The world is fast approaching a historic inflection point: peak fossil fuel demand. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), global consumption of oil, gas, and coal is set to peak by 2030,
An abandoned lifeguard cabin, a rusty pier and mangled umbrellas are all that is left of Ein Gedi, once Israel's flagship beach drawing international tourists to float in the world-famous waters of the Dead Sea.
Distinguished Professor Thomas E. Levy’s 40-year-plus career has been shaped by what he calls archaeo-diplomacy: using archaeology as a tool to build bridges between international research teams, foster connection and cooperation and safeguard cultural heritage and history.
Humanity has grown closer to global disaster in the past year, with the Doomsday Clock moving to 89 seconds to midnight.
United States President Donald J. Trump announced yesterday the US’ withdrawal from the 2015 Paris Agreement, the landmark international treaty aiming to limit the rise of global temperatures to 1.5 degrees Celsius.
Most ozone-depleting substances also contribute to global warming. By reining in these substances and protecting carbon sinks, like forests, from damaging ultraviolet radiation, the protocol is expected to prevent about 0.5°C to 1°C of warming by the end of the century.
Bulletin issues 'warning to all world leaders' that cites 'nuclear risk, climate change' and misuse of technologies, expresses 'hope that the ceasefire in Gaza will hold'
Crowds of displaced Palestinians made the arduous journey back to heavily destroyed northern Gaza for a second day, under a fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas
Seventy-eight years ago, scientists created a unique sort of timepiece — named the Doomsday Clock — as a symbolic attempt to gauge how close humanity is to destroying the world.
The new complaint, which was filed on Friday, alleges that Unilever shut down a social media statement that referenced abortion, climate change, minimum wages and universal healthcare.
On the same day, groups in support of Palestinian liberation held a protest, rally, and bake sale outside Wills Memorial Building, calling for Bristol University to divest from companies and arms corporations facilitating Israel’s regime, defend free speech on campus, and support the right to education in Palestine.
Three of President Donald Trump’s cabinet picks prepared for skepticism and intense grilling from Democratic senators during their confirmation hearings Thursday