A Tunnel of Warmth: How Hungary Is Saving Street Dogs from Freezing Nights
Every winter cities across Europe brace for freezing temperatures but for stray and homeless animals the cold can be deadly In Hungary where winter nights often dip well below zero the struggle for survival becomes especially severe for dogs living on the streets Responding to this long-standing challenge the country has begun installing solar-heated tunnel shelters in public spaces an innovative yet simple solution designed to offer warmth and safety to animals with nowhere else to go These shelters are not part of a flashy high-tech experiment Instead they represent a thoughtful use of natural energy and practical design How the Solar-Heated Tunnel Shelters WorkThe tunnel shelters are transparent cylindrical structures placed in areas where stray dogs are commonly found Made from durable materials they are designed to absorb heat from sunlight during the day As the sun warms the shelter s surface the structure stores that heat and slowly
