Could we use volcanoes to make electricity?

We don’t generate power directly from volcanoes, but their presence is a sign that there are good geothermal resources underground that can be tapped.

David Kitchen, Associate Professor of Geology, University of Richmond • conversation
Aug. 19, 2024 ~5 min

Ancient Rome had ways to counter the urban heat island effect – how history’s lessons apply to cities today

As summer temperatures rise, finding ways to build cities that don’t hold in the heat and can provide some cooling is increasingly important.

Brian Stone Jr., Professor of Environmental Planning, Georgia Institute of Technology • conversation
Aug. 19, 2024 ~8 min


Earth has just ended a 13-month streak of record heat – here’s what to expect next

The global average temperature could continue to hover around 1.5°C for several years.

Christopher Merchant, Professor of Ocean and Earth Observation, University of Reading • conversation
Aug. 14, 2024 ~7 min

Heat risk isn’t just about the highs: Large daily temperature swings can harm human health – maps show who is affected most

Mapping daily temperature variations across the US revealed stark differences between wealthy and poor neighborhoods, and large differences by race.

Emily Smith-Greenaway, Associate Professor of Sociology, USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences • conversation
Aug. 7, 2024 ~8 min

Stuck bridges, buckling roads − extreme heat is wreaking havoc on America’s aging infrastructure

A civil engineer explains why roadways and rails warp and crack in the heat − and points to some innovative ways to keep the US transportation system healthy as long as possible.

Suyun Paul Ham, Associate Professor of Civil Engineering, University of Texas at Arlington • conversation
Aug. 5, 2024 ~8 min

How a global pact could tackle extreme heat

The global call to action aims to protect the most vulnerable, protect workers, boost resilience and limit further warming to stave off an era of ‘global boiling’.

Rachel Kyte, Professor of Practice in Climate Policy, University of Oxford • conversation
July 30, 2024 ~7 min

The climate is changing so fast that we haven’t seen how bad extreme weather could get

Record heat, storms and floods reveal new extremes made possible by climate change.

Paul Davies, Chief Meteorologist, Met Office and Visiting Professor, Newcastle University • conversation
July 30, 2024 ~7 min

Paris Olympics promote sustainability for good reason: Climate change is putting athletes and their sports at risk

The 2024 Summer Games are going all in on renewable energy, recycled materials and more to shrink their carbon footprint. They’re a test bed for how big events can do better for the environment.

Brian P. McCullough, Associate Professor of Sport Management, University of Michigan • conversation
July 24, 2024 ~7 min


Sports in extreme heat: Warning signs of heat illness and how high school athletes can safely prepare for the start of team practices

An athletic trainer explains why bodies need time time to acclimatize, and the risks to watch out for.

Samantha Scarneo-Miller, Assistance Professor of Athletic Training, West Virginia University • conversation
July 19, 2024 ~9 min

Sports in extreme heat: How high school athletes can safely prepare for the start of practice, and the warning signs of heat illness

An athletic trainer explains why bodies need time time to acclimatize, and the risks to watch out for.

Samantha Scarneo-Miller, Assistance Professor of Athletic Training, West Virginia University • conversation
July 19, 2024 ~9 min

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