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.
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of Sustainability and Climate Change at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev.
Scientists discovered over two dozen new species in Peru's Amazon rainforest, including a semi-aquatic mouse and three other previously unknown mammals, during a 2022 expedition.
Haifa Group’s technologies and innovations address food security challenges and environmental damage caused by traditional farming methods.
The initiative aims to harness the gaming community’s significant influence, with over 3.3 billion gamers expected by the end of 2024, and drive a global positive environmental action.
Bajau Laut indigenous traditions face extinction as climate change disrupts their marine way of life.
In general, the western jackdaw can be seen from the North to the southern line of Dimona.
“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.”
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.
"These facilities are part of a larger strategy to cover dozens of reservoirs with solar installations," says CEO Amit Lang, sharing Mekorot's vision for future green infrastructure.
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.
The study surveyed 1,180 participants in Israel about their knowledge and attitudes regarding climate change and its effects on the environment.