#keep-cool — Public Fediverse posts
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Make it yourself and save. Agua de Jamaica. Once you have the basic recipe down, play it by adding mint leaves, lemon juice, etc. Chilled and with some ice, it's a very refreshing drink.
#aguadejamica #hibiscustea #diy #mexicanrecipe #keepcool
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How does #wildlife beat the heat?
Learn the wild ways #Massachusetts critters survive the summer.
7/01/2026"What do wild animals do when temperatures start to climb? Like any good New Englander, our local wildlife is built to survive all 4 seasons. From bizarre bodily functions to wardrobe changes, here’s how they’ll stay cool this summer.
Thermal panting and gular fluttering
You’ve likely seen a dog pant after laying in the sun. Wild animals do this too. Thermal panting increases the evaporation of liquid off their tongue and inside of their mouth, lowering their body temperature. Members of the canid (dog) and cervid (deer and moose) families are especially known for panting to thermoregulate. Certain birds, like owls and cormorants, use a similar strategy called gular fluttering—rapidly vibrating their throat to increase evaporation and cool themselves down.
“Hot yoga” for birds
When it gets hot, great blue herons will spread their wings in a dramatic, statue-like pose. Although it may look like yoga, they are actually striking this pose to release heat from their body and allow a cool breeze to reach areas of skin with fewer feathers. Interestingly, they also do this in the morning sun to warm up their bodies after a cool night.
A messy solution
Turkey vultures purposely defecate on their legs when it gets hot out. As the waste evaporates, it cools the bird down.
Turkey vultures and northern gannets use a unique, albeit gross, cooling strategy called urohidrosis (pronounced yoo-roh-hi-DROH-sis). These birds purposely defecate on their featherless legs to keep cool. The evaporation of the waste along the blood vessels results in a cooling effect. They’re not the only animals that do this. Harbor seals urinate on their hind flippers while sunbathing to regulate their body temperature too.
Shifting scenery and wardrobe
Blanding's turtles often move into shaded areas or underneath leaf litter to escape the summer heat
Sometimes survival just requires a change in routine. Some wildlife exhibit more nocturnal or crepuscular (dawn and dusk) activity so they can rest through the hottest part of the day. When it gets too warm, reptiles and amphibians move to cooler microclimates, underneath leaf litter and rotting logs, or submerge themselves in water. Black bears and moose will seek shelter in forested wetlands and use mud and shallow water to cool down. Occasionally, they come to artificial water sources, like swimming pools or water troughs. If you find wildlife cooling off, always keep your distance and wait for the animal to move on.
Many mammals, like coyote, deer, and fisher, also have thinner summer fur compared to their winter coats. Taking it a step further, bobcats not only have a thinner coat, they also tend to have less spots and more tawny, reddish fur to better camouflage with their summer habitats.
Want to help wildlife stay cool this summer?
Wild animals can care for themselves year-round and almost never need our help, even when it’s hot. However, you can make your yard a natural, cooling oasis for wildlife with these tips:
Note: If there are West Nile Virus or Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) detections in your area, remove all standing water to avoid attracting mosquitoes.
- Grow native plants: For all wildlife, grow native plants, shrubs, and trees that offer natural sources of food and shelter from the sun.
- Bird bath 101: For songbirds, provide a shallow, clean bird bath with 1–2 inches of water. They are especially attracted to moving or dripping water. Be sure to replace the water weekly and regularly scrub the bird bath to remove build up. Learn more about creating a bird-friendly area.
- Be a rest stop for bugs: During droughts, or in areas far from natural water sources, create a water station in your garden for bees, butterflies, and other insects. Fill a shallow saucer with water and place items for bugs to perch on, like small rocks and twigs, in the saucer. Don’t add sugar, but a small pinch of salt can provide minerals that bees and butterflies need. Change the water at least weekly.
