climate

For the first time, an Israeli municipality is preparing for a climate emergency

The Beer Sheva Municipality has recently established a climate emergency hotline, which has begun guiding the city's residents in preparation for the extreme heat waves this summer.

Winter in Israel.

Thunderstorms in June? Here's why it's raining in Israel

Israel is experiencing an unusually rainy June with both thunderstorms and heat waves occurring.

The southern Israeli city of Ashkelon is pictured December 29, 2008

Israeli gov't pushes off debate, vote on climate bill – again

This is the second time in less than six weeks that the Israeli government failed to advance the bill, which should help it cut greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030.

Climate activists plan to protest ‘shameful’ climate bill

“We are not saying don’t pass a climate law,” Yardena Israeli stressed. “We want the country to pass an effective law.”

Can whales really save the world from global warming? - study

Despite past studies proving whales can absorb Carbon Dioxide, this study looks at where they produce more than they take.

Israel tops 230 EnergyTech companies in 2023 - SNC

The team released its 2023 Israeli EnergyTech sector map on Monday.

Middle East faces grave environmental challenges as world marks Environment Day

Rising sea levels are an issue that should concern Middle Eastern countries, especially those on the Mediterranean coast.

By DEBBIE MOHNBLATT/THE MEDIA LINE
06/06/2023

'Zombie viruses': Ancient diseases climate change will bring back - explainer

A look at four "zombie" viruses from ancient times set to come out of the permafrost, and one other hidden disease proven to be deadly for humans.

04/06/2023

Jewish teachings to help avert a global climate catastrophe - opinion

Here are some examples of Jewish environmental teachings that should be applied in efforts to stabilize the climate.

By RICHARD SCHWARTZ
03/06/2023

Israel not on track to meet its climate ambitions, OECD warns

Review provides 24 recommendations for improving sustainability

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