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Let our balconies not be balkanisedUrban India is witnessing a worrisome decline in balconies due to new real estate regulations and development trends. This reduction threat...- Global climate talks open with big questions, smaller goalsClimate negotiators from nearly 200 countries are attending COP31 in Antalya, Turkey, to address rising global temperatures and emissions. ...
- Maryland's 1924 McCormick-Goodhart Mansion stood empty for years; CASA restored the house as a social services center, preserving its grand staircase and adding a green roofThe McCormick-Goodhart Mansion in Langley Park was initially built in 1924 and later became a community hub. After being left empty for yea...
- Dhruva, TakeMe2Space, SatLeo, EON technologies launch aboard SpaceX rideshare missionThe Falcon 9 mission lifted off from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California late Thursday. It carried Dhruva Space’s LEAP-2 platform and...
- Jeff Bezos just put $25 million into the Pacific Ocean. Is the Bezos Earth Fund enough to save the Pacific Ocean before the $10 billion deadline?The Bezos Earth Fund has committed $25 million to enhance conservation efforts across five Pacific island nations, now totaling approximate...
- SatLEO to launch India’s first thermal payload TAPAS-1 aboard SpaceX’s Falcon 9SatLeo cofounder Urmil Bakhai described the payload as a “thermometer for planet Earth”, which the company is looking to use across agricul...
- In a 2013 study, researchers found a healthy green roof cooled air by 1.58°C at night, while drought damage cut that measured benefit to 0.78°CWhile green roofs can significantly reduce urban heat, they demand regular maintenance to sustain their efficacy. Recent findings indicate ...
- In 2024, NTU coated roofs, walls, and roads across a Singapore industrial block: afternoon air fell by 2°C, and pedestrians felt up to 1.5°C cooler outdoorsIn Singapore, engineers have experimented with a groundbreaking coating designed to minimize heat absorption in urban settings. This innova...
- Chicago installed tree tubs and permeable pavement at Navy Pier; it helps capture stormwater while reducing annual pollution by 3 lb of phosphorus, 47 lb of nitrogen and 2 tons of sedimentChicago's Navy Pier showcases an impressive green infrastructure designed for efficient stormwater management. Featuring seventy-seven tree...
- In St. Paul, Penfield added a vegetated roof over a conventional membrane; monitoring found the green-roof membrane peaked about 51°F cooler than the conventional roofResearch reveals that green roofs maintain lower temperatures compared to conventional roofs, leading to significant reductions in cooling ...
- Irvine coated a half-mile stretch of two connected streets with cool pavement; August and September measurements found the treated asphalt ran about 7-10°F coolerCities worldwide are turning to cool pavement technologies to tackle urban heat. In Irvine, California, treated roads have experienced a re...
- Chicago planted a 20,300-square-foot green roof on City Hall; EPA says its surface can be about 100°F cooler than nearby conventional roofs and saves nearly $5,000 in energy each yearChicago's City Hall green roof demonstrates substantial cooling and energy savings. This innovative rooftop garden reduces surface temperat...
- A Berkeley Lab study compared two Fresno homes for a year; the reflective tile roof ran 13.8°C cooler on a summer day, cut cooling electricity by 26%, and peak demand by 37%In Fresno, California, a comparative analysis of two houses revealed the advantages of reflective tile roofing. The home adorned with this ...
- AT&T painted two Nevada telecom roofs white; roof surfaces cooled 35–40°F, reached 12°F below outdoor air, and two buildings saved about 0.5 kWh of electricity a dayA study explored how white roofs reduced energy costs for AT&T communication buildings. Researchers observed significant roof surface tempe...
- In 2001, researchers tested a white roof on a large Austin retail store; the study reported lower roof temperatures and an 11% reduction in cooling energy useA 2001 study in Austin demonstrated that white roofs lowered building temperatures significantly. This change reduced air conditioning ener...
- 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 airA University of Hawaii graduate student tested green roofs against white ones. The green roof proved significantly cooler than the adjacent...
- In 2019, Buffalo scientists coated aluminum film with a cooling polymer; a small prototype cooled an enclosed box by 11°F by day and 20°F at nightScientists have engineered a cost-effective film utilizing aluminum foil combined with a polymer layer. This innovative film actively cools...
- Philadelphia painted black pavement with a light-coloured coating to fight extreme heat. A year later, researchers found one clear differenceTo tackle urban heat island effects, Philadelphia is trialing cool pavement solutions. In Hunting Park, a reflective light-colored coating ...
- Most cities in India turning into "urban heat islands": StudyThe study, 'Anthropogenic forcing exacerbating the urban heat islands in India', noted that the relatively warmer temperatures in urban are...
- Rapid urbanization may make Mumbai vulnerable to climate change: StudyThe ‘urban heat island effect’ is more widespread in the island city as it is more densely built and does not have a national park or adequ...
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