Here’s one way to burn less fossil fuel – use human energy to heat buildings instead
Extracting and storing human body heat we generate could improve building sustainability while cutting bills.
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Green or white? Planted or painted roofs can cool buildings
It’s getting hot in the city, and our overheated cities are only going to get hotter still as more people pile in and development and energy use intensifies. But planting away the problem could be a surprisingly…
How can the same El Niño cause drought in one part of the world and floods in another?
The climate science behind 2026’s super El Niño.
Climate change: what would 4°C of global warming feel like?
Climate models are likely underestimating the true severity of future warming in urban areas.
How to keep your pets safe in a heatwave
Heatwaves can be deadly for pets. Here are top tips from veterinary experts to keep your pet safe.
Heatwaves are dangerous but they’re also a useful warning of what needs to change
The hottest days show how poorly prepared our homes and energy systems are for the current climate – and the climate to come.
Let’s mimic termite nests to keep human buildings cool
Termites have evolved sustainable air conditioning, say scientists.
Eight ways to sleep well in hot weather
Sleep depends partly on body temperature. When nights stay hot, these low-cost cooling strategies may help.
Artificial environments are turning the world outside in, but that’s no way to save the planet
With technology, humans can now control temperature, humidity, water and light, creating new “outdoor” environments, inside.
How to stop your dog getting heatstroke – according to science
You’re lucky – dogs can only sweat through their paws.
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