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Mowing in a heatwave is damaging to your lawn, warns expert
Weston Mercury· 3 days agoMany will be tempted to mow their lawns so they look smart for the summer weather. Mowing grass when it is too hot can lead to unsightly brown patches or if the grass is killed, bare patches ...
Kids spend a lot of time outside in the summer. Here's how to deal with their common injuries
Associated Press via Yahoo News· 6 days agoFor parents, it can mean a litany of ouchies to take care of — including scrapes, sunburns and...
Study: ‘Cool Roofs’ Could Help Protect Residents During Heat Waves
Forbes· 3 days agoSimply painting every rooftop white or opting for a reflective coating could help reduce outdoor...
Why is July the hottest month of the year?
Al Jazeera· 6 days agoWhile summer has only just begun in the Northern Hemisphere, heatwaves have already gripped many parts of the world including across the United States, Mexico, Europe, the Middle East and South ...
Green dreams of the Paris Olympics in meltdown as organisers U-turn on air conditioning
EuroNews· 3 days agoIt was billed as the “greenest [Games] in Olympic history” - but the sustainability dreams of Paris...
Horrified UK tourists in Spain and Greece warned to stay indoors 'in middle of day'
Birmingham Live via Yahoo News UK· 5 days ago"We would advise people to plan ahead for the effects of heat on their trip, making sure they know how to recognise the symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke ...
UK tourists visiting Greece, Turkey, Spain, Italy in 'first two weeks of July' warned
Birmingham Live via Yahoo News UK· 5 days ago"We would advise people to plan ahead for the effects of heat on their trip, making sure they know how to recognise the symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke ...
US workplace safety agency proposes protections from extreme heat
Reuters· 5 days agoThe Biden administration on Tuesday unveiled a long-awaited proposal that would require many U.S....
'Make hydration a priority this summer', says NHS chief
Peeblesshire News· 4 days agoNHS Borders emphasises importance of staying hydrated during the summer months