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#wildfire
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Fewer heat-related deaths in 2025 despite warmest summer

The UK Health Security Agency reported around 1,504 heat-associated deaths in England during summer 2025, roughly half the predicted 3,039, despite the season being the warmest on record.
UK news
fromDaily Mom magazine
6 days ago

Special Needs Summer Camp For Children, Special Needs Camp

Special needs summer camps are specialized programs designed for children and young adults with a range of disabilities, including autism spectrum disorder (ASD), ADHD, Down syndrome, and other developmental or physical challenges.
Parenting
UK politics
fromIndependent
2 days ago

Carpool, slow down and do your laundry at night - families to be warned to cut energy use in government campaign amid Iran crisis

Officials are meeting daily to address rising fuel prices due to the Iran war and promote energy-saving measures.
#air-quality
Environment
fromMail Online
2 days ago

Plume of 'hazardous' air triggers warning to lock windows in Southwest

A major southwestern city is under a hazardous air quality alert due to toxic fine particulate matter, prompting residents to stay indoors.
Public health
fromMail Online
6 days ago

Health warning issued for thousands as toxins flood multiple US states

Over half a million Americans are advised to stay indoors due to hazardous air quality caused by toxic fine particulate matter.
Environment
fromMail Online
2 days ago

Plume of 'hazardous' air triggers warning to lock windows in Southwest

A major southwestern city is under a hazardous air quality alert due to toxic fine particulate matter, prompting residents to stay indoors.
Public health
fromMail Online
6 days ago

Health warning issued for thousands as toxins flood multiple US states

Over half a million Americans are advised to stay indoors due to hazardous air quality caused by toxic fine particulate matter.
#air-pollution
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Why reducing air pollution deaths isn't just about reducing air pollution

Reductions in vulnerability to air pollution since 1990 saved approximately 1.7 million lives in 2019, with significant improvements in Europe and North America.
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Why reducing air pollution deaths isn't just about reducing air pollution

Reductions in vulnerability to air pollution since 1990 saved approximately 1.7 million lives in 2019, with significant improvements in Europe and North America.
#california
Environment
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

April 1 is supposed to be peak snow in California. Forget that this year

California's Sierra Nevada snowpack is at 18% of average due to record heat and climate change, impacting water systems and increasing wildfire risks.
Renovation
fromArchDaily
3 days ago

Designed Comfort, Purchased Comfort: Passive Design and Air Conditioning in Hong Kong

Widespread reliance on air conditioning has significantly altered architectural design incentives, particularly in Hong Kong.
SF parents
fromSan Jose Spotlight
4 days ago

Outdoor school could avoid closing if it moves to Cupertino - San Jose Spotlight

Walden West Outdoor School may temporarily relocate to Cupertino during renovations, pending agreements and support from local school districts.
Mental health
fromNature
5 days ago

Struggling to focus on research when the world is 'on fire'? Some ways to cope

Global news events are causing burnout and mental exhaustion among researchers, impacting their work and personal lives.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

Transit officials announce clean air investments in South Bronx thanks to congestion pricing revenue | amNewYork

Congestion pricing funds will replace diesel trucks with hybrid models to reduce air pollution in the city.
fromFast Company
4 days ago

See it: Air temperatures and pollution around the world are captured in real time in these animated weather maps

We created Earth in Action to provide a lens into what's happening on our planet, as it happens. Whether it's something typical, like the current air temperature, or an extreme event like a major dust storm, we wanted to provide an opportunity for people to see them.
OMG science
fromPhilosophynow
4 days ago
Philosophy

The Collective City

Islamic philosophy invites plurality and coexistence, emphasizing the importance of dialogue and the acceptance of error in understanding.
#hawaii
Miami food
fromConde Nast Traveler
6 days ago

Traveling to Hawaii After the Floods-What to Know and How to Help

Kona low storms caused catastrophic flooding in Hawaii, leading to over 30 inches of rain and significant damage, with recovery efforts ongoing.
fromSFGATE
4 days ago
Environment

