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a. In order to stay cool in hot polluted areas we must drink alot of water to stay hydrated . We can lessen the usage of cars so it could stop polluting the air and contribute to climate change . to do that we can just walk or use a bike to go to nearby places .

b. What the community can do to live comfortably in a hot environment is to drink alot of water , wear hats , wear light clothing and to utilize electric fans and aircon .

c. We can plant more trees , lessen the usage of cars , lessen the smoke coming out from power plants , stop throwing trash everywhere and keep clean ,

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Drink plenty of water. It is one of the essential ways of surviving a hot environment and hydrate yourself. Electric fans and air conditioners are also useful to survive while being exposed to the heat. Lastly wearing clothes appropriate in a hot environment is also efficient of surviving hot cities. Some bigger actions we can take are planting more trees, install green/cool roofs, install windmills, and etc.

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a. We must drink water frequently in order to live in really hot cities in a major way. Staying indoors rather than in the sun to avoid dehydration or loss of consciousness, both of which result in a reduction in oxygen levels.
b. A community must take action against the situation and do something about it. We should stop the increasing amount and limit the greenhouses gases because it affects our planet. Instead, we should just reduce water waste, planting more trees more than we cut them, spreading awareness about climate change, and many more ways.
c. The biggest action we can do to decrease hot places on our planet is to educate people all around the world and do things about it. If we all associate and take action to stop climate change, our planet will be much safer and longer to stay.
Reference: https://www.urbancultivator.net/how-to-stay-cool-in-hot-weather/

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Beat the Heat: Here's How to Stay Cool in Hot Weather

We're quickly rolling into the month of July, and judging by the way that things are going, it's going to be a scorcher this summer.
While hot weather is nice, and you've never looked better than with that killer tan, it's crucial to know how to keep yourself cool.
Heat stroke-or worse, hyperthermia-are very real things. When your body produces way too much heat, or absorbs way too much heat, it can cause some serious damage.
Without further ado, here are some tips on how you can keep yourself cool, even when it's heating up.

1. Drink lots and lots of water

Hydration is key when your body is trying to maintain homeostasis, or the regulated state (in this case, at a decent temperature). Sweating, though kind of unappealing sometimes, is your body's way of cooling you down.
Contrary to popular belief, while iced water is your safest bet in cooling you down, things like pop or energy drinks will also help you cool down. Any liquid is better than no liquid.
Having said that, make sure you're not drinking coffee, as it's a diuretic and can have dehydrating effects.

2. Avoid the sun between 11am to 2pm

The sun is the hottest between 11am and 2pm, and sunburns are most likely to happen during that period. Limiting your exposure will limit your chances of overheating.
If you can't get around not being outside during those hours, make sure you dress appropriately.

3. Dress appropriately

Wear loose, breathable (think: cotton) clothing and footwear that won't leave your feet sweaty. Hats are also crucial for blazing hot weather, keeping you cool by providing shade. Sunglasses will protect your eyes from damaging UV rays.

4. Refrigerate or freeze your bedsheets

Once you try this trick, you'll wonder why you haven't thought of it before. Place your bedsheets in your fridge or freezer for a half an hour before you sleep, and you'll never have trouble falling asleep because of the heat again.
Also consider investing in soft gel packs that you can place underneath your sheets, or tucked between your legs (wrapped in a tea towel).

5. Cool down your "hot zones"

Your pressure points are your secret key to happiness! Applying a little ice pack or a bottle filled with iced water will help you cool down immediately.
These pressure points are:
- Ankles
- Behind the knees
- Wrists
- Elbow bends
- Neck
- Temples

6. Get spicy

Weird but true: spicy foods actually help you cool down. Spicy food increases your blood circulation, which in turn gets you sweaty. And, as we discussed before, sweating cools you down when the sweat cools down.

7. Eat a popsicle

It was the best way to cool down when you were a kid, and nothing has changed. Cool down by eating a popsicle!
Try these basil watermelon popsicles, adapted from Williams-Sonoma and beat the heat!

Ingredients
Handful of Urban Cultivator-grown basil
1/2 seedless baby watermelon, peeled and flesh cut into large chunks
Directions
Juice the basil and watermelon in an electric juicer according to the manufacturer's instructions. Stir the juice with a spoon. Working in batches, pour the juice into the wells of an ice pop mold and freeze according to the manufacturer's instructions. Makes 8 pops.

