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Hot topic: why is Burnham so reluctant to talk about the climate crisis?

Extreme heat is harming wellbeing of ordinary people the PM champions, yet little has been said on the topic

The Guardian - UK · Aug 14

England is officially in drought – how do we fix our water woes?

LET’S UNPACK THAT: With the drought hitting millions and putting Southern Water weeks away from completely running dry, Helen Coffey looks at what we can do as individuals – and as a nation – to conserve water as back-to-back heatwaves look set to be a recurring aspect of life

The Independent UK · Aug 14

3 Social Media Habits That Keep You Purposeful Instead of Letting Platforms Run Your Attention

Chanakya wrote in the Arthashastra that a man who cannot govern his senses will be governed by whoever can. He was writing about statecraft and court politics. The observation fits a feed algorithm with uncomfortable precision. Know Why You Are Opening the App Before You Open ItThe single most effective…

Times Life · Aug 14

Svalbard polar bear woken by foghorn, triggering fine worth thousands of dollars for wildlife disturbance

A visitor in Svalbard received a substantial fine for using a foghorn to wake a polar bear. This action unnecessarily disturbed protected wildlife in the fragile Arctic environment. Polar bears have been protected species in Svalbard since 1972, with strict rules in place. Regulations prohibit unnecessary disturbance, attraction, or pursuit…

The Economic Times · Aug 13

Restrictions remain on two Scottish rivers after 39 days of very low flows

WATER abstraction restrictions remain in place on two Scottish rivers after they recorded 39 consecutive days of very low flows

The National (Scotland) · Aug 13

In 1964, Elizabeth Hird and her husband bought Connecticut's Outer Island; in 1995 she donated it in his memory so it could remain protected for wildlife, research and education

Outer Island, once a charming summer getaway, has been transformed into a vital protected wildlife refuge. The island was generously donated to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service by Elizabeth Hird in 1995, with the intention of preserving its natural resources and fostering education and research. Today, it serves as…

The Times of India · Aug 13

Iran oil spill: the war is leaving environmental scars that ceasefires cannot heal

Oil slicks moving along Iran’s southern coast have reached the Hara mangrove forests of Qeshm Island. Iranian authorities say the extent of the contamination is still being assessed and the source of the oil pollution has not yet been established. But several oil spills have been detected in the region…

The Conversation · Aug 13

The story of a vegetable garden in rural South Africa shows how communities can drive climate action

A long-standing idea in environmental research is that people are more likely to care about the environment, and do something to prevent environmental damage, once they earn enough to stop worrying about paying their bills. But what happens in rural communities with high levels of poverty, where money is scarce…

The Conversation · Aug 13

Psychology says people who need the same pillow position every night may rely on sensory predictability

Psychology suggests that repeated sensory experiences can become linked to feelings of comfort, familiarity, and expectations about what will happen next. However, this kind of behavior does not automatically indicate anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, or a sensory-processing condition.

The Economic Times · Aug 13

Schools across the US banned phones. Teens are demanding more offline support

More students are advocating for their own digital wellbeing and developing programs to thrive in tech-free learning environments

The Guardian - US · Aug 13