Hawaii storms produced enough rain to fill 3 million Olympic swimming pools

Miami food
fromConde Nast Traveler
6 days ago

Traveling to Hawaii After the Floods-What to Know and How to Help

Kona low storms caused catastrophic flooding in Hawaii, leading to over 30 inches of rain and significant damage, with recovery efforts ongoing.
fromSFGATE
4 days ago
Environment

Hawaii storms produced enough rain to fill 3 million Olympic swimming pools

Environment
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Contributor: For water and mining policy near Salton Sea, keep in mind local children's health

The Salton Sea's shrinking water levels are causing toxic dust that impairs lung growth in local children, particularly affecting low-income communities.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Prep talk: LA84 Foundation continues to be champion for youth sports

The LA84 Foundation has invested over $250 million in youth sports, emphasizing the importance of access and play equity.
Renovation
fromArchDaily
4 days ago

Youth Commons / Studio RE+N

A neglected rooftop in Songyang County transforms into a vibrant community commons despite initial design flaws and lack of facilities.
Education
fromThe Oaklandside
1 week ago

Oakland classrooms reached scorching temperatures last week. Parents are demanding action

Oakland classrooms suffer from extreme heat due to inadequate cooling systems, impacting student comfort and learning ability.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
5 days ago

'We call it the walking bus': How kids are getting to school amid ICE operations

Immigration enforcement actions have increased fear among residents in Democratic-run cities, impacting families and children significantly.
fromState of the Planet
1 week ago

Centering Community in Climate Resilience and Disaster Preparedness

I watched my mom and the attitude she takes to life. She always believes there is a 'better' coming; even if you can't see it now, it is coming soon.
Online Community Development
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Every child wants to find joy': the scheme designing playground equipment for disaster zones

Meininger, who grew up in Germany but now lives in London, likes making things. So when he saw how much his young sons enjoyed the jungle gym and play forts at the local park, he made an indoor treehouse for them.
Parenting
Medicine
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Our son loved the outdoors invisible illness means he now can't walk or talk

Tomos Sleep suffers from severe ME, leaving him unable to walk or talk, highlighting the lack of support for those with this condition in Wales.
#earth-day-2026
Environment
fromEarth911
2 days ago

Earth911 Inspiration: Show Up for Planet Earth

Make Earth Day 2026 a pivotal response to environmental damage from recent U.S. policy reversals.
Environment
fromEarth911
4 days ago

Earth Day 2026: Our Power, Our Planet Is A Call To Activism

Earth Day 2026 emphasizes civic action and political engagement in response to environmental rollbacks, shifting focus from personal lifestyle changes.
Environment
fromEarth911
2 days ago

Earth911 Inspiration: Show Up for Planet Earth

Make Earth Day 2026 a pivotal response to environmental damage from recent U.S. policy reversals.
Environment
fromEarth911
4 days ago

Earth Day 2026: Our Power, Our Planet Is A Call To Activism

Earth Day 2026 emphasizes civic action and political engagement in response to environmental rollbacks, shifting focus from personal lifestyle changes.
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 weeks ago

EXCLUSIVE: Seasonal firefighters beat the heat at Cal Fire's training academy

Extreme heat poses significant challenges for seasonal firefighters during their training academy in Napa Valley.
LA food
fromMail Online
2 weeks ago

Millions told to 'stay inside' amid life-threatening temperatures

A historic heat dome is bringing extreme temperatures to the Southwest, with warnings for millions to stay indoors as temperatures reach 104°F and potentially break decades-old records.
#heat-wave
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 weeks ago

Here are some ways to prepare as record-breaking March heat hits the Bay Area

The Bay Area faces an unprecedented March heat wave with record-breaking temperatures and a heat advisory through Friday, prompting officials to urge residents to take safety precautions.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 weeks ago

LIST: Find Bay Area cooling centers near you amid unprecedented March heat wave

An unprecedented historic heat wave is hitting the Bay Area in March with record-breaking temperatures, prompting a heat advisory from Monday 10 a.m. through Friday 8 p.m.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
2 weeks ago

