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.
Environment & Climate Change
Indonesia landslide death toll rises to 34 with 32 still missing
US storm leaves 1 million without power, forces 10,000 flight cancellations
Recovery efforts for New Zealand landslide victims suspended after crack found at site
Magnitude 7.1 earthquake strikes near east coast of Russia's Kamchatka region, GFZ says
The Pacific Tsunami Warning System said there was a threat of a possible tsunami from the earthquake.
Strong earthquake strikes Evia island, felt in Athens
The quake was allegedly of magnitude 5.2, and was felt in the Greek capital.
Wildfires are fueling air pollution, UN weather body says
Wildfires are a significant contributor to particle pollution, and the problem is expected to worsen unless concerted efforts are made.
Iranian delegation meets Innovation Minister Gamliel to discuss 'day after' in Iran, water crisis
“We carry a message of peace, friendship, and solidarity at this hard time,” said Dr. Saeed Ghasseminejad, an Iranian economist leading the seven-member delegation.
Saharan wind carries Egyptian locust to UK as concerns grow on potential agricultural plague
The locust, usually found in the Mediterranean and North Africa, is believed to have been swept up with strong winds from the south east and carried to the UK garden.
Climate activist Yosef Abramowitz calls on Greta Thunberg to put away anti-Israel bias, join forces
“Greta, Israel is not the enemy of the Palestinian people. The enemy of the Palestinians is your traditional nemesis: the fossil fuel industry,” he said.
