Five ways that climate change threatens human health
Everyone working in health needs to prepare for and be equipped to respond to the health consequences of the climate crisis.
Nov. 15, 2024 • ~9 min
Why wildfires started by human activities can be more destructive and harder to contain
The US has seen huge wildfires in recent years, and 2024 is no exception. The vast majority of those that affect communities are started by human activity.
Oct. 8, 2024 • ~8 min
UK homeowners are reluctant to switch to low-carbon heating – our research points to how to change their minds
Despite knowing about climate change and the contribution of fossil fuel-based heating to it, most people are unwilling to change the gas-based heating systems they are familiar with.
Sept. 27, 2024 • ~8 min
Energy inefficiency and inability to downsize pose even bigger threat to low-income pensioners than loss of Winter Fuel Payments, study suggests
The UK Government’s policy to scrap Winter Fuel Payments could disproportionately affect low-income pensioners in England, new analysis suggests. But the same
Sept. 23, 2024 • ~7 min
What the jet stream and climate change had to do with the hottest summer on record − remember all those heat domes?
As a record-hot summer comes to a close, an atmospheric scientist explains how global warming drove long periods of extreme heat.
Sept. 18, 2024 • ~7 min
Utilities rely on dirty ‘peaker’ plants when power demand surges, but there are alternatives
As renewables account for a growing share of electricity supply, fossil fuel plants are increasingly used to balance fluctuations in renewable generation – emitting health-threatening pollutants.
Sept. 5, 2024 • ~9 min
5 lessons from ancient civilizations for keeping homes cool in hot, dry climates
Builders knew how to keep people cool in hot, dry climates thousands of years ago. It’s time to get that knowledge back.
Aug. 30, 2024 • ~8 min
5 lessons from ancient civilizations for staying cool in hot, dry climates that today’s builders often ignore
Builders knew how to keep people cool in hot, dry climates thousands of years ago. It’s time to get that knowledge back.
Aug. 30, 2024 • ~8 min
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