Issue Nº 503

Tuesday

In today’s issue, we’ll take a look at:

• Keeping cool without AC

• Deforestation dropping in Colombia

• A must-know tip on how to reduce stress around insurance shopping

• A recipe for eco-friendly cleaning spray

True or False?

The Ozone layer will recover by 2066.

Scroll to the bottom for the answer.

Keeping Your House Cool in the Heat

Are heat waves getting to you? If you’re fatigued from the heat, don’t blast the AC - it contributes to the emissions that got us here in the first place! Here are some ways of staying cool while keeping your carbon footprint low.

1. Tint Your Windows

Celebrities and FBI agents aren’t the only ones who benefit from tinted windows. This is a quick, cheap fix that will reduce the amount of sunlight - and therefore heat - that enters your home.

2. Blast Your Fans

Fans’ energy use is pretty low, especially compared with AC, so you can run them throughout the summer without worrying about your environmental impact. To supercharge their cooling powers, put a tub of ice in front of your fan.

3. Green Your Home

Plants naturally consume hot air, so dotting them around your home will help you keep the heat at bay. Try a rubber plant, Chinese evergreen, or palms, some species that are thought to have the biggest impact on indoor temperatures.

4. Save Your Laundry For After Dark

Household appliances like washers, dryers, and vacuums can release a lot of heat, so try to only use them at night, when the temperature’s cooler.

5. Paint Your Roof White

If you want to beat the heat - and feel like you’re on vacation in Santorini - try painting the roof of your house. With a little white paint and a reflective coating, you could reduce the temperature inside your house by 2C to 5C.

Deforestation in Colombia Falls to Historic Low

Last year, deforestation in Colombia fell to its lowest level in 23 years, with a total decrease of 36%. The government's efforts to conserve the Amazon rainforest within its borders are paying off. 

Tactics that have helped stop the rainforest’s destruction include monitoring forests more closely, getting new sustainable projects off the ground, and paying farmers to protect the land. 

As the world’s second most biodiverse country, careful stewardship of the rainforest in Colombia will provide crucial protection for the many thousands of plants and animals who live there. Plus, the rainforest is the lungs of the planet - trees provide oxygen while removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere - so in the fight against climate change, this news is truly worth celebrating.

Simplify Your Insurance Shopping

In today’s busy world, it can feel impossible to find the time to sift through endless insurance options for your car, home, or pets. But let’s face it—finding reliable, affordable coverage shouldn’t add to your stress. It should be simple and give you peace of mind, fast.

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Clean Green With This DIY Spray

Many of the home cleaning sprays you’ll find in stores contain dangerous and harsh chemicals. But you don’t need to rely on them to keep your home sparkling clean. For natural cleaning power, check out this recipe - and the best thing is, you probably already have these ingredients at home.

Ingredients:

• 250ml white vinegar

• 250ml water

• 10 drops of essential oil, such as lavender or tea tree 

Together, these ingredients will create a spray that combines disinfecting properties with a refreshing scent. Pour everything into a 500ml spray bottle, shake well, and that’s it - you’re ready to take on dirt while freeing your home from toxic chemicals. Talk about clean!

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• 🌎 True or False: True! By 2066, the Ozone layer is set to restore to where it was in the 1980s.

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