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A tiny Yemeni island, Socotra’s strange dragon’s blood trees harvest moisture from fog to survive extreme aridity; 90% of its reptiles and 95% of its land snails are found nowhere else, creating an ecosystem unlike any otherSocotra Island is renowned for its incredible biodiversity, showcasing species found nowhere else on the planet. The island features the ex...- In 2024, Phoenix City Council planned to plant over 27,000 new trees and build 550 new shade structures under a $60 million plan to combat extreme temperaturesIn 2024, Phoenix City Council planned to plant over 27,000 new trees and build 550 new shade structures under a $60 million plan to combat ...
- Phoenix swapped black asphalt for a reflective road coating; noon surface heat fell 12°F, but pedestrians faced higher radiant heatIn an effort to lower urban heat, Phoenix tested innovative reflective pavement coatings on its roads, revealing that treated asphalt kept ...
- A reflective roof coating reduced peak roof temperature by 14.1°C and indoor temperature by 2.4°C; later research found evaporative cooling could add further benefitsInnovative roofing technologies are changing the game for building temperature regulation. By utilizing white reflective coatings, sunlight...
- In 2000, the American West entered a megadrought that became its driest stretch in roughly 1,200 years. Years later, it left major lakes and reservoirs majorly depleted, with some losing enough water to expose miles of lakebedSeveral major North American lakes are experiencing significant water level declines. Drought, warming temperatures, and increased water de...
- In 2021, Leonardo DiCaprio and a biologist met Jeff Bezos, wife Lauren Sanchez Bezos, meeting led to $200 million mega project to revive 100 of Earth’s most threatened speciesLeonardo DiCaprio and biologist Wes Sechrest met with the Amazon-founding billionaire Bezos and his wife, former TV news reporter and host ...
- DiCaprio, Bezos plan $200m project for endangered speciesTwo foundations have committed two hundred million dollars to aid endangered species. This initiative aims to revive one hundred of Earth's...
- Jeff Bezos and Leonardo DiCaprio put $200 million behind 100 endangered species across 30 countries. The list includes rare lemurs and pangolins to a ‘living fossil’ echidnaJeff Bezos and Leonardo DiCaprio have launched a $200 million conservation project to help 100 critically endangered species across 30 coun...
- Heat wave brings record-breaking temps, heightened wildfire risk to parts of Western USA significant heat wave is currently affecting large areas of the Western United States. Temperatures are nearing record highs, increasing ...
- Heat dome set to scorch western US - Here's how to stay safe and protect yourself during the blistering heatA powerful heat dome is intensifying over the western United States. This system is expected to bring the hottest temperatures of the year ...
- Why are chihuahuas thriving in the southwest and labradors winning northeast hearts? The data behind America’s changing pet cultureWhy are Chihuahuas thriving in the Southwest and Labradors winning Northeast hearts? America's favorite dogs are no longer the same everywh...
- Cleaner city design can cool Barcelona by up to 1.75°C, but new white roofs and parks still cannot offset the more than 6°C warming scientists project by 2100, leaving heat risk high in the neighborhoods that need help mostAmerican cities are facing a deadly surge in heat-related deaths, with fatalities more than doubling since 1999. A new study reveals that w...
- Heat from data centres can raise temperatures in downwind localities by 2.2 degrees Celsius: StudyA recent investigation conducted in Phoenix uncovers that data centers are contributing to increased local temperatures. The excess heat em...
- Maricopa county heat horror: Hundreds dead as Arizona bakes in relentless heatwaveMaricopa County in Arizona is facing dangerous heat, with August becoming one of the hottest months ever. Temperatures are staying above 11...
- Amit Shah to inaugurate 'Save Earth Conclave' on April 22Union Home Minister Amit Shah is set to inaugurate the 'Save Earth Conclave' in New Delhi, focusing on bamboo's role in climate change miti...
- Third Worldisation of the first worldTwenty-four people collapsed, and six were hospitalized from excessive heat at a Donald Trump rally in Las Vegas, where temperatures hit 40...
- Delhi may have 8 months of 32°C average temperature by 2100: WEF studySuch a future can be avoided from playing out only by limiting the worst impact of climate change by decreasing emissions and working towar...
- Encore, please! Jane Fonda repeats Cannes Elie Saab outfit; Phoenix shows up in Globes tuxThe 82-year-old actress was lauded for her sustainable, sartorial choice. So was the Joker.
- Guardians of Life: Joaquin Phoenix collaborates with Extinction Rebellion for a short film on climate change
- UK architects win major contracts in IndiaBenoy, a Nottinghamshire-based architecture company, signed three major contracts in Bangalore and Mumbai while accompanying Prime Minister...
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