China is ending its annual Congress with questions open over how to revive its slowing economy
BEIJING (AP) — China wrapped up its biggest political event of the year on Tuesday leaving one question unanswered: How far will it go to try to revive economic growth in 2025? A recurring theme throughout the weeklong meeting of the nearly 3,000-member National People’s Congress was the need to boost investment and consumer spending. […]
How to survive snow and bitter cold that’s reached all the way to the Gulf Coast
ATLANTA (AP) — Protecting homes, cars, people and pets from snow, ice and bitterly cold temperatures just isn’t something many people are accustomed to in the Deep South. But northerners build certain tips into their everyday lives, from dressing in layers to trying not to panic if your car begins to slide. When approaching a […]
How Wildfire Smoke Affects Your Health—and How You Can Protect Yourself
As a series of massive fires continues to blaze through the Los Angeles area, blanketing neighborhoods with smoke and forcing thousands of people to evacuate their homes, air quality remains unhealthy throughout many parts of the county. Wildfire smoke is a mixture of water vapor, gases, and microscopic particles known as particulate matter. The smallest […]
How to evacuate a wildfire: What to pack and safety tips
Evacuating a wildfire area can be scary, but experts say people can significantly improve their own safety with a little preparation and common sense. Creating a wildfire action plan, packing a “go bag” and maintaining basic situational awareness during evacuations can make a big difference when escaping a disaster, Jesse Torres, a battalion chief for […]
How to turn four days of inspiration into a lifetime of impact
Almost a year after they met at the One Young World Summit Belfast, Angela F Williams, President and CEO of United Way Worldwide, discusses learnings from the Summit, climate anxiety, and being a female entrepreneur with Rana Hajirasouli, Founder and CEO of The Surpluss. Forward by Angela F Williams The first time I met […]
Hurricane Helene Destroyed Roads. Here’s How to Rebuild—and Flood-Proof Them for Next Time
Typically, Muench says, the solution isn’t something too complicated: Just build infrastructure higher. But engineers can’t build roads and bridges to survive every disaster, which would lead to expensive, overbuilt projects that would “take generations to finish,” says Muench. ‘Rice Krispie’ Roads When engineers are rebuilding roads from scratch, they have also started to use […]
How to stay cool and treat heatstroke during record-breaking temperatures | Climate News
Heatstroke is a severe medical condition that occurs when a human body’s internal temperature exceeds 40C (104F). Here are some tips to help minimise its risk. As summer temperatures soar in various regions across the globe, with some even shattering all-time heatwave records, staying cool becomes crucial. Fortunately, there are effective methods to beat the […]
How to make your Texas home more energy efficient
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Tropical Storm Beryl: how to get help and how to help Texans
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Hurricane season 2024 is here and this is how you can prepare yourself
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Hurricane season is upon us, known for disastrous flooding and high-speed winds in coastal areas of the United States and in the Caribbean and Central America, and emergency management officials are urging people to stay prepared. Unlike previous hurricane seasons, this summer brings record hot temperatures nationwide and an […]