Climate
Three dead and 17 missing after flooding in China's Chongqing
Rescue efforts were underway after extreme rainfall hit Chongqing’s Yongchuan district, with China allocating nearly $3 million for disaster recovery.
UN backs world court climate opinion, Israel, US among few to oppose
"Never seen in modern history": Experts outline an El Niño that may rewrite climate records
Secrets of a drowned realm: DNA traces show the North Sea once held sprawling woodlands
Combating climate change and protecting ecology in Israel
Currently set targets are too low, and the watered-down Climate Change Bill of 2023 is a step in the right direction, but there is much more left to do.
Rains bring relief to drought-stricken Iraq, experts urge action to prevent more desertification
Although the Tigris and Euphrates rivers have swelled in recent heavy rains, a dry climate is the norm in Iraq, and with Turkish and Iranian dams cutting off water flow.
Meet the 7 Israeli climate tech start-ups leading the charge with $1.3m. funding
The startups will use the money to further their efforts in addressing the pressing global climate crisis.
Former environmental protection minister launches BGU climate research center
"I am happy to join Ben-Gurion University and lead an institution based on a vision that will revolutionize environmental and climate policy in Israel," Zandberg said.
Iceland volcano erupts, spewing lava and hitting roads
The lava flow hit thermal-based water pipes in the region just south of the capital, disrupting the supply of hot water to more than 20,000 people.
SPNI's SeaWatch app sees double the downloads in 2023
The SeaWatch application was launched seven years ago due to challenges enforcing violations in the sea and nature reserves. Last year, the team updated the app empowering a more effective response.
Israeli climate tech innovators awarded $1 mil. to combat climate crisis
Dozens of Israeli companies applied for the reward. The prize is a joint initiative of JNF-Canada and KKL-JNF in partnership with StartUp Nation Central. The ceremony was held in Tel Aviv.
UBQ Materials debuts three bio-based solutions for sustainable manufacturing
The award-winning company aims to close the gap between profitability and sustainability.
Could a NASA space mission unravel the mysteries of Earth’s climate?
The mission is meant to deliver first-of-its-kind views of the phytoplankton -- microscopic plant-like organisms -- that convert carbon dioxide into cellular material to feed oceanic life.
The rise of climate gentrification - opinion
As extreme weather events become more frequent and severe, certain areas are no longer seen as desirable places to live due to the increased risks of floods, storms, and extreme temperatures.
