Heatwaves
Experts Warn Against Deadly DIY AC Hacks Using Frozen Towels and Fans During Heatwaves
UK Heatwave Alert: Avoid Deadly DIY Cooling Hacks, Experts Warn Britain is sweltering under a record-breaking heatwave, with temperatures soaring to 36°C. Desperate for relief, many are turning to TikTok’s viral “DIY air conditioning” hacks. However, experts from Electrical Safety First warn that some of these tricks could pose deadly risks. Dangerous Hacks to Avoid […]
Scientists Warn Against Cold Showers in UK Heatwaves: Health Risks Outweigh Benefits
Beat the Heat: Surprising Foods to Cool You Down You might think spicy chili, tikka masala curry, or soup sound unappealing during a heatwave—but these dishes could actually help you stay cool! Here’s how: The anti-inflammatory turmeric in tikka masala boosts circulation to cool the body. Spicy Foods & Sweating Hot meals like soup or […]
UK Climate Study Predicts 40°C Heatwaves as Frequent Norm by Mid-Century
UK Faces Rising Heatwave Threats: 40°C Summers Could Become Common As the UK prepares for its first heatwave of 2024, Met Office scientists warn that extreme temperatures linked to climate change are set to intensify. Summers rivalling the historic 1976 heatwave—when temperatures soared above 28°C (82°F) for two weeks—could become the norm, with future heatwaves […]
Gen Alpha’s Lifetime Climate Risks: Scientists Predict Escalating Heatwaves, Floods, Wildfires
Climate Change’s Disproportionate Toll on Younger Generations [Image 1: A raging wildfire near Jerusalem, Israel, April 2025] A Crisis Accelerating for the Young Climate change is intensifying disasters globally, from European heatwaves to Pacific typhoons. But children born today—Generation Alpha (post-2007)—will face far more extreme climate events than any previous generation. A study by Vrije […]
Scientists Predict 7°C Global Warming by 2200, Risking Catastrophic Floods, Famine, and Heatwaves
Earth’s Scorching Future: 7°C Warming by 2200 Even with Moderate Emissions (Images: Map of global temperature projections; wildfire devastation; drought-stricken crops) A new study warns that Earth could warm by a staggering 7°C (12.6°F) by 2200, even if carbon emissions remain moderate. Researchers at Germany’s Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) predict catastrophic consequences, […]