'Marathon' Heat Wave to Last All Week, SF Likely to Break Records

An unusual March heat dome is bringing record-breaking temperatures to San Francisco and the Southwest, with a heat dome trapping warm air and creating dangerous conditions.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

Dangerous heat will scorch Los Angeles this week, here's how long it will last

A record-setting heat wave will bring triple-digit temperatures to Southern California Thursday and Friday, posing significant health risks to vulnerable populations.
Health
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Reduced physical activity due to global heating will lead to rise in health issues, study says

Rising temperatures reduce physical activity globally, with each month above 27.8°C increasing inactivity by 1.5 percentage points, projecting half a million additional premature deaths annually by 2050.
#extreme-heat
California
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Dangerously hot conditions': millions in US west prepare for extreme heatwave

Unprecedented March heat across western US threatens records, health, and water resources while closing ski resorts early.
California
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Dangerously hot conditions': millions in US west prepare for extreme heatwave

Unprecedented March heat across western US threatens records, health, and water resources while closing ski resorts early.
East Bay (California)
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
3 weeks ago

85 degrees in March? East Bay braces for unusually early heat wave

Unusually warm temperatures reaching mid-80s to low 90s are expected across the Bay Area this week, with Tuesday forecasted as the warmest day before gradual cooling begins Wednesday.
LA food
fromCalifornia Post
3 weeks ago

Alarming warning issued for nine LA beaches as heat wave slams California: officials

Los Angeles County beaches face bacteria warnings during extreme heat, requiring residents to avoid ocean swimming due to elevated bacterial levels posing illness risks.
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

'Dangerous' heat wave warning issued for Southern California next week

All signs continue to point to an exceptional, long-duration, and record-breaking to (in some cases) record-shattering March heatwave initially centered across U.S. Southwest but expanding to much broader region next week. This is effectively a full-on summer heatwave in March.
Los Angeles
Environment
fromFortune
4 days ago

Data centers are so hot, their 'heat island' effect is raising temperatures up to 6 miles away and impacting 343 million people worldwide, study finds | Fortune

AI infrastructure is creating a 'data heat island effect' that raises local temperatures and impacts millions of people.
Environment
fromEarth911
6 days ago

The West Is Burning Before Summer Even Starts, and It's No Accident

Nevada set a new March high temperature record of 106°F, exceeding the previous record by 6 degrees during a significant heat wave.
fromThe Local France
1 month ago

Death toll from last summer's French heatwaves nearly 6,000

A total 5,722 people died as a direct result of the summer heat in 2025, the third hottest summer on record and one which featured two severe extended heatwaves in late June/early July and in the middle of August, a Santé Publique France report shows. Of those fatalities, more than 1,900 were attributed directly to heat exposure - which represented 12 percent of all deaths during the periods of high heat.
France news
fromState of the Planet
6 days ago

From Classrooms to Climate Impact: Two Careers Flourish in Singapore

"Singapore is in a very unique position because they face a lot of land constraints, so there are few ways for them to generate their own renewable energy. Singapore is pushing for integrated energy systems throughout ASEAN, so that renewable energy produced in other countries can be brought back to Singapore. There's a very distinct, coordinated effort for countries to come together to work on climate change and energy security in a way that I haven't really seen."
Environment
California
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Legislators eye new prevention efforts in fire-scarred California: 'A tipping point'

California legislators introduced a dozen bills to prevent wildfires and reduce damage following devastating January fires that killed 31 people and caused $250 billion in losses.
#sustainability
Environment
fromNature
1 week ago

How buildings and cities can be aligned with life

Buildings currently harm the environment, but regenerative design can restore ecological systems and reduce waste through nature-inspired strategies.
Environment
fromEarth911
1 week ago

Earth911 Inspiration: The First Step To Sustainability

Sustainability begins with recognizing the connection between humanity and nature, free from artificial boundaries.
Environment
fromHigh Country News
1 week ago

Why intentional fires can still be safe during this dry spring - High Country News

Prescribed and cultural burning is essential for managing vegetation and preventing wildfires in the West, even during dry conditions.
Miscellaneous
fromIndependent
1 month ago

The rise in arson attacks on playgrounds: what can we do stop this vandalism?

