EDITORIAL Dear Readers,
As you may have realised by reading this month's newsletter, some
articles and the website of the month relate to climate change. It is a "fresh" memory that London reached 34.8 'C last week. To find the last time of this temperature in London in May (by the way, we are still in Spring, not in Summer) we have to go back to 1944. |
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WEBSITE OF THE MONTH The "Website of the Month" is a spotlight
feature in our email newsletter, where we showcase a standout website, recognising its exceptional tools, valuable resources or content. |
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Wet bulb temperature is the lowest temperature that can be achieved through evaporative cooling. It is measured using a thermometer with its bulb wrapped in a moist muslin wick. As air flows over the wet surface,
water begins to evaporate, drawing heat from the thermometer and causing the temperature reading to drop. |
The emergence of heat and humidity too severe for human tolerance
Humans’ ability to efficiently shed heat has enabled us to range over every continent, but a wet-bulb temperature (TW) of 35°C marks our upper physiological limit, and much lower values have serious
health and productivity impacts. Climate models project the first 35°C TW occurrences by the mid-21st century. Recent exceedances of 35°C in global maximum sea surface temperature provide further support for the validity of these dangerously high TW values
HERE Technologies sets the benchmark for location platforms HERE Technologies, the leading mapping and location data platform, was named the overall leader in Counterpoint Research’s 2026 Location Platform
Effectiveness Index for the ninth consecutive year. The report recognized HERE for its comprehensive location capabilities, broad geographic reach, strong partnerships, software-defined vehicle (SDV) vision and AI innovation. |
Innovative walking, wheeling and cycling projects win share of £1 million Communities across England will benefit from a diverse range of innovative walking, wheeling and cycling projects, after Active Travel
England awarded grants through its £1 million Innovation Fund. The 12 successful projects, ranging from e-cargo bike share schemes and community behaviour change programmes, to ‘gamified’ walking campaigns and accessible wheeling apps, will each receive grants of up to £100,000. eFreight Autonomous sets out next steps for UK autonomous HGV rollout eFreight Autonomous, a consortium of commercial vehicle and automotive technology specialists led by Voltempo, has published the findings of a
nine-month study into autonomous heavy goods vehicles, identifying hub-to-hub trunking and intermodal shuttle operations as the most viable starting points for early UK deployment. |
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