The UV Index is a measure of the intensity of the sun’s ultraviolet radiation in the sun burning spectrum. As the UV Index increases, the sun’s rays can affect your skin, eyes and immune system. Therefore, you need to take more precautions to protect yourself from the harmful rays.
A coastal wind turbine in China. In China, coal consumption fell in 2015 for the
Research shows that exposure to natural light improves the well-being of office workers. Image: Shutterstock
For birds, glass windows are worse than invisible. By reflecting foliage or sky, they look like inviting places to fly into. And because the sheer number of windows is so great, their toll on birds is huge. Up to about 1 billion birds die from window strikes in the U.S.
Expect it to be scorching, blazing hot on 20th March 2016 (Sunday) due to the equinox phenomenon, when the sun crosses directly over the equator. The phenomenon hits Peninsular twice a year – in March and September – and causes the highest degree of heat. In February last year, Malaysians faced
PUTRAJAYA: The Government will be drawing up an “action plan” on how to tackle the hot and dry season in Malaysia, caused by the El Nino phenomenon. Natural Resources and Environment Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar said the Cabinet would be asked to approve a special committee on
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As great as it is to bask in the warm summer sun, harmful UV rays can wreak havoc on more than just your skin and eyes. Sun damage can take its toll on your home—even indoors—affecting the lifespan and appearance of your belongings. Here are some common symptoms of sun
