’50 tonnes per day’: Fishermen report a big jump in Octopus population along English Channel indicating a stress in deep ocean

’50 tonnes per day’: Fishermen report a big jump in Octopus population along English Channel indicating a stress in deep ocean

Unusually warm sea temperatures in the North Atlantic are disrupting marine ecosystems, leading to a sharp rise in octopus catches along the English Channel and raising concerns among scientists and fishing communities. Fishermen along the English Channel have reported a dramatic increase in octopus hauls this season, with some landing nearly 50 tonnes in a … Read more

Building in hot and humid zones

Building in hot and humid zones

Hot and humid climates can be one of the hardest climates to adjust to, with relentless perspiration and discomfort, and we often feel relief only on entering an air-conditioned space. For people used to modern-day apartments and offices, it is almost impossible to imagine being comfortable in these spaces without ACs. Yet, when we think … Read more

What Is More Deadly in the U.S.: Hot Weather or Cold?

What Is More Deadly in the U.S.: Hot Weather or Cold?

THURSDAY, Aug. 27, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Extreme weather days have been on the rise worldwide since the advent of global warming. But a new U.S. study finds that cold weather is responsible for most temperature-related deaths in Illinois. Researchers analyzed data on heat- and cold-related injuries that required a hospital visit in the state … Read more