Greenhouse gas
From Ukraine to Gaza, war's ecological toll sparks ecocide accountability push
As conflicts from Ukraine to Gaza ravage ecosystems, momentum is building to recognize environmental destruction as a war crime
Trump administration to dissolve key climate research agency
European heatwave caused 2,300 deaths, scientists estimate
Ethiopia is the leader in African green development - opinion
Finnish forests become net greenhouse gas emitters for the first time
According to the Climate Act, Finland's goal is to be carbon neutral by 2035, but the shrinking carbon sink makes it difficult to reach this goal.
Will you stop traveling? Tourism causes 8.8% of global emissions
A new study tracked international and domestic travel in 175 countries between 2009 and 2019.
The Arctic tundra was a carbon sink. Now it contributes to global emissions
Wildfires and thawing permafrost are causing the Arctic region to release more carbon dioxide and methane than its plants remove.
La Niña may be coming for a visit, World Meteorological Organization says
Scientists consider that the possible arrival of La Niña will be 'insufficient' to counteract the warming caused by record levels of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.
These five cities emit more greenhouse gasses than entire countries
Climate TRACE releases global urban emissions data at COP29 using satellite observations and AI.
‘Functional stagnation:’ Comptroller exposes Israel’s climate crisis failures
The comptroller's findings indicate that Israel is projected to only reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 12% from 2015 to 2030, which is 56% less than the target of 27%.
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.
Israel-Hamas war not reason for Israel’s climate failures, experts say
In 2023, “Israel once again failed to prepare to do its part” to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and make the country more sustainable,” said Israeli solar pioneer Yosef Abramowitz.
Will climate law save Israel from death by fire? - comment
The intensification of heat waves would threaten Israel’s agriculture, economy, and public health, potentially resulting in severe illnesses and loss of life.
Israeli government pushes for net zero by 2050 with climate bill
The urgency of the climate bill increased after a recent report showed that Israel had recorded its highest greenhouse gas emissions levels since 2012.
