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...
Archive for tag: heatwave
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....
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...
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,...
Hotter Climate Causes Some Trees to Exacerbate Air Pollution, Research Says
We have long associated that more plants equal cooler and cleaner local climate. But what if more plants make things worse for air quality? Have...
Siesta Is the Best Option for Cows to Fight the Heatwave
Siesta is a short nap taken usually during early afternoon after the lunch or midday meal. This activity (or maybe inactivity) is a trend in...
The Extreme Temperature Has Taken Its Toll on Our Communities
Recently, countries located on the northern hemisphere of our planet experience the third hottest temperature ever recorded. And as it was the third highest summer...
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...
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