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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.- In France's historic heat wave, Paris' dreamy rooftops become a heat-trapping nightmareParisian attic dwellers face perilous conditions as a historic heatwave bakes the city. These top-floor apartments, often occupied by stude...
- 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...
- Science at scale: India’s journey from food security to global leadershipToday, India is the world’s largest producer of milk, pulses, and spices; the largest exporter of rice; and among the leading producers of ...
- Extreme heat tests India's record milk productionIndia's booming dairy sector, a global leader, faces a significant threat from escalating heatwaves. Farmers like Neeraj Bharadwaj are witn...
- No AC needed! What is this 'smart paint' developed by scientists that reflects 97% of sunlight & even collects water from air?Scientists have developed an experimental "smart paint" that reflects up to 97% of sunlight, significantly cooling surfaces and reducing th...
- NGT seeks response from Centre, states regarding heatwave conditions across countryThe National Green Tribunal has sought responses from the Centre and several states regarding extreme heat conditions across India. Citing ...
- Forget iced tea & kombucha: These 4 Indian drinks are 10 times cheaper & ultimate remedy for India’s Brutal Heatwaves. One is even Lord Jagannath’s favouriteIndia's ancient summer drinks are making a comeback as heatwaves intensify. These traditional beverages like Bael Sharbat, Padhaneer, Tanka...
- The inland taipan carries enough venom to kill dozens of humans, yet most Australians will never encounter one in the wildMeet the Inland Taipan, Australia's incredible snake with venom so powerful it's considered one of the deadliest in the world. Fortunately,...
- Anand Mahindra is impressed by this Jaipur technique: Amid 40°C heatwaves, families are keeping homes cool without ACs while growing their own foodAnand Mahindra Praises Jaipur Rooftop Farming: Anand Mahindra praised a Jaipur-based startup for its rooftop farming initiative that is hel...
- 'Fuel that should drive urban planning': Anand Mahindra praises Jodhpur's 'zero-AC' cooling shelter that remains 8°C cooler even in 50°C heat. Know all about this innovationJodhpur has developed a net-zero cooling shelter under its Heat Action Plan to help people cope with rising heatwaves without relying on tr...
- The one compost mistake that quietly turns your backyard into a rodent hotspotProperly managed compost bins, with tight-fitting lids, are crucial for deterring rodents by limiting access to food, water, and shelter. W...
- India labour market remodels itself bit by bit as agri slowly cedes ground, workforce moves onIndia's labour market is undergoing a structural transformation driven by the country's broader economic transition, a report by SBI Resear...
- The Invisible Stovetop Is Here – How This 2026 Kitchen Innovation Could Change Home Cooking ForeverAmerican kitchens are set for a major change in 2026 with the arrival of invisible stovetops. This technology hides cooking elements beneat...
- How Urban Life Is Forcing Birds to Evolve: Wing Shapes, Flight Skills, and Survival Secrets RevealedCity birds are changing fast. Their wings are getting shorter and rounder to navigate busy streets and buildings. Beaks are also adapting t...
- 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 ...
- Rising temperatures cost Bangladesh $1.8 billion last year, says World BankBangladesh faces economic challenges due to rising temperatures. A World Bank report indicates significant losses in 2024. Heat-related ill...
- Indian cities most vulnerable to heat waves focus on short-term fixes: ReportIndian cities prone to future heat waves are concentrating on short-term responses while neglecting long-term measures, reveals a study by ...
- Heat-related deaths will double in urban India by 2080: IIMHeat-related mortalities will witness a two-fold increase in urban areas of India by 2080, a study done by the IIM-A predicts.
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