Is Earth really getting too hot for people to survive? A scientist explains extreme heat and the role of climate change

Is Earth really getting too hot for people to survive? A scientist explains extreme heat and the role of climate change

Heat waves can get dangerously hot, especially when it’s also humid. gjohnstonphoto/iStock/Getty Images Plus By Scott Denning, Colorado State University Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to curiouskidsus@theconversation.com. My parents said the planet is getting too hot for people to live here. They called it climate change. What does that mean? – […]

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Africa

‘Time bomb’: The used cars causing pollution and accidents in Africa

Every year, around four to five million used cars are shipped to Africa, mostly from Europe, North America and Japan, to be sold in countries where newer vehicles are too expensive for most. But these old cars, often in poor condition, are also bringing high levels of pollution to the continent, as well as causing accidents on the roads. Some are now campaigning for governments to take action.

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Lifestyle

Green NCAP releases first results of 2024: Family Cars go Green

Green NCAP released its first results for 2024, and the year starts with impressive Green Stars in the Large Family and Small Family categories.As with 2023, Chinese and Electric cars loom large in the line-up, delivering high scores in their environmental performance.For this release, Green NCAP made assessments on the electric Hyundai IONIQ 6, BMW i4, BYD DOLPHIN, MG 4, smart #3, and the petrol mild hybrid BMW 2 Series Active Tourer. Those drivers who have had […]

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