8. Make a smoothie to cool down

Don't feel like a popsicle? An ice-cold smoothie will bring your temperature right down, not only because of its chilly factor, but also because it'll keep you hydrated.
Smoothie hack: add liquids like coconut water or blend some wheatgrass in, both of which have hydrating properties.
Try this strawberry-watermelon hydrating smoothie, adapted from Pop Sugar.

Ingredients
1 cup watermelon
1/4 cup strawberries
1/2 cucumber
1/2 cup pure, unsweetened coconut water
4 ice cubes
1 handful of wheatgrass
Method
Add ingredients to a blender until smooth, and enjoy!

9. Have more salads

How does a hot bowl of soup sound on this hot sunny day? Not so good?
Choose chilled items for lunch instead. Salads are a great option, and you'll also be feeling healthier than if you downed a burger for lunch.
Try this spotted prawn summer salad, featuring an assortment of Urban Cultivator-grown microgreens and herbs!

By following these tips, you'll be able to enjoy your summer without suffering through the heat. Remember to reapply sunscreen every few hours to make sure you reduce the risk of burning!
If you want fresh vegetables through the hot summer months, but don't want to garden in the sun, growing in an Urban Cultivator is answer.
You'll get nutritious microgreens and herbs for smoothies, popsicles, and salads all summer long!
Have any tips to stay cool? Let us know in the comments section!

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Beat the Heat: Here's How to Stay Cool in Hot Weather - Urban Cultivator

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We're quickly rolling into the month of July, and judging by the way that things are going, it's going to be a scorcher this summer. While hot weather is nice, and you've never looked better than with that killer tan, it's crucial to know how...

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In order to cope with the scorching temperatures here in the Philippines there are ways on how we can adapt to this.

A. Wear white clothes because they don't absorb as much visible light. Drink plenty of water to keep yourself hydrated, and to cool off the heat. We should utilize our air conditioners more.
B. A way on how we can live comfortably despite the heat is by blocking them off by using curtains, and other accessible materials to shut sunlight, and heat from penetrating.
C. We should minimize the use of things that produce a lot of carbon dioxide. Building shades in every area, and planting more trees benefit the surrounding area from harmful radiation, and hot air.

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We can wear clothes that help us handle heat and should also stay hydrated. Most of the people eat cold foods such as, ice cream and some drink fruit shakes. People can also find a cool place or a shade for you to stay in. We can also spend much time as possible in air conditioned buildings or we can open windows when there's cool breeze.

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A.The Government may need to help their people survive in those harsh conditions.Helping establish places where people can cool off or finding ways how to live in that place.
B.Stay hydrated.If the place has limited water source,people shouldnt hog the water.They should also stay inside as much as possible since they can die from heat stroke.
C.If they have enough funds, they can organize a trip for everyone in town to a nearby area with pools or resorts.Or just move out completely if its unbearable.

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A.We wear clothing that absorbs heat so that its becomes a bit less hotter.We should drink a lot of water since we are in a hot climate.so we do not get dehydrated.Staying in cool or warm zones is a good way too cool off the intense heat.
B.They should make more areas covered in shaded so that its less hot.We should stay indoors away from the heat.
C.Governments should invest in making areas with more shade in populated areas.They should invest in carbon reducing products so that the climate does not get hotter. They should plant more trees to absorb more carbon.

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In order to cope with drastic weather changes, many cities will require extensive urban planning adaptations. Garschagen says this could include changing the building materials used in construction, planting more trees, making room for green spaces, and building fresh air corridors.

Urban planning can give you technical solutions for what could be done … but the real challenge in urban societies, like here in Bonn, is actually to negotiate with [people] about what they are willing to accept in terms of changes

https://www.dw.com/en/how-can-cities-adapt-to-a-hotter-climate/a-44667424

For me the bigger actions they can make is to make less polution around the city or place to prevent from having so much heat.

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Regina Fleischmann and Anna Düssel are door knocking in Bonn's city center. The two are part of a group of surveyors working for the United Nations University (UNU) in Bonn who are coming to people's homes to speak to them about heat stress.

Led by climate scientist Matthias Garschagen, head of the Institute of Environment and Human Security at the UNU in Bonn, the researchers are investigating people's living conditions and their perceptions of extreme heat. They aim to get answers from 800 residents to find out what it will take for communities to adapt to a hotter climate.
Read more: Germany braces for sweltering temperatures in Europe-wide heat wave Colder countries are not immune
Although extreme heat might not be a phenomenon normally associated with a Northern European country like Germany, which can get quite cold in winter, it too faces the impact of rising temperatures.

