Grist
JULY 11, 2023
Yafali and his family found respite in their AC, but they were fortunate outliers; Seattle, known for its cool, wet winters and mild summers, is one of the least air conditioned big cities in the country. They took refuge in shady parks or in community cooling centers. Kathryn Elsesser / AFP via Getty Images The short answer is yes.
Grist
MARCH 27, 2024
Cattle in Elk Creek, Missouri, submerge themselves in a pasture pond to cool off in between grazing on non-native fescue grass, which can raise a cow’s temperature and give them a constant fever, one of the symptoms of fescue toxicity. A 2014 study showed that climate change could increase the endophyte’s toxicity.
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The City Fix
APRIL 27, 2023
Many people point to forest restoration as a way to curb climate change, where replanted forests sequester carbon in trees and soils. But emerging evidence shows that restoration can provide non-carbon climate benefits, too — in particular, reducing heat and regulating rainfall. Here’s what.
Envirotec Magazine
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023
The outcomes could improve how major roads across the United Kingdom are maintained and upgraded, even as climate change increases the challenge of keeping them fit for purpose. They will introduce ground source heat pumps to cool roads in summer and warm them in winter. Last year, England spent £1.2
The Environmental Blog
JANUARY 17, 2023
With today’s climate change issues, people are paying more attention to their carbon footprint and, overall, trying their best to be environmentally conscious. For areas that need more light than usual, try using pure or cool white energy-efficient light bulbs. A well-designed lawn can also prevent soil erosion and water runoff.
Planet Pulse
NOVEMBER 17, 2022
Aptly named, Justdiggit supports local farmers and pastoralists in Tanzania and Kenya to use accessible tools, like shovels, to dig bunds—semi-circular shaped pits that help the soil capture rainwater. Small bunds can be seen dug into the soil near the center of the image. © 2022, Planet Labs PBC. All Rights Reserved.
The Environmental Blog
AUGUST 24, 2023
High-tech, energy-efficient equipment such as LED lights and automated heating and cooling systems have been integrated into poultry houses. Water Usage Water is a critical resource in poultry farming, used in cooling systems, cleaning processes, and for the birds directly. Mitigation of soil degradation.
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