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Bar-Matthews was among the first to demonstrate how detailed information about past climate conditions and precipitation patterns can be extracted from natural archives. Bar-Matthews with a stalactite

The scientist reading Earth’s memory in stone

Israel Prize winner Mira Bar-Matthews found that cave formations could hold the story of ancient climates, turning hidden layers of stone into clues about the world we are inheriting

Shaked Engelberg/Davidson Institute of Science | 05.02.26

Mediterranean is warming fast as invasive species and plastic spread, report warns

New monitoring report warns Mediterranean waters are heating by 0.05 degrees Celsius a year, sea level has risen 15 centimeters since 1992 and plastic was found in 9 of 10 turtles examined; native species are disappearing as invaders spread

Ilana Curiel | 04.30.26

Detecting fire before it spreads: new technology aims to protect forests in Israel and beyond

New wildfire technologies are shifting the focus from firefighting to early detection, using AI, drones, satellites and sensors to help stop fires before they spread

Jenia Yurkovsky | 04.27.26

What can Gulf states teach us about architecture in an era of extreme climate?

Extreme heat and intense winter rains are reshaping urban life and forcing a rethink in architecture — towers can no longer stand apart from their environment, raising the question of what comes next

Yanin Kliro, Michal Grinvald | 04.24.26

Experts warn climate change will make parts of Israel uninhabitable in decades

As extreme weather events intensify in Israel, experts predict that rising temperatures and dust storms will make regions like the Jordan Valley and southern Arava unlivable by the end of the century

Alexandra Lukash | 04.20.26

Water crisis fuels demand for smarter irrigation as Israeli startup cuts waste with new tech

Israeli startup BSprinkler has developed a mechanical sprinkler that reduces overlap and overwatering by adjusting its range to match specific areas, improving efficiency without electronics

ynet Global | 04.14.26

The natural pool that stunned hikers vanishes

Generations knew Nahal David by heart, the same waterfall, the same shallow pool, the same short trail; An extreme winter flood created a spectacular new pool, then erased it, exposing how fragile and changeable the desert landscape really is

Assaf Kamar | 02.06.26

Dozens of butterfly species in Israel face extinction

Israel’s first Red List on butterflies finds three species already extinct and dozens more at risk, and warns that habitat loss, pesticides and climate change are driving a severe decline in one of nature’s most sensitive insect groups

Ilana Curiel | 02.02.26

If the planet is warming, why is the US freezing? The climate mechanism behind the cold

An extreme cold wave gripping the United States may seem to contradict global warming, but climate science shows why a heating planet can still unleash prolonged and dangerous cold spells

Dr. Yuval Rosenberg | 02.01.26

נוק, עיר הבירה של גרינלנד, הממוקמת על קו החוף

Global sea levels are rising, but Greenland’s coast is sinking instead

Climate change driving sea levels higher worldwide, but in Greenland, they're falling due to land uplift and gravitational shifts, with major implications for coastal communities, fisheries, shipping routes and local infrastructure

Yogev Israeli | 01.29.26

Israel mulls Paris climate accord exit over political bias, environment minister says

Idit Silman orders review of Israel’s role in global climate bodies, accusing some of using environmental platforms to delegitimize the country; UN-backed Paris Agreement among pacts under scrutiny

Ilana Curiel | 01.21.26

Heavier rains, rising damage: report warns Israel is unprepared

A new climate preparedness report warns that extreme rainfall events are becoming more frequent, while stormwater management, infrastructure upgrades and public awareness in Israel continue to lag behind the growing risks

Dr. Galit Palzur, Zavit | 01.13.26

Drought, fires and breakthroughs: the environment in 2025

From historic droughts and devastating fires to geopolitical threats and scientific breakthroughs, 2025 exposed the growing pressure on nature and society in Israel and worldwide, alongside emerging technologies offering cautious hope

Yael Maslaton, Zavit | 12.31.25

Escalating climate crisis: Arab region boils under record heat with devastating impact

Arab states saw the hottest year on record in 2024, with temperatures rising twice the global rate; UN-backed report warns of worsening droughts, deadly floods and escalating climate risks across one of the world’s most water-stressed areas

Yogev Israeli | 12.14.25

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