Climate Crisis

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Sep 2, 2026
13:44Walla
"The world will cross the red line": The new UN warning
Ecology

"The world will cross the red line": The new UN warning

A decade after the Paris Agreement, a UN report determines: the global fight against global warming has failed. Scientists warn that the world is expected to cross the warming threshold within a few years and fear a tipping point from which the Earth will not be able to recover.

Aug 30, 2026
Heavy disaster in Algeria: dozens perished in massive forest fires
World

Heavy disaster in Algeria: dozens perished in massive forest fires

At least 73 people were killed in one town, including 21 members of one family. President Abdelmadjid Tebboune claimed that "criminal hands" might be behind the blazes. Search efforts for additional victims continue.

Aug 22, 2026
00:09Walla
Scientists warn of a "ghastly future": mass extinction and climate chaos
Ecology

Scientists warn of a "ghastly future": mass extinction and climate chaos

Mass extinction sounds like an event belonging to the age of the dinosaurs, but a group of 17 scientists argues that humanity is already moving in a very dangerous direction. In an article published in the journal Frontiers in Conservation Science, they warned that the loss of biodiversity, the climate crisis, and the increasing pressure exerted by humans on natural systems could lead to a...

Aug 20, 2026
The Pistachio War: When Water Scarcity Becomes a Risk for Investors
Markets

The Pistachio War: When Water Scarcity Becomes a Risk for Investors

Alongside the geopolitical confrontation between Washington and Tehran, a "pistachio war" is unfolding, complicated by the climate crisis. Water scarcity and extreme weather conditions are becoming critical risk factors for investors.

Aug 18, 2026
14:45Maariv
Environmental failure is a governance failure — and the next government must change the system | Prof. Marcelo Sternberg
Opinions

Environmental failure is a governance failure — and the next government must change the system | Prof. Marcelo Sternberg

Pollution has no passport. What starts beyond the fence can reach our tap. Streams, aquifers, air, and the sea connect Israel, the West Bank, and Gaza.

Aug 14, 2026
Refrigerators for humans and air-conditioned jackets: The gadgets trying to beat the heat
Gadgets & Software

Refrigerators for humans and air-conditioned jackets: The gadgets trying to beat the heat

The climate crisis has led to more frequent heat waves worldwide. In response, the market is filling with innovative gadgets, ranging from air-conditioned clothing and portable fans to specialized cooling cabins.

Aug 11, 2026
The AI climate paradox: The green technology that could increase emissions
Ecology

The AI climate paradox: The green technology that could increase emissions

Integrating AI into the fossil fuel industry could increase carbon emissions by up to 5%, outpacing the environmental benefits of AI in renewable energy, according to a study published in Nature.

Aug 7, 2026
14:13Maariv
Global food prices at a peak: climate crisis expected to exacerbate the phenomenon
World

Global food prices at a peak: climate crisis expected to exacerbate the phenomenon

Global food prices rose in July to a high of more than three years, led by wheat, grains, and sugar. The UN warns that the wars in Iran and Ukraine, extreme weather, and energy costs could exacerbate the price increases.

Aug 5, 2026
18:05Maariv
The Question Is Not If, But When: Israel Is Unprepared for the Next Mega-Fire
Ecology

The Question Is Not If, But When: Israel Is Unprepared for the Next Mega-Fire

The Forum of Civil Society Organizations for the Prevention of Fires warns the government that the recent Ben Shemen forest fire is a reminder that Israel must prepare for a new reality of fires amid the climate crisis.

Aug 1, 2026
The climate crisis strikes: The heavy economic price of fires in Europe
Ecology

The climate crisis strikes: The heavy economic price of fires in Europe

Europe is experiencing its deadliest and most expensive fire season in history. With massive areas scorched and thousands evacuated, France and Spain are preparing emergency economic aid packages to mitigate the multibillion-euro impact.

Jul 27, 2026
Europe is drying out: extreme drought hits the continent
Ecology

Europe is drying out: extreme drought hits the continent

Intensifying heatwaves are draining moisture from soil and rivers, damaging transport, energy, and agriculture. Major rivers like the Rhine and Danube have reached historic lows, and experts warn: the scenarios predicted for 2050 are already coming true.

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