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fromHomebuilding
10 hours ago

Can smearing yoghurt on your windows really cool down your house?

Researchers at Loughborough University found that smearing full-fat Greek yoghurt on windows can cut indoor temperatures by up to 3.5°C during heatwaves.
Renovation
#climate-change
OMG science
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 months ago

Climate crisis to blame for dozens of impossible' heatwaves, studies reveal

Human-caused global heating is drastically increasing the frequency and severity of extreme weather events like heatwaves, affecting communities worldwide.
Europe news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Deadly floods and storms affected more than 400,000 people in Europe in 2024

Extreme weather events in Europe signify a direct link to climate change, affecting thousands of lives and infrastructure.
Countries need to adapt proactively to the ongoing climate crisis to mitigate future impacts.
Parenting
fromwww.nature.com
2 months ago

Today's Children Face a Lifetime of Extreme Heat because of Climate Change

Most children born in 2020 will face unprecedented heatwave exposure, stressing climate action importance.
OMG science
fromwww.nytimes.com
10 months ago

Heat Deaths Have Doubled in the U.S. in Recent Decades, Study Finds

Heat-related deaths in the U.S. are escalating, with 2023 marking the hottest year and a notable 117% increase over 24 years.
Parenting
fromNature
2 months ago

How climate change will burden our children: data reveal a lifetime of extreme heat

Over half of children born in 2020 will face extreme heatwaves due to climate change, raising concerns for future generations.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 months ago

Prepare for more extreme heatwaves, experts warn, as areas with most deaths revealed

The article emphasizes the role of The Independent in providing accessible journalism on pressing issues like climate change and reproductive rights.
OMG science
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 months ago

Climate crisis to blame for dozens of impossible' heatwaves, studies reveal

Human-caused global heating is drastically increasing the frequency and severity of extreme weather events like heatwaves, affecting communities worldwide.
Europe news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Deadly floods and storms affected more than 400,000 people in Europe in 2024

Extreme weather events in Europe signify a direct link to climate change, affecting thousands of lives and infrastructure.
Countries need to adapt proactively to the ongoing climate crisis to mitigate future impacts.
Parenting
fromwww.nature.com
2 months ago

Today's Children Face a Lifetime of Extreme Heat because of Climate Change

Most children born in 2020 will face unprecedented heatwave exposure, stressing climate action importance.
OMG science
fromwww.nytimes.com
10 months ago

Heat Deaths Have Doubled in the U.S. in Recent Decades, Study Finds

Heat-related deaths in the U.S. are escalating, with 2023 marking the hottest year and a notable 117% increase over 24 years.
Parenting
fromNature
2 months ago

How climate change will burden our children: data reveal a lifetime of extreme heat

Over half of children born in 2020 will face extreme heatwaves due to climate change, raising concerns for future generations.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 months ago

Prepare for more extreme heatwaves, experts warn, as areas with most deaths revealed

The article emphasizes the role of The Independent in providing accessible journalism on pressing issues like climate change and reproductive rights.
more#climate-change
#climate-crisis
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

More than 150 unprecedented' climate disasters struck world in 2024, says UN

The climate crisis escalated in 2024, with record-breaking temperatures and extreme weather causing significant global destruction and displacement.
Record 2024 climate impacts reflect a failure to combat rising carbon emissions fueling the crisis.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

More than 150 unprecedented' climate disasters struck world in 2024, says UN

The climate crisis escalated in 2024, with record-breaking temperatures and extreme weather causing significant global destruction and displacement.
Record 2024 climate impacts reflect a failure to combat rising carbon emissions fueling the crisis.
more#climate-crisis
fromianVisits
1 week ago

Visit Now: Mayfield Lavender Farm's season cut short by the heatwaves

"Lavender is highly weather-dependent, and peak bloom as well as the harvest date can never be precisely predicted," said Lorna Maye, owner of Mayfield Lavender Farm.
London food
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Why are women affected more by heatwaves? A doctor explains

Women are more affected by heatwaves due to differences in body fat, hormones, and how they regulate heat. Doctor Amir Khan stated that when progesterone rises, it can increase women's core body temperature by up to 1°F.
Health
#air-conditioning
fromHomebuilding
3 weeks ago
Renovation

I investigated air conditioning hire to see if it could be a quick solution to working at home in a heatwave

fromHomebuilding
1 week ago
Design

Wondering whether to splash out on an air conditioning unit or fan in the Prime Day sale? Here's how they rack up so you can confidently shop

fromHomebuilding
3 weeks ago
Renovation

I investigated air conditioning hire to see if it could be a quick solution to working at home in a heatwave

fromHomebuilding
1 week ago
Design

Wondering whether to splash out on an air conditioning unit or fan in the Prime Day sale? Here's how they rack up so you can confidently shop

more#air-conditioning
#summer-2025
more#summer-2025
fromThe Local France
6 years ago

Can your boss force you to work during a heatwave in France?

Employers must ensure 'the necessary measures to ensure the safety and protect the health' of their workers, potentially relating to extreme heat exposure.
France politics
OMG science
fromwww.theguardian.com
10 months ago

Weather tracker: Storm Boris brings catastrophic flooding to central Europe

Storm Boris has caused catastrophic flooding in central and eastern Europe, leading to significant loss of life and extreme weather conditions.
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