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Why the two-degree climate goal?

In the fight against climate change, a pivotal aim is to cap the average global temperature rise at two degrees Celsius; But what's the origin of this figure, and are there alternative targets worth considering?

Itamar Karbi/Davidson Institute of Science | 04.23.24

Israel braces for worst Passover hot spell in 30 years

Climate czar says more hot months and extreme weather events becoming new normal in changing climate reality with temperatures hitting as high as 108℉ in some parts of the country over the holiday

Nir (Shoko) Cohen | 04.21.24

Israeli researcher awarded IEEE medal, the Nobel Prize of engineering

Hagit Messer-Yaron recognized for contributions to sensing environment using wireless communication networks from world's largest professional association

Ynet | 03.20.24

Weather patterns could devastate Israeli agriculture, meteorologist service head says

Israel's incoming weather czar Amir Givati warns of potential floods and fires that could impact central Israel each summer, and voices concern over cuts to the service budget; Contrary to popular belief, he doesn't view a rainy winter with enthusiasm, since 'heavy rains are more harmful than beneficial'

Shani Ashkenazi | 03.17.24

Extreme drought leaves ecological systems vulnerable, shows worldwide study joined by Israel

Tel Aviv University researcher who took part in the new study says its unprecedented scale and results should make Israel invest in climate change plans

Ynet | 02.25.24

Ocean currents moving heat are growing closer to collapse, study says

Experts say lack of heat circulation is likely to lead to a climate catastrophe spelling long and extremely cold winters in various parts of the world

Associated Press | 02.11.24

Jordan on a mission to save its ancient olive trees

Some trees, dating back thousands of years to the Roman era and sharing ancestry with those in Spain, Italy and Cyprus, are at risk without government intervention to protect this revered symbol of the kingdom

Yogev Israely, AFP | 12.17.23

Greta Thunberg calls on world to 'crush Zionism'

Video of controversial young climate activist shows her shouting anti-Israel chants in pro-Palestinian protest sparking outrage online

Ynet | 11.26.23

Greta Thunberg's anti-Israel stance divides climate movement

Fridays for Future (FFF) has sparked conflicted after Swedish climate activist posted an anti-Israel, anti-Semitic and pro-Palestinian photo; 'spreading the worst kind of anti-Semitic conspiracy theories, that one can only feel ill,' German parliamentarian says

Tamar Sebok | 11.01.23

Greta Thunberg calls on world to 'Stand with Gaza'

Famous young climate activist posts photo of herself holding a sign calling on people to support Gaza while making no mention of Hamas' crimes against Israel

Ynet | 10.20.23

Etrogs in danger: Will Israel be able to grow citron in the future?

Global warming and extreme weather could spell the end of cultivating citrus trees and the entire industry here, Israeli experts say

Reut Alon/ZAVIT Science and Environment News | 09.28.23

Animals can inform the weather, researchers say

By attaching advanced sensors to the bodies of fish, birds, seals, and other animals, valuable information about how climate change otherwise not attainable, can be gathered

Yogev Israely | 09.26.23

Climate change instrumental in 9th-century collapse of Tibetan Empire, study says

Experts find harsh climate conditions led to drought and mass death on Tibetan Plateau bringing social unrest to the empire

Yogev Israely | 09.20.23

נשיא ארה"ב לשעבר ביל קלינטון בשיחה עם זיו אבירם

Israeli billionaire launches climate change initiative with Bill Clinton

Tech mogul Ziv Aviram, co-founder of Mobileye—a company acquired by Intel for $15.3 billion—is partnering with former US president to launch an investment fund focused on climate change technologies

Dan Raban | 09.18.23

Extreme weather in Israel may soon become a norm, climate expert warns

Prof. Yoav Yair says Mediterranean hurricanes becoming more frequent, sounds alarm on potential weather catastrophes

Nir Cohen, Alexandra Lukash | 09.13.23