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Global January heat wave breaks records, raising climate alarm

The latest climate data sends a clear warning: Even the smallest increase in temperature intensifies and accelerates extreme weather events, from deadly heat waves to torrential rains and severe droughts

Yogev Israeli, AFP | 02.10.25

Bleak winter forecast: This is the reason for the lack of rain

January 2025 is expected to break historical drought records, with very low amounts of precipitation in the north of the country; Meanwhile, no significant rain is expected, at least in the next seven days. Climate expert explains: 'The climate crisis is causing severe drought and irregular distribution of precipitation'

Ilana Curiel, Yaron Drukman | 01.28.25

התייבשות של מאגר מים בארה"ב בגלל החום הכבד

'An existential threat to billions': Earth is drying up, and the future looks grim

New UN report warns of existential crisis as escalating aridity and dryness could reshape life on Earth by end of century; by 2100, up to five billion people may face severe climate conditions, drastically impacting ecosystems, water resources and human livelihoods

Yogev Israeli | 12.12.24

No rain until Hanukkah: Israel is heading toward a drought

The director of the Meteorological Service says the lack of rain is a consequence of climate change: 'We don't see precipitation until Hanukkah'

Alexandra Lukash, Ilana Curiel | 12.09.24

Map displays global temperatures from June 2023 to May 2024 compared to the 1991-2020 average. Areas in red indicate significant warming across most of the globe

Reckoning with our climate impact: Shared responsibility for a shared future

To effectively confront the climate crisis, humanity must collectively recognize our responsibility for the environmental damage caused and our moral obligation to address our mistakes with determination and fairness

Yuval Rosenberg/Davidson Institute of Science | 12.06.24

White truffles, Italy's gold, menaced by climate change

Deep in dense forests of Piedmont in northwestern Italy, frantic search underway for prized 'Alba truffle,' better known as white truffle; scarcity of culinary treasure increasingly impacting livelihood of local truffle hunters

AFP | 11.15.24

Participants listen to speeches during the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) in Baku on November 13, 2024

At COP29, Azerbaijan navigates climate goals amid complex geopolitical ties

UN climate summit host Azerbaijan's attempt to lead in renewable energy faces challenges due to its reliance on fossil fuels and complex regional alliances

Jacob Wirtschafter/The Media Line | 11.13.24

ההרס בעיר ולנסיה לאחר גשמי הסערה והשיטפונות שפגעו במזרח ספרד

Climate change driving frequent extreme weather events, study

Research by the Alfred Wegener Institute suggests that without current global warming, the severe damage to life and property from these events would likely have been less intense

Yogev Israeli | 11.11.24

2024 will mark hottest year in history, global leaders apathetic

Experts disappointed over COP28 agreement, where world leaders pledged to reduce fossil fuel use yet simultaneously ramped up production plans; calls for decisive shift mounting as attention turns to COP29 in Azerbaijan

AFP, Yogev Israeli | 11.10.24

Israel will be 'unbearably' hot by 2100, report says

Israel Meteorological Service study into climate events suggest frequency of heat waves, less rain and rising temperatures will make living in Israel impossible in the future

Ilana Curiel | 07.17.24

Heat streak breaks records as 2024 set to become hottest year in history

Experts say every month since June 2023 has broken heat records compared to same months in previous years; some hopeful for future cooling due to new weather phenomenon

AFP, Yogev Israeli | 07.09.24

How to protect from heatstroke amid Israel's extreme temperatures

Heatwave expected to last into next week brings dry weather conditions and strong winds; public especially elderly, children, pregnant women, and chronic illness sufferers urged to take precautions

Ynet | 06.14.24

Human impact on global crisis is instrumental, report says

Indicators of Global Climate Change report shows human activity cause an average rise of over 1°C over the last decade, with experts calling to push for climate initiatives

Yogev Israeli | 06.07.24

Solution to global cocoa crisis may come from Gaza border region

Amid soaring cocoa prices due to shortages worldwide, unique experiments by the Volcani Institute may lead to the development of a resilient Israeli cocoa strain capable of withstanding climate crises

Shani Ashkenazi, Yogev Israeli | 04.25.24

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

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