How to Design with the Rain: Architectural Strategies for Rainwater Collection across Climates
Rocksplit House / Cometa Architects. Image © Dimitris Kleanthis Share Share Facebook Twitter Mail Pinterest Whatsapp Or https://www.archdaily.com/1035353/how-to-design-with-the-rain-architectural-strategies-for-rainwater-collection-across-climates As climate variability intensifies, extreme storms are becoming more frequent in some regions while water scarcity deepens in others. Architects are increasingly pressed to reconsider how buildings engage with rainfall as an environmental force and a design […]
Here’s how to start your backyard vegetable garden
If you want healthy food, experts say to eat what’s local, organic and in-season. Those foods benefit the planet too, because they are less taxing on the soil and they don’t travel as far. It doesn’t get more local, organic and in-season than a backyard vegetable garden. At this time of year, many backyards across […]
How to cut down on pollution during an inversion
SALT LAKE CITY — That familiar and unwelcome layer of smog is back. As air quality plummets in Utah, experts are offering solutions to reduce pollutants. Wednesday marked day six of this inversion event. It could be a while before we get some relief, because it won’t move out until a decent snowstorm or winds […]
Views on How to Foster Gender Mainstreaming in Climate Action
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) integrates gender perspectives into its initiatives, aligning with global frameworks like the UN’s 2030 Agenda (SDG 5 – Gender Equality). The WMO Policy on Gender Equality, introduced in 2007 and revised in 2015, promotes gender equality within WMO and establishes progress mechanisms. The WMO Gender Action Plan was approved by […]
From Lab to Life: How to Heat-Proof Coral Reefs
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How to protect yourself from the bad air caused by wildfires
WASHINGTON — When wildfires burn, the smoke can travel long distances and degrade air quality far away, which presents risks for those breathing it. Fires burning in one state can make air worse several states away, and wildfires in Canada can send smoke into U.S. cities. In Utah, the Monroe Canyon Fire in Sevier County […]
Unlocking Elective Pay: How to apply
Application timeline: This is a competitive, one-time funding opportunity. All applicants must complete a two-step application process, beginning with a required concept paper. Only those invited through this process may submit a full application. Key Dates: Concept Papers Posted: Monday, August 4, 2025 Concept Papers Due: 11:59 PM EST, Sunday, August 31, 2025 Concept Paper […]
How to Use Clean Energy Tax Credits Before They Disappear
This story originally appeared on Grist and is part of the Climate Desk collaboration. The “one big beautiful bill” that President Donald Trump signed into law on July 4 is set to upend many aspects of American life, including climate policy. The law, which Republicans backed en masse, not only derails the nation’s efforts to […]
Hill Country flooding: Here’s how to give and receive help
The Kerr County Flood Relief Fund has been set up to help those impacted by the floods. The fund was created by The Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country, a 501(c)(3) charity, that will be directing money to “vetted organizations providing rescue, relief, and recovery efforts as well as flood assistance,” according to its […]
Zen the Border collie teaches other dogs how to rescue people in Italy’s avalanche-prone Dolomites
Zen, a 5-year-old Border collie, circled friskily around a mound of snow as he picked up a scent, his quick movements signaling to his handler that someone was buried deep below. Zen has been a rescue dog for three years, and on this day, he was setting an example for 20 others dogs being certified […]