7 low-cost ways to keep your home cool without AC
As another heatwave looms for the UK, experts share seven sustainable, low-cost methods to cool your home without air conditioning, from external blinds to £5 sheets.
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Deadly tornadoes and storms kill 15 in China, Xi calls for rescue
Severe storms in China have killed 15 people, with hundreds injured and tens of thousands evacuated. President Xi Jinping urges all-out rescue efforts as tornadoes and landslides hit multiple provinces.
How Animals Perceive Time Differently: New Research
New research reveals that animals like bees, sparrows, and snails experience time differently due to varying perceptual processing, impacting behavior and survival.
Big Tech's AI Boom Wrecks Climate Goals
Google and Amazon report rising emissions from AI infrastructure, jeopardizing net-zero pledges. Microsoft likely to follow. Meta scrambles for new revenue amid AI struggles.
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Lake Powell Near Record Low as Water Crisis Worsens
Lake Powell, the US's second-largest reservoir, threatens to hit unprecedented lows this year after historically low snowpack failed to raise water levels, intensifying the Colorado River crisis.
Record wildfires in Europe show failure to adapt carries mounting cost
Wildfires in France and Spain have burned over 78,000 hectares by early July, more than double the average, as scientists link extreme heat and wet winters to increased fuel loads, calling for better land management and emissions reductions.
DC Air Quality Worst Globally After July 4 Fireworks
Washington DC recorded the world's worst air quality after 850,000 July 4 fireworks caused particulate matter levels to spike 6.7 times above pre-fireworks levels, triggering a Code Red alert.
Reader urges water power inclusion in UK renewables mix
A reader criticises the lack of water power (wave, tidal, hydro) in the UK's renewable energy discussion, calling for a resilient low-carbon system alongside wind and solar.
Heatwaves culture war flashpoint as deaths rise, readers warn
Readers respond to George Monbiot, warning that heatwaves are a culture war flashpoint, with data showing 3,676 excess deaths in 1976 heatwave.
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Men's testosterone halved in 50 years, scientists warn
Men's average testosterone levels declined by 54% from 1972 to 2019, according to a meta-analysis of over 100,000 men, signaling a major male reproductive health crisis.
Eastbrookend Country Park: Sculpture Trail, Fishing, Tea Room
Discover Eastbrookend Country Park in Dagenham, a 76-hectare green space with a sculpture trail, fishing lakes, tea room, and community orchard. Perfect for shaded walks and fishing.
Wood Green fire: Witnesses describe 'terrifying' blaze
A fire in Wood Green forced evacuations as 80 firefighters battled the blaze. Nine people were rescued with breathing gear, six from a flat roof, and two hospitalized.
Supermarkets upgrade fridges after heatwave 'meltdown'
Marks & Spencer plans to invest in refrigeration systems that can withstand 45°C after fridges failed during June's extreme heatwave, as UK braces for another hot spell.
Cuba's third nationwide blackout in six months
Cuba suffered its third nationwide blackout since January, the state electricity company UNE reported, as a US oil blockade deepens fuel shortages on the impoverished island.
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Typhoon Maysak kills 2, forces 48,000 evacuations in China
Typhoon Maysak killed two people in Nanning, China, and forced about 48,000 evacuations. Floods affected 55,000 residents, with dam breaches and highest-level emergency response declared.
At least 25 dead in US as record heatwave grips eastern states
At least 25 people have died in the US as a record heatwave, with temperatures exceeding 100°F in over 20 states, continues to scorch the eastern half of the country during the 4 July holiday weekend.
Crested cow-wheat colony thrives 40 years after seed gathering
A colony of rare crested cow-wheat in Cambridgeshire flourishes thanks to a warden who gathered seeds 40 years ago, preserving the species from local extinction.
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Sennheiser Momentum 5 headphones deliver 57-hour battery life, user-replaceable battery, and excellent sound but noise cancelling trails Sony and Bose.
A Place in the Sun review: Exposé of Canary Islands
A new documentary exposes the environmental and social costs of mass tourism in the Canary Islands, revealing a paradise under threat.
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Scottish AI datacentre's renewable promise questioned
A Guardian investigation reveals that the £8.2bn Lanarkshire AI datacentre, touted as entirely powered by on-site renewables, has no realistic path to meet that goal, with officials privately acknowledging power issues.
Greece installs floating barrier to ward off toxic pufferfish
Greece installs its first floating barrier in Evia to protect swimmers from toxic pufferfish, which have spread due to warming Mediterranean waters.
Europe heat surge: tropical nights return; Super Typhoon Bavi hits
Europe faces another heat surge with temperatures 10-15C above average, reaching 40C in France and Spain. Tropical nights with lows above 20C pose health risks. Super Typhoon Bavi hits Guam with 178mph winds.
Southern Europe wildfires force thousands to flee
Wildfires across southern Europe have forced thousands to flee, with France banning Tour de France spectators as blazes burn nearly 20,000 hectares in Portugal, Spain, France, and Greece.
Willow trees: cricket's natural shield against extreme heat
Willow trees, already iconic for cricket bats, now offer crucial shade and cooling for grounds amid rising temperatures, while supporting over 450 species of wildlife.
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Residents of Awoye, Nigeria, suffer from ongoing pollution from a burning oil well since 2020, causing health issues and destroying fishing livelihoods.
AI Surveillance Supercharged Threatens Social Progress
AI-powered surveillance systems will soon track public and private lives, causing chilling effects that stifle dissent, creativity, and social progress, warn experts Bruce Schneier and Jon Penney.
Typhoon Maysak Floods Construction Site in China
Typhoon Maysak caused severe flooding at a construction site in south-west China, stranding workers and damaging equipment, as reported by state media.
Venezuela's 'moles' search rubble for quake survivors
Venezuelan amateur rescue workers, known as 'moles', dig through rubble after earthquakes on 24 June, searching for thousands feared trapped in collapsed homes in La Guaira.
Hyatt Ziva Cancún under fire over dolphin conditions
A hotel in Mexico is under fire for keeping six dolphins in a shallow concrete tank originally built as a swimming pool for guests, with animal rights group TideBreakers calling for a boycott of Hyatt hotels.
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