Heat spells doom for Aussie marsupials
When animals are hot, they eat less. This potentially fatal phenomenon has been largely overlooked in wild animals, explain researchers from The Australian National University (ANU) in a new article......»»
Attributing Canada"s June heat wave to climate change is an important step in adapting to a warmer world
This June saw major heat waves across Canada with peak temperatures—measured over a three-day period—of 7.4°C in eastern Ontario, 10.7°C in southern Québec, 7.2°C in northern Québec and 10.6°C in Atlantic Canada. On June 19, more than 100 l.....»»
AI method radically speeds predictions of materials" thermal properties
It is estimated that about 70% of the energy generated worldwide ends up as waste heat......»»
The 2025 Lucid Air is now the most efficient EV on sale
A standard heat pump has made an already-efficient car even more so. Enlarge / The Lucid Air was already the most efficient EV on sale in the US, but for model year 2025 it goes even further on a single charge. (credit: Lucid).....»»
Lucid Air retakes EV efficiency crown with 2025 model, beating Hyundai Ioniq 6
By adding a heat pump to save energy on heating and cooling, the Air Pure breaks a key threshold by traveling 5 miles per kilowatt-hour in EPA testing......»»
Amid a sweltering summer, a new study finds street trees thrive in NYC
So far this summer, New York City—like much of the country—has clocked more than 11 90-plus degree days. In addition to the increasing frequency of extreme heat waves, if it seems hotter in the city than in other environments, it typically is......»»
Greece fears water shortages after warmest winter ever
After Greece's warmest winter and earliest heat wave on record, authorities are sounding the alarm over the risk of dire water shortages in the heat of the Mediterranean summer......»»
3 underrated shows on (HBO) Max you need to watch in July
Stay at home and beat the heat by bingeing the three underrated shows on Max that you need to watch in July......»»
3 underrated movies on Max you need to watch in July 2024
Heat up your summer with the three underrated movies on Max that you need to watch in July 2024......»»
Canadian wildfire smoke dispersal worsened by coincident cyclones, study suggests
Wildfires are unplanned and unpredictable threats to Earth; while we may intuitively relate them to extreme heat at lower latitudes, they are known to occur in Arctic regions, such as those recently ravaging Russia......»»
Does setting my AC to 78 degrees save money during California heat wave? What expert says
Does setting my AC to 78 degrees save money during California heat wave? What expert says.....»»
We’re shocked we haven’t seen Doom in Fortnite before now
In another edition of can it run Doom?, a game developer made a version that runs inside Fortnite......»»
How cities can use AI to adapt to climate change
Urban spaces are particularly susceptible to the effects of climate change, such as heat waves, floods, and storms. But which areas of a city are affected, and how can city planners respond?.....»»
New Heat Risk Map Shows Which Parts of the U.S. Are Likely to Suffer the Most
The CDC’s new Heat and Health Index looks at the vulnerability of 32,000 neighborhoods to extreme heat using demographic and health statistics.....»»
Heat Waves Need FEMA’s Help
Heat waves are costly and kill more people each year than hurricanes, tornadoes and floods combined, but because FEMA doesn’t count them as disasters, communities miss out on important resources.....»»
Summertime Depression Could Be a Type of Seasonal Affective Disorder
Heat and mood are closely linked, which may explain summertime depression—and how to treat it.....»»
Biden Pushes to Stop Heat Deaths after Decades of Delay
It took 50 years and skyrocketing temperatures before the government proposed heat protections for workers. The Biden administration is trying to speed up the process.....»»
New NASA Heat Map Shows Scorching Streets That Can Burn Skin in Seconds
Under the scorching summer sun, pavement can reach temperatures hot enough to cause second-degree burns.....»»
Heat Waves Can Buckle Train Tracks, Delaying Commutes and Commerce
Extreme heat can cause train tracks to expand and buckle. That’s forcing rail operators to adapt as the climate warms.....»»
Two Dogs Locked in Car in 100 Degree Heat Saved by Cop
Two Dogs Locked in Car in 100 Degree Heat Saved by Cop.....»»
Deadly, record-breaking heat wave grips western US
A record-breaking heat wave continued to grip the western United States on Tuesday, smashing records and endangering lives with little relief in sight......»»