Climate

How a Ben-Gurion University scientist is filling climate science’s biggest blank spots

From desert soils to date palms, Prof. Ilya Gelfand tracks the gases shaping our climate, and asks why no one was looking before.

The implications go beyond farming efficiency: Prof. Ilya Gelfand's research in Hatzeva.
An aerial view of the Jordan River flowing along the border between Israel and Jordan. Environmental experts are pushing for a plan that could build environmentally sustainable interdependence among countries in the region.

Climate cooperation as a cornerstone for peace

US PRESIDENT Donald Trump delivers remarks on the US economy and affordability at the Mount Airy Casino Resort in Mount Pocono, Pennsylvania, US December 9, 2025.

Trump administration to dissolve key climate research agency

An Israeli flag flutters as a thunderstorm rages in the Golan Heights, northern Israel, December 6, 2025

The real cost of climate delay: Storm Byron is an economic warning for Israel - opinion


Report shows Netanyahu gov. slowed down Israel-Arab climate cooperation

"Climate change is presenting Israel with numerous opportunities for enhanced regional cooperation," the report noted.

 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu with Idit Silman, Environmental Protection Minister of Israel during 40 signatures debate, at the plenum hall of the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on June 26, 2023.

US, China aim to revive climate cooperation as tensions simmer

Despite recent tensions, China and the US are aiming to combat climate change together.

 US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen attends a meeting with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing on July 8, 2023.

UBQ Materials wins Plug and Play Sustainability Award

UBQ's climate positive material enables carbon reduction and aims to drive sustainability in the automotive industry.

 UBQ Materials, associated products

Sinking cities: New York, Chicago, Tel Aviv at risk from climate change

A new study showed for the first time that "underground climate change" causes the ground beneath urban areas to move, expand and contract.

 A  smartphone receives data from the underground temperature sensors

Gov't greenlights COP28 funds, promises to pass long-delayed climate law

Sunday's government decision "proves the seriousness" Israel is placing on the issue of environmental sustainability.

 Foreign Minister Eli Cohen and Environmental Protection Minister Idit Silman celebrate the passing of an NIS 9 million budget for the country's participation in COP28 in Dubai.

World breaks hottest-day record three days in a row in one week

On Thursday, the European Union's Copernicus Climate Change Service said June was the hottest month ever, smashing the previous June record in 2019 by a substantial margin.

 Sweltering summer sun.

New desalination plant to start operating six months ahead of time

Mekorot marked the completion of all the necessary work to connect the new facility in Sorek to the country’s water system in a ceremony earlier today.

 R to L: Energy and Infrastructure Minister Israel Katz, Mekorot CEO Amit Lang,  and Yitzchak Aharonovich upcoming Chairman of Mekorot

Israel to bring 1,000-person delegation to COP28 climate conference in Dubai

At the COP 28 conference in Dubai, Israel is looking to take charge and be a global leader in the fight against climate change.

 Was “Implementation” the Right Theme for COP27?

Why are people throwing away perfectly good food? - study

People are throwing away perfectly good milk without looking if the date is the use by date, sell by date or best before date.

 Is the price of milk in Israel only going to continue to rise? (illustrative)

Poll: Protecting environment for future generations not priority for GOP

The Pew survey highlights the competing visions of Republicans and Democrats regarding climate and energy issues.

Israeli firefighters help battle the blazes in California in September