How to Survive in the Heat: Coping Advice From Around the World
And other time-tested ways to cope with extreme heat from cultures around the world.
global warming
Hurricane Hilary Forecast: Storm Will Bring Rain to California This Weekend
Torrential rain is expected to hit the Southwestern United States starting Friday.
Future Shocks 2023: Safeguarding our natural capital
Excessive emitting of greenhouse gases from human economic activity into the atmosphere is causing global warming, with Europe warming faster than any other continent, according to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO).
Alberta expats recount evacuation, devastation of Maui wildfires
Fuelled by a dry summer and strong winds from a passing hurricane, the fire started Tuesday and took Maui by surprise, racing through the historic town of Lahaina
As Weather Threats Loom, Even Chimps Learn to Shelter in Place
How do you teach 300 chimpanzees to seek safety in a storm? With cowbells, sound machines and a bright orange Frisbee.
Winter Heat Wave Grips Chile, Argentina and Other South American Countries
An unusual winter heat wave has brought record high temperatures to cities across Argentina, Chile and Paraguay this week, triggering concerns about the impacts of climate change.
Climate change is already affecting food security. How can Canadians prepare?
Experts say that while Canada is not invulnerable to extreme climate events, it can work on reducing its reliance on imported food to guard against external shocks.
Europe’s Cities Rely on Age-Old Ways to Stay Cool as Heat Waves Intensify
Architectural styles and construction materials can significantly reduce the need for air-conditioning during heat waves, according to sustainable architecture experts.
July 2023 set to be world’s hottest month ever record: scientists
July is traditionally the hottest month of the year, and the EU said it did not project August would surpass the record set this month.
British Conservatives’ Commitment to Green Policy Is Tested
British conservatives kept a seat in a recent election by opposing an ultralow emissions zone, and some are now questioning ambitious emissions-reduction targets.