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.

More than 100 dead in northern India as heat wave scorches region

India has been pounded by extreme early summer heat, with temperatures in some regions reaching 45 degrees Celsius (113 degrees Fahrenheit).

By REUTERS
19/06/2023

Wild animals were able to travel more during lockdown - study

A total of 2,300 wild animals were tracked, from 43 different species. These species included elephants, giraffes, bears, deer and cougars.

How green are Israeli households? New report says Israel falling behind

Only when it comes to willingness to replace red meat with lab-grown meat, is Israel ahead of the other countries.

Desertification Day: How Israel could help solve the desertification crisis

"There is hope," said Nicole Hod-Stroh. "Israel's Negev is leading this hope and should be a source of national pride."

Poland has done what it can to stop fish dying in Oder river

Tonnes of dead fish were found last summer in the river that runs along part of Germany's border with Poland, prompting Warsaw to embark on a crisis response that many scientists said came too late.

By REUTERS
15/06/2023

380 new species discovered in Southeast Asia - WWF

The new species include 24 amphibians, 19 fish, one mammal, 290 plants and 46 reptiles.

Abu Dhabi embraces 3D tech for coral reef recovery amid environmental challenges

As it grapples with intense coral bleaching and other environmental issues, Abu Dhabi is turning to 3D-printed reef tiles to nurture new coral growth and restore its rich marine ecosystems

By Omnia Al Desoukie/ The Media Line
12/06/2023

Israelis pick up 120 kg. of trash in Mediterranean Sea clean-up project

The dives, which coincide with World Oceans Day on June 8, took place at Givat Aliya in Jaffa, on the beaches of Herzliya and on Dor-Nashsholim beach with 55 divers.

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.”

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