Heat
Climate change made 'fire-prone' weather conditions more likely in Spain and France, scientists say
Ongoing wildfires in Spain and France have forced hundreds of thousands of people to evacuate and scorched huge swathes of land.
Record heatwave expected to hit Israel this weekend with potential 47°C in Sea of Galilee region
Adapting to heat: Will we soon see air conditioners at the Colosseum and the Acropolis?
In Israel’s scorching summer, school’s out and surf’s up, and fears of war are returning
Multi-day heatwave with severe heat stress risk hits Israel, Meteorological Service warns
Israel Meteorological Service Director-General, Dr. Amir Givati, forecast that the heatwave will persist next week at varying intensities.
European data record over 10,000 excess deaths during record-breaking heatwave
The vast majority - more than 9,000 - were among people aged 65 and above, according to data published by EuroMOMO, a network backed by the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control and WHO.
A hotter Europe needs Israeli science - opinion
The recent heat dome that swept across the continent pushed temperatures to record levels, strained electricity grids, disrupted transport, and forced governments to issue public health warnings.
Millions of Afghan children facing severe risks from changing climate, UNICEF says
The UNICEF Children’s Climate Risk Report 2026, released on June 16, found that 41% of Afghanistan’s roughly 21 million children are exposed to multiple climate shocks, including floods and droughts.
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Jerusalem heat reaches November record, center weather station reports
The next two days could see Israel's capital city set a historical record, last reached in 1941.
SOS: Save our skin - skincare tips for the Israeli summer
Here are some easy, affordable strategies that can help you cope with Israeli heat waves, from sun protection basics to cooling tricks to keep your skin glowing (minus the sweat).
Extreme heat - not deforestation - is the main driver of tropical bird collapse
An analysis of 3,000 bird species during 70 years found tropical populations currently face around 30 extreme heat days per year versus three in the mid-20th century.
Israel breaks electricity consumption record as heatwave continues
Wednesday's consumption crossed the 17,000 megawatt threshold for the first time, just a day after Israel crossed the 16,000 mark.
Shattering decades-old records: Israel braces for extended heatwave
The heat wave is expected to peak on Wednesday, with interior regions, including the Jordan Valley and the Sea of Galilee area, forecast to approach 50°C.
