Hot weather is nothing new to people living in Karachi, Pakistan’s biggest city, where heatwaves can sometimes bring life-threatening temperatures of 44˚C upon its population of 15 million. But while the shade is in high demand in this concrete jungle, greenery is rather … [Read more...] about How a Karachi resident turned a neglected park into an urban oasis
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This online game places the world’s future in your hands
The continued presence of human beings on this planet is uncertain thanks to generations of unsustainable and exploitative use of natural resources. We can read about what the future may hold for us if we fail to mitigate our impact on our environment, but it may be difficult to … [Read more...] about This online game places the world’s future in your hands
Koalas are getting dehydrated. These special water fountains could do the trick
In a remote, rural part of Australia, six hours by car from Sydney, summer temperatures are reaching 113 degrees as climate change makes heat waves more common. To help the local koala population survive both blistering temperatures and prolonged drought, researchers have been … [Read more...] about Koalas are getting dehydrated. These special water fountains could do the trick