Heat
Record Korean peninsula heatwave sets 122-year high temperature of 42.5°C
South Korea's weather agency warned temperatures could rise further in western regions this week.
Climate change made 'fire-prone' weather conditions more likely in Spain and France, scientists say
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?
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.
Israel records hottest day of 2025 with 45.1°C in the Dead Sea region
In 2019, six years from Thursday’s record, the Sdom station also recorded the hottest temperature for Israel on record at a whopping 49.9°C.
While you’re dying of heat, this place in Israel feels like autumn
Mount Hermon reopens after 2 years, offering cool weather, new summer activities, and free guided tours at 2,040 meters - a perfect escape from the Israeli heat.
Israeli cow breaks milk yield record as climate change cuts dairy output
A new Israeli study has discovered that extreme heat reduces milk production by up to 10% and that adding cooling technologies offsets only about half of the loss.
New Israeli study links poor hydration to increase heart failure risk
Many don't consume enough water on regular days, even when it's cold, and as a result could have a higher risk of heart failure and high blood pressure (hypertension).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
