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Italy’s ‘Fort Knox of cheese’ feels the heat as climate change drives up costs and risks

Credito Emiliano stores Parmesan worth about $350 million as collateral for loans, but extreme temperatures are pushing electricity use up 30%, while heat is also cutting milk output and reshaping Italy’s wine and olive oil industries

News agencies | 08.12.26

Europe’s climate crisis is already here, and adaptation can no longer wait

Heat waves, wildfires, water shortages and mounting pressure on agriculture and energy show Europe must move beyond emissions cuts toward adaptation, while Israeli water, agriculture and climate technologies could help

Prof. Adi Wolfson | 08.11.26

Israel heat wave intensifies, bringing extreme heat stress and wildfire risk | Weather forecast

Temperatures will remain above seasonal averages through Thursday, with heavy to extreme heat stress across most of Israel and heightened wildfire risk; forecasters expect some relief later in the week and even see a chance of rain by Saturday

ynet | 08.10.26

Nazi warships emerge from shrinking Danube as Europe’s record heat deepens drought

Dozens of WWII vessels have resurfaced as the Danube reaches historic lows, some still carrying weapons and explosives; a 700-kilogram British bomb and German military motorcycle were also uncovered

ynet | 08.08.26

Homes evacuated as wildfire threatens Jerusalem Hills amid extreme heat wave

Around 30 firefighting crews and six aircraft deployed as flames advance toward community near Beit Shemesh, prompting the evacuation of the first row of homes and the closure of Highway 395

Liran Tamari | 08.02.26

Heat wave hits its peak: Temperatures will reach up to 43°C, with severe to extreme heat loads

Temperatures will rise slightly Sunday, with high humidity in the mountains and inland, and humidity on the coastal plain; Winds will strengthen, and temperatures will begin to gradually drop on Monday but heavy heat load will continue the rest of the week

ynet | 08.02.26

Israel braces for heat wave peak as temperatures near 47°C in Jordan Valley

Temperatures reached 45.2°C (113.4°F) Saturday, with extreme heat stress nationwide and gradual relief expected from Monday

Ilana Curiel, Gilad Carmeli | 08.01.26

Extreme heat stress expected nationwide as Israel’s heat wave approaches its peak | Weather forecast

Temperatures will rise again Sunday before beginning to ease Monday, with the heat wave expected to weaken further on Tuesday

ynet | 08.01.26

'Like stepping into soup': Israel braces for prolonged extreme heat wave

Israel Meteorological Service chief warns the Galilee and Golan will 'scorch' as the season’s most severe and prolonged heat wave peaks early next week, bringing extreme heat, dry winds and heightened wildfire danger

Sharon Kidon | 07.30.26

Israel braces for new heat wave as extreme conditions loom

Weather forecast: A heat wave will begin Friday and peak over the weekend, bringing heavy to extreme heat across Israel, with temperatures reaching up to 47°C (116.6°F) around the Sea of Galilee and northern valleys

Ilana Curiel | 07.30.26

Israel braces for extreme heat as temperatures rise and heatwave approaches | Weather forecast

Temperatures will climb through Thursday, bringing oppressive coastal humidity and heavy to extreme heat stress across most of Israel

ynet | 07.28.26

Dangerous surf warning as summer’s highest waves hit coast

Waves of up to 2.5 meters and powerful currents are forecast along the Mediterranean through Saturday; a brief easing of the heat will end as above-average temperatures return next week

Ilana Curiel | 07.24.26

תיירים סובלים מגל החום הקיצוני שפוקד את צרפת

UN’s grim climate forecast: hotter years ahead

A new UN report says there is a 91% chance at least one of the next five years will exceed 1.5 °C, and an 86% chance 2024’s heat record will be broken, bringing more deadly extreme weather

AP, Yogev Israeli | 05.30.26

חוף ב בורנמות' אנגליה בריטניה גל חום אירופה

'Mini-hell' in Europe: deadly heat wave shatters May records in France and Britain

Two die in sporting events in France, Spain warns of 'tropical nights' and Britain breaks its May record; before summer even begins, Europe is already baking: 'This is becoming the new normal'

ynet, News Agencies | 05.26.26

Israel swelters through its toastiest February day in decades

With temperatures nearing 30°C in early February, Israel logs rare winter heat as experts warn the season is shrinking and spring is arriving earlier each year

Ilana Curiel, Alexandra Lukash | 02.01.26