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Seoul used 1 daylighted buried stream to solve urban heat issues across 10km of concrete highway; the result transformed an asphalt corridor into a cool public parkSeoul once buried a stream beneath a major highway, turning a natural waterway into a corridor of concrete and traffic. Years later, the ci...- New York wants more tree cover; a 2024 study found that planting certain species could worsen summer ozone when their emissions mix with traffic pollutionWhile New York City’s tree planting efforts aim to enhance urban greenery, they may unintentionally worsen air quality. Species such as oak...
- 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...
- Central Park is changing to survive climate change — and what New York is doing could matter for cities around the worldCentral Park faces climate change challenges like increased rainfall and extreme heat. The park is now adapting by becoming climate infrast...
- Europe’s summer felt like a gamechanger. Will next year be any different?Europe faces severe heat waves, impacting harvests and causing many deaths. Governments are beginning to acknowledge climate change impacts...
- 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...
- ‘Saans lene ke bhi paise lagte hai’: Indian woman in Australia asks why meeting friends in Mumbai almost always means spending moneyAn Indian woman living in Australia has sparked discussion after saying she noticed a major difference in how people socialise when she ret...
- IPO investors waited 609 days for a stock to double on debut. Tempsens Instruments ends the droughtTempsens Instruments ended a 609-day drought in India’s mainboard IPO market, delivering a 111.3% listing gain on debut. The Rs 650 crore i...
- Philadelphia weather: Severe thunderstorm watch issued with flash flooding possiblePhiladelphia faces dangerous thunderstorms and intense rainfall capable of causing flash flooding. Widespread storms are expected later Thu...
- In 2024, Phoenix City Council planned to plant over 27,000 new trees and build 550 new shade structures under a $60 million plan to combat extreme temperaturesIn 2024, Phoenix City Council planned to plant over 27,000 new trees and build 550 new shade structures under a $60 million plan to combat ...
- In 1992, deadly category 5 Hurricane Andrew caused massive destructions in Florida, 34 years later as rising sea level flooding threatens nearly 40 per cent of U.S. population, Miami, other areas are showing how to be ready for doomsdayAs global average temperatures climb because of fossil fuel emissions, so do sea levels, making low-lying coastal cities vulnerable to floo...
- Over 2 years, across Miami-Dade, more than 9,000 trees reveal a hidden journey of heat: Mature canopies can pull temperatures down by 10°F, turning scorching streets into cooler urban spaces for residentsTrees offer significant cooling benefits to urban areas. FIU researchers found that tree canopy coverage can reduce temperatures by ten deg...
- A road in Surrey could soon send its summer heat 100 metres beneath the surface, store it underground and bring it back during winter, turning geothermal energy into a defense against potholesWhat if roads could store summer heat and use it to prevent winter damage? A University of Surrey trial is exploring exactly that. Its geot...
- In the 1960s, rose-ringed parakeets were first spotted in southeast England; today, they thrive in London's parks and gardensIn London, rose-ringed parakeets can frequently be spotted flitting through parks and gardens. Studies clarify the narrative of their arriv...
- ET Prime Special Series: Multibagger or IBC - Part 69: Can new businesses bridge the gap before EVs reshape the core?This old auto ancillary manufacturer has integrated plants, a long operating history, and stable group ownership. FY26 brought higher reven...
- From 2007 to 2015, New York City planted one million trees across its five boroughs, a $400 million campaign to widen the shade canopy and cool streets baking under urban heatNew York City's MillionTreesNYC initiative planted one million trees between 2007 and 2015. This project aimed to cool neighborhoods and im...
- Severe Rainfall Alert: IMD warns of heavy to extremely heavy rain across multiple states including Gujarat, Rajasthan, and MaharashtraIndia faces intense monsoon activity with severe rainfall alerts issued by the IMD. A low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal strengthen...
- Firefighters battle one of Spain's biggest-ever wildfires during heat wave across the MediterraneanSpain's firefighters are battling a massive wildfire in Guadalajara, which is one of the country's largest blazes. This extreme heat wave i...
- Canada Wildfires 2026: How people in US & Canada can protect themselves from toxic smoke that could put their lungs, heart and brain at serious risk; what studies sayCanada wildfires 2026 smoke drifts across North America, triggering air quality alerts and health concerns. Thousands of campers were evacu...
- Community inclusion key focus at BRICS technical experts' climate-smart urban resilience meet: NDMABRICS nations' technical experts discussed community inclusion in climate-smart urban infrastructure planning. They focused on making citie...
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