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G20's financial watchdog lays out climate plan but presses pause amid divisions

BY REUTERS — Mon, 14 Jul 2025 17:18:37 GMT

The US has withdrawn from multiple groups dedicated to exploring how flooding and wildfires and big climate-related policy shifts could impact financial stability.

Heatwaves in Spain caused 1,180 deaths in past two months, ministry says

BY REUTERS — Mon, 14 Jul 2025 17:07:00 GMT

Like other countries in Western Europe, Spain has been hit by extreme heat in recent weeks, with temperatures often topping 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit).

Israeli cow breaks milk yield record as climate change cuts dairy output

BY JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH — Sun, 13 Jul 2025 04:27:24 GMT

A new Israeli study has discovered that extreme heat reduces milk production by up to 10% and that adding cooling technologies offsets only about half of the loss.

Typhoon Danas batters Taiwan west coast with record two hundred twenty kilometers per hour winds

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Mon, 07 Jul 2025 12:24:02 GMT

More than 300 flights were canceled, and 176 remained grounded by 10 a.m. Monday.

Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki erupts, sending ash 18 kilometers into sky

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Mon, 07 Jul 2025 12:09:17 GMT

International flights between Australia and Bali were canceled or delayed, reported ABC News.

Death toll in Texas flooding nears 100 as search ongoing for 11 missing campers

BY REUTERS — Mon, 07 Jul 2025 04:33:52 GMT

US President Donald Trump, whose administration has made intensive cuts to the National Weather Service, pushed back against allegations that the cuts affected disaster response teams.

Tropical storm Chantal hits South Carolina, moves inland with flooding threat, NHC says

BY REUTERS — Sun, 06 Jul 2025 15:45:21 GMT

The tropical storm, packing maximum sustained winds of 50 mph, according to the NHC, is located about 70 miles west-southwest of Charleston, the most populous city in South Carolina.

In pursuit of Israel's plants: Photographing flora of the Jewish state

BY DANIEL SANTACRUZ — Sun, 06 Jul 2025 09:08:27 GMT

Photographing them was a thrilling experience that brought me in contact with plants that most of us know nothing about but are part of our landscape.

How a tax opposed by Shas sparked climate backlash in the ultra-Orthodox community

BY JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH — Sun, 06 Jul 2025 00:49:41 GMT

A newly published Hebrew University of Jerusalem study found that the well-meaning environmental tax turned into a cultural flashpoint.

Death toll from Texas floods rises to 67, many still missing

BY REUTERS — Sat, 05 Jul 2025 00:35:29 GMT

The Kerr County Sheriff's Office reported 13 people were found dead in "catastrophic flooding" in the area.

Turtle illegally smuggled onto El Al plane escapes, bites another passenger

BY ZIV REINSTEIN — Thu, 03 Jul 2025 19:26:45 GMT

The turtle was eventually captured by the flight crew and placed in a safe crate until the plane landed in Israel.

Three days of burning: Greece arrests woman suspected of starting wildfire with discarded cigarette

BY REUTERS — Mon, 30 Jun 2025 07:28:36 GMT

The Georgian was charged with unintentional arson, two fire brigade officials told Reuters on condition anonymity. Witnesses saw her drop a cigarette, one of the officials said.

Invisible 'sky highway': 700 million migratory insects navigate across Israel each year

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Mon, 30 Jun 2025 04:42:11 GMT

“We’ve only just begun to understand the scale and complexity of insect migration,” said Dr. Werber. “It’s a natural wonder that connects continents—and it’s happening right over our heads.”

Israel's forests burn while gov't continues to underfund Fire and Rescue Authority

BY JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH — Sat, 21 Jun 2025 11:38:59 GMT

Our forests are burning, yet the government is stoking the conflagration by cutting budgets.

Britain prepares for hostile nations, actors to weaponize the sun - report

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Thu, 19 Jun 2025 12:32:45 GMT

The UK is reportedly interested in a risk assessment of technology which could reflect sunlight away from the Earth, and its potential to manufacture an environmental disaster.

Teenager killed, 68 wounded as earthquake rocks Greek islands, Turkey

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF AND REUTERS — Tue, 03 Jun 2025 17:32:39 GMT

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

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Mon, 02 Jun 2025 15:07:03 GMT

Italy’s National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology said the volcano was experiencing strong strombolian explosions.

'Cruel and unnecessary': Florida charter captain jailed for poisoning, shooting dolphins

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Tue, 27 May 2025 00:19:45 GMT

"This sentence demonstrates our commitment to enforcing the rule of law. It should deter others from engaging in such conduct," said Acting Assistant Attorney-General Adam Gustafson.

Royal Horticultural Society names rose after Princess Kate following cancer remission

BY DANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD — Tue, 13 May 2025 15:44:47 GMT

The coral-pink floribunda rose is reported to give off a scent of Turkish Delight and mangoes.

Sir David Attenborough says 'the end is near' in pre-99th birthday reflection

BY DANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD — Fri, 09 May 2025 09:31:48 GMT

"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

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Thu, 08 May 2025 02:53:49 GMT

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

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Thu, 08 May 2025 01:33:06 GMT

“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

BY DANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD — Thu, 08 May 2025 00:31:06 GMT

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

BY REUTERS — Fri, 02 May 2025 16:34:11 GMT

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

BY SHIR PERETS — Thu, 01 May 2025 21:54:49 GMT

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

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Thu, 24 Apr 2025 22:40:33 GMT

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?

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Thu, 24 Apr 2025 10:34:43 GMT

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

BY DR. ITAY GAL — Wed, 23 Apr 2025 00:35:13 GMT

“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

BY ITSIK MAROM — Sun, 20 Apr 2025 04:03:52 GMT

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.

'I noticed two shadows in the water': Two sharks spotted at Beit Yanai Beach

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Fri, 18 Apr 2025 14:21:40 GMT

Marine biologist Dr. Adi Barash explained that there is no reason to fear the beach. Still, the INPA advised to exercise caution.