- Avoid causing harm when trying to help: Never intentionally feed wildlife. This can cause individuals to gather at the site, creating a place for disease to spread and for wildlife to become less cautious around people. This could further harm the animals you were trying to help."Source:
https://www.mass.gov/news/how-does-wildlife-beat-the-heat#SolarPunkSunday #GardeningForWildlife #GardeningForPollinators
#BeeWateringStations #BirdBaths #Heatwave #Heatwaves #BackyardWildlife #KeepCool #KeepingCool #ClimateChange -
How does #wildlife beat the heat?
Learn the wild ways #Massachusetts critters survive the summer.
7/01/2026"What do wild animals do when temperatures start to climb? Like any good New Englander, our local wildlife is built to survive all 4 seasons. From bizarre bodily functions to wardrobe changes, here’s how they’ll stay cool this summer.
Thermal panting and gular fluttering
You’ve likely seen a dog pant after laying in the sun. Wild animals do this too. Thermal panting increases the evaporation of liquid off their tongue and inside of their mouth, lowering their body temperature. Members of the canid (dog) and cervid (deer and moose) families are especially known for panting to thermoregulate. Certain birds, like owls and cormorants, use a similar strategy called gular fluttering—rapidly vibrating their throat to increase evaporation and cool themselves down.
“Hot yoga” for birds
When it gets hot, great blue herons will spread their wings in a dramatic, statue-like pose. Although it may look like yoga, they are actually striking this pose to release heat from their body and allow a cool breeze to reach areas of skin with fewer feathers. Interestingly, they also do this in the morning sun to warm up their bodies after a cool night.
A messy solution
Turkey vultures purposely defecate on their legs when it gets hot out. As the waste evaporates, it cools the bird down.
Turkey vultures and northern gannets use a unique, albeit gross, cooling strategy called urohidrosis (pronounced yoo-roh-hi-DROH-sis). These birds purposely defecate on their featherless legs to keep cool. The evaporation of the waste along the blood vessels results in a cooling effect. They’re not the only animals that do this. Harbor seals urinate on their hind flippers while sunbathing to regulate their body temperature too.
Shifting scenery and wardrobe
Blanding's turtles often move into shaded areas or underneath leaf litter to escape the summer heat
Sometimes survival just requires a change in routine. Some wildlife exhibit more nocturnal or crepuscular (dawn and dusk) activity so they can rest through the hottest part of the day. When it gets too warm, reptiles and amphibians move to cooler microclimates, underneath leaf litter and rotting logs, or submerge themselves in water. Black bears and moose will seek shelter in forested wetlands and use mud and shallow water to cool down. Occasionally, they come to artificial water sources, like swimming pools or water troughs. If you find wildlife cooling off, always keep your distance and wait for the animal to move on.
Many mammals, like coyote, deer, and fisher, also have thinner summer fur compared to their winter coats. Taking it a step further, bobcats not only have a thinner coat, they also tend to have less spots and more tawny, reddish fur to better camouflage with their summer habitats.
Want to help wildlife stay cool this summer?
Wild animals can care for themselves year-round and almost never need our help, even when it’s hot. However, you can make your yard a natural, cooling oasis for wildlife with these tips:
Note: If there are West Nile Virus or Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) detections in your area, remove all standing water to avoid attracting mosquitoes.
- Grow native plants: For all wildlife, grow native plants, shrubs, and trees that offer natural sources of food and shelter from the sun.
- Bird bath 101: For songbirds, provide a shallow, clean bird bath with 1–2 inches of water. They are especially attracted to moving or dripping water. Be sure to replace the water weekly and regularly scrub the bird bath to remove build up. Learn more about creating a bird-friendly area.
- Be a rest stop for bugs: During droughts, or in areas far from natural water sources, create a water station in your garden for bees, butterflies, and other insects. Fill a shallow saucer with water and place items for bugs to perch on, like small rocks and twigs, in the saucer. Don’t add sugar, but a small pinch of salt can provide minerals that bees and butterflies need. Change the water at least weekly.
