🥵Today the UK is facing the hottest day of the year🥵 🌡️How do we stay healthy & comfortable in a #heatwave? 🔥How do we do it without burning more #fossilfuels? 🏙️How should our cities and towns change to adapt? Our latest video with Oxford Future of Cooling Programme answers these & more 👇

As we try to keep cool, it can't be at the expense of the environment: cooling technology needs to be sustainable and green! #KigaliAmendment = #ClimateAction #OzoneDay livescience.com/planet-earth/c…

Fully funded PhD position in Urban Data Science and Zero Carbon Heat-Resilient Cities at the University of Oxford. Supervisor: Prof Jesus Lizana. Deadline: 1 March 2024. More info here: eng.ox.ac.uk/study/research…

🚨 A national strategy on heat resilience is urgently needed to address “the silent killer” of heatwaves. 📖 Read our report on #HeatResilience and #SustainableCooling published today: publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm5804/cmse… 🔎More info: committees.parliament.uk/committee/62/e…

The inspiration for getting into science can come from the unlikeliest of places as Nicole_Miranda shares. Join us as we celebrate our #WomenInScience #WomenInSTEM #InternationalDayOfWomenInScience

How do we get a good deal on #NetZero? Achieving net zero is beneficial for the planet and offers significant advantages for the people, according to a new #OxfordSmithSchool report. 1/4 Read the article The Conversation by Sam Fankhauser & Anupama Sen theconversation.com/net-zero-is-no…

While India's scorching heat ramped up for their elections, the US is set to reach 48.8 Celsius in south-west US this week #heatwave #climatecrisis theguardian.com/environment/ar…

More than 34 million people across the US are preparing for “a record-setting heatwave” with “days of potentially life-threatening temperatures”, the The Guardian reports. theguardian.com/environment/ar…

"Any future pandemic is likely to be a “syndemic”, where its impacts intertwine with those of a changing climate. [...] anticipating and preparing for the co-occurrence of such events “would be lifesaving”, the study authors conclude. #heatresilience

A systematic review indicating more research needed on mental health effects of chronic climate change exposures #mentalhealth #heatwaves #naturementalhealth doi.org/10.1038/s44220…

"One could say that the overbearing, unendurable heat was an obstacle to democracy because it was impossible for many [...] to contemplate standing in a line to vote.” Amitava Kumar on #climatechange and #heatwaves as a barrier to democracy in India

Yet excluding the emissions from refrigeration, and inequitable access to it, means this is only part of the equation #CircularEconomy #CarbonNeutrality #FutureofCooling

🤔 Should I sleep with a wet blanket? 🤔 Does being from a hot climate protect me? 🤔 Are young, healthy people at risk? Take our #IndoorHeat quiz to find out how much you know about staying safe from #ExtremeHeat! ghhin.org/extreme-heat-m… #HeatReady IFRC Climate Centre World Meteorological Organization World Health Organization (WHO)

Thanks TIME Magazine and Matt Fuchs for shining a light on fans! They're much better for the environment than AC and can effectively cool in many hot situations! Was a pleasure to be part of the article from here at University of Oxford . time.com/6985139/how-to…

Costly cooling systems can't keep up - in NYC, Black residents are twice as likely to die of heat than their white counterparts. Policymakers must take action now to prioritise #heatresilience and #passivecooling. theguardian.com/us-news/articl…

Updates to #StateofCDR 2Ed report: -Newer data -Improved & Expanded analysis in several areas -New chapter on voluntary carbon market -Improved some of the analytical methods around estimating the current level of CDR Watch the launch: youtube.com/live/LH6MxKKQ1…

"[...] women and girls are more likely to die in heatwaves in France, China & India and in tropical cyclones in Bangladesh & the Philippines. [...] women are more likely than men to suffer poor mental health, partner violence and food insecurity following extreme weather events."

"Demand for electricity has soared due to fans, air coolers and air conditioners being run constantly, placing a strain on the grid [...]. Power consumption in the northern state of Punjab has increased by 43% so far this month compared with the same period last year."

Keeping workers safe from extreme heat is crucial. Take breaks in the shade, wear protective gear & stay hydrated. Indoor workers, ensure your space is cool and well-ventilated. New article from #OxfordSmithSchool Radhika Khosla: britsafe.org/safety-managem… Oxford Future of Cooling Programme