environmental issues

The Stanford University biologist and environmentalist was one of the most influential and controversial voices in environmental science: a leading ecologist who warned of population pressure on natural systems many years before the climate crisis became a reality.

A new study seeks to highlight a point that worries public health experts: Not only is “average temperature” rising due to the climate crisis, but extreme weather patterns that have already occurred in the past may also return – and when they do

The Trump administration chooses to continue being addicted to black gold instead of using existing technologies for renewable energy. This is the destructive power of fossil fuels. Commentary. Zvi website

Dam levels are dropping, over-pumping is causing land subsidence, and the government is looking for solutions – from water imports to diversion projects and cloud seeding. * The crisis, which is a direct result of the global climate crisis with the worsening

New research in the Amazon reveals: Not only greenhouse gases affect global warming, but also particles in the air

While the government is promoting the construction of waste-to-energy facilities, it is interesting to know that in Jerusalem, garbage was already burned more than a century ago, and we have something to learn from this. Opinion

Heat waves, high humidity and increasing reliance on cooling towers and air conditioning create a breeding ground for Legionella bacteria, leading to recurrent outbreaks of Legionnaires' disease in New York, Ontario and other areas – a serious health threat

An old-new design approach proposes reducing reliance on air-conditioning technologies through smart use of the environment. Is this what will lead the construction industry in an era of global warming?

A new UN report maps the world's drought hotspots – from Africa and the Panama Canal to the Mediterranean basin – and warns of growing damage to water supplies, food security and economic stability, which is also

New study reveals the global injustice of the climate crisis: Countries that emit the least greenhouse gases suffer the most severe health damage

A survey in 25 countries found that only 42% of Israelis see the climate crisis as a serious threat – the lowest rate in the sample; terrorism (89%) and infectious diseases (55%) are higher in the order of priority. In Turkey, this increased to 70% compared to 47%

Many studies already indicate that our heavy use of plastic has impacts on our health. A new report highlights the risks of living near petrochemical facilities that produce raw materials for the industry.

A new Israeli study finds that sandwiches and meals that children don't finish are a major cause of food waste – but a direct connection to the land and food production could change the picture.

Even before nature conservation was a familiar concept, Dr. Uzi Paz already saw reserves and streams as cultural assets that needed to be protected. He dedicated his life to nature and left behind a legacy and vision.

On the occasion of the end of his term as Envoy for Climate Change and Sustainability, Ambassador Gideon Bachar explains how climate diplomacy, regional resilience, and collaborations in the areas of water, food security, and Israeli innovation can determine whether the region will weather the crisis.