Heat

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

The UNICEF Children’s Climate Risk Report 2026, released on June 16, found that 41% of Afghanistan’s roughly 21 million children are exposed to multiple climate shocks, including floods and droughts.

AFGHAN CHILDREN sit on a concrete bench at a hilltop, amid telecom shutdown across the country, in Kabul, Afghanistan, September 30, 2025.
"Portable, energy-efficient cooling that delivers personal comfort without the cost of traditional air conditioning."

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People cool down in spring water during a heatwave near Jerusalem on July 23, 2023.

Jerusalem heat reaches November record, center weather station reports

An illustrative image of a woman outside in the summer.

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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.

Grey Goose

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.

Trending: Stay cool

Whether you are on vacation or only dreaming of it – with the heat soaring to new heights – this is the time to try to reduce the stress.

Miss Annette