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Chicago planted a 20,300-square-foot green roof on City Hall; EPA says its surface can be about 100°F cooler than nearby conventional roofs and saves nearly $5,000 in energy each year- 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
- Anand Mahindra can't believe this Scorpio parking hack; gives 'full marks' for ingenuity and affection for the SUV
- 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%In Fresno, California, a comparative analysis of two houses revealed the advantages of reflective tile roofing. The home adorned with this ...08 Sep, 2026, 06.40 PM IST
- 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 dayA study explored how white roofs reduced energy costs for AT&T communication buildings. Researchers observed significant roof surface tempe...08 Sep, 2026, 06.30 PM IST
- 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
- 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
- Scorpio on roof: Bihar man finds unusual way to protect SUV from theft before going abroadA Mahindra Scorpio owner in Bihar has reportedly used a crane to place his SUV on the rooftop of his house before travelling abroad. Videos...07 Sep, 2026, 04.03 PM 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
- In St. Paul, Penfield added a vegetated roof over a conventional membrane; monitoring found the green-roof membrane peaked about 51°F cooler than the conventional roofResearch reveals that green roofs maintain lower temperatures compared to conventional roofs, leading to significant reductions in cooling ...07 Sep, 2026, 01.00 PM IST
- Florida woman who fatally shot a man in Walmart parking lot will not face charges; here’s whyIn a significant ruling, prosecutors have decided not to charge Melissa Payne for the fatal shooting that occurred in a parking lot. Florid...07 Sep, 2026, 07.47 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
- Kia enters India’s hybrid passenger vehicle market with 3-row SUV SorentoKia India has launched its new Sorento SUV, marking its entry into the hybrid vehicle market. The premium three-row sport-utility vehicle i...05 Sep, 2026, 07.06 PM IST
- Tata Curvv Series X launched at ₹9.99 lakh: Check variants, features and pricesTata.Cars has launched its new Curvv Series X SUV Coupé lineup. This new range offers multiple personas focusing on design and performance....05 Sep, 2026, 07.01 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
- 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%Developed by Oak Ridge National Laboratory, innovative attic technology utilizing phase change materials has proven to lower attic temperat...04 Sep, 2026, 01.00 PM IST
- The Rudan Brothers surprise Canadian couple with free roof repair, then transform entire home after learning wife is battling two forms of cancerThe Rudan Brothers set out to repair a Canadian couple’s damaged roof for free but decided to transform their entire home after learning th...02 Sep, 2026, 10.02 PM IST
- No concrete, only boulders: Just 2 hours from Bengaluru, this 2,400 sq ft forest farmstay is built with natural stone, mud blocks, wood and clayLocated in Shoolagiri, this remarkable farmstay near Bengaluru blends natural boulders into its architecture, encouraging an eco-conscious ...02 Sep, 2026, 01.04 PM IST
- BookMyShow Live bets big on India’s concert boom with Stageco gearBookMyShow Live has invested in Belgian company Stageco's staging equipment. This move expands their production infrastructure for large-sc...01 Sep, 2026, 02.35 PM IST
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