Heat

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.

The sun shines behind a thermometer during a hot and dry day.
Smoke billows from a wildfire that has been ravaging mountain vegetation for several days, amid a heatwave affecting a large part of the country, at sunset near Die in the Drome department, France, July 9, 2026.

European data record over 10,000 excess deaths during record-breaking heatwave

An illustrative image of Israeli and the European Union flags with a division between them.

A hotter Europe needs Israeli science - opinion

AFGHAN CHILDREN sit on a concrete bench at a hilltop, amid telecom shutdown across the country, in Kabul, Afghanistan, September 30, 2025.

Millions of Afghan children facing severe risks from changing climate, UNICEF says


Israel launches AI fire prediction tool to protect transportation systems

As the new fire prediction system is rolled out this summer, it represents a significant leap forward in Israel's ability to manage the risks posed by climate change.

 A wildfire in Israel's north.

Heatwaves could be adding years to your biological age, researchers warn

Long-term heat exposure increases biological age by up to 2.48 years, research shows.

 Tel Aviv beach.

January 2025 sets new record as hottest January globally

Over the last 19 months, 18 have seen global average surface temperatures at least 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels, continuing a concerning trend of record-breaking temperatures.

 January 2025 sets new record as hottest January globally. Illustration.

A Chinese Autumn? China reports warmest autumn on record

The world's largest carbon dioxide (CO2) emitter, is facing a significant rise in average temperatures, contributing to more frequent extreme weather events.

 The hottest autumn in 63 years. China.

2024 set to be hottest year on record

October 2024 has been recorded as the second warmest October globally, with average temperatures 1.65°C above pre-industrial levels.

 Hottest year on record. 2024.

Doctor? Lawyer? No, this Jewish father wants his child to fix air conditioners - comment

Would it be so terrible if their souls directed them to air conditioners? Would it be a tragedy if their passion was for freon?

 Needing a son who can fix air conditioners.

Three items it’s really dangerous to leave in your car on a hot day

In summer, always take items like a bottle of cold water with you, but never leave them in the car due to potential risks.

 Make sure there are no medications in the car

Scientists warn of even hotter 2024 as climate crisis intensifies

Prof. Celeste Saulo: "We cannot afford to wait any longer" to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and accelerate the transition to renewable energy sources.

A firefighter works as the Caldor Fire burns in Grizzly Flats, California, US, August 22, 2021.

Taub Center: Israel is burning up, and it’s not from rocket fire

A new study shows the number of Israelis dying as a result of exposure to high temperatures is rising, and "the issue is being pushed aside."

 Illustrative image of a blazing sun.

Is there an ideal body temperature? New research

Recent study disputes the existence of an ideal body temperature, revealing that it varies greatly among individuals.