Heatwaves can kill – research uncovers the homes most vulnerable to overheating
Poverty and inequality affect the likelihood of your home overheating during heatwaves.
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How to build a city fit for 50°C heatwaves
We can live comfortably and sustainably in hot places – but we’ll have to ditch the glassy skyscrapers.
CFC replacements cause vast ‘forever chemical’ pollution – new research
Concentrations of a forever chemical known as TFA is increasing in rainwater, drinking water, soil and plants.
Heatwaves: expert tips on redesigning UK homes to cope with hotter temperatures
Academics have been testing out how best to deal with heatwaves in two neighbouring homes to see what works.
How to survive hot weather at work – and not fall out with colleagues
There are competing claims over what the optimal office temperature is. Here’s what the research says.
Why handheld fans are not cool for the planet
An estimated 8 million handheld fans will be purchased in the UK in 2026. Many will end up as discarded electrical waste.
Technology has made buildings less climate‑friendly: but we can look back in time for solutions
Lessons from ancient architecture can help us design buildings that provide comfort and convenience without costing the earth.
Cars will change more in the next decade than they have in the past century
The year 2030 may not seem far away, but a decade is a long time in technological terms. Widespread automation, electrification, and connectivity are set to revolutionise the car of the future.
When record heat feels strangely normal
Climate change isn’t just altering the weather – it’s altering our perceptions.
There’s a better way to cool data centres that cuts their huge thirst for water
Piping water into the server halls could be a much more efficient way to remove waste heat.
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