How to keep your cool: easy tips for preparing your home for summer heat...
Hot weather is more than just an inconvenience; it can be dangerous.
Every year, hundreds of people in the U.S. die because of extreme heat,...
US can cut building emissions by up to 91%, the key to achieving US...
A recent study in the journal One Earth reveals that tackling building-related emissions is critical to achieving the US 2050 net-zero emissions goal.
By focusing...
Scientists develop closed-loop pumped storage hydropower for climate change
A recent study from the U.S. Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) finds that closed-loop pumped storage hydropower has the lowest global...
Why cold weather makes us hungry
We've all felt it.
That undeniable urge to munch on more food when the temperature drops. Why do we often crave more comfort foods during...
Wealthiest top 10% of Americans responsible for 40% of greenhouse gas emissions, shows study
A recent study from the University of Massachusetts Amherst has found that the richest 10% of Americans produce 40% of the country's greenhouse gas...
Scientists find way to harvest clean water from fog
In certain parts of the world like Peru, Bolivia, Chile, Morocco, and Oman, fog is like a guest that overstays its welcome.
It's always there!...
Scientists find microplastics in the marine atmosphere
You might think of the ocean when you hear about microplastics, but these tiny particles are also floating in the air, even in the...
Scientists find warning of heat and ozone extremes in China
As the world warms, the compounding effects of high temperatures and deteriorating air quality present an alarming health challenge.
Ground-level ozone production, accentuated by high...
Victoria’s new plastic roads is a green solution for the future
Recycling is taking to the roads, literally!
Victoria is about to get ten special roads, and they’re not just your regular roads.
These roads will have...
Afternoon naps may help you adapt to extreme heat
Air conditioning is everywhere. On scorching days, many of us rush to cooled rooms. But is it possible that relying too much on air...