Heat-related deaths have increased by 117% in the US since 1999 – report theguardian.com/us-news/articl…

@Northwesternu's Daniel Horton, co-lead of Northwestern Buffett Institute for Global Affairs's Defusing Disasters Global Working Group, partnered with Elevate to research the dangers of hot Chicago summers. Explore their findings: news.northwestern.edu/stories/2024/a…

Poorer people bear brunt of extreme heat in Europe, say Spanish researchers dlvr.it/TCSYps

With 3 billion new ACs expected in the coming decades, getting cooling right is critical. Together with our partners, we've made remarkable progress in expanding access to #CleanCooling. Explore our Mid-Program Impact Report to learn more ⬇️ #CoolingForAll #KeepItCool

Heat waves severely impact women's health, leading to various complications, including pregnancy issues and increased gender-based violence. Learn how gender shapes the profound effects of heat stress: ow.ly/Hp4t50SYXy8

🏗️🌡️ How do you build schools that stay cool in 40°C heat? Burkina Faso's architects are leading the way with sustainable, low-cost designs. See how they’re making a difference in education. 👇 🇧🇫💡 Full story: theguardian.com/environment/20… #ThisIsCool

With 1 in 7 people at risk from life-threatening #ExtremeHeat or broken #ColdChains, neither people nor the planet can afford inaction on #SustainableCooling. In a warming world, cooling is not a luxury; it's a right. Learn more ⬇️ via Sustainable Energy for All | #SDG7BeBold #ThisIsCool #CoolingForAll

Alarm as Australia records ‘gobsmacking’ hot August temperatures theguardian.com/australia-news…

WE DID IT! 🎉 #SB1221 by Senator Dave Min will pilot an approach to unlock millions for CA residents to modernize homes with energy efficient equipment for heating & cooling. Gavin Newsom, please sign this crucial bill! Thank you #CALeg for your leadership. capitolweekly.net/sb-1221-is-an-…

A USA Today analysis of government forecasts projected an average monthly bill this summer of $173. Every year, nearly 3 million American households have their electricity shut off because of unpaid bills. We heard from a handful of people trying to navigate all this.

🔍 #DYK 815 million urban poor in 77 countries lack access to cooling, according to Chilling Prospects 2023? Stay safe: wear light-colored, loose clothing and seek shade to #BeatTheHeat. 📑 Learn more: t.ly/tLfK5 #HeatAction #ThisIsCool Climate Centre

Japan swelters through hottest summer while parts of China log warmest August on record theguardian.com/environment/ar…

"If we want to save lives, keep the economy running and ensure our kids can go to school, we need to get serious about smart and sustainable cooling." Dia Mirza advocates for the acceleration of sustainable cooling action in an op-ed in Hindustan Times hindustantimes.com/ht-insight/cli…

According to ClimateWorks Foundation' President & CEO, Helen Mountford, the Clean Cooling Collaborative has put the need for #CleanCooling on the global agenda & exemplifies #philanthropy at its best. Learn more about the impact of CCC & its partners ⬇️ #KeepItCool #CoolingForAll

Read about a new Heat Resilience tool that applies AI to satellite and aerial imagery, helping cities quantify how they can reduce surface temperatures with cooling interventions, such as planting trees and installing highly reflective surfaces on roofs. blog.google/outreach-initi…

#Cities in the #GlobalSouth are more exposed to #ExtremeHeat because they lack the #cooling benefits of #GreenSpaces, new research shows. The study found that Global South cities have ~70% of the "cooling capacity" of cities in the Global North. More ⬇️ nature.com/articles/s4146…

State of the climate: 2024 now very likely to be warmest year on record | Zeke Hausfather Read here: buff.ly/3XJ52Fr

Heat can be especially dangerous on daily commutes. That's why Melbourne developed #CoolRoutes, the website helping Melburnians find the coolest paths. Learn about it and other exciting climate tech solutions in our new article! ⬇️ bit.ly/3MxJxRd

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