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.

JUNE 17, 2026|ByARSHAD MEHMOOD/THE MEDIA LINE

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

NOAA stated that there was a 63% chance of sea surface temperatures exceeding 2.0° in the region, with the possibility of these higher temperatures causing the event to be considered "very strong."

JUNE 14, 2026|ByTZVI JASPER

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

Rescue efforts were underway after extreme rainfall hit Chongqing’s Yongchuan district, with China allocating nearly $3 million for disaster recovery.

MAY 24, 2026|ByREUTERS

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

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres said the vote, in which 28 countries abstained, underscored that governments are responsible for protecting citizens from the "escalating climate crisis."

MAY 21, 2026|ByREUTERS

Zionism's founder had a green, climate-friendly vision for Israel - opinion

With the UN Climate Conference (COP28) in Dubai approaching, the Jewish state should revisit the vision of modern Zionism’s founding father.

DECEMBER 2, 2023ByYOSEF ISRAEL ABRAMOWITZ

Theodor Herzl from the book ‘Herzland’ by David Harel.

Climate Innovation Report: A proposal for Israeli government policy - opinion

We believe that the recommendations and the insights presented in this report can provide a significant contribution to realizing the vision of making Israel a global power in climate innovation.

DECEMBER 2, 2023ByDAPHNA AVIRAM-NITZAN

Israelis walk on the beach in front of a coal power station in the southern city of Ashkelon.

How should Israel respond to climate change? - opinion

Let’s zoom out on the global nature of climate change, then zoom back in on Israel’s response to it.

DECEMBER 2, 2023BySHLOMO MAITAL

Tourists hold umbrellas as it rains on an observation point overlooking Jerusalem’s Old City.

Can applying Jewish values save the Earth from a climate catastrophe? - opinion

Animal-based agriculture is the main cause of climate change, and using it violates at least six fundamental Jewish teachings.

DECEMBER 2, 2023ByRICHARD H. SCHWARTZ

Can Jewish values help save the Earth from climate change? (Illustrative, composite image)

GenCell: Representing Israel’s hydrogen green energy at COP28

The ingenuity of GenCell has to do with the way it transformed what was once an expensive technology developed for the space program into something something affordable and usable.

NOVEMBER 30, 2023ByGIL LEWINSKY

The GenCell Box, a long-duration backup power solution.

Israeli study links human activities, clouds, and climate

This research sheds light on this complex interplay, providing insights into the influence of pollution on weather patterns and broader climate dynamics.

NOVEMBER 23, 2023ByMAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN