Climate change

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

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%

Parrotfish are herbivores that grind down algae and stone, contribute up to ~70% of the sand on tropical beaches, maintain reefs—and also exhibit unique behaviors such as a mucous “sleeping bag” and early storm prediction.

A new comprehensive study by Prof. Avital Gazit and Dr. Tamar Zehari of Tel Aviv University reveals how long-term climate change is causing the sea level to recede in the Sea of Galilee, the growth of new vegetation, and damage to the ecosystem.

In an era of record-breaking temperatures and scorching neighborhoods, cities must prepare for next summer – now. A new professional document provides local authorities with practical tools to cool the street, the neighborhood, and the entire city.

Huge fires are spreading in Israel and around the world with increasing frequency. Experts point to the climate crisis and the urgent need for forest management, budgets and awareness to prevent future disasters.

Satellites detect dramatic increases in the frequency, intensity and extent of extreme fires due to global warming. There are plenty of reasons for fires. Human error would be more forgivable if it weren't for warming

Globalization allows for the rapid movement of goods, allowing rich countries to preserve their nature but at the cost of harming the nature of poor countries.

How human activity weakens the natural "ventilation systems" of the earth

A new study reveals: large cities along the Atlantic coast of the United States are sinking at a rapid rate"