Global warming

China finds bigger role as US sidesteps Brazil climate summit - analysis

China moves to fill the diplomatic void at COP30 as the US skips the summit, leveraging its backstage role to shape global climate talks.

Attendees walk in front of the China Pavilion during the UN Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Belem, Brazil, November 14, 2025.
Global warming: melting glaciers at the poles; snowstorms and freezing temperatures in other regions.

Israeli breakthrough: The technology that could save the planet from global warming

 THE IDEA of surviving a summer in Tel Aviv without aircon was not appealing

Air conditioning: Controlling the weather living in a brutally hot country - comment

Climate activists and campaigners demonstrate outside the International Court of Justice (ICJ) ahead of the reading of an advisory opinion that is likely to determine the course of future climate action across the world, The Hague, Netherlands, July 23, 2025.

In landmark opinion, World Court says countries must address climate change threat


Hottest oceans in 400 years endanger Great Barrier Reef, scientists say

Australia's Great Barrier Reef faces severe threats from record-high water temperatures, with rising warmth linked to climate change over 400 years.

 Two clownfish swim inside of a sea anemone in the Great Barrier Reef off the coast of Cairns, Australia October 26, 2019.

Why are there so many dust storms in the Middle East?

The researchers call for “a comprehensive strategy focusing on environmental management and policy reforms.”

 Dusty winds are part of a dust storm in Israel

Historic rainstorm wreaks havoc in UAE, disrupts flights, floods major roads

In Dubai, major thoroughfares were reduced to a crawl, with some vehicles, including buses, nearly submerged underwater. Social media footage displayed dramatic scenes of malls and homes flooded.

 A car is stuck on a flooded road after a rainstorm, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, April 17, 2024.

Canadian study throws ice water on idea that fans can effectively cool you down during extreme heat

A new Canadian study throws cold water on the idea that fans can effectively cool you down during extremely hot weather events

WORKERS INSTALL air conditioners on the wall of a building in the center of Jerusalem.

Israeli researchers want to build a space parasol to cool Earth, mitigate global warming

Rozen and his team say scientists already have "all the pieces needed" to return to pre-Industrial Revolution temperatures.

Israel from space 1

UN sounds 'Red Alert' as world smashes heat records in 2023

The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) claimed that in 2023 every major global climate record was broken and in 2024 this can only get worse if nothing changes.

 Global warming: Temperatures in 2022 fifth warmest on record (Illustrative).

Mediterranean Sea is warming, rising faster than it should be - report

The report said that the upper layer is warming at 0.13 degrees Celsius yearly because of global warming.

 The Mediterranean Sea's upper layer is warming significantly faster than the global forecast

Scientists warn of even hotter 2024 as climate crisis intensifies

Prof. Celeste Saulo: "We cannot afford to wait any longer" to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and accelerate the transition to renewable energy sources.

A firefighter works as the Caldor Fire burns in Grizzly Flats, California, US, August 22, 2021.

Letters to the Editor, January 10, 2024: Hell will break out

Readers of The Jerusalem Post have their say.

 Letters

Higher temperatures may contribute to alcohol and drug disorders - study

A new study suggests that high temperatures may be responsible for higher numbers of alcohol and drug related hospital visits.

 Assorted bottles of alcoholic beverages.