Wow!: Kenyans turn to tradition to tackle rising heat
KAGONDU NJAGI, of Thomson Reuters Foundation, reports on how communities in Kenya are reverting to thatched roofs to stay cool amid worsening heatwaves fuelled by climate change…
“Torturous” heat: Millions at risk as India’s severe heatwave exposes cooling gaps
ANNIE BANERJI, of Thomson Reuters Foundation, reports from India where experts warn lack of access to cooling tech like AC, fridges and fans will cost lives and livelihoods…
Wow!: ‘Liquid window’ harnesses light and heat to save energy in buildings
MICHAEL TAYLOR, of Thomson Reuters Foundation, reports on a newly developed ‘liquid window’ which aims to address energy issues in buildings…
A Sustainable Life: Five cost-effective ways to reduce your carbon footprint at home
In an article first published on The Conversation for the UK context, WENDY ROWAN, LAURA LYNCH and STEPHEN MCCARTHY, of University College Cork, outline five simple ways to reduce your household carbon emissions…
“Life or death”: Baking US cities legislate for air conditioning
CAREY L BIRON, writing for Thomson Reuters Foundation, reports on how US cities are moving to response to extreme heat…
Inefficient cooling seen as key to keeping climate change in check
Rome, ItalyThomson Reuters Foundation After enduring the hottest decade on record, India aims to keep its homes and workplaces cool without raising energy consumption with one simple change: raising the temperature settings on air conditioners. The government has mandated a default temperature of 24 degrees Celsius instead of the standard 20 to 21 degrees for […]
Quick facts – Heat is on to bring cooling to one billion people without it
London, UKThomson Reuters Foundation Access to cooling technologies is crucial for reasons far beyond just staying comfortable on a hot day. As global temperatures continue to creep upward as a result of climate change, a little over one billion people face threats because they lack cooling methods, said a report released on Thursday by international […]