Greenhouse gas
Finnish forests become net greenhouse gas emitters for the first time
According to the Climate Act, Finland's goal is to be carbon neutral by 2035, but the shrinking carbon sink makes it difficult to reach this goal.
Will you stop traveling? Tourism causes 8.8% of global emissions
The Arctic tundra was a carbon sink. Now it contributes to global emissions
La Niña may be coming for a visit, World Meteorological Organization says
These five cities emit more greenhouse gasses than entire countries
Climate TRACE releases global urban emissions data at COP29 using satellite observations and AI.
‘Functional stagnation:’ Comptroller exposes Israel’s climate crisis failures
The comptroller's findings indicate that Israel is projected to only reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 12% from 2015 to 2030, which is 56% less than the target of 27%.
Former environmental protection minister launches BGU climate research center
"I am happy to join Ben-Gurion University and lead an institution based on a vision that will revolutionize environmental and climate policy in Israel," Zandberg said.
Israel-Hamas war not reason for Israel’s climate failures, experts say
In 2023, “Israel once again failed to prepare to do its part” to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and make the country more sustainable,” said Israeli solar pioneer Yosef Abramowitz.
Will climate law save Israel from death by fire? - comment
The intensification of heat waves would threaten Israel’s agriculture, economy, and public health, potentially resulting in severe illnesses and loss of life.
Israeli government pushes for net zero by 2050 with climate bill
The urgency of the climate bill increased after a recent report showed that Israel had recorded its highest greenhouse gas emissions levels since 2012.
Noise pollution danger is hard to hear, this is why Israel must take action
ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS: Hashiloni is the leader of a team of activists trying to ensure that the wind turbines are not erected close to his home further south.
Israeli gov't to invest NIS 100 million in energy efficiency projects
The new projects are part of an Israeli government decision to be more energy efficient and increase renewable energy use on government properties, thereby significantly reducing costs.
Israel launches first hydrogen fuel station: Start of energy market revolution?
"We have no choice," Elbaz stressed. "The climate is changing. Temperatures are rising. We are running against the clock to improve things, so the next generation will not suffer."
Ministerial committee set to review Climate Bill on Sunday
The bill proposes measures for the government and other public agencies to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions to 50% of what they were in 2015 by 2030.
How can Israel go plastics-free? - opinion
Since plastics were invented in the 1950s, we have discovered that they are not good for the environment, our ecosystem, or our health, yet the world seems addicted to using them.
