warrior to Israel hater

Thunberg's stance on the Middle East conflict sparks division within the global climate movement, as many activists question its relevance to environmental advocacy

Yaron Drukman, Yogev Israeli | 03.29.25

Severe drought grips Israel: Kinneret drops, Jordan River at record low

Winter 2024-2025 one of warmest seen in decades, with Israel recording only 50% of average rainfall; as groundwater declines and Jordan River reaches record-low flow, authorities warn: 'This trend is concerning'

Ilana Curiel | 03.20.25

Ancient Alexandria crumbling into the sea, study finds

Alexandria’s coastal erosion, driven by rising sea levels and seawater intrusion, leads to collapse of 280 buildings across Egyptian city; grim data from past 2 decades highlight growing climate threat to one of most historically significant cities

Yogev Israeli | 03.06.25

The hottest city in the world faces humanitarian catastrophe following USAID freeze

Pakistan’s Jacobabad, which regularly sees temperatures in the 120s, heavily relies on US foreign aid to provide drinking water for hundreds of thousands of residents

The Media Line/ Arshad Mehmood | 02.27.25

Israeli scientist buys land in Amazon to save the planet

Prof. Uri Shanas, founder of TiME, says anyone can join fight to protect nature; 'We mobilize the public—even with $1—to buy and preserve critical lands,' he explains; TiME has safeguarded over 12,000 square kilometers of endangered ecosystems worldwide

Sharon Kidon | 02.12.25

Global January heat wave breaks records, raising climate alarm

The latest climate data sends a clear warning: Even the smallest increase in temperature intensifies and accelerates extreme weather events, from deadly heat waves to torrential rains and severe droughts

Yogev Israeli, AFP | 02.10.25

Bleak winter forecast: This is the reason for the lack of rain

January 2025 is expected to break historical drought records, with very low amounts of precipitation in the north of the country; Meanwhile, no significant rain is expected, at least in the next seven days. Climate expert explains: 'The climate crisis is causing severe drought and irregular distribution of precipitation'

Ilana Curiel, Yaron Drukman | 01.28.25

התייבשות של מאגר מים בארה"ב בגלל החום הכבד

'An existential threat to billions': Earth is drying up, and the future looks grim

New UN report warns of existential crisis as escalating aridity and dryness could reshape life on Earth by end of century; by 2100, up to five billion people may face severe climate conditions, drastically impacting ecosystems, water resources and human livelihoods

Yogev Israeli | 12.12.24

No rain until Hanukkah: Israel is heading toward a drought

The director of the Meteorological Service says the lack of rain is a consequence of climate change: 'We don't see precipitation until Hanukkah'

Alexandra Lukash, Ilana Curiel | 12.09.24

Map displays global temperatures from June 2023 to May 2024 compared to the 1991-2020 average. Areas in red indicate significant warming across most of the globe

Reckoning with our climate impact: Shared responsibility for a shared future

To effectively confront the climate crisis, humanity must collectively recognize our responsibility for the environmental damage caused and our moral obligation to address our mistakes with determination and fairness

Yuval Rosenberg/Davidson Institute of Science | 12.06.24

White truffles, Italy's gold, menaced by climate change

Deep in dense forests of Piedmont in northwestern Italy, frantic search underway for prized 'Alba truffle,' better known as white truffle; scarcity of culinary treasure increasingly impacting livelihood of local truffle hunters

AFP | 11.15.24

Participants listen to speeches during the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) in Baku on November 13, 2024

At COP29, Azerbaijan navigates climate goals amid complex geopolitical ties

UN climate summit host Azerbaijan's attempt to lead in renewable energy faces challenges due to its reliance on fossil fuels and complex regional alliances

Jacob Wirtschafter/The Media Line | 11.13.24

ההרס בעיר ולנסיה לאחר גשמי הסערה והשיטפונות שפגעו במזרח ספרד

Climate change driving frequent extreme weather events, study

Research by the Alfred Wegener Institute suggests that without current global warming, the severe damage to life and property from these events would likely have been less intense

Yogev Israeli | 11.11.24