Urban Heat Crisis: How Cities Can Assess Risks and Protect People from Extreme Heat

As temperatures rise across the globe, a new World Bank report is sounding the alarm on a silent but intensifying crisis: urban heat. The March 2026 technical note, Urban Heat: Assessing Risks and Identifying Interventions, draws on expertise from the World Bank and a wide network of climate scientists, health researchers, and urban planners. … Read more

Rising Temperatures Are Taking a Toll on Sleep Health

There’s also the physiological effect of heat itself on our breathing. “Heat may also destabilize breathing control, increase fluid retention, and promote dehydration, all of which can make the upper airway more collapsible and increase the likelihood of sleep apnea,” says Lucia Pinilla, another researcher at Flinders University investigating the subject. At the same time, … Read more

Beat Nagpur Heat: Summer Safety for Kids

Archyde “`html Protecting Children from Extreme Heat: A Guide for Parents and Caregivers Protecting Children from Extreme Heat: A guide for Parents and Caregivers As temperatures rise across the U.S., experts warn that children are uniquely vulnerable to heat-related illnesses. HereS how to keep them safe. Published April 26, 2025 The Unique Risks to Children … Read more

New Formula 1 rule introduces cooling systems to help drivers handle extreme heat

The first race of the 2025 Formula 1 season saw McLaren’s Lando Norris take victory at a wet and wild Australian Grand Prix on the weekend in Melbourne. But even in the relative cool of Sunday afternoon, drivers felt the heat. Formula 1 racing is awfully hot work at the best of times. From 2025, … Read more