Environment & Climate Change
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of Sustainability and Climate Change at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev.
Teenager killed, 68 wounded as earthquake rocks Greek islands, Turkey
Turkish officials confirmed a number of people were hurt after jumping off high structures in a panic when the quake hit.
Tourists flee after Italy's Mount Etna erupts
'Cruel and unnecessary': Florida charter captain jailed for poisoning, shooting dolphins
Royal Horticultural Society names rose after Princess Kate following cancer remission
Sir David Attenborough says 'the end is near' in pre-99th birthday reflection
"After living for nearly a hundred years on this planet, I now understand that the most important place on Earth is not on land, but at sea.”
WATCH: Drone footage reveals extent of Jerusalem wildfire damage
The fires are believed to have burned through 26,000 dunams of woodlands.
Power line collisions during migration wound dozens of storks in Golan Heights
“There is an urgent need to explore ways to minimize these injuries, including marking power lines and proactively preparing known migration routes," said a veterinarian.
Blessing or a curse? Israelis divided on Jewish state’s abundance of felines - study
While cats are beloved pets by many, 77% of those interviewed agreed that cat numbers needed to be reduced.
Tsunami alert triggers evacuations in Antarctica and Chile's far south
This comes after a 7.4 earthquake struck between Cape Horn and Antarctica.
Israel's worst enemy: Not Hamas, not Hezbollah; experts say it's climate change
When we think about the biggest threats to our country, usually Hamas or Hezbollah come to mind. But these experts explained that when looking to the future, we need to start looking inward.
Jerusalem wildfires fully contained, no lives lost
After over 30 hours, the fires that raged across central Israel have been fully contained. Forces will work into the night to completely extinguish the blaze.
WATCH - Jerusalem wildfire: Is huge blaze first of many amid climate crisis?
What can Israelis expect from the rest of the hot season, and what other climate-related impacts might be felt this season?
How to stay safe from sharks: Tips following the Israeli coast attack
“Sharks aren’t interested in humans. We're not part of their diet. Incidents like the one in Hadera are extremely rare," said Dr. Aviad Scheinin, a researcher at the University of Haifa.
With transition to springtime, Israel can expect to see more of the fiery copper butterfly
Springtime brings blossoms to Israel, and these attract butterflies. One of the most common species that we can find almost everywhere is the little Fiery Copper butterfly.
