Heat
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.
US to test Active Denial System energy weapon for potential use along border with Mexico - report
Hackers heat French supermarket fridges, sparking fires, spoiling food
Archaeologists unearth medieval convent’s heating system during renovations in Switzerland
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.
Doctor? Lawyer? No, this Jewish father wants his child to fix air conditioners - comment
Would it be so terrible if their souls directed them to air conditioners? Would it be a tragedy if their passion was for freon?