In 2003, some 7,000 people died in Germany due to the heatwave that swept across Europe and killed some 70,000 thousand people in in total.

Surveyors Fleischmann and Düssel are going from door to door to ask residents about how they perceive heat stress

Although a few very hot days may not seem like much, for vulnerable groups like the elderly, the sick, the poor, pregnant women and infants, it could be serious.
Read more: How to prevent cooling from warming up the world
One of the main risks during a heat wave is that many people don't fully grasp the full danger of high temperatures, Garschagen told DW.

"On the one hand people think 'Yes, heat is something that needs to be taken very seriously,' but at the same time, when it comes to asking if this expectation of heat becoming an increasing risk factor actually changes people's behavior... the picture changes quite drastically."
Cities battle with 'heat island effect'
Heat waves are a particularly serious trend for cities, which are warming at a higher rate than other parts of the world. This is because of what's known as the "heat island effect." Since urban areas are often covered in asphalt and concrete, they can't hold water like soil and vegetation do, Garschagen said.

Figures from a recent study by C40, a climate-research organization focused on urban areas, predict that by 2050, more than 970 cities will face average summertime temperature highs of 35 degrees. Right now, only one-third of these cities experience that kind of heat.

With the UN predicting that over two-thirds of the world's population will live in cities by 2050, the number of people exposed to extreme heat is set to increase dramatically. As much as 90 percent of the run towards cities will be centered in Asia and Africa.
How can we adapt to heat waves?
In order to cope with drastic weather changes, many cities will require extensive urban planning adaptations. Garschagen says this could include changing the building materials used in construction, planting more trees, making room for green spaces, and building fresh air corridors.

But he also cautions that implementing these changes is no easy task.

"Urban planning can give you technical solutions for what could be done ... but the real challenge in urban societies, like here in Bonn, is actually to negotiate with [people] about what they are willing to accept in terms of changes," he told DW.

"For example, is it acceptable to leave certain spaces - that would make perfect slots for future development, where you could make a lot of profit - open for climatic reasons, or not? These societal and political debates - that tends to be the real challenge," he said.
How bad could it get?
Some research suggests that many parts of the world - places in South Asia, the Persian Gulf and Australia, for example - could actually become uninhabitable due to rising temperatures.

"The really, really challenging question is: when do societies start to accept that the set up of our cities as we know it is no longer sustainable in the future?" Garschagen said.

Once the researchers have collected all the data they need, they will be busy over the next few months trying to establish trends in the way city dwellers perceive and react to extreme heat. With this information, they hope they can better prepare the globe for what will most certainly be a hotter future.
Listen to the radio report about the danger of heat waves

How cities and people can beat the heat

Sweating through the heat

When temperatures rise above 30 degrees, it might seem sensible to eat ice cream or drink something cold. That's not what the experts advise, though. Just like spicy food, drinking hot tea will increase your body temperature and cause you to sweat, which in turn cools your body down.

Author: Leonard Proske

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How can cities adapt to a hotter climate? | DW | 25.07.2018

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Regina Fleischmann and Anna Düssel are door knocking in Bonn's city center. The two are part of a group of surveyors working for the United Nations University (UNU) in Bonn who are coming to people's homes to speak to them about heat stress.

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a.: Solutions or changes to survive in places with very hot climates:

- We should always hydrate ourselves by drinking 8-10 glasses of water a day. This is the most basic but also the most important thing to do knowing you are in a place with a very hot climate.

- If we are really hot, let's stay in air-conditioned room. It is very dangerous to get diseases from extreme heat like heat stroke which could lead to death. So whenever we go out to buy groceries or going off to school or to work, let's always bring an umbrella or our caps and hats to avoid the extreme heat in our place.

- The Philippines is a tropical country so it will be always hot in this country. So if ever we have a chance to change something in our houses, we could change our roofs to materials that can be a best defense against very hot climates. One type of roof is a Terra-Cotta Tiles the materials is heat resistant.

b. : All of these solutions can be taught by the local government to the community to address the issue of the hot climate in our places.

c. : Bigger actions such as doing programs of solutions and changes to survive the hot climate of the place. These programs will open the minds of people and we can make a huge step in adapting the heat by making changes and solutions.

References:

https://www.cdc.gov/nceh/features/extremeheat/index.html

https://www.premanroofing.com/blog/whats-the-best-roof-for-a-hot-climate/

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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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High temperatures kill hundreds of people every year. Heat-related deaths and illness are preventable, yet more than 700 people die from extreme heat every year in the United States.