- Avoid causing harm when trying to help: Never intentionally feed wildlife. This can cause individuals to gather at the site, creating a place for disease to spread and for wildlife to become less cautious around people. This could further harm the animals you were trying to help."Source:
https://www.mass.gov/news/how-does-wildlife-beat-the-heat#SolarPunkSunday #GardeningForWildlife #GardeningForPollinators
#BeeWateringStations #BirdBaths #Heatwave #Heatwaves #BackyardWildlife #KeepCool #KeepingCool #ClimateChange -
Bizarre ways #Massachusetts #wildlife beat the heat as state braces for 100+ degree week
By Liesel Nygard
Jun. 30, 2026"As Massachusetts prepares to face a brutal and prolonged heat wave that could push heat indices well past 100 degrees this week, local wildlife is already equipped with bizarre and fascinating methods to survive the sweltering temperatures.
"An extreme heat warning is in effect for most of the state from 10 a.m. Wednesday through 8 p.m. Saturday. The impending conditions are commonly referred to as a heat dome, with peak heat index values expected to range from 98 to 112 degrees across the region as the week progresses.
"National Weather Service meteorologist Rob Megnia clarified that the system references an extended ridge of high pressure in the upper atmosphere, noting in an interview with MassLive that the technical makeup creates 'a big plume of heat that’s going to be covering the whole East Coast.'
"While human residents are advised to stay indoors, avoid strenuous activity and constantly hydrate, New England’s wild animals rely on a mix of unique physiological adaptations and behavioral shifts to cool down.
"Much like a domestic dog on a hot afternoon, wild members of the canid and cervid families — including coyotes, deer and moose — use thermal #panting to evaporate moisture from their tongues and lower their body temperatures. Certain birds, such as owls and cormorants, rapidly vibrate their throats in a similar biological strategy known as gular fluttering, according to the Division of Fisheries and Wildlife.
"Other avian species have more dramatic or unusual solutions. Great blue herons spread their wings in a statue-like yoga pose to catch cool breezes on patches of skin with fewer feathers.
"Meanwhile, turkey vultures and northern gannets practice urohidrosis, purposely defecating on their featherless legs so the evaporating waste cools down their blood vessels.
"Harbor seals employ a similar marine tactic, urinating on their hind flippers to thermoregulate while sunbathing, according to state experts.
"Survival in extreme heat also demands dynamic shifts in scenery and wardrobe. When temperatures climb, amphibians and reptiles seek out cooler microclimates beneath rotting logs or underneath leaf litter, while bears and moose look for shelter in forested #wetlands or #ShallowMud.
"In addition to adopting more nocturnal or dawn-and-dusk routines to avoid the hottest parts of the day, mammals like fishers and coyotes shed their thick winter fur.
"Bobcats take it a step further by growing a thinner coat with fewer spots and redder fur to seamlessly blend into their summer habitats, according to the state.
"Wildlife biologists emphasize that wild animals almost never need human intervention to survive extreme weather, but residents can take small steps to turn their yards into natural cooling oases.
"Residents are encouraged to grow #NativePlants for shade and to provide small, shallow #WaterStations for bugs, birds and pollinators.
"However, state officials advise regularly scrubbing out bird baths and removing standing water to prevent the spread of mosquito-borne diseases such as West Nile virus and Eastern equine encephalitis.
"They also strongly warn against intentionally feeding wildlife, noting that doing so artificially congregates animals in a single spot, increasing the risk of disease spread and eroding their natural caution around people."
#SolarPunkSunday #GardeningForWildlife #GardeningForPollinators #BeeWateringStations #BirdBaths #Heatwave #Heatwaves #BackyardWildlife #KeepCool #KeepingCool
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Bizarre ways #Massachusetts #wildlife beat the heat as state braces for 100+ degree week
By Liesel Nygard
Jun. 30, 2026"As Massachusetts prepares to face a brutal and prolonged heat wave that could push heat indices well past 100 degrees this week, local wildlife is already equipped with bizarre and fascinating methods to survive the sweltering temperatures.
