Climate change

US to withdraw from 66 international organizations deemed 'contrary to US interests'

The list included 31 UN organizations and 35 non-UN organizations, all deemed “contrary to the interests of the United States to remain a member of, participate in, or otherwise provide support to.” 

 US President Donald Trump looks on as he signs executive orders and proclamations in the Oval Office at the White House, in Washington, DC, US, May 5, 2025.
A sign displays information about a road closure due to an earthquake on a highway in Chitose, Hokkaido, Japan, December 9, 2025, in this photo taken by Kyodo.

6.2 magnitude earthquake rattles western Japan, infrastructure disruptions reported

People wait use a rope ferry to cross the Peusangan River following flash floods that destroyed adjacent villages in Bireuen district, Indonesia's Aceh province on January 5, 2026.

Flash floods in Indonesia's North Sulawesi kill 14, four still missing

View of floods in the central city of Yavne, as storm Byron hits Israel, December 11, 2025

Meterological Service: 2025 was historic year in Israel's climate history


US death toll from extreme weather over the weekend rises to 36

Twenty-six tornadoes were reported but not confirmed to have touched down late on Friday night and early on Saturday.

Debris lies around damaged houses the morning after a tornado touched down in Florissant, Missouri, U.S. March 15, 2025.

Rare new sunflower species discovered in Texas national park

Scientists have identified both a new species and genus of sunflower in the Texas desert, but climate change may threaten its future before we fully understand it.

 A close-up view of the wooly devil, a new species and genus identified in Big Bend National Park in Texas.

Alexandria erodes: Rising sea levels threaten ancient city's foundation

Over the past two decades, more than 280 buildings have collapsed in Alexandria, resulting in the deaths of 85 people.

 Qaitbay Fortress and Alexandria boat harbour, Egypt.

Scientists propose releasing 167 wolves to restore Scottish forests

Study estimates each wolf could contribute to annual carbon uptake of 6,080 tonnes of CO2, supporting UK's climate targets.

 Scientists propose releasing 167 wolves to restore Scottish forests.

Greenland’s glaciers are melting faster than anyone expected - study

"For the first time, we are able to see significant increases in the size and depth of crevasses at fast-flowing glaciers at the edges of the Greenland Ice Sheet," said Dr. Tom Chudley.

 Greeland's ice sheet is under pressure from human-induced climate change

Experts talk wine’s history, cultivation, and challenges in Israel

Read about what makes Israeli wines so special.

 THE GOLAN HEIGHTS is most well known for its wine and vineyards.

January 2025 sets new record as hottest January globally

Over the last 19 months, 18 have seen global average surface temperatures at least 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels, continuing a concerning trend of record-breaking temperatures.

 January 2025 sets new record as hottest January globally. Illustration.

Rat population boom in major cities linked to climate change in new study

The study analyzed records of rat sightings in 16 cities over an average period of twelve years, examining public rat sighting and inspection data.

 Rat population boom in major cities linked to climate change in new study. Illustration.

Climate change could cause 2.3 million extra deaths in European cities by 2099, study warns

The Mediterranean, Central Europe, and the Balkans are identified as the most vulnerable areas to the increase in deaths due to heat.

 Father protects his children with umbrellas from the sun on a hot day in Italy.

Rare spotted hyena makes an appearance after 5,000 years, killed by locals

Local people, unfamiliar with the presence of such a predator, tracked and killed the hyena in response to the livestock loss.

 A spotted hyena.