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
UK to build its first mini nuclear power station in north Wales, angering Washington
The US had been pushing for US energy firm Westinghouse to lead a large-scale project in Wylfa, but Britain opted for the British-built SMR on the island in Wales.
War-torn Myanmar embraces solar to tackle power crisis
Myanmar's junta said earlier this year generation capacity had plunged by nearly half from pre-2021 levels.
High pollution levels found at several streams in northern, eastern Israel, ministries confirm
The Health and Environmental Protection Ministries advised against entering the water at several points due to a high level of bacterial contamination.
Two earthquakes topping 5.9 magnitude hit Cyprus in one day, both felt in northern Israel
According to Ynet, the quake was primarily felt in Haifa, Afula, and Nazareth.
Haifa police arrest, fine fishermen for using drones to fish off Bat Galim beach
“The use of drones for fishing is prohibited and dangerous, as it can cause serious injuries to swimmers and significant harm to marine animals," Haifa Mayor Yona Yahav said.
UN: Global emissions set to fall 12% by 2035, but still short of climate target
The revised figure represents progress from the expected 10% reduction announced on October 28.
Scientists in Brazil starve trees of water to test Amazon's limits
Like hospital patients, the vital signs of 61 of the trees are measured, including sap and carbon dioxide flow, respiration and temperature, with solar-powered equipment.
New Delhi police detain dozens in anti-pollution protests
Delhi's toxic air sparks protests after authorities' costly cloud-seeding effort failed to bring rain. Citizens have demanded real action from a divided government.
Thirty years of climate talks: Progress, pitfalls, and a planet in peril
Ahead of the Brazil summit, the data tells a sobering story: fossil fuel use remains high, temperatures are surging, and 30 years of talks have not been enough.
Rare wolf spider not seen since 1985 rediscovered on remote nature reserve
The last recorded sighting of the spider in the UK was in the National Trust’s Newtown nature reserve on the Isle of Wight in 1985.
