Experts warn climate change will make parts of Israel uninhabitable in decades
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- Israel is experiencing increasingly extreme weather patterns, including heatwaves, heavy rains, and hailstorms, exacerbated by climate change.
- Climate experts warn that rising global temperatures will increase dust storms, worsening air pollution and threatening public health.
- Future heat waves could exceed 50°C in areas like the southern Arava, Eilat, and Jordan Valley, making them potentially uninhabitable by the end of the century.
- The reliance on coal by the U.S. and China is identified as a major factor in increasing emissions and driving global temperature rises.
- Weather patterns are shifting with longer summers, shorter winters, and the return of El Niño expected to intensify conditions from July onward.
- Experts emphasize the need for long-term climate action and adaptation measures to protect vulnerable populations and address future challenges.