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.

Rescued crane returns to the wild just in time for migration

While in repair at the acclimatization center, the crane received specialized orthopedic support for its injured leg to help regain stability.

Rare new sunflower species discovered in Texas national park

Scientists have identified both a new species and genus of sunflower in the Texas desert, but climate change may threaten its future before we fully understand it.

Volunteer effort grows to protect farmers from a surge in livestock theft and agricultural crime

With agricultural crime surging as spring approaches, a call goes out to the public to join efforts to safeguard Israel’s farmers.

Dolphins sighted 2.5 miles off coast of Rishon Lezion

The sighting comes amidst reports of a declining apex predator population in the Mediterranean region.

04/03/2025

Driest winter on record: Lake Kinneret sees rare February drop in water level

“Right now, this year is shaping up to be particularly dry. There hasn't been a year this severe since measurements began,” Dr. Eyal Zigel said.

Rare seabird discovered on Israeli coast

The rare Petrel has only been spotted in Israel seven times before Tuesday’s discovery. 

Death traps for birds: Reducing the danger of transparent acoustic walls

A recent study revealed that hundreds of thousands of birds in Israel die every year because of colliding into transparent acoustic walls, as well as smashing into windows in high-rise buildings. 

By PATRICIA GOLAN
18/02/2025

Pregnant female dusky shark found dead on Hadera beach

Teams managed to remove four embryos from the shark which were placed in a seawater tank in an attempt to revive them, but this was unsuccessful.

Burned trees, traumatized animals: Nature is revealing the unseen effects of Israel’s wars

Israel's wars have taken a hidden toll on wildlife and forests: Burned woodlands, disrupted bird migrations, and the world's first wartime animal hospital reveal nature's struggle in conflict zones.

By DEBORAH DANAN/JTA
13/02/2025

Greenland’s glaciers are melting faster than anyone expected

"For the first time, we are able to see significant increases in the size and depth of crevasses at fast-flowing glaciers at the edges of the Greenland Ice Sheet," said Dr. Tom Chudley.

By BEN EDIDIN
09/02/2025
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