"An extreme heat warning is in effect for most of the state from 10 a.m. Wednesday through 8 p.m. Saturday. The impending conditions are commonly referred to as a heat dome, with peak heat index values expected to range from 98 to 112 degrees across the region as the week progresses.
"National Weather Service meteorologist Rob Megnia clarified that the system references an extended ridge of high pressure in the upper atmosphere, noting in an interview with MassLive that the technical makeup creates 'a big plume of heat that’s going to be covering the whole East Coast.'
"While human residents are advised to stay indoors, avoid strenuous activity and constantly hydrate, New England’s wild animals rely on a mix of unique physiological adaptations and behavioral shifts to cool down.
"Much like a domestic dog on a hot afternoon, wild members of the canid and cervid families — including coyotes, deer and moose — use thermal #panting to evaporate moisture from their tongues and lower their body temperatures. Certain birds, such as owls and cormorants, rapidly vibrate their throats in a similar biological strategy known as gular fluttering, according to the Division of Fisheries and Wildlife.
"Other avian species have more dramatic or unusual solutions. Great blue herons spread their wings in a statue-like yoga pose to catch cool breezes on patches of skin with fewer feathers.
"Meanwhile, turkey vultures and northern gannets practice urohidrosis, purposely defecating on their featherless legs so the evaporating waste cools down their blood vessels.
"Harbor seals employ a similar marine tactic, urinating on their hind flippers to thermoregulate while sunbathing, according to state experts.
"Survival in extreme heat also demands dynamic shifts in scenery and wardrobe. When temperatures climb, amphibians and reptiles seek out cooler microclimates beneath rotting logs or underneath leaf litter, while bears and moose look for shelter in forested #wetlands or #ShallowMud.
"In addition to adopting more nocturnal or dawn-and-dusk routines to avoid the hottest parts of the day, mammals like fishers and coyotes shed their thick winter fur.
"Bobcats take it a step further by growing a thinner coat with fewer spots and redder fur to seamlessly blend into their summer habitats, according to the state.
"Wildlife biologists emphasize that wild animals almost never need human intervention to survive extreme weather, but residents can take small steps to turn their yards into natural cooling oases.
"Residents are encouraged to grow #NativePlants for shade and to provide small, shallow #WaterStations for bugs, birds and pollinators.
"However, state officials advise regularly scrubbing out bird baths and removing standing water to prevent the spread of mosquito-borne diseases such as West Nile virus and Eastern equine encephalitis.
"They also strongly warn against intentionally feeding wildlife, noting that doing so artificially congregates animals in a single spot, increasing the risk of disease spread and eroding their natural caution around people."
#SolarPunkSunday #GardeningForWildlife #GardeningForPollinators #BeeWateringStations #BirdBaths #Heatwave #Heatwaves #BackyardWildlife #KeepCool #KeepingCool
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How to keep your house cool during #NewEngland #HeatWave
by Bailey Allen
June 30, 2026"As a heat wave approaches Massachusetts, residents may be looking for ways to keep their homes as cool as possible.
"The National Weather Service is predicting 'extreme heat and humidity' across most of southern New England, except the Berkshires and the Cape and Islands, from Wednesday, July 1, through Friday, July 3.
"Temperatures are expected to rise above 100 degrees Fahrenheit (and heat index values around 111 degrees) near the end of the week.
"The weather service recommends drinking plenty of water and staying in an air-conditioned space to reduce the effects of the heat on the body.
Here are some tips for those without air conditioning or looking for ways to lower indoor temperatures during the upcoming 'dangerous heat.'"Here are some tips to help keep your home cool during the upcoming New England heat wave, according to Boston Emergency Management:
- Install an air conditioner and use ceiling or standing fans to improve airflow. However, electric fans will not prevent #HeatRelatedIllness, the City of Boston said.
- Weather-strip doors and windowsills to keep cool air inside.
- Reflect heat back outside by installing temporary window reflectors, such as aluminum foil-covered cardboard, between windows and drapes.
- Cover windows that receive morning or afternoon sunlight with drapes, shades, awnings, or louvers. Outdoor awnings or louvers can reduce the heat entering a home by up to 80%, according to Boston Emergency Management.
