Global warming

Israeli coach Nir Levin coaches soccer players in Zambia. Photo: Zambian Football Association

The climate crisis: Is it changing the world sports map?

"Genetic variation is important for trees, the method uses its evolutionary tools to overcome the difficulties of the climate." Photo: Benny Shalmon

The tree is greater than the sum of its parts: nature's ways of adapting to the climate crisis

Different species of trees that grow next to each other create a new tree - a cage - that combines the advantages of both species, and is able to cope with the rapid changes in the environment. An exciting new Israeli study
The University of Haifa and the GEOMAR Institute are studying the effects of climate change. Photo: Haifa University Spokesperson

Maritime cooperation: The University of Haifa and the GEOMAR Institute study the effects of climate change

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The uniqueness of the Eastern Mediterranean comes from being one of the marine areas that reacts the fastest to climate change and human impacts, making it an early warning system for the future state of the oceans
Sophisticated climate change models predict that the areas of storms and rain will be shifted towards the poles due to global warming. Source: NASA.

A weak world order

How human activity weakens the natural "ventilation systems" of the earth
Woolly rhinos were once common throughout northern and central Eurasia, before becoming extinct about 10,000 years ago. Credit: Mauricio Anton 

Solving an ancient mystery: paleontologists shed new light on the causes of the extinction of the woolly rhinoceros

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Advanced computer models estimate that continued hunting by humans contributed to the extinction of the woolly rhinoceros by preventing their migration to new habitats during post-Ice Age warming, highlighting the ongoing impact
A glacial lake, Jokulsarlon is a glacial lagoon, Vatnajokull National Park in southeast Iceland, blue water speckled with ice melting from the Breidamerkurjokull glacier. Illustration: depositphotos.com

Firecrackers and thunder: Lightning storms accelerate the rate of ice melting in the North Pole

An international study with the participation of Tel Aviv University states: Global warming leads to lightning storms in the North Pole, which further accelerate the process of melting the ice - in a cycle of repeated feeding
sea ​​parrot Photo: depositphotos.com

Warming puts species at risk of extinction and causes an outbreak of pests in agriculture

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Haifa. When it comes to extreme climatic events that are less known in the city, the situation is not encouraging. Photo: ade saptovic – unsplash

Your city is not ready for the climate crisis

the civil war in Syria. Illustration: shutterstock

The hidden crisis shaping the Middle East

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In 2016, the extent of sea ice in the Arctic region was the lowest since measurements of this figure began in 1979. Antarctic sea ice was the second lowest. Source: pixabay.com.

A new study warns: We underestimated the rate of Arctic melting

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Species in danger of extinction as a result of warming. Photo: jumpstory

The effect of warming on the diversity of species and the day after the corona

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A NOAA expedition examines the melting of the ice in the Arctic Ocean in the summer of 2005. Photo: NOAA

Oceans on high heat

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The Arctic Circle is one of the first to be affected by warming. Photo: Paul Nicklan

The corona epidemic against the warming

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as the Pelargonium flute. New resident in Jerusalem. Photo: M.violante CC BY-SA 3.0

The Great Migration of Fish and Butterflies

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The climate crisis affects children first of all. Illustration: shutterstock

How does the climate crisis affect children's health?

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The fires in the state of New South Wales in Australia, 2019. From Wikipedia

The giant fires in Australia: the media downplays the connection to the climate crisis

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The climate march in front of the US embassy in Tel Aviv, 2017. Photo by shutterstock

The climate crisis is not here

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A large fin whale. Photo: shutterstock

Whales - a natural solution to mitigate the climate crisis

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That is, about 2.5 million tons of food at a cost of about NIS 18 billion is lost every year. Photo: TAZ.

Climate - agriculture - food

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Cardiff, UK, July 2019: A sign reading 'Climate Emergency' displayed during an anti-climate change demonstration organized by the Extinction Rebellion movement. Photo: shutterstock.com

Why is climate change still not at the top of the news agenda?

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luxurious breakfast. Photo: Image by engin akyurt from Pixabay

Which diet harms the environment less: vegetarian, vegan or carnivore?

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Teenagers demonstrate at the Climate March for the Future, Turin, Italy, May 2019. Photo: shutterstock.com

The students' climate protest proves: it's time to create a new economy

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Brussels, Belgium, February 21, 2019, 16-year-old Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg takes part in a march for the environment and climate organized by students. Photo: Shutterstock.com

The Swedish girl Greta Thunberg warns: my generation will bear the consequences of the lack of actions to stop the climate crisis

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Climate March 2017, the end point in front of the US Embassy. Photo: Avi Blizovsky

Will the politicians take action and try to save the planet from climate change?

