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Yoghurt Hack Drops House Temperatures 3.5C While Communities Suffer in Heatwaves
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Yoghurt Hack Drops House Temperatures 3.5C While Communities Suffer in Heatwaves

An experiment reveals that applying yoghurt to windows can lower indoor temperatures by 3.5°C, providing a low-cost solution amid increasing heatwaves. This innovative method highlights the urgent need for equitable cooling solutions that prioritize vulnerable communities facing the harsh impacts of climate change.

Maya Rodriguez7/12/2025
Texas Leaders Ignore Flood Crisis While Spending $54 Billion on Security and Tax Cuts
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Texas Leaders Ignore Flood Crisis While Spending $54 Billion on Security and Tax Cuts

Texas leaders are prioritizing border security and tax cuts over critical flood management, leading to a staggering loss of life and inadequate community safety measures. Despite a $54 billion need for flood control projects, only a fraction has been allocated, leaving vulnerable populations without the protections they desperately require.

Carlos Rivera7/7/2025
Trump's Budget Cuts Threaten National Parks with $4 Billion Slash and 30% Job Losses
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Trump's Budget Cuts Threaten National Parks with $4 Billion Slash and 30% Job Losses

The Trump administration's proposed budget cuts threaten to slash $4 billion from national park funding and reduce staffing by 30%, leading to overcrowding, closed facilities, and compromised safety for millions of visitors. These cuts not only undermine visitor experiences but also pose long-term risks to environmental conservation and public land management.

Maya Rodriguez7/4/2025
Britain Faces 15GW Power Surplus While Millions Suffer Without AC in 2035
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Britain Faces 15GW Power Surplus While Millions Suffer Without AC in 2035

Britain is projected to experience a staggering 15GW power surplus by 2035, yet millions will remain without adequate air conditioning. As the government pushes for green energy, outdated regulations and stigmas surrounding cooling solutions threaten public health and comfort.

Maya Rodriguez7/1/2025