climate

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.

By MAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN
13/02/2024

Iceland volcano erupts, spewing lava and hitting roads

The lava flow hit thermal-based water pipes in the region just south of the capital, disrupting the supply of hot water to more than 20,000 people.

By REUTERS
08/02/2024

SPNI's SeaWatch app sees double the downloads in 2023

The SeaWatch application was launched seven years ago due to challenges enforcing violations in the sea and nature reserves. Last year, the team updated the app empowering a more effective response. 

By MAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN
28/01/2024

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
  Climate change (illustrative)

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
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