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The breakup of the ice cover in the Jarlache Strait near Antarctica. Photo: shutterstock

Typical weather for the future

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The coral reef in the Gulf of Eilat at sunset. Photo: Tom Schlesinger

Damage to the reproductive mechanisms of several species of corals in the Gulf of Eilat endangers their continued existence

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Algae farm. Photo: JanB46, Wikipedia

Biological reactor for growing algae

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A neighborhood sinking into the Black Sea in Odessa, Ukraine. Photo: shutterstock

Researchers: It is advisable to make an orderly withdrawal from the coastal areas because of the warming

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In the poorest and most densely populated areas on Earth, drinking water wells, dug to avoid the need to use surface water contaminated with bacteria, are poisoned by arsenic originating from groundwater. Now these too are in danger. Illustration: pixabay.

The world is drying up

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Fisherman's Wharf at the "Virgin" beach, Kiryat Yam. Right: You can see the expansion of the beach over the years. On the left: according to a local phenomenon of sand accumulation from the north and increased erosion from the south of the "Virgin" pier, the significant flow component was identified - from north to south

Who moved my beach?

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A thermometer in the Netherlands shows a temperature of 40 degrees Celsius, July 2019. Photo: shutterstock

July 2019 was the hottest month on record

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Global warming. Illustration: shutterstock

horrible fever

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Barbecue on Independence Day. Photo: shutterstock

Hamburger in front of environment

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The Ross Ice Shelf plays an important role in stabilizing the West Antarctic Ice Sheet. Photo: Agustín Lautaro – Unsplash

What is melting the Ross Ice Shelf in Antarctica?

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Christina Figures receives the Dan David Award for the Future Dimension for 2019. Photo: Israel Hadari

"The decisions we will make in the next ten years regarding the climate will affect hundreds and even thousands of years"

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Brant Ice Shelf. A huge piece measuring at least 1,700 square kilometers is expected to break off from the ice shelf. Photo: NASA

Breaking the Ice

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Scorched soil in Nahal Garer as a result of Ibera balloons that came from Gaza. The changes in the ecosystem can be long-term, and it is difficult to know yet what the effect of the fire will be in the future. Photo: Angle

More coffee around the sun - the year 2018 is around the corner

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A submarine in the waters of the Haifa port. Source: Haifa University.

The effects of climate change are more severe in the Mediterranean basin

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Reduction of consumption in advance, reuse and recycling. Illustration: shutterstock

About clothing, fashion and warming up

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Cows die of diseases carried by the tsetse fly, South Africa, 1896. From Wikipedia

Also for a hot fly

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global warming. Illustration: shutterstock

The seven hot years

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The Medicians appear with a frequency of about 1.5 storms per year on average, mainly in the fall and winter months Photo: NASA on Unsplash

A common Mediterranean hurricane

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agriculture. Illustration: shutterstock

Agriculture can be sustainable and even sequester carbon

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global warming. Illustration: shutterstock

A complete weaning of the economy from carbon is required, otherwise the climate will go out of balance

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US President Donald Trump downplays the importance of scientific findings regarding global warming in the event of withdrawing from the Paris Agreement. Screenshot from YOUTUBE

Who will benefit from dealing with climate change?

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the civil war in Syria. Illustration: shutterstock

The UN is dealing with the increase in violence as a result of global warming

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A herd of cows in the dry land of Burkina Faso. From Wikipedia

Warming cows

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NASA Chief Jim Bridenstine (left, sitting) signs a cooperation agreement with Israel Space Agency Director Avi Blasberger. Behind are Science Minister Ofir Akunis and Space Agency Chairman Prof. Yitzhak Ben Israel. Photo: Avi Blizovsky

"NASA will continue to investigate warming, but it is not its role to make decisions on how to act"

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French Ambassador to Israel Helen LeGalle at the climate march, 28/4/2017 in Tel Aviv. Photo: Avi Blizovsky

The National Emergency Authority does not define the danger of climate change as a strategic threat

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Besides their food supply, polar bears depend on the sea ice to expand their range of movement, to find mates, and to pass on life skills to the next generation. Photo: US Fish and Wildlife Service.

The slow death of polar bears

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