New figures show that average maximum July temperatures in Israel over the past eight years were 2.8°C higher than between 1950 and 1979. The research highlights Israel's status as a climate 'hotspot' and the need for action to address the impacts of climate change. The World Meteorological Organization's recent report confirmed that 2024 was the warmest year on record and that carbon dioxide levels are at their highest in 800,000 years. The head of the Taub Center's Environmental and Health Research and Policy Initiative emphasized the need for authorities to prepare for climate emergencies and for individuals to adapt their behavior.