Heat

European data record over 10,000 excess deaths during record-breaking heatwave

The vast majority - more than 9,000 - were among people aged 65 and above, according to data published by EuroMOMO, a network backed by the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control and WHO.

Smoke billows from a wildfire that has been ravaging mountain vegetation for several days, amid a heatwave affecting a large part of the country, at sunset near Die in the Drome department, France, July 9, 2026.
An illustrative image of Israeli and the European Union flags with a division between them.

A hotter Europe needs Israeli science - opinion

AFGHAN CHILDREN sit on a concrete bench at a hilltop, amid telecom shutdown across the country, in Kabul, Afghanistan, September 30, 2025.

Millions of Afghan children facing severe risks from changing climate, UNICEF says

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Israelis break the country's electric power usage record amid heatwave

As more people turn on the air conditioner amid the intense heatwave, more electric power is being used to keep cool.

Cow taking a dip in the Golan as heat-wave reaches Israel

Large wildfire extinguished in central Israel as heatwave continues

The Fire and Rescue Services believes that the fire began at about 10 p.m. on Monday near the Palestinian Authority and progressed toward the area currently affected by the fire.

Firefighters battle wildfire near Elad, May 19, 2020

Historic heatwave to continue to roast Israel

If temperatures remain as forecast, then this would be the first time that such high temperatures were ever reported for six days straight in Israel.

Ample foliage around Nahal Kziv keeps swimming pools cool during the heat of the day.

Extreme heatwave to continue throughout Israel, rain possible in south

The Israel Meteorological Service (IMS) issued a Heatwave Warning for the entire country on Saturday that lasts a week.

A beach-goer lies near a kayak on the shore of the Mediterranean in the southern Israeli city of Ashkelon

As heatwave hits Israel, people are not the only ones looking for relief

Beaches across the country were also filled to the brim as coronavirus restrictions were slowly lifted, allowing the publc to bathe in the sea.

Beachgoers in Tel Aviv seek relief from the heatwave that hit the country

Climate control at your feet The evolution of underfloor heating systems

Israel is considered a hot country; it is generally very warm most of the year.


New report says not to use electric fans in extreme heat

When temps are dangerously high and humidity is low, fans can actually make a person feel hotter, increasing strain on the heart and raising core temperature

Kawasaki electric fan

State Gov. Cuomo slams NYC electric company as 30k lose power

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo attacked Con Edison for the outage on Twitter, saying "We've been through this situation w[ith] ConEd time & again & they should have been better prepared—period."

New York City (Manhattan) from Ganrty Park after Hurricane Sandy

Escape the heat

Make sure to protect yourself from the sun and have a safe summer.

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It’s heating up in Israel - summer heat advisory for Wednesday

Time to stock up on ice cream and water - temperatures rising into the high 30s

Thousands flock to Tel Aviv beaches during April 22 heat wave.