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Philadelphia installed white roofs on about 340 low-income seniors’ homes from 2001–2003; ceiling temperatures fell 4–5°F, and air-conditioning electricity use fell by 560 kWh per year- A Berkeley Lab study compared two Fresno homes for a year; the reflective tile roof ran 13.8°C cooler on a summer day, cut cooling electricity by 26%, and peak demand by 37%
- AT&T painted two Nevada telecom roofs white; roof surfaces cooled 35–40°F, reached 12°F below outdoor air, and two buildings saved about 0.5 kWh of electricity a day
- Silver Sands Middle School replaced gray shingles with reflective white metal; plenum temperature fell by over 25°F, and cooling energy in Portable 096 dropped by over 33%A recent study revealed that dark roofs on portable classrooms led to increased cooling costs. By switching to white metal roofing, energy ...08 Sep, 2026, 02.50 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Antonio Banderas: ‘A heart attack gives you clarity. It was one of the best things that happened in my life.’ - Famous Spanish actor on how life’s hardest moments can change your perspectiveAntonio Banderas quote of the day: Spanish actor Antonio Banderas once opened up about his life-altering experience with a major heart atta...08 Sep, 2026, 02.11 PM IST
- A Fresno home replaced dark asphalt shingles with reflective concrete roof tiles; a Lawrence Berkeley study reported 26% lower annual cooling energy use and 37% lower peak-hour demandA recent study in Fresno demonstrated that reflective roofs could lower cooling energy consumption by an impressive twenty-six percent. Hom...08 Sep, 2026, 01.00 PM IST
- Mumbai executive felt a noisy group of 50-year-olds ruined his lunch in Goa. Then came a life lesson he didn’t expect: 'Carry your friends with you...'Mumbai-based top executive Jassneet Singh Anand recalled being irritated by six friends and their wives who were laughing and talking loudl...08 Sep, 2026, 12.52 PM IST
- New GDP series reflects better data, methods: MoSPIThe Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation defends its new GDP series methodology. Double deflation is presented as a methodol...08 Sep, 2026, 12.40 AM IST
- In 1991, researchers coated a Merritt Island home’s green-gray shingle roof with reflective material; the shingles reached about 110°F after treatmentDark roofs tend to soak up heat from the sun, resulting in higher air conditioning demands and costs. Utilizing reflective roofing material...07 Sep, 2026, 01.10 PM IST
- The world has just changed: Trump reflects on 9/11, NYC resilience, and the day that altered historyPresident Donald Trump recalled the 9/11 attacks and the world changing forever. He watched the tragedy unfold from his New York City apart...07 Sep, 2026, 09.29 AM IST
- Since 2016, San Antonio has replaced dark roofs on low-income homes with reflective shingles; the program was linked to lower attic temperatures and electricity useSan Antonio has launched an innovative project to replace traditional dark roofs with energy-efficient reflective roofing. This initiative ...06 Sep, 2026, 12.39 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...06 Sep, 2026, 12.30 PM IST
- Quote of the Day by Amanda Seyfried: 'We all get stuck. We all lose ourselves a little bit in a fantasy...'- Inspiring life lessons by the star of Mean Girls and Mamma Mia! on self-reflection, finding yourself, and making time to be aloneAmanda Seyfried emphasizes the importance of pausing life's busy pace. She advises taking time alone to reconnect with inner feelings and n...05 Sep, 2026, 10.09 PM IST
- In 2001, researchers tested a white roof on a large Austin retail store; the study reported lower roof temperatures and an 11% reduction in cooling energy useA 2001 study in Austin demonstrated that white roofs lowered building temperatures significantly. This change reduced air conditioning ener...05 Sep, 2026, 01.40 PM IST
- Quote of the Day by Antonio Machado: “Look in your mirror for the other one, the other one who…’ - Why it is important to look beyond surface appearances and embrace your true self; powerful wisdom on inner self awarenessThe quote underscores the necessity of self-exploration beyond surface-level judgments. It references a compelling quote by Antonio Machado...05 Sep, 2026, 11.54 AM IST
- ‘Reflection of trust’: PM Modi congratulates Giorgia Meloni on becoming Italy's longest serving Prime MinisterPrime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday congratulated Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on becoming Italy’s longest continuously serving...04 Sep, 2026, 12.37 PM IST
- In 2023, CUHK researchers milled glass bubbles for 5 minutes before mixing cooling paint; solar reflectivity rose from 75.8% to 95.8% during field tests at noonInnovative researchers have unveiled a groundbreaking paint designed for energy-free cooling in buildings. By incorporating larger glass bu...02 Sep, 2026, 02.20 PM IST
- SCO Summit: India's priorities on terror, security reflected in Bishkek DeclarationIndia's priorities found reflection in the SCO Bishkek Declaration adopted Tuesday. The declaration emphasized combating terrorism and stre...01 Sep, 2026, 11.43 PM IST
- City University of Hong Kong built a radiative-cooling ceramic tile reflecting 99.6% of sunlight; field tests found it about 5°C cooler than standard tilesResearchers developed a new ceramic tile inspired by beetles. This tile reflects 99.6% of sunlight and releases absorbed heat effectively. ...01 Sep, 2026, 06.50 PM IST
- Phoenix swapped black asphalt for a reflective road coating; noon surface heat fell 12°F, but pedestrians faced higher radiant heatIn an effort to lower urban heat, Phoenix tested innovative reflective pavement coatings on its roads, revealing that treated asphalt kept ...31 Aug, 2026, 05.22 PM IST
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