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
Global boiling: How Israel urgently needs to adapt to climate change
"If we don't deal with [climate change], Israel will be a very unpleasant place to live in the next decade or two," Prof. Colin Price, head of Tel Aviv University's PlanNet Zero
Israelis enjoy brief respite from extreme heat wave
Wednesday will bring clear skies and a further increase in temperatures, returning the country to an uncomfortable heat.
July 2023 could be hottest month in 120,000 years, study finds
German analyst Haustein said temperatures will continue to increase unless fossil fuel use is drastically cut worldwide.
Risk of fatal heart attack may double when the air is hot and dusty
The researchers estimated that about 2.8% of heart attack deaths could be attributed to the combination of extreme temperatures and high levels of fine particulate pollution.
How to best take care of your cat on hot summer days
Just as we have to be careful of the many dangers that lie in the hottest season of the year, we need to make sure we are taking care of our cats.
Wildfires in Greece burn for days, more tourists expected to fly out
Some 20,000 people had to leave homes and hotels in Rhodes over the weekend.
Climate change played 'overwhelming' role in July heatwaves - scientists
Periods of extreme heat are likely to hit every two to five years if average global temperatures rise 2C above pre-industrial levels.
Israel to send two firefighting jets to aid in Greece wildfires
The statement from the Prime Minister's Office emphasized the nation's commitment to "stand by Greece in combating massive wildfires."
The hottest June yet: NASA report finds June 2023 to be hottest recorded
June's heatwave may be incomparable to others - with data compared as far back as the early 1950s.
Letters to the Editor July 17, 2023: Pure evil
Readers of The Jerusalem Post have their say.
