What literature can teach us about the climate crisis
Prof. Itay Marienberg-Milikowsky of Ben-Gurion University argues that the books that matter most for the environment may not be about the environment at all
Environment & Climate Change
Scientists in Abu Dhabi use AI to decipher whale, dolphin songs
Over 50,000 killed in Europe over summer due to worst heat wave on record
Earthquake of magnitude 7 strikes China's Tibet, killing 16, Xinhua reports
Nepal monitoring two lakes, flood risk to remain until they're fully drained, official says
Nepalese authorities are relying on satellite imagery to track flood conditions, with additional plans to install cameras and sensors.
Over 90,000 affected by Himalayan landslide, Red Cross says, as Nepal declines foreign rescue help
Notably, Nepal's foreign ministry said it does not need foreign assistance for search-and-rescue operations following the devastating flash flood that swept through several towns.
At least 12 killed as wildfires rage across several Algerian provinces
Thirty-six fires were reported in Bejaia province alone, of which 18 had been brought under control.
Flash flood in Southeast Asia kills 162, hundreds of tourists missing, including one Israeli
Some 384 travelers, including 341 foreign nationals, were reported missing after torrential floods in Nepal. The Foreign Ministry said there is no concern that any Israeli tourists were killed.
Dozens injured, hundreds of homes damaged as tornado sweeps through southern France
Social media footage verified by Reuters showed the tornado swirling above the village of Verzeille in Aude, late on Monday. Many of the homes caught up in its path had their windows smashed.
How a BGU researcher is manipulating crustaceans to protect the environment – and fight disease
Ben-Gurion University’s Prof. Amir Sagi is creating monosex crustacean populations to transform agriculture and protect ecosystems
Magnitude 6.1 earthquake strikes off Indonesia's Sumatra island
According to Indonesia's geophysics agency, the earthquake struck at a depth of 18 miles.
Israeli birdwatcher finds 30 migrating white storks dead under utility poles in Jordan Valley
“The nearby utility poles serve as places for them to perch and rest,” Bashan said. “The danger is primarily created by poles with exposed electrical components.”
Thousands of hectares in flames as Belgium's biggest wildfire on record heads towards Germany
The fire is more than double the size of a blaze in 2011 that burned close to 1,400 hectares, data from the European Forest Fire Information System showed.
August disguised as fall: Thunderstorms, extreme heatwave expected as Israel nears end of summer
The unusual forecast follows heavy rainfall in eastern Israel on Saturday, when large amounts of rain fell within a short period, causing flooding and flash floods.