- See if you can have a tree planted on the sidewalk in front of your home for free. Cities including Boston, Worcester, Quincy, Lowell, and Springfield offer free street tree planting programs.
- Limit the use of your stove and oven, which can increase indoor temperatures.Visit cooling centers if your home can't get cool
"If your home doesn't have air conditioning or isn't staying cool enough, Boston Emergency Management recommends taking breaks in air-conditioned places such as shopping malls, #PublicLibraries, or public #CoolingCenters.
"In Boston, cooling centers include swimming pools, #SplashPads , and community centers. Residents can call 2-1-1 to find cooling locations across #Massachusetts."
Archived version:
https://archive.ph/B1iBq#SolarPunkSunday #BuildingCommunity #KeepCool #ClimateChange #ExtremeHeat #KeepingCool #GreenerCities #MoreTrees #LibrariesRule!
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How to keep your house cool during #NewEngland #HeatWave
by Bailey Allen
June 30, 2026"As a heat wave approaches Massachusetts, residents may be looking for ways to keep their homes as cool as possible.
"The National Weather Service is predicting 'extreme heat and humidity' across most of southern New England, except the Berkshires and the Cape and Islands, from Wednesday, July 1, through Friday, July 3.
"Temperatures are expected to rise above 100 degrees Fahrenheit (and heat index values around 111 degrees) near the end of the week.
"The weather service recommends drinking plenty of water and staying in an air-conditioned space to reduce the effects of the heat on the body.
Here are some tips for those without air conditioning or looking for ways to lower indoor temperatures during the upcoming 'dangerous heat.'"Here are some tips to help keep your home cool during the upcoming New England heat wave, according to Boston Emergency Management:
- Install an air conditioner and use ceiling or standing fans to improve airflow. However, electric fans will not prevent #HeatRelatedIllness, the City of Boston said.
- Weather-strip doors and windowsills to keep cool air inside.
- Reflect heat back outside by installing temporary window reflectors, such as aluminum foil-covered cardboard, between windows and drapes.
- Cover windows that receive morning or afternoon sunlight with drapes, shades, awnings, or louvers. Outdoor awnings or louvers can reduce the heat entering a home by up to 80%, according to Boston Emergency Management.
- See if you can have a tree planted on the sidewalk in front of your home for free. Cities including Boston, Worcester, Quincy, Lowell, and Springfield offer free street tree planting programs.
- Limit the use of your stove and oven, which can increase indoor temperatures.Visit cooling centers if your home can't get cool
"If your home doesn't have air conditioning or isn't staying cool enough, Boston Emergency Management recommends taking breaks in air-conditioned places such as shopping malls, #PublicLibraries, or public #CoolingCenters.
"In Boston, cooling centers include swimming pools, #SplashPads , and community centers. Residents can call 2-1-1 to find cooling locations across #Massachusetts."
Archived version:
https://archive.ph/B1iBq#SolarPunkSunday #BuildingCommunity #KeepCool #ClimateChange #ExtremeHeat #KeepingCool #GreenerCities #MoreTrees #LibrariesRule!
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Make This #DIY #SwampCooler
Make summer heat a little more bearable with a do-it-yourself evaporative cooler.
"Swamp coolers will not provide relief in areas with high humidity, since they add humidity to the room."
Becca Lewis, August 17, 2023
"A swamp cooler, also known as an evaporative cooler, pulls air into a container and over water or ice, causing an energy exchange in which the heat in the air is absorbed by the surface of the ice or water, cooling the surrounding air. This process is known as 'evaporative cooling,' and works a lot like sweating does on your body. You can purchase a swamp cooler, or make one yourself relatively inexpensively. The DIY set-up uses a cheap commercial fan to pull air across ice or water to accomplish the evaporative cooling result."
https://lifehacker.com/make-this-diy-swamp-cooler-1850747672
#SolarPunkSunday #KeepCool #Heatwave #Heatwaves #ClimateChange #LoTech
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Make This #DIY #SwampCooler
Make summer heat a little more bearable with a do-it-yourself evaporative cooler.
