Environment & Climate Change

News, analysis and commentary from Israel and across the globe on Environment & climate change and its impact on weather, business, politics, rising sea levels, and the food we consume.

The Environment and Climate Change portal is supported by the Goldman Sonnenfeldt School
of Sustainability and Climate Change at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev.

Tourists flee after Italy's Mount Etna erupts

Italy’s National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology said the volcano was experiencing strong strombolian explosions.

'Cruel and unnecessary': Florida charter captain jailed for poisoning, shooting dolphins

"This sentence demonstrates our commitment to enforcing the rule of law. It should deter others from engaging in such conduct," said Acting Assistant Attorney-General Adam Gustafson.

Royal Horticultural Society names rose after Princess Kate following cancer remission

The coral-pink floribunda rose is reported to give off a scent of Turkish Delight and mangoes.

Sir David Attenborough says 'the end is near' in pre-99th birthday reflection

"After living for nearly a hundred years on this planet, I now understand that the most important place on Earth is not on land, but at sea.”

 Firefighters try to extinguish a fire which broke out near Moshav Mesilat Zion, April 30, 2025.

WATCH: Drone footage reveals extent of Jerusalem wildfire damage

The fires are believed to have burned through 26,000 dunams of woodlands.

Power line collisions during migration wound dozens of storks in Golan Heights

“There is an urgent need to explore ways to minimize these injuries, including marking power lines and proactively preparing known migration routes," said a veterinarian.

Blessing or a curse? Israelis divided on Jewish state’s abundance of felines - study

While cats are beloved pets by many, 77% of those interviewed agreed that cat numbers needed to be reduced.

Tsunami alert triggers evacuations in Antarctica and Chile's far south

This comes after a 7.4 earthquake struck between Cape Horn and Antarctica.

By REUTERS
02/05/2025

Israel's worst enemy: Not Hamas, not Hezbollah; experts say it's climate change

When we think about the biggest threats to our country, usually Hamas or Hezbollah come to mind. But these experts explained that when looking to the future, we need to start looking inward.

01/05/2025

Jerusalem wildfires fully contained, no lives lost

After over 30 hours, the fires that raged across central Israel have been fully contained. Forces will work into the night to completely extinguish the blaze.

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