environment

Ancient Tasmanians used fire to shape their environment 41,600 years ago, earliest evidence shows

Analysis of ancient mud reveals a sudden increase in charcoal around 41,600 years ago, indicating fire use by early inhabitants.

Millions of bees killed daily on highways across US

“At the high end, it could be as many as 4.9 billion bees [dying] in one 6-month bee flight season if average daily traffic values are used.”

Two climate activists charged with spraying paint on UK's Stonehenge

The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) said it had authorized the police to charge the protesters, 73-year-old Naidu Rajan and Niamh Lynch, 22, and that they would appear in court on Dec. 13.

By REUTERS
14/11/2024

Despite war, we are leading the fight against climate change, says Israel’s Climate Ambassador

“Climate change continues to happen, and it is important that Israel remains part of the efforts to mitigate the effects of climate change,” Behar said.

Global CO2 emissions to hit record high in 2024, report says

The bulk of these emissions are from burning coal, oil and gas. Those emissions would total 37.4 billion tons in 2024, up by 0.8% in 2023, the report said.

By REUTERS
13/11/2024

Trump taps Jewish ex-congressman Lee Zeldin to head EPA

Zeldin, a Republican, voted for key environmental legislation just 14% of the time during his tenure in the House of Representatives.

12/11/2024

Rare space event made us think all the wrong things about this solar system planet

If Voyager 2 had arrived a week earlier, it would have observed a completely different magnetospheric environment".

Change the climate: Israel’s environmental potential at COP29 and regional impact

Israel showcases climate tech at COP29 but misses deeper environmental focus.

Taliban administration officials to attend UN climate conference in Azerbaijan

Afghan NGOs have also struggled to attend the climate negotiations in recent years.

By REUTERS
10/11/2024

Majority of Israelis are concerned about climate change, and the environment - survey

The study surveyed 1,180 participants in Israel about their knowledge and attitudes regarding climate change and its effects on the environment.

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