5 results for "extreme heat"
💛 Acts of KindnessOutback Town Fights to Keep Free Cool Haven Open Longer
In Alice Springs, where temperatures hit 40°C and beyond, residents are petitioning to extend their public library's weekend hours. The library is the town's only truly free, air-conditioned public space where anyone can escape extreme heat.
💡 SolutionsOld Tires Could Build Stronger Roads in Australia's NT
Researchers in Darwin are turning 400 tonnes of discarded tires into road-building materials that could withstand extreme heat and tropical downpours. If successful, the project could save $2 million annually while keeping waste out of landfills.
🦸 Community HeroesMother's 13-Year Push Creates Heat Safety Hope for Workers
After losing her son to extreme heat on a worksite in 2013, Jenny Newport is finally seeing momentum for heat policies that could save workers' lives. Experts say the Australian Open's proven heat strategy could protect laborers across the country.
🚀 InnovationDesert Plant Thrives at 120°F, May Help Feed the World
Scientists studying a Death Valley plant have discovered nature's secret to surviving extreme heat. The Arizona honeysweet could hold the key to protecting food crops as global temperatures rise.
🌍 Planet WinsGreen School Playgrounds Cut Heat Risk for 40% of Kids
European cities are transforming concrete school playgrounds into green nature spaces, protecting children from extreme heat while teaching them to love the planet. The three-year study shows these "climate shelters" create healthier, cooler spaces that benefit entire neighborhoods.