Environment & Climate Change

News, analysis and commentary from Israel and across the globe on Environment & climate change and its impact on weather, business, politics, rising sea levels, and the food we consume.

The Environment and Climate Change portal is supported by the Goldman Sonnenfeldt School
of Sustainability and Climate Change at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev.

A sustainable carnival: An event for inclusivity and sustainability

The carnival will include different environmentally-friendly activities for all ages, and is promised to be “a celebration of inclusivity, sustainability, and community.”

Noah’s ark: Lessons for humanity’s survival in a changing world

Exploring Noah’s story reveals the urgency of sustainable development, urging leaders to act before it’s too late and build a resilient path for humanity’s future

By YOSSEF BEN-MEIR MARRAKECH
01/11/2024

Israeli conservationists release endangered hawksbill turtles into the Red Sea

Shortly after swimming away from Eilat's shore, one of the turtles was spotted stopping by a coral reef, possibly looking for a snack.

By REUTERS
31/10/2024

Front row seat at a hurricane: Memories of a storm battering Florida

The memories of Hurricane Wilma are again flooding back (sorry for the metaphor) as Floridians now deal with the aftermath of Hurricane Milton’s devastation.

By FERN ALLEN
17/10/2024

Scientists test limits with coral breeding to boost heat tolerance, study reveals

Newcastle University researchers lead an effort to enhance coral resilience against marine heatwaves, but caution that climate action is essential

Monstrous Hurricane Milton targets Florida, triggering evacuations from storm-weary coast

Hurricane Milton, set to be one of the most destructive hurricanes on record, is headed for Florida.

By REUTERS
09/10/2024

Israeli, international researchers find medications infected Eilat's coral

Researchers found antibiotics and laxatives in corals at a depth of 40 meters - with Sulfamethoxazole being identified across 93% of the sampled corals.

 At a mind-body retreat for Supernova survivors, Ied by the writer with yoga master Eitam Baum.

Dead Sea: Healing Israel’s society and nature at the lowest point on Earth

With an extraordinary understanding of the Dead Sea’s natural ecosystem, the project is uniquely positioned to harness the therapeutic power of nature.

By NOAM BEDEIN
23/09/2024

Israel, US to innovate clean energy technologies under renewed bipartisan legislation

The bipartisan legislation is an expansion upon the current US-Israel energy cooperation program and will increase the funding and longevity of the program until 2034. 

Central Europe braces for further flooding 'apocalypse' as death toll rises

"I was just very, very afraid... I ran away because the water was rising very quickly near the house," one survivor said.

16/09/2024
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