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Iran shuts down for two days because of 'unprecedented heat'

Tehran says decision to close governmental offices, banks and schools came after health ministry warned about a possible increase in cases of heat exhaustion because of high temperatures

Reuters | 08.01.23

Cyprus beaches could disappear amid climate crisis, study shows

Researchers find that up to 72% of the island's beaches may shrink by the year 2100, as the northern and eastern shores are at risk of losing some 39 meters of coastline

Yogev Israeli | 07.31.23

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Government's environmental promises will ring hollow at COP28

Over 1,000 Israeli participants will attend Dubai climate conference, but has little to show since last year’s event; Israel is falling short of its set goals and lacks substantial efforts to address the climate crisis

Ilana Curiel | 07.30.23

שינויים בצבע האוקיינוס, כפי שצולם על ידי הלוויין 'אקווה' (Aqua) של נאס"א

Blue to green: Climate change altering ocean's color

The color change over the last two decades means ecological systems within the ocean must also be changing, since the ocean's color reflects the organisms living within it

Yogev Israeli | 07.25.23

Study finds ecological tipping point could arrive before 2040

Researchers run thousands of computer simulations on various environments at risk and say that extreme weather conditions and global warming may serve to hasten the ecological point of no return

Yogev Israeli | 07.17.23

Heatwaves to worsen in the future, experts say

Meteorologists say severe heat will become more frequent reaching scorching and dangerous temperatures not only in summer but year-round, should the current climate trends continue

Ilana Curiel, Alexandra Lukash, Nir Cohen | 07.16.23

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Researchers monitor climate change by measuring Mount Everest's snow

Scientists determine a surprising new snow depth calculation at the summit, which significantly differs from previous estimates ranging from 0.9 to 3.5 meters; say findings provides a gateway to deeper insights into our planet

Yogev Israeli | 07.16.23

מזג אוויר אויר חוף כנרת חופש קיץ חם חום שרב טיול טיולים מים אגם מבקרים

'Week-long heatwaves likely becoming the new standard,' climate expert warns

Dr. Ami Givati says extreme heatwaves will become a common occurrence in the coming years, warns Israel must prepare accordingly; ‘We see that it's always underestimated and always worsens’

Alexandra Lukash | 07.13.23

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Israeli tourists await rescue from floods in India

Foreign Ministry says that connection has been lost with at least 60 Israeli tourists who remain stuck in north Indian villages due to excessive rains, flooding, and landslides

Itamar Eichner, News agencies | 07.11.23

Sting-free: Israeli researchers optimistic there will be fewer jellyfish this summer

Haifa University researchers explain jellyfish likely swept by current away from Israel, but add that much is still unknown about the marine animal and that things can still change

Ilana Curiel | 07.06.23

Muslims in Mecca celebrate Feast of Sacrifice in scorching heat

Worshippers are facing temperatures exceeding 104°F during the Feast of the Sacrifice in Mecca; To provide relief to the worshippers, water-spraying devices are installed in the mosque surrounding the Kaaba and there is free water distribution

Yogev Israeli, AFP | 06.27.23

Our tilted world: Study shows Earth's position changes due to groundwater depletion

New research shows that the Earth's tilt has been slowly moving eastward due to increased pumping of groundwater in countries located close to the equator, like America and India

Yogev Israeli | 06.20.23

An aerial view shows workers installing solar panels on a water reservoir

Lacking land, Israel to cover its rooftops with solar panels

Although drenched in sunshine, Israel is too small to rely on traditional, land-intensive photovoltaic power plants as it is falling behind schedule on its goal to get 30% of its electricity from renewables by 2030

Reuters | 06.20.23

Israeli pilot says severe air turbulence caused by climate change poses no threat to flights 'just fasten seatbelts'

Despite researchers warning of stress to aircraft, EL Al captain Itzhak Garber says pilots are able to change speed or altitude to avoid severe turbulence and passengers are safe as long as they adhere to cabin crew instructions

Ynetnews | 06.14.23

Unforeseen flash droughts pose alarming threat to food systems, study finds

Study by University of Oklahoma researchers say impact reverberates through agricultural and ecological systems, generating a myriad of consequences that persist and amplify over time

Yogen Israely | 06.14.23

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