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Continue reading →: A Practical Guide to Sustainable Outdoor Gear: Materials, Brands & What to AvoidOutdoor culture is changing as more and more travellers, hikers and explorers are choosing gear that aligns with their environmental values. However, as brands are racing to meet these demands and the label “eco-friendly” multiply across camping essentials, it is becoming increasingly difficult to know what is genuinely sustainable and…
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Continue reading →: The Impact of Urban Microclimates on Summer HeatSummer weather may seem predictable regionally, however, local conditions can vary. This is the result of microclimates, which are small weather zones shaped by terrain, vegetation, water as well as human activity that causes these differences. Understanding microclimates helps explain why summer heat varies locally and how our environment influences…
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Continue reading →: Environmental Impact of Air ConditioningHeatwaves have become more frequent as global temperatures continues to rise. This means that the demand for cooling has also increased due to population growth, urbanisation and intense heat. According to the UN Environment Programme (UNEP), global cooling is estimated to triple by 2050. This growth is largely due to…
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Continue reading →: Sustainable Summer Living: Low‑Waste Habits for Hot WeatherSummertime brings hot days, long evenings, and more time spent outside. This typically means that we consume differently, such as buying more cold drinks, convenience foods and other quick purchases to combat the heat, such as fans, air conditioners and so on. All of these can result in increased waste.
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Continue reading →: How Severe Heatwaves and Droughts Are Intensifying Wildfire SeasonsWildfire seasons are no longer the way they used to be as around the world, regions had predictable fire cycles. However, this is no longer the case as regions now experience longer, more intense and destructive wildfires. This is the result of extreme heatwaves and droughts, which are reshaping global…
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Continue reading →: The Hidden Water Footprint of Summer TourismThe purpose of summer vacations is to relax. However, the hidden water impact of summer tourism, is an increasing environmental challenge that most tourists are unaware of. This is due to the fact that these locations experience their highest temperatures and least rainfall throughout the summer. As millions of tourists…
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