Vandalism in Dublin has tripled over five years, causing playground destruction, closures, visible debris and serious damage to community spaces.
#heatwave
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Public health

As a climate scientist, I know heatwaves in Australia will only get worse. We need to start preparing now | Sarah Perkins-Kirkpatrick

Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

The threat is here': searing US heatwave bad news for wildfire season and water supply

A historic heatwave in the US west threatens snowpack, water supply, and increases wildfire risks this spring and summer.
Environment
fromMail Online
2 weeks ago

Historic heatwave to spread 'hazardous weather' across 23 states

A record heatwave is expanding across 23 states, with temperatures soaring up to 30 degrees above normal, raising wildfire risks.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Public health

As a climate scientist, I know heatwaves in Australia will only get worse. We need to start preparing now | Sarah Perkins-Kirkpatrick

Boston
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Readers agree: Build a new Madison Park to benefit Boston's youth

Rebuilding Madison Park on parcel P-3 would provide a state-of-the-art vocational high school offering trades training and tangible public benefit for Boston youth.
New York City
fromPrism
1 month ago

Sunset Park is building a community-led climate future

Sunset Park balances rich immigrant community life with severe environmental harms while pursuing community-led clean energy projects and equitable development.
Environment
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

California's snowpack was already meager. Now comes an extraordinary heat wave

California's Sierra Nevada snowpack is at 48% of average due to an extremely warm winter, with rapid melting accelerated by an incoming heat wave threatening the state's water supply.
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 months ago

10 people die in NYC's frigid cold, raising questions about the city's preparedness

Each is among a growing number of people - at least 10, as of Tuesday - who died after being exposed to the bitter cold that has persisted in New York City since late last Friday. Their causes of death are still under investigation, but some showed signs of having succumbed to hypothermia. Officials said several victims were believed to have been living on the streets. At least six of the fatalities came early Saturday, as the temperature in the city fell to 9 degrees (minus 13 degrees Celsius).
Brooklyn
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Extreme heat lab: enduring the climate of the future

"So whenever people think about hot weather, they always talk about the temperature," he says. "There's two issues with that. First of all, most people don't realise that the temperature is measured in the shade. So if you're in direct solar radiation, the amount of heat stress you're exposed to is much greater as it will stress your body out a lot more."
Public health
Education
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

From environmental hazard to an act of justice,' this East Bay school is beginning to rebuild

A complete rebuild of Stege Elementary will provide a state-of-the-art campus serving predominantly Black, Latino, and socioeconomically disadvantaged students by fall 2027.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

A sobering preview': extreme heat now affects one in three people globally, study finds

One-third of the world's population now lives in areas where extreme heat severely restricts safe daily activities, with elderly people experiencing over 900 hours annually of heat-limited outdoor time.
California
fromCalifornia Post
1 month ago

Ski academy rocked as 'multiple' Tahoe avalanche deaths linked to youth school parents

An avalanche on Castle Peak killed at least eight people, including multiple Sugar Bowl Academy members, left one missing, and prompted a large rescue operation.
New York City
fromTime Out New York
2 months ago

Where to find a warming center in NYC right now

New York City expanded warming centers, buses, and drop-in spaces; call 311 for the nearest location, hours, and emergency outreach during extreme cold.
Renovation
fromArchitectural Digest
1 month ago

How the Design Community Has Rallied to Help Los Angeles Rebuild After Last Year's Devastating Fires

The Foothill Catalog Foundation supplies pro bono, preapproved house and ADU designs to accelerate rebuilding for Eaton Fire survivors, partnering with Habitat for Humanity.
Public health
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Children rescued after ice melts on frozen pond

