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SOLAR REFLECTIVE PAVEMENTS
Phoenix swapped black asphalt for a reflective road coating; noon surface heat fell 12°F, but pedestrians faced higher radiant heat- Morocco swapped scorching black asphalt for porous “sponge” pavement; the experimental surface ran up to 16°F cooler, offering cities a surprising new way to beat urban heat
- In 2019, scientists tested a diaper-like superabsorbent polymer in lab-made asphalt samples; the water-storing material cooled the specimens by up to 12°C
- 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...23 Aug, 2025, 09.25 AM IST
- Rajasthan in the US? Heat dome will test America's cool quotientThe US is bracing for another sweltering summer under a heat dome, reminiscent of past record-breaking heat waves. As extreme heat becomes ...20 Jun, 2025, 04.49 PM IST
- Delhi’s air is being polluted by three perverse subsidiesDelhi’s air pollution is terrible. The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has banned diesel vehicles more than 10 years old,12 Apr, 2015, 12.15 PM IST
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