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In 2018, a University of Hawaii study compared green and white roofs in Honolulu; the green roof was reported to have lower peak temperatures at the surface and nearby air- In 2024, a Dutch sports field stored rainwater beneath artificial turf, cutting surface temperatures by nearly 50% during summer tests
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- Argonne modeled Chicago’s August 2021 heatwave with different roof types; white roofs lowered air temperature by nearly 2°C and cooling energy use by 16.6%Transforming the rooftops of Chicago into cooler surfaces has led to a notable reduction in city temperatures. The use of white cool roofs ...25 Aug, 2026, 06.40 PM IST
- ET World Leaders Forum 2026: Our reform express will move forward at even greater speed, says PM ModiBuilding on the theme of Shared Futures for the ET World Leaders Forum, Prime Minister Narendra Modi says the future of every country is in...24 Aug, 2026, 01.25 PM IST
- In 2011, New York tried a simple way to beat peak summer heat by painting rooftops white; here’s how it helped cool citiesIn a proactive initiative starting in 2011, volunteers in New York City painted rooftops white to tackle the challenges of urban heat. This...09 Aug, 2026, 10.15 AM IST
- Researchers replaced a bare roof with plants; green roof surfaces stayed 30 to 40°F cooler in summerGreen roofs cool surfaces by up to forty degrees Fahrenheit, reducing urban heat island effects. Evapotranspiration from plants cools build...05 Aug, 2026, 06.03 PM IST
- 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...23 Jun, 2026, 05.02 PM IST
- Cooling our cities: Why smart surfaces should be India’s next infrastructure priorityIndian cities face growing urban heat challenges. Smart Surfaces provide a promising solution. These surfaces reflect sunlight and reduce h...02 Oct, 2025, 11.14 AM IST
- Green roofs: What are the policies around green roofs, how to install one, all you need to knowGreen roofs or living roofs are roofs that are covered entirely or partially with vegetation growing over a waterproof membrane. It can als...26 Jul, 2019, 01.34 PM IST
- ArcelorMittal glass & steel headquarters at Luxembourg to consume 6,000 T of steelWith USD 80 billion annual turnover and 93 million tonne (MT) of output, the steel giant is set to start the construction of the new green ...10 Jun, 2018, 11.53 AM IST
- Can solar power your home and your wallet?Bescom's new initiative lets you have solar panels to electrify your house and sell the excess power back to the utility. But is the invest...23 Sep, 2015, 01.50 PM IST
- Ola to offer benefits worth Rs 1 lakh to drivers to move to CNGThe move will help the firm comply with a SC ruling that says commercial vehicles can not ply in Delhi unless converted to the single fuel ...26 Aug, 2015, 04.35 PM IST
- Railways plans to harness solar power in a big wayRailways is planning to come out with a solar policy for procuring 1000 MW solar power in the next five years.04 Jun, 2015, 09.27 PM IST
- Fill demand-supply gap in housing with low-cost tech: Harsh VardhanVardhan has asked scientists to come up with low-cost technologies to fill demand-supply gap in housing sector to meet target of having roo...24 Mar, 2015, 06.32 PM IST
- How startups are helping link homebuyers and builders with cost-effective solutionsOnline platforms for construction and renovation services are fast mushrooming, as startups realise the potential of providing end-to-end s...05 Nov, 2014, 03.22 PM IST
- Government should revamp green clearance processes: CSECSE has also urged the government to strengthen the process of public hearings and public participation in green clearances.04 Jun, 2014, 04.27 PM IST
- Will the pompous of India now get car-beacons in non-red colours?To save itself the trouble of adjudicating again on the issue, the SC may consider making it an all-colour beacon ban, barring blue for eme...11 Dec, 2013, 04.01 AM IST
- Policy action on climate change urgentOver 500 mn Indians do not have access to sources of power.11 Jul, 2009, 01.23 AM IST
- Never too late to change colours at homeExpert says that there are several measures that can be taken to ensure the buildings in a developed city like Delhi are environment friend...21 Apr, 2008, 03.05 AM IST
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