How to beat Japan’s summer heat in ways better for the planet
As summers get hotter across the world — and Japan potentially faces its hottest summer on record — we’re met with a paradox: To stay cool, it seems we’re compelled to consume more. We consume more energy to cool our houses, and buy more stuff to try and combat the heat. That’s especially true in […]
Opinion: We need to help students learn how to overcome their anxiety
Alexandra Shimo is a creativity coach, professor and author. I knew that something was different this year when it came time to grade my students’ work. In my nine years of teaching and lecturing at various universities and colleges in Ontario, I have found that some anxiety around the end of the school year is […]
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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How to get the most out of your student summer earnings
Summer is just starting for most kids, but for college and university students it’s already halfway over. If you have a child who is off school and working for the summer, now’s a good time to see how their bank account looks. A student’s summer earnings can cover a good chunk of the bills during […]
Toronto birds attack walkers from behind: ‘It’s their territory, we’re just in it’
It’s feathered, and a tiny bit ferocious. Summer is here, which means a notorious angry bird is back to pecking pedestrian’s heads, including in Toronto. “I used to doubt when people told me that the red-winged blackbirds could be that aggressive,” said Shawn Pearen. Then the bird came at Pearen and his dog at Corktown […]
How to Adapt Cities to Extreme Heat
Photo by Patrick Perkins, via Unsplash Share Share Facebook Twitter Mail Pinterest Whatsapp Or https://www.archdaily.com/1015250/how-to-adapt-cities-to-extreme-heat In June 2023, the planet experienced its hottest month on record. In Iran, the heat index reached a staggering 66.7 degrees Celsius, pushing the boundaries of human endurance. This alarming trend is not an anomaly. It is a stark reminder […]
Allergy season is starting earlier each year. Here’s how to manage it.
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) – If you feel like allergy season is coming earlier and earlier each year, you’re not wrong. Research shows allergy season has been getting longer over the past few decades. A pollen count study found that climate change could be the reason. Researchers say allergy season is starting 20 days earlier on […]
Diarra Bousso: How to choose clothes for longevity, not the landfill
Buying cheap clothing online can be satisfying, but it comes with not-so-hidden environmental costs. When designer Diarra Bousso was growing up in Senegal, her family bought and created new outfits for longevity rather than on impulse — an intention she carries forth in her fashion tech brand. Outlining three sustainable principles, including crowdsourcing designs and […]
Texas wildfires: how to help and how to stay safe
Smoke from wildfires alone can pose a serious health threat, especially for kids, older adults and those with chronic heart or lung disease and asthma. Exposure to wildfire smoke can trigger asthma attacks, heart attacks and strokes. It can cause eye and respiratory irritation, coughing, wheezing and difficulty breathing. Wildfires can also create a risk […]