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A simple layer of aluminum foil beneath a roof can cut summer heat entering homes by up to 53%, researchers foundAttic heat gain significantly impacts home cooling costs during summer months. A thin layer of reflective aluminum foil can reduce this hea...- Quote of the day by Paul Newman: ‘You only grow when you are alone. I don't have a gift for anything.' Hollywood legend's lesson on persistence and finding life's purposePaul Newman believed lasting success comes from persistence, self-reflection and continuous learning rather than natural talent. According ...
- Most people never think about roof color, but Berkeley Lab found swapping a dark roof for a reflective "cool roof" cuts a building's annual air-conditioning energy use by 5–20%Dark rooftops absorb sunlight, increasing home temperatures significantly. Reflective cool roofs bounce sunlight back, reducing cooling ene...
- Engage in the solar geoengineering debate: Why India must shape the rules before the sun goes dimSolar radiation modification offers potential climate solutions but demands careful governance. This technology could cool the planet while...
- Towering trees, natural streams, untouched boulders: Step inside Suniel Shetty’s magical Khandala farmhouse where architecture embraces natureSuniel Shetty's Rs 20 crore Khandala estate, Jahaan, showcases biophilic design principles. Towering trees and a natural stream integrate s...
- Top fashion brands have a supply chain battle against extreme India heatAs Indian garment factories contend with soaring temperatures, worker efficiency and health have been jeopardised. Epic Group's facility in...
- Sensors, early starts: how Spain keeps working when heat hitsSpain is adapting workplaces to extreme heat as climate change intensifies weather patterns. Workers now use heat-monitoring wristbands and...
- UP govt issues heatwave safety protocol for schoolsUttar Pradesh schools are now equipped to combat heatwaves with the 'Teachers' Guideline-2026'. Teachers will educate students on heat prot...
- This tiny Indian village receives 5 times more rain than Mumbai every year, yet its residents have mastered the art of survival with ancient tricks smarter than modern techIn Mawsynram, the world's wettest village, residents have mastered living with relentless rain. Their ingenious 'knup' rain shields, crafte...
- The adaptation imperative: Subnational action and India’s heat challengeAt present, more than three-quarters (76%) of India’s population is at high or very high risk of extreme heat.
- Growing heat needs affordable coolingAs record-breaking heatwaves sweep across Europe and Asia, the spotlight is cast on the urgent necessity for innovative cooling strategies ...
- Climate-related disruptions affecting MSMEs' productivity, operations, supply chains: ReportA new report reveals a stark 'actionability gap,' as most businesses rely on reactive measures instead of proactive resilience. This vulner...
- Premium family SUVs that offer comfort without luxury pricingIndian families are increasingly opting for SUVs, with a growing 'premium plus' segment offering luxury features without the hefty price ta...
- Why the heat is wreaking havoc on Europe's trainsEurope's rail networks are buckling under an intense heatwave, causing widespread delays and cancellations. Aging infrastructure, including...
- Cleaner city design can cool Barcelona by up to 1.75°C, but new white roofs and parks still cannot offset the more than 6°C warming scientists project by 2100, leaving heat risk high in the neighborhoods that need help mostAmerican cities are facing a deadly surge in heat-related deaths, with fatalities more than doubling since 1999. A new study reveals that w...
- Put a freeze on extreme heat: Why India needs more than just heatwave warningsIndia faces severe heatwaves. Dangerous heat now affects large areas with little relief. This crisis demands action beyond meteorology. Hea...
- India learns to live with hotter summersIndia's summers are becoming unbearable. Extreme heatwaves are forcing families to change their lives. People are struggling to cope as tra...
- Time to adopt a tactical perspective? 6 metal stocks, 4 with an upside potential of up to 14%In metal stocks, ‘buy, forget, and return after five years’ is not the best strategy to adopt. The sector is cyclical, global, China- and t...
- No AC needed: 7 smart roof-cooling hacks to beat extreme heat under Rs 2,000Extreme summer temperatures can make homes unbearably hot, but keeping your roof cool doesn't have to be expensive. Simple solutions such a...
- No AC, no cooler: How a house in Delhi stays 10 degrees cooler even during peak summerA Delhi home remains significantly cooler without air conditioning. The owner's father designed the house with a central courtyard and cros...
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