Climate change
Gov't approves plan to boost desalinated water production using private companies
The overarching goal of the new plan is to enable the State of Israel to produce 2.3 billion cubic meters of desalinated water per year by 2050, and 2,75 billion cubic meters per year by 2075.
UN backs world court climate opinion, Israel, US among few to oppose
British broadcaster David Attenborough turns 100, notable for not joining anti-Israel boycotts
From the Maldives to Venice: 17 destinations that could soon disappear from the map
US death toll from extreme weather over the weekend rises to 36
Twenty-six tornadoes were reported but not confirmed to have touched down late on Friday night and early on Saturday.
Rare new sunflower species discovered in Texas national park
Scientists have identified both a new species and genus of sunflower in the Texas desert, but climate change may threaten its future before we fully understand it.
Alexandria erodes: Rising sea levels threaten ancient city's foundation
Over the past two decades, more than 280 buildings have collapsed in Alexandria, resulting in the deaths of 85 people.
Scientists propose releasing 167 wolves to restore Scottish forests
Study estimates each wolf could contribute to annual carbon uptake of 6,080 tonnes of CO2, supporting UK's climate targets.
Greenland’s glaciers are melting faster than anyone expected - study
"For the first time, we are able to see significant increases in the size and depth of crevasses at fast-flowing glaciers at the edges of the Greenland Ice Sheet," said Dr. Tom Chudley.
Experts talk wine’s history, cultivation, and challenges in Israel
Read about what makes Israeli wines so special.
January 2025 sets new record as hottest January globally
Over the last 19 months, 18 have seen global average surface temperatures at least 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels, continuing a concerning trend of record-breaking temperatures.
Rat population boom in major cities linked to climate change in new study
The study analyzed records of rat sightings in 16 cities over an average period of twelve years, examining public rat sighting and inspection data.
Climate change could cause 2.3 million extra deaths in European cities by 2099, study warns
The Mediterranean, Central Europe, and the Balkans are identified as the most vulnerable areas to the increase in deaths due to heat.
Rare spotted hyena makes an appearance after 5,000 years, killed by locals
Local people, unfamiliar with the presence of such a predator, tracked and killed the hyena in response to the livestock loss.