"Swamp coolers will not provide relief in areas with high humidity, since they add humidity to the room."
Becca Lewis, August 17, 2023
"A swamp cooler, also known as an evaporative cooler, pulls air into a container and over water or ice, causing an energy exchange in which the heat in the air is absorbed by the surface of the ice or water, cooling the surrounding air. This process is known as 'evaporative cooling,' and works a lot like sweating does on your body. You can purchase a swamp cooler, or make one yourself relatively inexpensively. The DIY set-up uses a cheap commercial fan to pull air across ice or water to accomplish the evaporative cooling result."
https://lifehacker.com/make-this-diy-swamp-cooler-1850747672
#SolarPunkSunday #KeepCool #Heatwave #Heatwaves #ClimateChange #LoTech
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If you're getting overheated today then might I suggest a cooling movie to watch?
Ice Station Zebra - https://youtu.be/oHc6yecHkCk
This clip will give you the idea. Lots of cooling arctic ice to watch while you quietly evaporate 😉
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If you're getting overheated today then might I suggest a cooling movie to watch?
Ice Station Zebra - https://youtu.be/oHc6yecHkCk
This clip will give you the idea. Lots of cooling arctic ice to watch while you quietly evaporate 😉
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Heatwave tips
Here are a few tips for surviving a heatwave. Drink lots of water. Put some plastic bottles of water in the freezer and use them as cold water bottles (wrap something around them) at night, and place one in front of your fan to cool the air. Keep curtains/blinds shut in the heat of the day and consider putting a sheet over the outside of the windows.
Check on elderly relatives/neighbours and help them to keep cool. If your house gets too hot, think of somewhere you can go to keep cool-many public buildings have air conditioning. Consider insulating your house before the next heatwave, as this keeps it cool when it is hot as well as warm in winter.
If you are a tenant, let your landlord know if your house gets too hot. If you are a landlord, make sure your properties are safe in a heatwave. You don’t want the death of a tenant on your conscience.
If you are involved in education, ensure your school uniform policy is fit for purpose. Don’t make your pupils suffer.
https://bsky.app/profile/nataliegreenpeer.bsky.social/post/3movte4uqfs2f
If you have young street trees on your road, please water them.
Write to your MP to demand the introduction of a maximum temperature at work. Working in prolonged heat and sun can be dangerous. It can cause dehydration, dizziness and cancer. The Health and Safety Executive say 4,500 people are diagnosed with skin cancer every year as a result of outdoor working. If you are in a Union, think Heatstrike.
Extinction Rebellion campaigning for Heat strike in 2025Climate change is getting worse year on year. Only vote for politicians who take this seriously. We need massive investment to solve our addiction to fossil fuels and adapt to both a hotter and a colder future. As temperatures rise, eventually the currents that keep our climate warm could shut down, making UK winters like an ice age.
https://bsky.app/profile/mediatellthetruth.bsky.social/post/3mowrpkhizs2a
#climateChange #FreezeWaterBottles #health #heat #Heatstrike #Heatwave #KeepCool #NatalieBennett #summer #Tips #wellness -
Heatwave tips
Here are a few tips for surviving a heatwave. Drink lots of water. Put some plastic bottles of water in the freezer and use them as cold water bottles (wrap something around them) at night, and place one in front of your fan to cool the air. Keep curtains/blinds shut in the heat of the day and consider putting a sheet over the outside of the windows.
Check on elderly relatives/neighbours and help them to keep cool. If your house gets too hot, think of somewhere you can go to keep cool-many public buildings have air conditioning. Consider insulating your house before the next heatwave, as this keeps it cool when it is hot as well as warm in winter.
If you are a tenant, let your landlord know if your house gets too hot. If you are a landlord, make sure your properties are safe in a heatwave. You don’t want the death of a tenant on your conscience.