Two children were rescued from an island on an icy east London pond; authorities warn the public to stay off unstable ice after multiple incidents.
fromKqed
2 months ago

Living With Fire: Inside Northern California's First 'Wildfire-Prepared Neighborhood' | KQED

"Fire-hardened homes are the future of the state of California," said El Dorado County Supervisor George Turnboo.
California
Environment
fromEarth911
1 month ago

Guest Idea: The Wildfire Season You're Not Prepared For

Extreme wildfire conditions caused by heat, drought, and wind alignment have nearly tripled globally over 45 years, with human-caused climate change responsible for over half this increase, making simultaneous extreme fire weather across multiple regions increasingly common.
fromKqed
2 months ago

Bay Area Climate Stories We're Watching This Year | KQED

Newsom's administration has touted his climate leadership, which has led to California's historic build-out of battery storage and the landmark program designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, newly renamed cap-and-invest - in California. But some environmental advocates and experts are second-guessing his climate record, including his support of legislation streamlining approval of new oil and gas wells, and not advocating for legislation that aims to hold industries accountable for fossil fuel-driven climate disasters.
California
Public health
fromWIRED
2 months ago

Rising Temperatures Are Taking a Toll on Sleep Health

Heat and urban air pollution (PM2.5 and nitrogen dioxide) increase upper-airway collapsibility and inflammation, raising risk and severity of obstructive sleep apnea.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Study finds global increase in hot, dry days ideal for wildfires

Hot, dry, windy days ideal for extreme wildfires have nearly tripled globally over 45 years; human-caused climate change drives over half of that increase.
fromItsnicethat
2 months ago

What do children have to say about climate change? This collaborative poster series investigates

The physical nature of the project was inspiring and fun for everyone and also contained within it a kind of message. If we are going to change the direction of our climate we are going to have to do it for real too - in the real world, by doing real stuff.
Environment
fromFlowingData
2 months ago

Yeah, still getting hotter

The past 11 years are the warmest since records began, with the past three top of the leader-board. Hottest of the lot was 2024, which coincided with a strong Niño-a pattern of winds and ocean currents that nudges the thermometer upwards-combined with a peak of the 11-year solar cycle when the sun shines brightest. But in 2025 El Niño tailed off, to be replaced by its opposite pattern, La Niña, and the sun-only a minor part of the story in any case-began to dim.
Environment
Environment
fromCity Limits
2 months ago

Got a Climate-Friendly Idea for NYCHA? This Grant Could Help Fund It

NYCHA residents can apply by Feb. 12 for grants funding resident-led climate projects, with awards from $1,500 up to $15,000.
Environment
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

How to fireproof a city

Simple, low-cost building and community design changes can make homes survive wildfires and require collective neighborhood-scale action as risks rise with climate change.
Environment
fromSilicon Canals
2 months ago

Weather warning fatigue is real and experts say it's putting lives at risk - Silicon Canals

Warning fatigue causes people to ignore severe weather alerts, increasing personal and public risk.
#wildfire-preparedness
fromKqed
2 months ago
Environment

Living With Fire: Inside Northern California's First 'Wildfire-Prepared Neighborhood' | KQED

fromKqed
2 months ago
Environment

Living With Fire: Inside Northern California's First 'Wildfire-Prepared Neighborhood' | KQED

Environment
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 months ago

Palo Alto doubles down to meet climate goals - San Jose Spotlight

Palo Alto will electrify homes, buildings, and vehicles and expand community communications to reach an 80% greenhouse gas emissions reduction by 2030.
Environment
fromEarth911
1 month ago

Earth911 Inspiration: No Louder Voice?

Prioritize planetary care and a unifying universal value that emphasizes human dignity within a restored, regenerating nature over divisive identity politics.
#wildfires
Environment
fromThedrum
2 months ago

ACT Climate Labs: supercharging climate comms for a new audience

ACT Climate Labs equips organizations with audience insights, advertising tools, and intelligence to persuade 'Persuadables' with positive climate messages against misinformation.
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