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As temperatures climbed into the low 90s during a week-long heat wave, Mexico City zoos handed out frozen treats tailored to each animal's diet. The popsicles keep giraffes, chimps, and bobcats cool while doubling as enrichment toys that encourage play.
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As temperatures soar past 40°C and India hits record electricity demand, solar energy now provides nearly one-third of daytime power—easing pressure on coal plants. This marks a turning point in how the country powers through extreme heat.
A Kolkata woman has discovered three simple ways to transform cardboard delivery boxes into heat shields, mulch, and compost for home gardens. Her practical hacks help plants survive heat waves while reducing household waste.
A new agricultural technology is helping Brazilian farmers grow more food while protecting crops from droughts and heat waves. Early trials show soybean and corn yields climbing up to 10% using a simple planting technique.
Scientists created a breakthrough method that tracks extreme weather events with unprecedented accuracy, giving communities worldwide the power to better prepare for heat waves, floods, and droughts. The tool is already helping researchers understand and adapt to climate challenges across every continent.
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.
Australian researchers created an AI tool that chooses exactly which trees to plant and where to cool urban areas by up to 3.5 degrees Celsius. The breakthrough could help cities fight deadly heat waves while making neighborhoods greener and more livable.
Europe is building an incredibly detailed digital twin of Earth that uses supercomputers and AI to predict extreme weather and climate changes with unprecedented accuracy. The system is already helping nations prepare for floods, heat waves, and other climate challenges.
After losing 99.9% of transplanted corals in Florida's 2023 marine heat wave, researchers aren't giving up. They're using advanced science to build heat-resistant corals that can survive our warming oceans.
States across America are stepping up to tackle climate costs by creating special funds that require fossil fuel companies to help pay for damage from floods, heat waves, and extreme weather. With federal support fading, this grassroots movement is gaining momentum as communities demand fairness.
As temperatures hit 44°C across inland New South Wales, farmers are getting creative to protect their animals and crops. From clay-based sunscreen for grapes to midnight livestock sales, Australian agriculture is adapting to extreme heat.
Dairy cows in northern Benin are producing three times more milk when raised on farms with native trees instead of open pastures. The simple shift is helping families weather drought and heat waves while keeping herds healthier.
Tennis world number one Jannik Sinner was on the verge of shock defeat in 40-degree Melbourne heat until tournament officials invoked a life-saving break. The defending Australian Open champion admits he "got lucky" when soaring temperatures triggered protocols that let him recover from severe cramping.
Tamil Nadu is painting 300 school roofs with reflective coatings that drop classroom temperatures by up to 10 degrees Celsius, making learning possible during brutal heat waves. The initiative saves schools $350 annually while turning campuses into climate labs where students learn sustainability by living it.