If you are involved in education, ensure your school uniform policy is fit for purpose. Don’t make your pupils suffer.
https://bsky.app/profile/nataliegreenpeer.bsky.social/post/3movte4uqfs2f
If you have young street trees on your road, please water them.
Write to your MP to demand the introduction of a maximum temperature at work. Working in prolonged heat and sun can be dangerous. It can cause dehydration, dizziness and cancer. The Health and Safety Executive say 4,500 people are diagnosed with skin cancer every year as a result of outdoor working. If you are in a Union, think Heatstrike.
Extinction Rebellion campaigning for Heat strike in 2025Climate change is getting worse year on year. Only vote for politicians who take this seriously. We need massive investment to solve our addiction to fossil fuels and adapt to both a hotter and a colder future. As temperatures rise, eventually the currents that keep our climate warm could shut down, making UK winters like an ice age.
https://bsky.app/profile/mediatellthetruth.bsky.social/post/3mowrpkhizs2a
#climateChange #FreezeWaterBottles #health #heat #Heatstrike #Heatwave #KeepCool #NatalieBennett #summer #Tips #wellness -
When the temperature 🌡️ is approaching 30°C 🥵 there's only one thing to do 😊
#stripoff #gonaked #keepcool #naturist #clothesfreeliving #nonsexualnudity -
@BlueDot The news story I posted is 404, but here's the original article.
How Paris's Seine river keeps the Louvre cool in summer
June 18, 2025
Paris (AFP) – "As Paris braces for a heatwave this weekend, a little-known network of underground pipes will be cooling the Louvre museum and other storied landmarks using water from the Seine river."
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@BlueDot The news story I posted is 404, but here's the original article.
How Paris's Seine river keeps the Louvre cool in summer
June 18, 2025
Paris (AFP) – "As Paris braces for a heatwave this weekend, a little-known network of underground pipes will be cooling the Louvre museum and other storied landmarks using water from the Seine river."
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🦁📨 LöwenPost 2025/26 - Sino Kolumne: Diebstahl der Schwimmerinnen ~ PAP in Singapore ~ TikTok und Feuerwerk
https://0cn.de/LoPo2526#singapore #schwimmen #wm #italien #pap #china #tiktok #arcteryx #keepcool
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We’ve reached the time when the summer heat outweighs any desire for design & aesthetic. Portland is having a second 90F/32C day so I’ve deployed my janky looking, but very effective hack to block the only west-facing window in our home.
This window is one of those window boxes, so it not even remotely insulated, double-paned, or anything that would improve its efficiency. In the winter cold pours in from this space and in the summer this unshaded window belches temperatures above 105F/40C into the kitchen. On the positive side, our cat loves this space, he lounges on some carpet we put in the bottom and yells at birds.
If you’re struggling with rising temperatures and have access to a a place that sells construction materials, you might consider buying some of these R-Tech insulation panels to block windows. These are coated with Mylar on the side I’m facing out, towards the sun. It’s impressive how well they work!
I’ve been thinking I’ll order some insulated curtains for this space, but my wife has wondered if this fix is actually more effective! We might still hang some, but I’ll keep these two panels around for extremes.
#Summer #HeatWave #HeatIndex #KeepCool #HotWeather #Weather #pdxtst #QueerAgenda
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We’ve reached the time when the summer heat outweighs any desire for design & aesthetic. Portland is having a second 90F/32C day so I’ve deployed my janky looking, but very effective hack to block the only west-facing window in our home.
This window is one of those window boxes, so it not even remotely insulated, double-paned, or anything that would improve its efficiency. In the winter cold pours in from this space and in the summer this unshaded window belches temperatures above 105F/40C into the kitchen. On the positive side, our cat loves this space, he lounges on some carpet we put in the bottom and yells at birds.
If you’re struggling with rising temperatures and have access to a a place that sells construction materials, you might consider buying some of these R-Tech insulation panels to block windows. These are coated with Mylar on the side I’m facing out, towards the sun. It’s impressive how well they work!
