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A sun halo appears in the sky over northern Israel, May 2, 2026. (Ayal Margolin/Flash90)
Israeli tech company aiming to cool the Earth with masses of tiny particles
By ToI Staff
Stardust Solutions wants to combat global warming by releasing millions of tons of particles to reflect small amounts of sunlight, NYT reports, but critics warn of dangers in playing with weather
The Weizmann Institute's main and secondary instrument masts in an area of acacia woodland in Kenya. (Courtesy)
June 2, 2026, 11:03 am
Filling global data gap, Israeli team trucks roving climate lab across East Africa
Mobile tower and sensors developed by Weizmann Institute in Revohot sent to measure impact of land use changes on climate, starting in Kenya
By Sue Surkes
Illustrative: Firefighters try to extinguish a fire at moshav Givat Ye'arim outside Jerusalem on August 16, 2021. (Olivier Fitoussi/Flash90)
May 20, 2026, 6:46 pm
In shock decision, National Security Council stops work on climate change
NSC says pair of panels established during previous gov’t to monitor effects of climate change on national security have ceased operating, sparking outcry from environmental groups
By Sue Surkes
A sun halo appears in the sky over northern Israel, May 2, 2026. (Ayal Margolin/Flash90)
May 14, 2026, 9:35 pm
Israeli tech company aiming to cool the Earth with masses of tiny particles
Stardust Solutions wants to combat global warming by releasing millions of tons of particles to reflect small amounts of sunlight, NYT reports, but critics warn of dangers in playing with weather
By ToI Staff
Researchers take samples as part of the 2024 national monitoring program. (Israel Oceanographic and Limnological Research)
April 29, 2026, 6:03 am
The Mediterranean: Warmer, saltier, more acidic, and rising fast — report
Israeli ministries’ annual national monitoring report paints stark picture of sea under threat from climate change, with invasive species taking over and local ones disappearing
By Sue Surkes
A dust storm as seen from the Tel Aviv suburb of Givatayim, April 2, 2026. (Michael Horovitz/The Times of Israel)
April 2, 2026, 4:42 pm
Dust storm turns Israel’s skies gray on Passover, drives up pollution
Environmental Protection Ministry warns sensitive populations to reduce physical activity
By Michael Horovitz and Reuters
CeraPiper clay cooling pipes. (Courtesy/Haim Zinger); Ofer Berman, Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Architecture and Town Planning at the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology (Courtesy)
March 15, 2026, 4:49 pm
Cornell and Technion scientists adapt ancient clay air conditioning tech for sustainable cooling
In innovative study that precedes Cornell students’ push to sever ties with Israeli institution, researchers use traditional ceramic know-how for off-grid chill through evaporation
By Diana Bletter
Petitioners against the government's climate policy pose at the High Court of Justice in Jerusalem on February 23, 2026. (Green Course)
February 24, 2026, 10:33 pm
Heeding green groups’ demand, High Court orders government to justify climate targets
Following Monday hearing on green groups’ petition, court demands the state define its ‘bottom line’ for emissions cuts, report on climate steps and status of climate bill
By Sue Surkes
Some of the young people behind Israel's first High Court petition on climate action, outside the High Court in Jerusalem, on February 23, 2026. Green Trend's CEO Elad Hochman is wearing a white jacket.(Green Trend).
February 23, 2026, 2:07 pm
In first, environmental NGOs petition High Court against government’s climate policies
Petitioners demand interim injunction to compel government to explain why emissions cut target for 2030 is 27% and not 43%, as set by the UN to cap rising temperatures
By Sue Surkes
Groundwater in the parking lot of the residential Assuta Tower on Jabotinsky Street in Tel Aviv, June 27, 2024. (Yakov Livshitz)
February 23, 2026, 12:06 pm
Rising Mediterranean pushes groundwater up into Tel Aviv basements
Water Authority’s head of hydrology urges planners, developers to prepare for a rarely discussed climate change threat to urban infrastructure
By Sue Surkes
Left: Dov Khenin, chairman of the Israeli Climate Forum, addresses a meeting of Bedouin council representatives on preparing for climate change in Beersheba, November 6, 2024. (Courtesy of the Israeli Climate Forum); Right: Israeli Climate Forum CEO Netta Galnoor-Tene. (Yael Tzur)
January 29, 2026, 12:35 pm
Ahead of annual report, Climate Forum heads say even in wartime, they battle for change
In a joint interview before presenting findings to president, chair and CEO of environmental group discuss post-Oct. 7 programs, local government, and making good financial sense
By Sue Surkes
Common two-banded seabream fish swim in the protected area of France's Porquerolles National Park on June 6, 2025. (AP Photo/Annika Hammerschlag,)
January 9, 2026, 11:13 am
Oceans soaked up record amount of heat in 2025, study shows
After highest reading in modern history, report warns of an increase in tropical cyclones, rising sea levels and coral death
By AFP
Attendees work as negotiations continue at the COP30 UN Climate Summit in Belem, Brazil, November 21, 2025. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano)
November 22, 2025, 2:57 pm
COP30 climate talks end with more money for countries hit by climate change
Negotiations reached deadlock before agreement reached which doesn’t explicitly detail phasing out fossil fuels, fueling fears Brazil conference risks becoming a ‘clown show’
By Agencies and ToI Staff
Lightning illuminates the sky over the Upper Galilee, during a storm on November 13, 2025. (Ayal Margolin/Flash90)
November 13, 2025, 10:22 pm
First rains, storms roll into Israel, ending record-breaking hot start to November
Roads flood in north, hail falls in Acre and Beersheba, rare waterspout spotted off Palmachim beach; IMS warns of flooding along coast for Friday, thunderstorms across country
By Michael Horovitz
Attendees line up to get into the COP30 UN Climate Summit in Belem, Brazil, November 10, 2025. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano)
November 10, 2025, 10:09 pm
Israel slashes delegation for UN climate meet in Brazil to just 3 officials
Officials cite poor ties between Brasilia and Jerusalem over the war with Hamas and remote location of COP30 confab in decision to cut back on representation at annual gathering
By Sue Surkes
Commuters drive along the Nawab Highway underpass in Tehran on November 3, 2025. (ATTA KENARE / AFP)
November 8, 2025, 5:14 pm
Iran to begin restricting water use in Tehran as drought reaches critical levels
President Pezeshkian warns of rationing and potential evacuation of capital city if no rain falls soon, with Tehran’s reservoirs said to only hold supply for some two weeks
By Agencies
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