Large barrage of rockets fired from Gaza, setting off sirens in Ashkelon, Ashdod

As The Times of Israel's environment reporter, I try to convey the facts and science behind climate change and environmental degradation, to explain - and critique - the official policies affecting our future, and to describe Israeli technologies that can form part of the solution.

I am passionate about the natural world and disheartened by the dismal lack of awareness to environmental issues shown by most of the public and politicians in Israel.

I'm proud to be doing my part to keep Times of Israel readers properly informed about this vital subject - which can and does effect policy change.

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Sue Surkes, Environment Reporter