I’ve been thinking I’ll order some insulated curtains for this space, but my wife has wondered if this fix is actually more effective! We might still hang some, but I’ll keep these two panels around for extremes.
#Summer #HeatWave #HeatIndex #KeepCool #HotWeather #Weather #pdxtst #QueerAgenda
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If you're planning on staying in place during global warming, now would be a good time to start figuring out how you're going to deal with no air conditioning when electricity fails or becomes prohibitively expensive. Just saying.
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If you're planning on staying in place during global warming, now would be a good time to start figuring out how you're going to deal with no air conditioning when electricity fails or becomes prohibitively expensive. Just saying.
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Another #heatwave headed for the west. Here are expert #tips to #keepcool.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/09/03/heat-wave-extreme-california/75060554007/
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Another #heatwave headed for the west. Here are expert #tips to #keepcool.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/09/03/heat-wave-extreme-california/75060554007/
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We’re beginning a stretch of HOT weather so it’s time for this fix I didn’t think of until last year! We have a single, west-facing window, it’s a greenhouse box window. In the summer it absolutely bakes our kitchen. In the winter cold pours in from it.
Solution: 2 insulating foam panels. The side facing out the window is coated in Mylar, so it even reflects sun away! While it looks janky, we found it helped a lot.
Ursa hates it because he has a mat in this window box and likes to lie there, chattering at birds.
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We’re beginning a stretch of HOT weather so it’s time for this fix I didn’t think of until last year! We have a single, west-facing window, it’s a greenhouse box window. In the summer it absolutely bakes our kitchen. In the winter cold pours in from it.
Solution: 2 insulating foam panels. The side facing out the window is coated in Mylar, so it even reflects sun away! While it looks janky, we found it helped a lot.
Ursa hates it because he has a mat in this window box and likes to lie there, chattering at birds.
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I see the point and have experienced the same thing. Lazy denial may be quite fortunate if bystanders can see the lack of evidence. That assumes those bystanders aren't similarly triggered by the word 'communist'.
Labelling people in general is often a lazy ad hom. Sometimes the biggest insult is not the intended one to you, but to the intelligence.
I can still get infuriated, but try to concentrate on more important things. #KeepCool
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I see the point and have experienced the same thing. Lazy denial may be quite fortunate if bystanders can see the lack of evidence. That assumes those bystanders aren't similarly triggered by the word 'communist'.
Labelling people in general is often a lazy ad hom. Sometimes the biggest insult is not the intended one to you, but to the intelligence.
I can still get infuriated, but try to concentrate on more important things. #KeepCool
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@doctoctocbot salut ! Nous avons deux possibilités : se retrouver facilement sur ce réseau avec ce hashtag et ainsi faire grossir la communauté médicale toute toute petite… ou bien ne plus du tout utiliser #doctoctoc et préférer #MastoMed
Par pitié : ok pour les remontrances (et encore…) qd la communauté sera grande et qu’il y aura des réponses à ce hashtag… en attendant #keepcool
Enfin, les hashtags sont comme les plages : elles n’appartiennent à personne.
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RT EU Health - #HealthUnion
As temperatures soar this summer, extreme heat can pose serious health risks.
Together with @WHO_Europe we have compiled 10 basic actions we recommend to stay safe in the heat.
#HealthUnion #KeepCool🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Health/status/1684156621642145796
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"Ice Scene," Hendrick Avercamp, 1610.
Something cool, as we're getting a heat wave here! The detail in Dutch paintings of this era always fascinates me...here you'll see people skating, a woman's butt, someone fallen through the ice, and a guy peeing. Avercamp was known for his winter landscapes and this is a fun example.
From the Mauritshuis, The Hague.
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"Ice Scene," Hendrick Avercamp, 1610.
Something cool, as we're getting a heat wave here! The detail in Dutch paintings of this era always fascinates me...here you'll see people skating, a woman's butt, someone fallen through the ice, and a guy peeing. Avercamp was known for his winter landscapes and this is a fun example.
From the Mauritshuis, The Hague.
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