climate

Israeli climate tech innovators awarded $1 mil. to combat climate crisis

Dozens of Israeli companies applied for the reward. The prize is a joint initiative of JNF-Canada and KKL-JNF in partnership with StartUp Nation Central. The ceremony was held in Tel Aviv.

By MAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN
25/01/2024

UBQ Materials debuts three bio-based solutions for sustainable manufacturing

The award-winning company aims to close the gap between profitability and sustainability.

Could a NASA space mission unravel the mysteries of Earth’s climate?

The mission is meant to deliver first-of-its-kind views of the phytoplankton -- microscopic plant-like organisms -- that convert carbon dioxide into cellular material to feed oceanic life. 

By MAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN
19/01/2024
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The rise of climate gentrification

As extreme weather events become more frequent and severe, certain areas are no longer seen as desirable places to live due to the increased risks of floods, storms, and extreme temperatures.

By BOAZ SCHREIBMAN
18/01/2024

Economic optimism soars, yet CEOs grapple with AI, climate uncertainties

Notably, 39% of CEOs anticipate a significant increase in their company’s headcount by 5% or more in 2024, signaling a hopeful trajectory for employment worldwide.

Heavy traffic jam on the Ayalon highway in Tel Aviv due to construction work, on June 11, 2020

Israel must step up to combat vehicle-caused air pollution - comptroller

In his report, released on Monday, Matanyahu Englman said there were only 219 fast-charging stations for the country’s more than 40,000 electric vehicles.

By MAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN
15/01/2024
 Palestinians at the site of a destroyed building from an Israeli airstrike in Rafah

Climate crisis on Gaza battlefield: CO2 emissions surge from Israel-Hamas war

Some 99% of these emissions were attributed to Israel’s aerial and ground operations against Hamas in Gaza.

By MAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN
14/01/2024

Saving the Panama Canal will take years and cost billions, if it’s even possible

The channel is Panama’s biggest source of revenue, bringing in $4.3 billion in 2022. 

By PETER MILLARD , MICHAEL D. MCDONALD
09/01/2024

COP28: The climate conference ended. Now, here’s what Israel needs to do

On Monday, a virtual event led by Tel Aviv University and other organizations was held dedicated to addressing climate concerns.

By MAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN
25/12/2023
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