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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?- 10-minute balcony gardening: 8 low-maintenance home plants that need less water and are perfect for busy people
- US Heat Advisory Today (July 27): Heat warnings issued across multiple states as temperatures soar above 100°F
- 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
- 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...25 Jul, 2026, 04.02 PM IST
- 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...23 Jul, 2026, 12.24 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
- These mid-cap stocks with ‘Strong Buy’ & ‘Buy’ recos can rally over 25%, according to analystsAfter four days of relative outperformance, the Indian market is seemingly in trouble: Both the indices (the Nifty and Sensex) and market b...23 Jul, 2026, 11.13 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
- A yo-yo monsoon is threatening India's crops and the power gridIndia's monsoon rainfall is becoming more erratic due to El Niño and global warming, with the shift threatening agricultural output and str...20 Jul, 2026, 08.44 AM IST
- Sleep deprived? Blame it on climate changeGlobal citizens lose seven nights of sleep annually due to warmer temperatures. Climate change directly causes about ten percent of this lo...20 Jul, 2026, 01.11 AM IST
- Climate change’s hidden toll: Night heat steals sleep as Gujarat loses 81 hours annuallyGujarat residents lose over eighty hours of sleep annually due to nighttime heat. Globally, people are losing nearly fifty-six hours of sle...19 Jul, 2026, 07.38 PM IST
- Opposition to data centres grows in cramped urban JapanThe more Yoriko Kitagawa learns of a massive data centre to be built near her home in Hino on the outskirts of Tokyo, the more she worries....17 Jul, 2026, 11.20 AM IST
- This 5-second test could be the difference between a thriving plant and a dead oneThe finger test offers a reliable method for determining when houseplants need watering. This technique involves inserting a finger into th...16 Jul, 2026, 10.32 PM IST
- 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...16 Jul, 2026, 10.49 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
- Millions of Americans crank a fan when the heat spikes, but the CDC and EPA warn that above the mid-90s, a fan stops cooling you and can actually push your body temperature upElectric fans offer limited relief when indoor temperatures exceed ninety degrees Fahrenheit. Above ninety-five degrees, fans can actually ...14 Jul, 2026, 05.19 PM IST
- UK Wildfire: Wales wildfire triggers evacuations as Manchester blaze rages; Southern England placed under ‘exceptional’ wildfire risk amid scorching heatUK Wildfire Update: Britain is on high alert as wildfires burn across Wales and the Peak District. Southern England faces an exceptional wi...13 Jul, 2026, 05.36 PM IST
- Most people never think about roof color, but Berkeley Lab found swapping a dark roof for a reflective "cool roof" cuts a building's annual air-conditioning energy use by 5–20%Dark rooftops absorb sunlight, increasing home temperatures significantly. Reflective cool roofs bounce sunlight back, reducing cooling ene...13 Jul, 2026, 04.00 PM IST
- India among 4 countries with largest number of cities at-risk from extreme heat, analysis findsIndia, Pakistan, Nigeria, and Ghana host many cities at extreme heat risk. Over ninety-five percent of these at-risk cities are in Asia and...10 Jul, 2026, 05.39 PM IST
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