Climate
Millions of Afghan children facing severe risks from changing climate, UNICEF says
The UNICEF Children’s Climate Risk Report 2026, released on June 16, found that 41% of Afghanistan’s roughly 21 million children are exposed to multiple climate shocks, including floods and droughts.
Pacific officially enters El Niño, hot weather pattern may be 'very strong,' US organization warns
Three dead and 17 missing after flooding in China's Chongqing
UN backs world court climate opinion, Israel, US among few to oppose
How a Trump win could cost the world $900 billion
This surge in emissions would effectively cancel out the environmental benefits gained from implementing wind, solar, and other clean energy technologies worldwide over the past five years, twice.
War to warming: Israel’s climate envoy says time to re-engage with crisis
"The climate crisis did not disappear," Gideon Behar told The Jerusalem Post. "The world needs Israel: Israeli innovation, solutions, ideas, vision, and strategies."
Combating climate change and protecting ecology in Israel
Currently set targets are too low, and the watered-down Climate Change Bill of 2023 is a step in the right direction, but there is much more left to do.
Rains bring relief to drought-stricken Iraq, experts urge action to prevent more desertification
Although the Tigris and Euphrates rivers have swelled in recent heavy rains, a dry climate is the norm in Iraq, and with Turkish and Iranian dams cutting off water flow.
Meet the 7 Israeli climate tech start-ups leading the charge with $1.3m. funding
The startups will use the money to further their efforts in addressing the pressing global climate crisis.
Former environmental protection minister launches BGU climate research center
"I am happy to join Ben-Gurion University and lead an institution based on a vision that will revolutionize environmental and climate policy in Israel," Zandberg said.
Iceland volcano erupts, spewing lava and hitting roads
The lava flow hit thermal-based water pipes in the region just south of the capital, disrupting the supply of hot water to more than 20,000 people.
SPNI's SeaWatch app sees double the downloads in 2023
The SeaWatch application was launched seven years ago due to challenges enforcing violations in the sea and nature reserves. Last year, the team updated the app empowering a more effective response.
Israeli climate tech innovators awarded $1 mil. to combat climate crisis
Dozens of Israeli companies applied for the reward. The prize is a joint initiative of JNF-Canada and KKL-JNF in partnership with StartUp Nation Central. The ceremony was held in Tel Aviv.
UBQ Materials debuts three bio-based solutions for sustainable manufacturing
The award-winning company aims to close the gap between profitability and sustainability.
