Climate change
Climate change made 'fire-prone' weather conditions more likely in Spain and France, scientists say
Ongoing wildfires in Spain and France have forced hundreds of thousands of people to evacuate and scorched huge swathes of land.
Record heatwave expected to hit Israel this weekend with potential 47°C in Sea of Galilee region
Adapting to heat: Will we soon see air conditioners at the Colosseum and the Acropolis?
Spain declares national emergency as wildfires near Madrid, Avila force thousands to evacuate
Millions of Afghan children facing severe risks from changing climate, UNICEF says
The UNICEF Children’s Climate Risk Report 2026, released on June 16, found that 41% of Afghanistan’s roughly 21 million children are exposed to multiple climate shocks, including floods and droughts.
Israel's municipalities are failing on nearly every possible front, government probe reveals
Matanyahu Englman's annual report finds that local authorities and government ministries are failing to implement key urban safety measures and business licensing requirements.
Pacific officially enters El Niño, hot weather pattern may be 'very strong,' US organization warns
NOAA stated that there was a 63% chance of sea surface temperatures exceeding 2.0° in the region, with the possibility of these higher temperatures causing the event to be considered "very strong."
Greece reopens country’s only surviving Byzantine palace after over 40 years of restoration work
The palace dates back to they 14th century and served as the seat of the Despotate of Mystras, a province of the Byzantine Empire. It has been on UNESCO’s list since 1989.
FIFA World Cup 2026 to break records with 3.7 million tons of carbon emissions, Israeli firm finds
The tournament is being staged across three different countries, Canada, the US, and Mexico - a first in World Cup history, meaning teams and fans will have to travel extensively between host cities.
Gov't approves plan to boost desalinated water production using private companies
The overarching goal of the new plan is to enable the State of Israel to produce 2.3 billion cubic meters of desalinated water per year by 2050, and 2,75 billion cubic meters per year by 2075.
UN backs world court climate opinion, Israel, US among few to oppose
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres said the vote, in which 28 countries abstained, underscored that governments are responsible for protecting citizens from the "escalating climate crisis."
British broadcaster David Attenborough turns 100, notable for not joining anti-Israel boycotts
The famed BBC broadcaster, whose family rescued Jewish sisters before the Holocaust, has never backed Israel boycotts and once praised Israel’s climate innovation.
From the Maldives to Venice: 17 destinations that could soon disappear from the map
According to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, in the coming decades sea levels will rise significantly – and some of the most beloved countries are expected to be affected.
Nations to discuss fossil fuel exit as Strait of Hormuz blockade drives up prices
The gathering of ministers and officials in Santa Marta, Colombia, which starts on Tuesday, will focus on practical steps to shift economies away from fossil fuels.
