Shovelling snow can put strain on your heart. How to stay safe as millions dig out
As people in Eastern Canada dig out from heavy snowfall — record-breaking, in some places — health-care professionals are reminding Canadians “be kind” to your heart when shovelling snow. According to Environment Canada, snowfall totals at Toronto Pearson International Airport on Sunday hit 46 cm, the “highest daily total snowfall on record.” Snowfall amounts closer […]
How to prep vehicle for possible icy roads this weekend
SAN ANTONIO – If you absolutely need to travel this weekend, an expert says a few quick checks now can help prevent bigger problems if roads turn icy. Bryan Nugent, the owner of SafeWay Driving in Schertz, said his first advice is simple: avoid driving if you can. “The thing we always tell our students […]
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 […]
How to protect yourself from heat-related illness as temperatures soar this week
Large parts of Australia, from Western Australia to Tasmania, have been issued with severe to extreme heatwave warnings until Saturday. In Victoria and South Australia, firefighters are bracing for challenging conditions with some areas expecting consecutive days of temperatures in the mid 40s. Follow live updates on the heatwave here. Severe heatwaves can be dangerous […]
How to help yourself if you live in a high fire zone
SALT LAKE CITY — New legislation passed in 2025 mandated the creation of a plan to help Utahns living in high-risk areas for wildfires. The Utah Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands recently unveiled the state’s new High-Risk Wildland Urban Interface map, a key component of HB48 that was passed by the state Legislature […]
How to watch the last supermoon of the year
NEW YORK — The last supermoon of the year will shine soon in December skies. The moon’s orbit around the Earth isn’t a perfect circle so it gets nearer and farther as it swings around. When a full moon is closer to Earth in its orbit, a so-called supermoon happens. It makes the moon look […]
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 […]
How to grow a giant pumpkin, with help from science
WAPPINGERS FALLS, N.Y. — The pumpkin in Tony Scott’s backyard weighs almost as much as a small car. He’s been tending to it for months, feeding it fertilizer and covering it with a blanket at night to keep it at a stable temperature. A roll of measuring tape wrapped around the pumpkin gives him a […]
How to help manage storm anxiety
Thunder making you a little jumpy? It’s a familiar feeling among South Floridians, especially this time of year. And according to the American Meteorological Society, it’s common. About eight in 10 people have experienced some form of fear related to weather. Yet children and young adults are often even more susceptible to this phenomenon. The […]
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 […]