Heatwaves in the Mediterranean Sea Are Bigger, Hotter and Last Longer
Water temperature anomalies can cover half the Mediterranean basin and last for weeks, decimating animals and fish – but in deep water, it’s even worse, a new study shows
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This Israeli Supermarket Chain May Be Abetting Rain Forest Devastation to Get Cheap Meat
Greenpeace report shows the Cresud company, whose CEO is a Shufersal shareholder, is responsible for cutting down 1.2 million dunams of trees in the Gran Chaco forest
Firefighters Gain Control of Wildfires in Central and Northern Israel
Blazes come a month after hundreds of homes were evacuated throughout the country over fires amid intense heat wave
Pope, Urging Prayers, Says Amazon Forest Vital for Our Earth
Francis added his voice Sunday to the chorus of international concern that the blazes in Brazil will have grave repercussions on the world's environmental health
This Is the Last Climate Change Story You Will Ever Read — if You Take Christiana Figueres’ Advice
It takes a world, not a village, to fix the problem we created, but the technology (mostly) already exists, says the architect of the Paris Agreement and co-winner of this year’s Dan David Prize
Only 38% of Israelis See Global Warming as Major Threat, Study Finds
Nearly half of Israelis view climate change as a minor threat or not a threat at all, a study by the Pew Research Center finds
When It Comes to Climate Change, the Rich Are the Culprit – but They Won't Pay the Price
An oligarch does as much damage to the climate in a day as an average person does in five years, according to a leading anthropologist and environmental researcher. Nevertheless, he remains hopeful
Can the World Cope With Half a Billion Refugees? Philosopher Jonathan Glover Talks Death and Decency
Dan David Prize winner and bioethics expert Jonathan Glover explains why we shouldn’t kill even if life is not ‘sacred,’ how to overcome tribalism, and his mental exercise for Israeli and Palestinian filmmakers
Global Warming Is Worse Than Most Models Predict, Data-driven New Study Warns
Projections on climate change by 2100 have been too optimistic and emission curbig targets are too low, warn Carnegie Institute scientists
Red Sea Warming Faster Than Global Average
Even the hardy corals reef of Eilat could be in trouble if water temperatures increase, Saudi research paper indicates
Last Month Ties Record for Israel's Hottest July in a Century
Effects of global climate change can now be felt in Israel, where most of the record-hitting hot summer months have come during the last seven years
'Rabbis Should Grow a Spine': Why Politics Trumps Religion When It Comes to Climate Change
Orthodox Jewish leaders in Israel call for a Jewish response to climate change, but others in America say it's 'delusional' to think rabbis can influence the government on such a hot-button issue
Phoenix Flights Grounded Because It's Literally Too Hot to Fly Planes
Temperatures expected to approach 120 degrees Fahrenheit; smaller regional jets cannot fly once temperatures hit 118 degrees
Analysis Trump Actually Believes Climate Change Is Real. Here's Proof
A certain golf course and Nikki Haley show the U.S. president just doesn’t believe in consequences. Après lui, le deluge
Climate Change Increases Danger of International Conflict, Reports Claim
Statement published on Wednesday by the Center for Climate and Security claims climate change effects endanger U.S. military operations. It was signed by more than a dozen former senior military and national security officials.
Hollywood Stars Lead Rally Against Climate Change in Philadelphia Ahead of Convention
Shailene Woodley, Susan Sarandon and Danny Glover join 1,000 vowing to fight for environmental justice, even though Bernie Sanders won't be driving the Democrats' agenda.
Live Updates: Trump Sweeps Primary Contests, Clinton Wins Four of Five
Trump says he considers himself the 'presumptive nominee' of the Republican Party; Chris Van Hollen wins Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate in Maryland; Sanders links Clinton to Trump in latest fundraising pitch.
Clinton, Sanders or None of the Above? First-time Jewish Voters Weigh In
In East Coast primaries, some align with the demographic trends of their parents, others with their peers. Most categorically reject Trump and express dismay at the toxic electoral process.
Nearly Half of Israel's Farmland Threatened by Over-processing, Climate Change
Experts are looking for radical new ways to tackle a growing concern, but undertaking operations to prevent such damage has been a major challenge.
U.S. Justice Department Sues Volkswagen for Allegedly Violating Clean Air Act
VW could face fines in theory exceeding $90 billion - or as much as $37,500 per vehicle per violation of the law, based on the complaint.
Lakes Warming Faster Than Oceans or Air; Israel's Kinneret Is No Exception
Study says trend may have serious consequences for water quality, amount of greenhouse gas emissions from water.
Republicans, Don't Elect the Devil You Know: They'll Let Climate Change Kill the Planet
Finally, more Republican voters believe in climate change than in the Evil One. The only problem is: Their leaders are like kids sticking their fingers in their ears and chanting la-la-la to keep out the sound of scientists screaming.
Obama: Paris Climate Deal 'Offers the Best Chance to Save the One Planet We Have'
U.S. president hails landmark pact as strong and historic, calls U.S. the global leader in fighting climate change.
Startup Nation and Climate Change: Q&A With Haaretz's Ruth Schuster
Our Science editor answers readers' questions about Israel, the Paris conference and global warming.
Muslim Scholars, Environmental Activists Call for Global Climate Action
Participants in Istanbul seminar say it was first declaration of its kind from Islamic leaders, a voice many say has been missing from climate change debate.
Israel Forecast Today: 'Unbearable'
Meteorological Service warns of extreme heat stress today: The temperature is within seasonal norms, but the heat index is unusually heavy. Again.
Apocalypse Soon: Climate Change Hits the Middle East
The heat dome with perceived temperature of 158 degrees wilted the region – and much worse is in store for 5 million Israelis and the rest of the Levant.
Tiny Israel Meeting Emission Caps Can't Save World, but Could Israeli Innovation?
China and other heavy polluters have infinitely greater global warming impact – the planet's future depends on breakthrough technologies, and when it comes to brains, size doesn't matter.
Mini-ice Age to Hit Earth in 15 Years, Scientists Warn
This isn't some wrinkle in climate change, this is the sun's cycle reaching a 'Maunder minimum.'
The Sixth Extinction Event Has Arrived, New Study Indicates
Not only lions and Asian orchids but your cup of tea could be in danger, scientists warn