We all realize by now that global temperatures keep rising and it’s been made worse by human activities. Places around the world, including urbanized areas,...
Archive for tag: heat wave
Staying Cool the Eco-friendly Way This Summer is Possible; Here Are Some Tips
Summer is here, again, and the heat is going to affect us, yet again. In some parts of the world, this season is rather clement...
Silver Lining for Extreme Temperatures: Researchers Say It Holds Untapped Potential for Renewable Energy
It’s unfortunate that we’ve been getting more extreme temperatures. Even places that I had known wouldn’t get too hot have made me sweat a lot....
Study Finds Cool Paint Coatings on Pavement Help Bring Temperatures Down in Urban Setting
Researchers at Nanyang Technological University Singapore (NTU) have done a real-world study that shows the efficacy of cool paint coatings. Per their research which was...
Hold On, the Ocean Is Getting Colder and It Has Coldy Killed Marine Animals?
Back in March 2021, a disturbing sight came upon the shores of South Africa. There lay manta rays on the rocks, and bull sharks as...
The Ocean Gets Warmer; Some Coral Reefs Have Developed Resilience to Endure the Rising Temperature
The world has seen the effects of climate change: intensifying wildfires, more record-breaking floods–devastation after devastation of ecosystems that threaten all species all over the...
Learning from Jordan: Fast-Growing, Heat-Resistant Trees May Help Cool Down a Hot City
When one drives through Amman’s industrial Marka neighborhood in the east of Jordan’s capital, one won’t expect to stumble upon a flourishing forest amidst motor...
Blasting the Heat Away: Looking at Researchers’ Cooling Glass for Buildings
Temperatures have risen all over the globe and there have been more frequent droughts in some areas as well. When we can’t help it, turning...
Will We Say “You Look Hot” Literally? Research Finds Earth Can Get Too Hot for Humans
Let’s say hypothetically, global temperatures increase by 1° Celsius (C) or more than current levels. What will happen? According to a study, if that happened,...
When the Place You Live in Gets Awfully Hot, AC is No Longer a Luxury
Heat waves have been overwhelming the United States, Europe and Africa, with some areas recording the highest temperature of all time. Many have felt and...