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In 2023, researchers found shade cooled Singapore streets by 0.8°C across 20 sites. Today, vegetation is estimated to save 228 GWh of energy yearlySingapore's trees offer significant cooling benefits for city streets. Shaded areas were found to be cooler, reducing heat stress for peopl...- As Luckin expands globally, can China’s coffee brand succeed where its soft power has struggled?China’s coffee boom is helping Luckin overtake Starbucks, with its low prices, app-based convenience and local flavours driving rapid growt...
- A cement-based paint that "sweats" water kept a model house more than 4.5°C cooler than conventional white paintInnovative researchers have unveiled a remarkable paint designed to keep buildings cooler by absorbing moisture. This advanced formula not ...
- Treat, not trick, data centre waterIndia faces a significant potable water shortfall while treating only a fraction of its sewage. Treated sewage, currently discharged into w...
- Megacity heatwaves are now a fatal nightmareCities are becoming dangerous places at night due to rising temperatures. Lack of cool nights strains the body, increasing risks of serious...
- Noida man compares temperature gap between the road and under a tree amid heatwave, the stark gap will shock youA viral video from Noida shows a stark temperature difference between asphalt and shaded areas, proving trees offer substantial cooling. As...
- Gig workers’ body writes to labour ministry to mandate heatwave protectionApp-based transport workers are demanding mandatory heatwave protection, including paid breaks and access to water, under the Code on Socia...
- Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Bengaluru join global effort to protect residents from extreme heatThree Indian cities, Ahmedabad, Mumbai, and Bengaluru, have joined a global coalition of 33 metropolises under the Cool Cities Accelerator ...
- Is Singapore’s housing market turning into a magnet for foreigners?Singapore’s housing market saw a nine-month sales high in August, with 2,142 private homes sold, driven by strong demand from local buyers ...
- Heat waves push tourists from hotspots to ‘coolcations’Climate change is reshaping global tourism. Holidaymakers are seeking cooler destinations. Traditional hotspots face declining visitors. No...
- How Dubai’s 20 minute city plans to keep you walking; even in 45°C heatDubai aims to create 20-minute cities. This means residents can access necessities within a short walk or ride. The extreme summer heat pos...
- Economic Survey offers the Singapore solution for India's citiesEconomic Survey 2024-25 underscores the role of vertical gardens in urban sustainability efforts. These green facades can reduce pollution ...
- Tata Power and Keppel to offer cooling-as-a-serviceTata Power Trading Company partners with Keppel to introduce sustainable Cooling-as-a-Service solutions in India, targeting urban and indus...
- Heatwave swells Asia's appetite for air-conditioningA record-breaking heatwave is scorching parts of Asia, driving a surge in demand for cooling solutions like air-conditioning. Despite being...
- Thinking of a holiday? Here’s why Singapore is a go-to destinationIf you have been planning a vacation to Singapore, here are some pointers you need to ponder upon
- Tabreed, IFC to invest $400 mln to develop cooling infra in India, Southeast AsiaThe JV will invest in district cooling, trigeneration and cooling as a service offering with a primary focus on India followed by other Sou...
- Google Street View shows how trees regulate urban ecosystemsWith populations exploding in megacities like Shanghai and Delhi to over 20 million people, it is important to understand how green spaces ...
- Mumbai, Bangalore among top Asian cities offering best property bargains in 2017The survey was conducted before Modi government on November 8 announced plans to scrap 86 per cent of currency notes in circulation.
- Narendra Modi's Rs 78,000 cr hi-tech city GIFT to try new concepts; may shape future city technologiesBy the time first phase is completed in three and a half years, this SEZ would have tried out, on a small scale, some contemporary urban de...
- China growth to slow in '08: World BankChina's economic growth will slow to an estimated 9.4 percent in 2008 from 11.4 percent last year, ending five straight years of double-dig...
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