Over 50,000 killed in Europe over summer due to worst heat wave on record
The analysis found that fossil fuel pollution-driven climate change accounts for about two-thirds of modern heat-related deaths, compared with around 40% earlier this century.
Environment & Climate Change
Earthquake of magnitude 7 strikes China's Tibet, killing 16, Xinhua reports
Nepal urges villagers to evacuate after flood triggered by landslide, no casualties, five missing
Israeli expat recounts destruction, home collapse in magnitude 7.7 Panama earthquake
Israel Nature and Parks Authority seeks public help after dolphin washes ashore in Tel Aviv
The INPA requested assistance locating the dolphin due to concern that it may be injured and in need of assistance.
Five sea turtles return to nature after rehabilitation, Israel Nature and Parks Authority announces
The Israel Nature and Parks Authority released five rehabilitated turtles on Friday as tens of thousands visited nature sites during the Rosh Hashanah holiday.
Israel prepares for effects of 'Godzilla' El Niño with Health Ministry drills
El Niño typically peaks around December, but Israelis could see more rain and flooding in early autumn because of the strength of this year's weather event.
Kinneret takes hit as water level drops amidst Israel's desalination plant shutdowns
With desalination plants sidelined, the Sea of Galilee was once again forced to supply the national water network.
Death toll in Nepal flood tops 1,000 as Nepal rescuers reach remote areas in search
At least 639 people remain stuck in several devastated hydropower stations that have become the focus of rescue efforts, the country's disaster management authority said on Tuesday.
New York cannot enforce state law demanding $75b. from fossil fuel companies, federal judge rules
Chief US District Judge Brenda Sannes in Syracuse, New York sided with 22 Republican state attorneys general, as well as industry groups including the US Chamber of Commerce.
Hundreds of foreign nationals still missing in Tibet after devastating Himalayan mudslide
Officials said that the highest number of missing foreigners was from Nepal at 104, while 49 Indian, 33 Latvian, 18 American, and 15 British citizens were also unaccounted for.
Storm, rough seas kill one, injure two in Cyprus as Israel prepares for unusual summer storm
According to the Cyprus Meteorological Department, the weather had reached almost all of Cyprus, and waterspouts were already recorded at sea off Larnaca, raising concerns over possible tornadoes.
Nepal monitoring two lakes, flood risk to remain until they're fully drained, official says
Nepalese authorities are relying on satellite imagery to track flood conditions, with additional plans to install cameras and sensors.
Over 90,000 affected by Himalayan landslide, Red Cross says, as Nepal declines foreign rescue help
Notably, Nepal's foreign ministry said it does not need foreign assistance for search-and-rescue operations following the devastating flash flood that swept through several towns.
