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A groundbreaking regional study in southern Africa has identified practical ways to protect 400 million people from extreme heat, which is already causing deaths, job losses, and food insecurity. Researchers worked across 16 countries to create evidence-based solutions that governments can implement now. ##
Samsung just launched a heat pump that stays efficient even when temperatures plunge to -13°F, potentially slashing home heating bills while fighting climate change. The breakthrough technology could make clean heating practical for millions living in cold climates.
A Danish company just made industrial heating a whole lot greener with modular heat pumps that can power entire districts without fossil fuels. These machines turn electricity into heat three times more efficiently than traditional systems.
A Chinese hotel slashed its winter heating bill by $27,000 using a new solar-powered heat pump system that dramatically reduces fossil fuel use. The breakthrough could help thousands of older buildings go green without major renovations.
University of Costa Rica researchers found water-resistant sunscreen may raise body temperature by just 0.2°C during exercise, but experts say sun protection remains essential. The finding could help outdoor workers in tropical climates balance heat and sun safety.
Canadian researchers just solved one of winter's toughest problems: keeping heat pumps efficient when temperatures plummet to bone-chilling lows. Their solar-powered solution keeps homes cozy at -25°C while slashing energy bills.
Britain is abandoning its hydrogen home heating experiment in favor of electric heat pumps, solar panels, and wind power. The shift marks a major win for proven clean technology over risky experiments.
Australian researchers are fighting extreme heat waves with cool microclimates and heat-resistant plants. Their innovative solutions could protect farms and ecosystems as temperatures rise.
Japanese manufacturer Daikin just launched eco-friendly propane heat pumps that can replace traditional boilers in everything from small buildings to massive district heating systems. The scalable technology delivers efficient heating while dramatically reducing environmental impact.
A Chinese manufacturer just solved one of home energy's biggest puzzles: a heat pump that runs almost entirely on rooftop solar panels. The system could slash heating and cooling bills to nearly zero.
New research from the University of Pennsylvania shows that federal cooling assistance programs can prevent heat-related deaths and hospitalizations in vulnerable communities. The findings come as extreme heat threatens to increase cardiovascular deaths by up to 233% by 2065.
Researchers at UC Santa Barbara created a molecule that captures sunlight and stores it as heat energy, no battery required. The breakthrough could revolutionize how we warm our homes and heat water.
A groundbreaking study involving 671 Zambian farmers has identified life-threatening heat stress symptoms and created solutions to protect agricultural workers from rising temperatures. The research is pushing the country's health system to finally recognize extreme heat as a serious public health crisis.
German researchers just solved a major puzzle blocking apartment buildings from ditching fossil fuels. Their new propane heat pump designs make it easier and safer for millions of families to switch to clean heating.
Samsung just launched a heat pump that does it all from one sleek outdoor unit half the size of its predecessor. The system heats homes, cools air, warms floors, and provides hot water even when temperatures plunge to -25°C.
New research shows that simply planting more trees can reduce urban heat by up to 40 percent in American neighborhoods. The solution to deadly heat waves might be growing right outside our windows.
Leading autism researchers and advocates formed a new independent committee to guide autism research priorities and counter recent federal changes. The group aims to unite the autism community and protect evidence-based research as funding reaches $568 million annually.
America just hit a historic milestone: heat pumps are now outselling traditional gas furnaces, marking a major shift toward cleaner, more efficient home heating. Nearly half of all new homes built in 2024 included these energy-saving devices that both heat and cool.
A Chinese clean energy company just solved one of the biggest inefficiencies in home heating by creating heat pumps that run directly on solar power without wasteful energy conversion. These new systems could make renewable heating affordable for millions of homeowners worldwide.
A Swiss researcher has cracked the code on making solar heat cheap enough for factories to ditch natural gas. His simple design could finally bring renewable energy to the industrial processes that generate up to 150°C heat.
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