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Israel set to sizzle under weekend heatwave

Friday’s temperatures will remain relatively unchanged, but a heatwave is set to hit Saturday and peak on Sunday, reaching up to 45℃ (113℉) in some areas; Unusually, there's also chance of rain

Danny Roup | 08.11.23

נורבגיה שיטפונות גשמים עזים ה סופה האנס אוסלו

Stormy weather lashes northern Europe as Iberian Peninsula faces extreme heatwaves

Strong winds continued to batter the region along with rains, causing a lengthy list of disruptions across northern Europe, while Portugal and Spain continue to deal with extreme heatwaves and wildfires

Agencies | 08.08.23

July seared into record books as hottest month in history

EU-funded climate body warns ‘July’s record is unlikely to remain isolated this year’; ‘If we can reduce emissions at the required rate, we might be able to save ourselves,’ says Israeli expert

Ilana Curiel | 08.08.23

Iran shuts down for two days because of 'unprecedented heat'

Tehran says decision to close governmental offices, banks and schools came after health ministry warned about a possible increase in cases of heat exhaustion because of high temperatures

Reuters | 08.01.23

Cyprus beaches could disappear amid climate crisis, study shows

Researchers find that up to 72% of the island's beaches may shrink by the year 2100, as the northern and eastern shores are at risk of losing some 39 meters of coastline

Yogev Israeli | 07.31.23

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Government's environmental promises will ring hollow at COP28

Over 1,000 Israeli participants will attend Dubai climate conference, but has little to show since last year’s event; Israel is falling short of its set goals and lacks substantial efforts to address the climate crisis

Ilana Curiel | 07.30.23

שינויים בצבע האוקיינוס, כפי שצולם על ידי הלוויין 'אקווה' (Aqua) של נאס"א

Blue to green: Climate change altering ocean's color

The color change over the last two decades means ecological systems within the ocean must also be changing, since the ocean's color reflects the organisms living within it

Yogev Israeli | 07.25.23

Study finds ecological tipping point could arrive before 2040

Researchers run thousands of computer simulations on various environments at risk and say that extreme weather conditions and global warming may serve to hasten the ecological point of no return

Yogev Israeli | 07.17.23

Heatwaves to worsen in the future, experts say

Meteorologists say severe heat will become more frequent reaching scorching and dangerous temperatures not only in summer but year-round, should the current climate trends continue

Ilana Curiel, Alexandra Lukash, Nir Cohen | 07.16.23

Heatwaves pose growing threat amid Israeli govt. inaction

Experts point to red flags, State Comptroller publishes an alarming report, yet Israel's progress in the field is somewhere 'between lagging and zero' with no real national response at hand

Ilana Curiel, Yaron Drukman | 07.13.23

מזג אוויר אויר חוף כנרת חופש קיץ חם חום שרב טיול טיולים מים אגם מבקרים

'Week-long heatwaves likely becoming the new standard,' climate expert warns

Dr. Ami Givati says extreme heatwaves will become a common occurrence in the coming years, warns Israel must prepare accordingly; ‘We see that it's always underestimated and always worsens’

Alexandra Lukash | 07.13.23

הצפות שיטפונות ב ניו דלהי הודו גשמי מונסון

Israeli tourists await rescue from floods in India

Foreign Ministry says that connection has been lost with at least 60 Israeli tourists who remain stuck in north Indian villages due to excessive rains, flooding, and landslides

Itamar Eichner, News agencies | 07.11.23

Israelis must brace for extreme heat this summer

The government and local authorities must take steps to ensure vital infrastructure is unharmed and services provided under adverse head conditions while the health system must ensure public needs are met

Adi Wolfson | 07.09.23

Muslims in Mecca celebrate Feast of Sacrifice in scorching heat

Worshippers are facing temperatures exceeding 104°F during the Feast of the Sacrifice in Mecca; To provide relief to the worshippers, water-spraying devices are installed in the mosque surrounding the Kaaba and there is free water distribution

Yogev Israeli, AFP | 06.27.23

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