It’s going to be hotter than Malibu! Spring sun comes out for hottest day of the year so far

Britain will be hotter than Malibu as a 600-mile wide ‘continental heat bubble’ brings the hottest day of the year by Wednesday. Weather maps show hot air blowing north from mainland Europe followed by a soggy low pressure system hitting into the Bank Holiday weekend. The Met Office forecast highs from 73F (23C) today, nudging … Read more

Poorer neighborhoods can be as much as 18 degrees Fahrenheit hotter than richer neighborhoods

A study of 108 US cities finds poor neighborhoods can be as much as 12.6 degrees Fahrenheit hotter than richer ones due to lack of trees and green spaces A new study looked at ground temperature data for 108 cities across the US It compared the average temperature in areas that had a history of … Read more

What can I do to cool down my one bed flat now the weather is getting hotter and I’m stuck inside? 

I live in a small, one bedroom, second story flat in a city centre. As the weather becomes hotter, my home becomes unbearable, even with all the windows open.  I am here all the time at the moment working from home due to the coronavirus lockdown and am struggling to keep it cool. What are … Read more