Heatwave
Autonomous AI-powered drone tech detects and reports fires, test launched by five-way partnership
As global warming and wildfires intensify, governmental and tech partners race to develop an AI-powered drone system that detects and reports fires within minutes.
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
Spain declares national emergency as wildfires near Madrid, Avila force thousands to evacuate
The 2024 Heatwave Scorched All of the Great Barrier Reef in the Worst Bleaching on Record
"The number one cause is climate change. There is no doubt about that," said a researcher after studying 124 reefs between August 2024 and May 2025.
Scorching heat in Iran forces closure of public buildings, banks
The closure of banks, government offices and other public buildings will affect the provinces of Mazandaran, Markazi, Yazd, Semnan, Kermanshah and Razavi Khorasan, along with the capital.
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.
Iran's water crisis: 'Day Zero' looms as Islamic Republic faces complete shortage
President Massoud Pezeshkian delivered a stark warning during a cabinet meeting on the same day, citing an energy ministry report that revealed the crisis was more severe than publicly acknowledged.
Heatwaves in Spain caused 1,180 deaths in past two months, ministry says
Like other countries in Western Europe, Spain has been hit by extreme heat in recent weeks, with temperatures often topping 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit).
European heatwave caused 2,300 deaths, scientists estimate
Last month was the planet's third-hottest June on record, behind the same month in 2024 and 2023, the EU's Copernicus Climate Change Service said in a monthly bulletin on Wednesday.
Thousands flee wildfires in Turkey as Europe is hit by early heatwave
Health alerts were issued in France, Spain, Italy, Portugal, and Germany. Even the Netherlands, used to a milder climate, issued a warning for high temperatures in the coming days, with high humidity.
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 from May to September: Météo-France's terrifying forecast for France in 2100
Météo-France warns that a +4 °C increase would lead to "ten times as many days of heat waves and tropical nights" in France.
Kuwait struggles with power cuts as temperatures soar
The outages were attributed to a technical malfunction in the fuel supply system combined with surging energy use as temperatures approached 50° Celsius (122° Fahrenheit).
