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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

Ancient ice age may have wiped out humans on Europe 1.1 million years ago

Researchers find rapid cooling strained food resources and created inhospitable conditions for early humans

Yogev Israeli | 09.13.23

Is Israel the next Greece? Climate expert warns of imminent flood disasters

Climate researcher says heavy rains leading to floods will become increasingly frequent in the region should ocean temperatures continue to rise

Alexandra Lukash | 09.10.23

Now it's official: Summer 2023 is hottest on record

The average temperature around the world last month was 16.77°C and August 2023 became the second hottest month in history - after July 2023. UN Secretary General: 'The scorching days are no longer just barking, but also biting'

Ilana Curiel , Yaron Druckman | 09.06.23

Millions of Africans could migrate toward Israel in upcoming years due to climate change

Africans significantly more susceptible to climate-related catastrophes compared to other global regions; A study reveals substantial disparity in readiness for these events between Africa and the Western world, begging the question whether Israel will be a mass-migration destination

Ilana Curiel | 09.04.23

Climate change turns wildfires more destructive, study says

Environmental experts use computer models to simulate forest fires following increase in global warming and say risk for severe fires could go up by 172%

Yogev Israeli, AFP | 09.03.23

צילום לווייני של האי טוטואילה בסמואה האמריקנית

Following powerful earthquake, American Samoa island is sinking

Strong 2009 earthquake exacerbated sinking of South Pacific Ocean island, according to NASA researchers; study highlights even more pressing need for immediate actions aimed at aiding small islands, which face risk of disappearing due to rising ocean surface

Yogev Israeli | 08.30.23

Marine predators' habitats in danger amid climate crisis, study finds

New study claims increasing heat of the ocean's waters will eventually lead marine predators including sharks and tuna to search for new habitats, impacting the ecosystems and the economy of fishing-based communities

Yogev Israeli | 08.22.23

Israel's nighttime temperatures remain high in greenhouse effect

Meteorologist explains cloud cap prevents cooling and traps hot air and humidity especially along the coast, in central and northern Israel exceeding recorded temperatures

Yaron Drukman | 08.20.23

Israel set to sizzle under weekend heatwave

Friday’s temperatures will remain relatively unchanged, but a heatwave is set to hit Saturday and peak on Sunday, reaching up to 45℃ (113℉) in some areas; Unusually, there's also chance of rain

Danny Roup | 08.11.23

Climate-friendly cows bred to belch less methane

A Canadian dairy farmer's calves will be among the first to be bred with a specific environmental goal of burping less methane

Reuters | 08.10.23

Hawaii wildfires kill 36 as 'apocalypse' hits resort city

People forced to jump into the Pacific Ocean to escape the smoke and flames as much of the resort city Lahaina on Maui is destroyed by fire

Reuters | 08.10.23

The World Scouts Jamboree in South Korea

South Korea rushes to evacuate Scouts from the path of a typhoon

The international gathering of Scouts delegations from 158 countries, including Israel, is disrupted amid concern about Tropical Storm Khanun, expected to hit on Thursday; 58-member Israeli delegation is safe in Seoul and awaiting a flight home

Roy Rubinstein, Daniel Bettini | 08.08.23

July seared into record books as hottest month in history

EU-funded climate body warns ‘July’s record is unlikely to remain isolated this year’; ‘If we can reduce emissions at the required rate, we might be able to save ourselves,’ says Israeli expert

Ilana Curiel | 08.08.23

Record breaking summer: What's up with the environment?

How unusual is the heat of the current summer, and is it related to the climate crisis? Coral bleaching in Florida and an innovative cooling cloak; this week in the environment

Yuval Rosenberg/Davidson Institute of Science | 08.07.23

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