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EUROPEAN SUMMER TEMPERATURES RECORD
Europe’s summer felt like a gamechanger. Will next year be any different?- In 2018, a University of Hawaii study compared green and white roofs in Honolulu; the green roof was reported to have lower peak temperatures at the surface and nearby air
- In 2007, Oak Ridge built a roof with phase-change material between foil layers; attic temperatures fell about 22°F, with utility savings estimated at 8%
- Delhi weather: IMD issues Yellow Alert, rain likely on Friday and SaturdayDelhi is set to experience a yellow alert as rain is forecasted for Friday and Saturday. This much-needed precipitation will offer a reprie...03 Sep, 2026, 09.53 PM IST
- 'Supersized' El Niño may become strongest ever recorded: UN weather agencyThe World Meteorological Organization said its forecasts showed a near 100% likelihood that El Nino would persist through February 2027, fu...03 Sep, 2026, 04.49 PM IST
- In 1996, Florida researchers whitened 7 shops in a Cocoa strip mall; roof surfaces fell by as much as 70°F, cooling energy dropped 25.3%, and peak demand dropped 40.3%In an innovative Florida trial, it was found that white roofs significantly decreased heat levels and energy usage. Traditionally, unpainte...03 Sep, 2026, 01.00 PM IST
- Global temperature rise set to cross 1.5-degree Celsius threshold: United NationsGlobal temperatures will soon surpass the 1.5-degree Celsius threshold, increasing climate risks. This UN report emphasises immediate green...02 Sep, 2026, 10.34 PM IST
- In 1666, Great Fire of London destroyed more than 13,000 homes, iconic structures, over 350 years later record wildfires burn homesWildfires in England and Wales have hit a record level, fire chiefs said, warning that rescue services were battling to keep up with rising...02 Sep, 2026, 08.59 PM IST
- Drought, wildfires & a brutal 'once-in-a-millennium' summer plague BritainBritain has endured its hottest summer on record, marked by successive heat waves, drought, destructive wildfires and water restrictions. T...02 Sep, 2026, 12.15 PM IST
- In 2021, Berkeley Lab made a roof coating that switches at 67°C. Today, it beats existing coatings in 12 of 15 US climate zones, cutting household electricity use 10%Installing TARC could help the average U.S. household reduce electricity consumption by up to 10 percent annually. Another advantage of TAR...01 Sep, 2026, 08.31 PM IST
- India's power consumption rises nearly 13% to 169 billion units in AugustIndia's power consumption rose 12.85 percent in August, reaching 169.01 billion units. High humidity levels increased cooling appliance usa...01 Sep, 2026, 02.53 PM IST
- Heat scorches Spain and the European nation finds an old, traditional hack to find some comfortSpain’s brutal summer heat has revived the traditionalabanico, with Spaniards and tourists using folding hand fans across plazas, public tr...01 Sep, 2026, 12.01 PM IST
- In 2025, researchers built a box from porous PMMA sheets that reflected 96% of sunlight; 80°F outdoor air measured 65.3°F inside without electricityInnovative materials scientists are exploring passive cooling techniques to lessen the demand for air conditioning. They have engineered a ...29 Aug, 2026, 07.40 PM IST
- In 2025, Czech researchers reported 2024 summer tests of green facades; one Holešovice site recorded 6.4K lower mean radiant temperature than a white wallGreen facades play a significant role in regulating outdoor thermal conditions, although their effectiveness can significantly differ. A co...29 Aug, 2026, 03.00 PM IST
- In a 2011 Las Vegas test, a 15.24-cm wet roof pond lowered indoor peak operative temperature by about 8.5°C versus the outdoor maximumIn the summer of 2011, a groundbreaking building in Las Vegas experimented with roof pond cooling. Results indicated that wet roof ponds ef...29 Aug, 2026, 02.20 PM IST
- Scientists tested reflective pavement through an Australian summer, and the road surface stayed cooler, but midday radiant heat increased above itA western Sydney trial revealed reflective roads cool surfaces but raise pedestrian temperatures. This study tracked the trade-off over a y...27 Aug, 2026, 01.10 PM IST
- The world is burning less. Why does it feel like it’s burning more?Global burned areas are significantly below average, contradicting climate change narratives. Satellite data shows a quiet fire season worl...26 Aug, 2026, 11.15 PM IST
- Since 1990s, amount of living heat sensitive coral has gone down shockingly, this indicates warmer ocean which means worse storms, hotter nightsEl Nino is already as big as recent ones and is still growing with it expected to reach unprecedented levels at its peak. It's responsible ...26 Aug, 2026, 02.00 AM IST
- Philadelphia painted black pavement with a light-coloured coating to fight extreme heat. A year later, researchers found one clear differenceTo tackle urban heat island effects, Philadelphia is trialing cool pavement solutions. In Hunting Park, a reflective light-colored coating ...24 Aug, 2026, 08.45 PM IST
- Travelling to Europe in summer? Indian traveller says ‘better travel India’ after 10-day tripAn X user has urged travellers to consider India over Europe for summer holidays after a 10-day family trip in July and August left him str...23 Aug, 2026, 05.19 PM IST
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