but when it’s too hot it can be dangerous. We all know that global warming and the climate change that we are witnessing are causing a significant rise in temperature. Accordingly, it is crucial to stay safe when heat waves hit hard. A heatwave can affect anyone, but people above ...
I tend to collapse into a sweaty puddle when it gets hot, but I've been invited to take part in a heatwave experiment. Prof Damian Bailey from the University of South Wales wants to give me a typical heatwave encounter. So we're going to start at 21C, crank up the thermostat to 35C...
Whether you’re coping with a mini heatwave or a summer-long slog of extreme high temperatures, here are a few tips to help you to help your plants cope with heat stress... Play Smart Watering It’s obvious that in hot, dry weather, plants will need more water to keep them healthy...
With a heatwave set to scorch Britain this week, pushing the mercury up to 34°C in some places, we asked the experts about what to expect when high temperatures hit – and how to cope.Your full guide to running at every temperature ...
People gather at the Pacific Ocean on the first day of the Labor Day weekend amid a heatwave in Santa Monica, California. Temperatures soared across California, sparking concerns that crowded beaches could allow for a wider spread of COVID-19. ...
The results revealed that these native trees showed a remarkable capacity to cope with the heatwave, using a range of different strategies to avoid being damaged by the heat: The trees stopped their leaves from reaching critically high temperatures by evaporating large quantities of water, in a pr...
but hand in hand with these soaring temperatures comes the threat of power outages. Planning ahead means considering both the oppressive heat and the potential for electricity disruptions. Being proactive and prepared can make a significant difference in your ability to cope with these challenging cond...
increasing the temperature. The outward flow, meanwhile, makes it difficult for other systems to enter the area, and the large size and slow speed of the hot air causes the heatwave to remain for days or even weeks. The lack of clouds means that an affected area is struck with strong sun...
The summer solstice has arrived. The heatwave last summer still lingers in many people's memories, as it was the hottest summer in China since 1961. Nowadays, the frequent occurrence of extreme weather such as high temperature rainstorm around the country makes people worry: will this summer be...
plans go beyond providing adequate healthcare. The UK operates an "all-hazards" approach, driven by the need to be flexible. You can't predict whether the cause of the next emergency will be flooding, a pandemic, a large explosion or a heatwave, so we need to beresilient to allof them...