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.

AFGHAN CHILDREN sit on a concrete bench at a hilltop, amid telecom shutdown across the country, in Kabul, Afghanistan, September 30, 2025.
THE SUN sets on the horizon of the Pacific Ocean off the coast of La Jolla during a heat wave during sunset on September 8, 2024 in San Diego, California.

Pacific officially enters El Niño, hot weather pattern may be 'very strong,' US organization warns

CHINA-WEATHER Rescuers use pumps to drain off water after heavy rains at a flooded residential compound in southwestern China's Chongqing municipality on July 9, 2025.

Three dead and 17 missing after flooding in China's Chongqing

The United Nations headquarters before a meeting on the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty at the UN, in New York City, US, April 27, 2026.

UN backs world court climate opinion, Israel, US among few to oppose


Could a NASA space mission unravel the mysteries of Earth’s climate?

The mission is meant to deliver first-of-its-kind views of the phytoplankton -- microscopic plant-like organisms -- that convert carbon dioxide into cellular material to feed oceanic life. 

 A blazing sunset against a cloudy orange sky.

The rise of climate gentrification - opinion

As extreme weather events become more frequent and severe, certain areas are no longer seen as desirable places to live due to the increased risks of floods, storms, and extreme temperatures.

 Climate change (illustrative)

Economic optimism soars, yet CEOs grapple with AI, climate uncertainties

Notably, 39% of CEOs anticipate a significant increase in their company’s headcount by 5% or more in 2024, signaling a hopeful trajectory for employment worldwide.

New Israeli Shekel bills are seen in front of an upwards-trending graph (illustration)

Israel must step up to combat vehicle-caused air pollution - comptroller

In his report, released on Monday, Matanyahu Englman said there were only 219 fast-charging stations for the country’s more than 40,000 electric vehicles.

Heavy traffic jam on the Ayalon highway in Tel Aviv due to construction work, on June 11, 2020

Climate crisis on Gaza battlefield: CO2 emissions surge from Israel-Hamas war

Some 99% of these emissions were attributed to Israel’s aerial and ground operations against Hamas in Gaza.

 Palestinians at the site of a destroyed building from an Israeli air strike in Rafah, in the southern Gaza Strip, on January 14, 2024

Saving the Panama Canal will take years and cost billions, if it’s even possible

The channel is Panama’s biggest source of revenue, bringing in $4.3 billion in 2022. 

 DOCK WORKERS on a small rowing boat pull a rope between the dock and vehicle carrier ‘Sirius Leader’ as it prepares to enter the Miraflores locks while transiting the Panama Canal last September.

How fighting terrorism can contribute to security and the environment

 Environmental crime (illustrative)

COP28: The climate conference ended. Now, here’s what Israel needs to do

On Monday, a virtual event led by Tel Aviv University and other organizations was held dedicated to addressing climate concerns.

Virtual event led by Tel Aviv University and other organizations dedicated to addressing climate concerns

Here is how Abraham Accords countries collaborate on climate change

Climate tech has become a “sweet spot” for the Jewish state regarding the Abraham Accords because “what these countries are looking for is what Israel has to offer.”

 MOU between Israel, Morocco will enable collaboration in drinking water, liquid sanitation.

European MPs call for ceasefire, environmental justice in Israel and Gaza

MPs called on global leaders to recognize the challenges in Gaza and other conflict-afflict, climate-vulnerable communities.

 A Palestinian child runs, as the conflict between Israel and Hamas continues, in Rafah, in the southern Gaza Strip December 13, 2023.