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REFLECTIVE ASPHALT TECHNOLOGY
Phoenix coated 36 miles of black asphalt with reflective coating to fight extreme heat. Road temperature dropped by 12°F, but pedestrians found a surprising side effectTo tackle the oppressive heat, Phoenix pioneered the use of lighter-toned roads, which successfully reduced surface temperatures significan...- Phoenix swapped black asphalt for a reflective road coating; noon surface heat fell 12°F, but pedestrians faced higher radiant heatIn an effort to lower urban heat, Phoenix tested innovative reflective pavement coatings on its roads, revealing that treated asphalt kept ...
- Europe turned railway tracks white during extreme heat; the low-cost solution tackles a problem hidden in the steelEuropean transport systems are grappling with the impact of rising extreme heatwaves. To combat this, railway tracks are being coated in wh...
- 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 heatMorocco is testing permeable “sponge” pavement in selected urban areas of Marrakech and Agadir as cities look for ways to manage extreme he...
- 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°CResearchers from China have pioneered a groundbreaking asphalt composite integrated with superabsorbent polymers aimed at cooling city envi...
- In 2010, a study suggested the coolest solution to global warming might also be the simplest; a fresh coat of white paint could help cool the planet: How white roofs may reduce urban heat and support climate action?In 2010, a study suggested the coolest solution to global warming might also be the simplest; a fresh coat of white paint could help cool t...
- 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...
- Budget 2026: Highways that shape India’s next decadeBudget 2026 is poised to prioritize infrastructure spending, particularly on roads and rural development, as a key driver for sustained eco...
- NHAI GHG Emissions down in 2023-24 despite increase in highway constructionIn its Sustainability Report 2023-24, the National Highways Authority of India said it utilised over 631 lakh metric tonnes of recycled and...
- Smart surfaces for cooler citiesAt every level of government, India is developing strategies for managing heat and heatwaves. But these efforts are fragmented and not yet ...
- IITs told to bring projects on curbing pollution to DelhiThe Centre has asked the top institutes to station their prototypes and models at IIT Delhi for testing and possible scaling up for use by ...
- Samsung Galaxy A50 review: Slim bezels, high brightness and sturdy build make this smartphone a hitThis is the company's first mid-range offering with an in-display fingerprint scanner.
- Honor 9N review: Beautiful design, fast fingerprint scanner, quick face unlockHonor 9N is a great option for people who want a good-looking phone with smooth performance.
- Uber driverless tech seen failing in video of Arizona crashForensic crash analysts who reviewed the video said a human driver could have responded more quickly to the situation, potentially saving t...
- Budget 2011-2012: Speech of Pranab Mukherjee, Minister of FinanceOur growth in 2010-11 has been swift and broad-based. The economy is back to its pre-crisis growth trajectory.
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