Heatwave-proofing homes could save lives – and cut carbon

Adapt to climate change with insulated walls, window shutters and reverse-cycle heat pumps.

Ran Boydell, Associate Professor in Sustainable Development, Heriot-Watt University • conversation
Aug. 2, 2022 • ~6 min

Heatwave-proofing your home could save your life – and shrink your carbon footprint

Adapt to climate change with insulated walls, window shutters and reverse-cycle heat pumps.

Ran Boydell, Associate Professor in Sustainable Development, Heriot-Watt University • conversation
Aug. 2, 2022 • ~6 min

Tour de France: future heatwaves may make it untenable to hold the race in July

This year’s Tour was marked by near-40℃ temperatures, roads cooled with water, and heatstroke.

Madeleine Orr, Lecturer in Sport Business and Program Director for Sustainable Sport Business, Loughborough University • conversation
July 27, 2022 • ~5 min

Heatwaves: why ethnic minorities in the UK are more vulnerable, and what to do about it

In the UK, ethnic minorities are four times more likely to live in the most vulnerable neighbourhoods.

Jeremy Kidwell, Associate professor, University of Birmingham • conversation
July 26, 2022 • ~7 min

How likely would Britain's 40°C heatwave have been without climate change?

Global heating may be making the weather systems behind heatwaves more common in Europe.

Luke Harrington, Senior Lecturer in Climate Change, University of Waikato • conversation
July 26, 2022 • ~7 min

Why UK railways can't deal with heatwaves – and what might help

The UK rail industry struggles to create tracks that can cope with both high and low temperatures.

Kangkang Tang, Senior Lecturer in Civil and Environmental Engineering, Brunel University London • conversation
July 22, 2022 • ~6 min

Wildfires are becoming more common in the UK – but the threat can be managed

Hotter, drier summers risk making widlfires more like those of southern Europe.

Matthew Blackett, Reader in Physical Geography and Natural Hazards, Coventry University • conversation
July 20, 2022 • ~5 min

Four things cool countries can learn from hot ones about dealing with heatwaves

Traditionally cool countries need to look at how nations with high levels of heat adapt.

Chloe Brimicombe, PhD Candidate in Climate Change and Health, University of Reading • conversation
July 20, 2022 • ~6 min

Heatwave Britain hits 40.3°C – here's how scientists know when a temperature record has been broken

Step one: check the thermometer isn’t next to an ice cream van or barbecue.

Stephen Burt, Visiting Fellow in Meteorology, University of Reading • conversation
July 20, 2022 • ~7 min

Britain isn't built to withstand 40°C – here is where infrastructure is most likely to fail

An expert assesses the weak links in a warming UK.

Kiran Tota-Maharaj, Reader in Civil and Environmental Engineering, Aston University • conversation
July 19, 2022 • ~6 min

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