This is what lockdown sounds like
A lockdown sound map project asked people to actively listen to the sounds being revealed in the absence of normal everyday noise.
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Why painting your home white could help you survive a heatwave
Britain’s homes need a Mediterranean makeover as the climate changes.
Crispin Blunt’s poppers speech: a brave acknowledgment of awkward truths
By not only “outing” himself as a poppers user but emphasising their necessity, the Conservative MP for Reigate took a bold step.
Heatwaves: five reasons why Victorian houses are cooler than modern buildings
Victorian architects knew how to design homes to stay cooler, and their techniques could be used today.
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.
I grew up in the world’s coldest city without central heating. Here’s what the world can learn from us
The modern world can learn from traditional heating in China’s ‘ice city’.
Is it ethical to take a luxury holiday in a ‘developing’ country?
It’s not just the price to you, but how much it costs the destination.
Global warming now pushing heat into territory humans cannot tolerate
‘Wet-bulb’ temperature records show that deadly thresholds for heat and humidity are arriving faster than anticipated.
The three rules that stop a tech device from losing its cool
In the world of hi-tech devices, it is imperative to keep your finger on the pulse. Some of the most successful companies of our times, such as Apple and Google, are those that understand the power of…
Why long‑term climate choices are hard to make – a philosopher explains
Many philosophers have noticed the similarities between environmental damage and the puzzle of the self-torturer.
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