Ecology and Environment

Record-breaking temperatures were observed in 2023 and 2024. Does this reflect an acceleration in the rate of Earth’s warming?

Deforestation is reshaping the water cycle: thinned areas receive more rain during the wet season and less during the dry season. A recent study highlights how these changes jeopardize the survival of trees.

Climate change is transforming vast stretches of Arctic tundra from carbon sinks into carbon sources—releasing more greenhouse gases than they absorb.

Deep within the ocean, ancient carbon lies locked inside sedimentary rocks. In a recent study, scientists have uncovered these geological archives, revealing new insights that redefine our understanding of Earth’s history and the evolution of life.

Ten Israeli startups are taking part in a Creation-Space initiative to develop space technologies, leveraging their innovations for improving sustainability on Earth

Pollution may seem like a modern crisis, but ancient civilizations recognized its impacts and sought ways to address it thousands of years ago.

The devastating wildfires in the Jerusalem Hills rank among the most severe in Israel’s history. What do they reveal about our changing climate, and are they part of a growing trend

Extremely resilient chemicals are a major environmental hazard. A new study might pave the way to a cleaner world.

A new study warns that without urgent action to address the climate crisis, extreme weather could claim the lives of up to 2.3 million people in European cities by the end of the century.

Arctic sea ice is melting at a much faster rate than previously expected. A new study warns that within just two and a half years, the Arctic Ocean could experience its first nearly ice-free summer—a dramatic milestone in the unfolding climate crisis.

A groundbreaking chemical processing technique converts fabrics into reusable molecules, turning discarded garments into sustainable fashion opportunities.

Oxygen depletion in Earth’s freshwater and marine ecosystems is approaching alarming levels, threatening global stability. Scientists call for its recognition as a planetary boundary to spur urgent research and policy action.

A new study strengthens the hypothesis that the El Niño phenomenon contributed to the great Permian-Triassic extinction, 250 million years ago.

Recent research suggests that the Eastern Mediterranean region is likely to experience fewer rainy days in the future, accompanied by more intense rainfall during each event. What fundamental scientific principles help explain these projected changes?

A new study focusing on ice melt in Antarctica and its effects, reveals that the impact of continental uplift on sea levels is influenced by the rate of glacier melting.

Natural metal nodules release oxygen in the dark depths of the ocean, challenging the long-held belief that oxygen production is impossible without photosynthesis.

To effectively confront the climate crisis, humanity must collectively recognize our responsibility for the environmental damage caused and our moral obligation to address our mistakes with determination and fairness

The Green Lungs at risk: how small actions can lead to the collapse of rainforests

It lurks in the corners of our homes, in the sewage system, and sometimes even in our food. A new study examines how the common pest, the German cockroach, has spread across the world.

Three main factors have contributed to the breaking of heat records again this year: human activity, the configuration of the continents, and the El Niño phenomenon. Of these, only the first is within our control.

Could the epidemic decimating bat populations in North America be linked to the rise in infant mortality rates? A recent study suggests a potential link, pointing to increased insecticide use as a contributing factor.

Could a global nuclear war lead to human extinction? Probably not.

Research indicates that a vegetarian and vegan diet are less harmful to the environment than animal-based diets.

Tiny plastic particles in the blood vessels of atherosclerosis patients increase the risk of heart attacks, strokes, or death