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In 2024, scientists tested a zigzag-shaped wall prototype; it was up to 3.1°C cooler than a conventional radiative-cooling wall in outdoor tests- 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 heat
- Since 2025, University of Manchester researchers modelled 2,300 urban canal sections across Great Britain and Ireland. Now, the study shows canals can lower nearby temperatures by as much as 2.3°C during heatwaves
- Austrian researchers 3D-printed porous ceramic cubes for passive cooling; one water-filled prototype cooled nearby air by nearly 7°C without electricityResearchers from Austria have created groundbreaking 3D-printed ceramic cubes designed for passive cooling applications. Utilizing the prin...10 Aug, 2026, 05.25 PM IST
- 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...08 Aug, 2026, 07.04 PM 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
- 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...26 Jul, 2026, 08.30 PM IST
- Why wildfires pose multiple threats to US power sectorWildfire smoke now poses a significant challenge to America's evolving power sector. This smoke reduces crucial solar energy generation, im...23 Jul, 2026, 11.48 AM IST
- Why upgrading to a Samsung Bespoke AI washer dryer is a smart choice for your homeSamsung's Bespoke AI washing machine range, spanning front load and washer dryer combo segments, redefines home laundry through graduated A...22 Jul, 2026, 10.47 AM IST
- 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...16 Jul, 2026, 09.40 AM IST
- 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.27 Jun, 2026, 10.27 AM 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
- Indian cities will need over $2.4 trillion by 2050 to tackle climate risks: World Bank ReportA World Bank report warns that Indian cities face rising climate risks. Floods and heatwaves threaten economic growth. Investments of over ...22 Jul, 2025, 08.54 PM IST
- 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 ...19 Mar, 2025, 10.21 AM IST
- Don't just moan over the unbearable heatThe Met Department warns of severe heatwaves in Delhi, Punjab, and Haryana due to prolonged heatwave conditions. Adapting to extreme heat r...20 May, 2024, 11.13 PM IST
- Bengaluru's water crisis is set to deepen as K'taka struggles with depleting resources, businesses hitKarnataka, particularly Bengaluru, is grappling with a severe water crisis, exacerbated by erratic monsoon patterns and rapid urbanization....11 Apr, 2024, 12.46 PM IST
- Humidity can complicate heat stress burden for Global SouthHumidity can negate the cooling benefits of green spaces in cities, according to Yale School of the Environment researchers. In dry climate...29 Apr, 2023, 02.26 PM IST
- India's initial COVID-19 lockdown in 2020 improved country's air quality, says new studyThe benefits of the lockdown - other than culling the spread of coronavirus - were the travel and work restrictions, which led to major red...02 Jun, 2021, 06.04 PM IST
- NCR lost 40% of its water bodies in 42 years: StudyAt certain places, the complete transformation into an urban environment has led to an increase of 3 to 5 degrees in land surface temperatu...23 Oct, 2017, 12.41 PM IST
- Here's how Infosys beats summer heatThere is a need today to adopt a few strategies while designing buildings to reduce this heat island effect and keep our surroundings coole...31 Mar, 2016, 12.23 PM IST
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