Climate change
Twenty killed, 100 missing after flash floods hit Afghanistan, authorities say
Afghanistan is among the nations most vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, which has made some parts of the country more drought-prone and exposed others to more rainfall.
Why is Canada's wildfire smoke blanketing parts of North America? - explainer
More than 260,000 people evacuated as Typhoon Bavi brings severe floods to mainland China
European data record over 10,000 excess deaths during record-breaking heatwave
FIFA World Cup 2026 to break records with 3.7 million tons of carbon emissions, Israeli firm finds
The tournament is being staged across three different countries, Canada, the US, and Mexico - a first in World Cup history, meaning teams and fans will have to travel extensively between host cities.
Gov't approves plan to boost desalinated water production using private companies
The overarching goal of the new plan is to enable the State of Israel to produce 2.3 billion cubic meters of desalinated water per year by 2050, and 2,75 billion cubic meters per year by 2075.
UN backs world court climate opinion, Israel, US among few to oppose
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres said the vote, in which 28 countries abstained, underscored that governments are responsible for protecting citizens from the "escalating climate crisis."
British broadcaster David Attenborough turns 100, notable for not joining anti-Israel boycotts
The famed BBC broadcaster, whose family rescued Jewish sisters before the Holocaust, has never backed Israel boycotts and once praised Israel’s climate innovation.
From the Maldives to Venice: 17 destinations that could soon disappear from the map
According to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, in the coming decades sea levels will rise significantly – and some of the most beloved countries are expected to be affected.
Nations to discuss fossil fuel exit as Strait of Hormuz blockade drives up prices
The gathering of ministers and officials in Santa Marta, Colombia, which starts on Tuesday, will focus on practical steps to shift economies away from fossil fuels.
Breathing life into buildings: Israelis develop better ways to prevent indoor air pollution
Researchers at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem suggest that vertical green walls, along with AI-inspired technology, offer a natural solution.
Deep-tech nation: Israel’s strategic imperative - opinion
As global innovation shifts from software speed to scientific depth, Israel’s greatest advantage is hiding in plain sight.
Israeli companies that miss the climate split at Davos will pay a heavy price - opinion
The divide is not between those who accept climate science and those who reject it but between two business approaches.
Indonesia landslide death toll rises to 34 with 32 still missing
The landslide hit Pasir Langu village in Bandung Barat region early on Saturday, triggered by heavy rains starting a day earlier.
