Across the northern hemisphere, cold spells are becoming milder as the temperatures rise, with their intensity decreasing by 0.3°C per decade.
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Energy is meant to improve people’s lives. Often cost prevents residents from making the most of that opportunity, so they cut back on energy use to be able to pay the bills.
Winter cycling is increasing in some places in Scandinavia.
While physical exertion helps athletes stay warm, sweating can lead to dehydration.
From dry air to indoor crowding, winter creates the perfect conditions for respiratory viruses to thrive.
Despite some confusion around changing vaccine guidelines, the CDC still recommends an annual flu shot for everyone 6 months and older.
The cold weather payment is important but needs to be made in advance of freezing temperatures.
Think it’s too cold to exercise outdoors? Think again, but be aware of winter’s unique challenges and risks.
Cold and flu viruses often circulate more in the fall and winter, but there are some time-tested strategies for avoiding them, such as vaccines, handwashing and staying active.
It has been particularly cold this week, with a record low temperature recorded in Tasmania. Such records are increasingly rare as average temperatures continue to rise.
The current cold springtime weather explained by a meteorologist.
Cold snaps can affect everyday services and infrastructure, putting lives at risk.
There are an infinite number of paths an ice crystal can take before you touch it.
It’s getting warmer, but there are bumps on the way.
Dogs might have furry coats, but they can still get cold when the temperature drops.
How to protect your extremities to avoid frostbite in cold weather.
Winter running has all the health benefits of aerobic exercise, as well as fresh air. However, be aware of the specific safety and injury-prevention concerns that come with cold weather.
Some of winter’s effects have been tied to cultural norms and practices, while others likely reflect our bodies’ innate biological responses to shorter days and colder weather.
Time is running out to ensure that people in fuel poverty can afford to keep warm this winter.
Temperatures plummeted across southeast Australia this week, with Canberra experiencing its lowest temperature since 2018 and the lowest for June since 1986. What’s going on?
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