Weather
Thirteen dead, seven missing in Chile following heavy rains, flooding, authorities say
The downpours have caused sustained power outages affecting 87,000 people and displaced thousands of others as the Chilean government works to impose sanctions on electricity distributors.
Multi-day heatwave with severe heat stress risk hits Israel, Meteorological Service warns
Strong El Nino will develop rapidly over coming months, says UN weather agency
France reports 40 drowning deaths during severe heatwave
Deadly storms, twisters wreak havoc across central US
At least five people, including children, were killed in northern Texas when a powerful tornado struck a rural area near the Oklahoma border on Saturday night.
Police and judges make more arrests and increase sentences in hotter weather - study
Police made fewer arrests per reported crime on the hottest days in the sample, and these arrests were more likely to be dismissed in court.
Why are there so many dust storms in the Middle East?
The researchers call for “a comprehensive strategy focusing on environmental management and policy reforms.”
Nearly 100-year record high temperatures hit Tel Aviv
The IMS forecasts a drop in temperatures over the weekend, mainly in the mountains and the center of the country.
Indonesian volcano eruption forces evacuations, airport closure
Indonesia has shut down an airport and has evacuated hundreds of people near Ruang volcano.
'Like Six Flags': Israel-New York flight forced to divert, passengers hospitalized
The Friday flight from Tel Aviv was forced to land 60 miles from New York due to "wind shear."
Thousands of birds take flight, migrate from Hula valley
The species which could be spotted high in the skies include, storks, cranes, pelicans and birds of prey which had taken refuge in the Hula valley due to the recent wintery climate.
Self-heating concrete will make snow shovels obsolete
The self-heating concrete is the latest in an ongoing effort to create more environmentally responsive and resilient infrastructure, particularly in the northern regions of the US.
Combating climate change and protecting ecology in Israel
Currently set targets are too low, and the watered-down Climate Change Bill of 2023 is a step in the right direction, but there is much more left to do.
The guide to choosing an air conditioner for the Israeli summer
Essential tips for selecting the ideal air conditioner to tackle the intense heat of an Israeli summer.
