Wildfires
How the hard reality of climate change hit Europe's economy this summer - analysis
Record heat and droughts this summer - which scientists say are exacerbated by global warming - have wreaked havoc in power production, shipping, and public health systems.
British Columbia declares state of emergency as fast-growing wildfire forces evacuations
Ancient olive trees damaged in wildfires given new life, rehabilitated into bonsai trees
Several fires reported throughout West Bank settlements, highways
Victoria, Australia culls hundreds of koalas after wildfire, activists denounce policy
Allan defended her policy by saying that the koalas being shot were "in a lot of distress," Sky News Australia reported, adding that the decision was made after "extensive assessments."
Bar-Ilan University researchers develop AI model to predict lightning-induced wildfires
Israel's most notorious wildfire was in December 2010 on Mount Carmel near Haifa. It spread quickly, consuming much of the Mediterranean forest covering the region.
What I learned about American Jews while collecting Judaica for LA fire victims
Over 5,000 new and used Judaica items were distributed to more than 400 Jews affected by the Palisades and Eaton fires.
Israel launches AI fire prediction tool to protect transportation systems
As the new fire prediction system is rolled out this summer, it represents a significant leap forward in Israel's ability to manage the risks posed by climate change.
How losing homes in the Los Angeles wildfires re-traumatized Jews who escaped Iran
DIASPORA AFFAIRS: 42 years ago, Mahnaz, Firouz, and their then-small children had escaped the fanatic violence and persecution of Iran in the middle of the night.
Massive wildfire erupts in eastern California, sparking evacuations
There were no immediate reports of injuries or structural damage so far. The cause of the fire remains under investigation, according to Cal Fire.
From tragedy to innovation: Israeli ingenuity tackles global wildfire challenges - opinion
As I watch the Los Angeles fires unfold, I’m painfully reminded that these challenges are universal. Fire doesn’t recognize borders, and neither should our solutions.
LA Jews are all mourners now, experiencing both grief and hope - opinion
The lessons of this period will last a lifetime. Through our prayers, through the fires, through the peril, through the joys, through the tears - hope will return.
Repair the World mobilizes Jewish volunteers for Los Angeles wildfire relief
“As the devastation caused by wildfires continues to unfold...now is the time to live our Jewish values and take action to support those in need,” said the director of Repair the World in LA
Lev Echad sends aid delegation to Los Angeles wildfire zones
The delegation consists of members with experience in emergency response to disasters.
