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Once electric vehicle pioneer Nissan turning to China's BYD for carbon credits

Facing EU pollution penalties and lagging EV sales, Japanese automaker looks to offset its fleet emissions by purchasing credits from electric-focused BYD

Roei Zuckerman | 10.26.25

הקמת חומות הגנה מפני עליית פני הים התיכון באלכסנדריה שבמצרים

Bleak forecast: Climate change's devastating impact on the Mediterranean Sea

The Mediterranean, home to 17,000 marine species—one-third found nowhere else—is under mounting threat from human activity and climate change; its fragile ecosystems face a grim outlook, sparking urgent concern for the sea’s future

Yogev Israeli | 09.16.25

המחשת הרעיון. הפס השחור בבניין מייצג את המודול

Israeli innovation turns energy-guzzling glass skyscrapers into green buildings

Glass skyscrapers dazzle but waste huge energy; Sky-Walls’ AI-powered façade modules promise to cut heating and cooling use by 30%, marrying modern design with sustainability and helping buildings meet global climate targets

Amnon Direktor, Zavit | 09.04.25

עקיצת יתושת הבית יתוש הבית קולקס Culex pipiens

As Israel heats up, mosquitoes pose a growing health risk

Climate change is fueling more outbreaks of mosquito-borne diseases; should we be worried, and what can be done?

Guy Tabak, Zavit | 09.04.25

הזרימה בנחלים - החלשה זה עשרות שנים. החצבני באזור הגושרים

From Israel to Spain, UN report shows drought reshaping lives and economies

New data warns that worsening droughts across the Mediterranean, including in Israel, are threatening water, food and energy security, with climate change driving a long-term decline in rainfall that could halve natural water reserves

Ron Libstein, Zavit | 08.13.25

Fourth day running: Israel bakes as power grid hits historic high

Blistering temperatures nearing 49°C in Eilat and shattering records nationwide; power usage surpasses 17,000 MW, safety measures cause train delays and wildfire warnings issued

Alexandra Lukash, Ilana Curiel | 08.13.25

קרחון פייטו באלברטה, כמו גם קרחונים נוספים בארה"ב ובקנדה, איבדו כמויות עצומות של קרח בין 2021 ל-2024

Glaciers in US, Europe melt at ‘unprecedented rate, study says

Ice fields across the world are melting at a record pace, losing twice as much ice from 2021 to 2024 as in the previous decade due to extreme heat and low snowfall, according to new data

Yogev Israeli | 08.11.25

Extreme temperatures in upcoming Israel heatwave come sooner than expected, expert says

Temperatures are expected to near 40°C (104°F) in Jerusalem and up to 49°C (120°F) in the east, prompting health warnings, a ban on bonfires, highlighting the growing impact of climate change

Sharon Kidon, Ilana Curiel | 08.07.25

חלקים חדשים של הרי טורקיה, שהיו מכוסים בעבר בקרח, נחשפים במהירות שנה אחר שנה

Melting glaciers in Turkey signal severe climate crisis

Vanishing glaciers on Turkey’s Cilo Mountain reveal stark reality of climate change, where rising temperatures and increased tourism are accelerating ice loss in a once-pristine alpine region

Yogev Israeli, AFP | 07.31.25

Choking sands: How dust storms are threatening Middle East’s future

Sand and dust storms wreaking havoc across regions, causing millions of premature deaths, overwhelming hospitals and costing $150 billion annually; Experts warn urgent action is needed to combat growing environmental and health crisis

Associated Press | 07.14.25

Temperatures in Israel expected to surpass 55°C by 2100, report says

New climate report warns of sharply rising temperatures and intensifying short bursts of heavy rainfall; coastal and inland regions face greater flood risks and prolonged drought, challenging infrastructure, agriculture and water management nationwide

Ilana Curiel | 07.07.25

The shifting rainfall patterns

Recent research indicates that the Eastern Mediterranean region is likely to face fewer rainy days in the future, but with each rainfall event becoming more intense; What basic scientific principles help explain these conclusions?

Itamar Karbi / Davidson Institute of Science | 05.09.25

Report: Israel's climate tech defies war and economic downturn

The 2024–2025 Climate Tech Status Report found that despite a 39% drop in investment—from $1 billion in 2023 to $613 million in 2024—the sector remains robust

Maayan Hoffman, iltv | 05.09.25

As climate change rages on, Israel prepares for a future of severe drought

Water authority warns that reduced rainfall will increase drought events, straining water resources, challenging a growing population; plans desalination and infrastructure upgrades, to secure the country’s water future

Ilana Curiel | 04.30.25

Israel's climate goals fall short: Government report reveals gaps

Israel's first biennial climate report warns of insufficient progress toward emission reduction goals; With a projected 19% cut by 2030—below the 27% target—immediate action is needed on renewable energy, electric transportation, waste management and climate adaptation initiatives

Ilana Curiel | 04.23.25