Alan Titchmarsh hits out over gardeners being 'demonised' by water companies during heatwave The gardening legend, 77, was left ‘depressed’ by the ‘horror stories’ he was hearing Evening Standard · Oct 13
Beating the Heat: Is your home ready for Super El Niño? Summer is on its way in the Southern Hemisphere, which is a relief for many! For some of us in Australia’s southeast regions, this has been a long, albeit mild, winter. But a mild winter may be a grim warning for a killer summer ahead, and if your home struggled… inkl · Oct 13
1 Hotel Mayfair: a gloriously luxe family-friendly staycation for half-term At the height of one of the many summer heatwaves, my husband, daughter and I left the sweaty crowds at Green Park station behind, slipped into a side street off Piccadilly and strolled through the greenery-decked entrance of 1 Hotel Mayfair into a blissfully air-conditioned lobby. We were 40 minutes… Evening Standard · Oct 13
More parks, rivers and green corridors: How Guimarães is preparing for extreme heat Guimarães, the current European Green Capital, is reshaping the city to tackle extreme heat and climate change. Euronews · Oct 13
A Season on Fire: Record Drought and 105°F Heat Drive SoCal to a Dangerous October Edge The 1,048-acre Bouquet Fire erupted Oct. 3 inside SoCal's peak fire window: record drought, 105°F heat, and the Santa Ana season just beginning. Latin Times · Oct 12
Old jeans could shield your home from the next heatwave We all have that one pair of old jeans in the back of our wardrobe – don’t throw them out! A French company says denim fibres make for great insulation against the cold and heat. Millions of jeans are already being recycled in a factory in north of the country.… France 24 · Oct 12
Tens of thousands urge EU for climate action at Brussels demonstration Ahead of a major UN summit, thousands of protesters marched through the streets of Brussels demanding greater action to combat climate change. Euronews · Oct 11
Retrofit schools and consider moving exams to beat extreme heat, says teaching union leader NEU’s Daniel Kebede says earlier start times and longer summer breaks may be needed to help pupils and teachers The Guardian - UK · Oct 11
Plastic Road Shows Early Promise: Dhaka test stays crack‑free in record heat; long-term impact still unproven In Dhaka, Bangladesh, a newly constructed road demonstrates impressive durability against heat, showcasing no visible cracks. This innovative road integrates recycled plastic into its asphalt, reducing the reliance on traditional bitumen. Researchers highlight its enhanced stiffness and improved ride comfort over standard roads. Initial findings indicate the possibility of more… The Times of India · Oct 10