With the arrival of summer and **extreme temperatures**, many homes and buildings become stifling spaces due to the accumulation of **heat in roofs and walls**. This is due to the high **thermal transmittance** of certain construction materials, which favors...
Greenpeace has revealed through thermal images the "energy wastage" due to "widespread and significant" heat leaks in homes in several Spanish cities, including Madrid, Zaragoza, Ávila, and Valladolid.
As reported by the organization on Wednesday, the photographs show, through a...
The disturbances caused by climate change result in record levels of disorders, diseases, and misery to millions of people in Europe every year. Widespread floods and intense heatwaves are part of a new normality to which countries must adapt...
A polar vortex that has affected a large part of the United States with ice and snow has dealt a mild blow to Florida, lowering coastal temperatures and causing the manatee population of the Sunshine State to seek refuge...
The world has experienced an average of 41 additional days of dangerous heat in 2024 due to climate change, according to a new analysis conducted by World Weather Attribution (WWA) and Climate Central.
This report warns that all countries must...
A new study reveals that, although **trees** can significantly cool cities during the day, their canopies can **trap heat** and increase temperatures at night.
This finding helps urban planners choose the best combinations of trees and planting locations to combat...
During high-temperature days, exercising outdoors can become a challenge, as extreme heat not only affects physical performance but can also pose a health risk. For this reason, experts recommend avoiding the central hours of the day, when the sun...
A recent study published in Science Advances reveals that the melting of the Antarctic ice shelves, especially the Ross Ice Shelf, is accelerating due to the impact of ocean warming.
This phenomenon could significantly contribute to sea level rise, caused...
The extreme heatwaves of 2023 have undermined the Earth's CO2 absorption capacity, according to a study backed by the European Space Agency (ESA).
This led atmospheric carbon dioxide levels to new highs, intensifying concerns about the acceleration of climate change.
Impact...
The hot days are approaching, so hydrating properly will become the most effective weapon to combat high temperatures and their impacts on the body. During these days, the heat can cause an increase in sweating, which can lead to...
