extreme heat

Powerful storms, floods and droughts. El Niño combined with the Climate crisis are causing extreme results. Illustration: depositphotos.com

El Niño approaches for a warmer world: Scientists warn of heat waves, fires and severe flooding

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The development of El Niño in the Pacific Ocean is expected to increase extreme events in the coming months. But researchers emphasize that the climate crisis is the main factor that is intensifying the danger to health, forests, and ecosystems.
The increasing heat stress due to the climate crisis is particularly affecting older people. Illustration: depositphotos.com

Global study: Extreme heat is already limiting the ability to live, work, and move safely

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A global analysis of temperature and humidity from 1950 to 2024 shows that the number of hours during which heat and humidity limit safe daily activity has increased sharply, especially for those aged 65 and over and in hot, vulnerable areas.
A high voltage transmission line in the Israeli electricity grid. Illustration: depositphotos.com

If we don't change direction, these blackouts will only multiply

Opinion: The major power outage we experienced at the beginning of the month could be a preview of what lies ahead for the Israeli electricity sector as heat waves become more frequent due to the worsening climate crisis. The solutions are in our hands, now
Israel is not prepared for the Climate crisis. Illustration via DALEE-2. Definitions: Avi Blizovsky

The power outages prove what the OECD determined: Israel is lagging behind in implementing steps to mitigate the Climate crisis

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According to the organization's report published this week in Israel, 5% use renewable energy sources, if we were closer to 12% - the OECD average, it would be easy to avoid the shame of self-initiated power outages during the day in the country
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