Keep Bedroom Cool Without AC: Expert Tips
Expert tips to keep your bedroom cool without air conditioning, including using fans strategically, closing curtains, and choosing breathable bedding to improve sleep during heatwaves.
Category : Environment
Cool Bedrooms Without Fan Using Towel Hack
A damp towel hung in front of an open window can cool a bedroom at night without a fan, using evaporation to lower the temperature, according to heating expert John Lawless.
6 Gardening Jobs Before Torrential Rain This Weekend
The Met Office warns of heavy rain and thunderstorms. Prepare your garden now to minimise damage: clear gutters, harvest crops, and protect plants.
NHS warns England fans to drink water during World Cup heatwave
Ambulance chiefs urge England fans to drink water between alcoholic drinks as UK heatwave breaks records, with temperatures hitting 36.9C and 999 calls surging 50%.
Keep House Cool Without AC: Spanish Blackout Method
Learn the Spanish 'blackout method' to keep your home cool without air conditioning. Close shutters or blinds from morning to night, open windows at night for cooling.
Embarrassed to be British during this heatwave, unprepared
The UK is unprepared for the climate crisis, with infrastructure, homes, and mindsets lagging. Only 15% of Brits see environment as a top issue, yet heatwaves will worsen, threatening food security and increasing climate refugees.
Monty Don on Rabbit Problem at Longmeadow Garden
Monty Don reveals a 'big rabbit problem' at Longmeadow after flooding drives rabbits from fields into his garden, eating plants in spring.
Scottish Staycations Soar as National Pride and Warm Weather Boost
Search for Scottish staycations has spiked over the past week, driven by warm weather and national pride. Parkdean Resorts reports a sharp rise in interest, with top destinations including Wemyss Bay, Southerness, and Grannie's Heilan' Hame. The UK Govern
Spanish Lockdown Method Keeps Homes Cool Without AC
Spaniards use the 'lockdown method' to keep homes cool without air conditioning, closing shutters from morning until night to block heat. Only 41% of Spanish homes have AC.
Energy Expert Shares Cheap Ways to Keep Home Cool
An energy expert reveals simple, low-cost methods to keep your home cool during a heatwave, including using extractor fans and blocking heat entry.
Warning to households with artificial grass amid heatwave
Experts warn that extreme heat can damage artificial grass, with risks from BBQs, paddling pools, and sunscreen. Learn how to protect your fake lawn.
UK June Temp Records Broken Third Day in a Row
A new UK June temperature record of 36.9°C was set for the third consecutive day. London Ambulance Service faced its highest-ever number of life-threatening emergencies, and schools, hospitals, and transport services are severely impacted.
4 Appliances That Raise Your Home's Temperature in a Heatwave
Energy expert Angus Struthers reveals four household appliances that generate excess heat during a heatwave, increasing energy costs and making it harder to keep homes cool.
60p Tinned Fish Water Trick to Hydrate Pets in Heatwave
A nutritionist reveals a simple 60p trick: adding liquid from tinned fish in spring water to pets' bowls encourages drinking during the UK heatwave, preventing dehydration and heatstroke.
UK Breaks June Temp Records for Third Day
The UK has set a new June temperature record for the third day in a row, with 36.9°C in Suffolk. London Ambulance Service faced record life-threatening emergencies, and hospitals declared critical incidents.
UK Tourists Warned of Flesh-Rotting Bacteria on Beaches
UK tourists heading to European beaches have been warned about Vibrio bacteria, which can cause severe infections. The ECDC advises avoiding swimming with open wounds.
7 Superfoods Over-50s Should Eat, Experts Say
Experts recommend 7 superfoods for over-50s: dark-green leafy veg, berries, seafood, nuts, beans, avocados, and cottage cheese to boost health as nutritional needs change.
Paris bans street drinking as hospitals hit breaking point in heatwave
Paris police have banned street drinking to ease pressure on hospitals overwhelmed by heatwave-related emergencies, with temperatures hitting 40C and at least 48 drowning deaths.
Soda Crystals Unblock Drains in 10 Minutes: Easy Hack
Soda crystals can clear a blocked drain in 10 minutes by dissolving grease naturally. Experts say this method is more effective than vinegar and baking soda for summer clogs.
5 Cleaning Habits Making Your Home Dirtier
Cleaning expert Lou shares five common habits that could actually make your home dirtier, from wet toilet brushes to overfilling washing machines.
Unblock Drains in 10 Minutes with Soda Crystals
Soda crystals unblock drains in 10 minutes by dissolving grease, outperforming vinegar and bicarb. Experts say the alkaline reaction breaks down fatty clogs naturally.
Jellyfish at Formby Beach: Swimmers Warned to Be Vigilant
Jellyfish blooms have been spotted at Formby Beach in Merseyside. A swimmer reported seeing six jellyfish in the water, and experts urge caution as sea temperatures rise.
State of Emergency in Crimea After Ukrainian Attacks
Kremlin-backed authorities in annexed Crimea declared a state of emergency on June 26 after days of Ukrainian attacks knocked out power and caused fuel shortages.
Phillipson Slams 'Deeply Unpleasant Targeting' of Trans People
Women and Equalities Minister Bridget Phillipson defends EHRC's updated single-sex spaces guidance as 'the right place to be,' despite legal challenges and fierce debate over transgender rights and the Equality Act.
7 Plants That Naturally Cool Your Garden in a Heatwave
These seven plants can naturally cool your garden during a heatwave by providing shade and releasing water vapour, according to Country Living and expert Dr Russell Sharp.
Earthquake Flurry Sparks Doomsday Fears: Experts Say Coincidence
Multiple powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela, Japan, California, and other regions this week. Experts say they are not connected, despite doomsday claims from some Christian groups.
King Charles Blasted on GB News Over Palace Residence Decision
King Charles faces criticism after Buckingham Palace ceases to be monarch's primary residence for first time since 1839, with £370m renovation questioned.
World's First Funeral Held Using 'Living Coffin' Made of Mushroom Fibre
First funeral held in Netherlands using a 'living coffin' made of mycelium, designed to compost quickly and enrich soil.
Turkey Calls for One-Third of Energy from Electricity by 2035 as Cop31 Host
Turkey's Cop31 host calls for 35% of global energy from electricity by 2035 to cut emissions, with Australia as co-host.
Sperm Whale Dialects Reveal Cultural Divide in Mediterranean
Study finds sperm whales in eastern and western Mediterranean have different click dialects, offering insights into cultural evolution.
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