Take measures to stay cool, remain hydrated, and keep informed. Getting too hot can make you sick. You can become ill from the heat if your body can't compensate for it and properly cool you off. The main things affecting your body's ability to cool itself during extremely hot weather are:

High humidity. When the humidity is high, sweat won't evaporate as quickly. This keeps your body from releasing heat as fast as it may need to.

Personal factors. Age, obesity, fever, dehydration, heart disease, mental illness, poor circulation, sunburn, and prescription drug and alcohol use all can play a role in whether a person can cool off enough in very hot weather.

People age 65 and older are at high risk for heat-related illnesses.
Those who are at highest risk include people 65 and older, children younger than two, and people with chronic diseases or mental illness.
Closely monitor people who depend on you for their care and ask these questions:

Are they drinking enough water?

Do they have access to air conditioning?

Do they need help keeping cool?

People at greatest risk for heat-related illness can take the following protective actions to prevent illness or death:

Stay in air-conditioned buildings as much as you can. Contact your local health department or locate an air-conditioned shelter in your area. Air-conditioning is the number one way to protect yourself against heat-related illness and death. If your home is not air-conditioned, reduce your risk for heat-related illness by spending time in public facilities that are air-conditioned and using air conditioning in vehicles.

Do not rely on a fan as your main cooling device during an extreme heat event.

Drink more water than usual and don't wait until you're thirsty to drink.

Check on a friend or neighbor and have someone do the same for you.

Don't use the stove or oven to cook-it will make you and your house hotter.

Even young and healthy people can get sick from the heat if they participate in strenuous physical activities during hot weather:

Limit your outdoor activity, especially midday when the sun is hottest.

Wear and reapply sunscreen as indicated on the package.

Pace your activity. Start activities slow and pick up the pace gradually.

Drink more water than usual and don't wait until you're thirsty to drink more. Muscle cramping may be an early sign of heat-related illness.

Wear loose, lightweight, light-colored clothing.

If you play a sport that practices during hot weather, protect yourself and look out for your teammates:

If you are wearing a cloth face covering and feel yourself overheating or having trouble breathing, put at least 6 feet of distance between yourself and others and remove the face covering. More safety tips: https://www.cdc.gov/disasters/extremeheat/heattips.html #COVID19.

Schedule workouts and practices earlier or later in the day when the temperature is cooler.

Monitor a teammate's condition, and have someone do the same for you.

Seek medical care right away if you or a teammate has symptoms of heat-related illness.

Learn more about how to protect young athletes from heat-related illness by taking this CDC course.

Everyone should take these steps to prevent heat-related illnesses, injuries, and death during hot weather:

Stay in an air-conditioned indoor location as much as you can.

Drink plenty of fluids even if you don't feel thirsty.

Schedule outdoor activities carefully.

Wear loose, lightweight, light-colored clothing and sunscreen.

Pace yourself.

Take cool showers or baths to cool down.

Check on a friend or neighbor and have someone do the same for you.

Never leave children or pets in cars.

Check the local news for health and safety updates.

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High temperatures kill hundreds of people every year. Heat-related deaths and illness are preventable, yet more than 700 people die from extreme heat every year in the United States. Take measures to stay cool, remain hydrated, and keep informed. Getting too hot can make you sick.

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Well we can deal with heat by getting used to it but we know that it gets hotter each year but you can also help yourself by staying hydrated, wearing light clothes and not staying out for too long

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We could install many air conditioners that use renewable energy. We should make a bigger change and build wind mills and dams for energy, and stricter waste disposal laws.

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We can deal with heat by using Air Conditioners or Electric fans but since those also take up a lot of energy and isn't really that good for the environment, we can possibly use Solar Panels. What individuals can do to live comfortably despite the heat is maybe wear more light clothings, lessen the use of hot electronics like ovens, and drink plenty of water. But what we can do in order to reduce heat is maybe stop using too much energy and Plant more trees. :)

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People can adapt to the heat by using their heat, they can invest in solar panel for air conditioning and electric fans. By using infinite energy, we lower our carbon footprint, and can stop the o-zone to stop thinning. Therefore, the world doesn't become hotter, and people won't have to live in ridiculously high temperatures.

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We can help reduce heat if we use electric cars that are powered by environmental friendly juices, thus, lessening our carbon footprint.
We could also start using Solar panels that are powered by fans that run on wind power and power entire villages and their air conditioners!
Finally, by using recycling we could use the trash we recycled and turn them into parts for car batteries, ac's, environmental friendly gas stations, heck! maybe even more!