Rising temperatures mean more air conditioning which means more electricity is needed – rooftop solar is a perfect fit
The sunniest days also see the biggest demand for air con.
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Canals cool down cities during heatwaves – new research
Canals can provide cooling corridors in cities, a study shows.
Five ways to keep your pets cool when the weather’s hot
An essential guide to preventing, spotting and treating heat-related illness in pets.
The best way to cool down quickly and safely in a heatwave
An anatomist reviews the evidence on the best way to stay cool and avoid hyperthermia.
Heatwaves are now everyday disasters – here’s how the UK government can better protect people
Governments need to open cool buildings in heatwaves, as part of a wider set of additional responses, research shows.
Lots of hot air about heat, but why is no one talking about sustainable cooling?
Making and keeping things cold is one of the big challenges of the next decade.
Plans to artificially dim the sun have divided scientists – here’s what they’re actually arguing about
Solar geoengineering experiments are being funded, but researchers disagree over what they can tell us – and whether they should happen at all.
Keep buildings cool as it gets hotter by resurrecting traditional architectural techniques – podcast
Follow The Conversation Weekly podcast for new episodes every Thursday.
These air conditioner alternatives are cheaper – and better for the planet
Air conditioners are rare in some European countries, but the climate crisis could change that.
How to stop your dog getting heatstroke – according to science
You’re lucky – dogs can only sweat through their paws.
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