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Indian Institute for Human Settlements (IIHS) estimates that failing to address climate change, notably heat, could cost India up to 2.3% of GDP by 2023, and 6.7% by 2050. India can't roll the heat back. But we can prevent it from charring our econo...

As this year’s summer, with its extended heat waves and record temperatures, warns, how to adapt to a warmer world is no longer a hypothetical question. A new study by World Weather Attribution says climate change has made a 30-day heat wave in Sout...

As extreme summer heat leads to increased absenteeism and reduced productivity, manufacturing and engineering firms like Tata Steel, Larsen & Toubro, Nayara Energy, Thermax, and Maruti Suzuki are implementing measures to protect their employees. Ini...

The escalating temperatures can pose a significant economic burden. Heat stress diminishes productivity due to higher mortality rates, health consequences, and decreased working hours. Addressing cooling requirements without exacerbating environment...

Tabreed (National Central Cooling Company) entered into a memorandum of understanding with the Telangana government on Tuesday to facilitate the establishment of the facility. The project is being taken up on a public-private partnership basis and s...

A number of emerging climate tech startups are developing the next wave of technology that will keep us cool without frying the planet or overtaxing the grid.

There are alternatives to air conditioning that both reduce energy usage and keep people cool, such as blocking the sun using tree canopies or reflective and ventilated roofs, natural ventilation through courtyards and ventilation systems, and combi...

The rising trend of temperature globally has made cooling a necessity. Heat stress due to high temperatures may decrease productivity, impact mortality, and lead to a loss of working hours, thereby costing up to 2.8% of India's GDP by 2050. With inc...

The third Vande Bharat train, which has completed its trials and is fit to be operated commercially, has the capacity to go from 0-100kmph in 52 seconds and is compared to the earlier version which attained the same speed in 54.6 seconds. ​​The new ...

AC is booming in nations across the world: it’s predicted that around two-thirds of the world’s households could have an AC by 2050, and the demand for energy to cool buildings will triple.

Virtually inaugurating the 12th GRIHA (Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment Summit) from Hyderabad, the vice president said India has the potential to lead the global green building movement and emphasised the need to promote green buildin...

The humble potato, the staple vegetable in Indian kitchens, is rather pricey now, and its prices might not cool until fresh crop from Uttar Pradesh reaches the veg stalls from next month. Until then, wholesale prices of the tuber could climb to Rs 4...

Previously, these AC trains had air change six to eight times per hour and 80 per cent of the air that was pushed into coaches was recirculated air, while 20 per cent was fresh air.

As a trial, the Northern Railways coated the roof of isolation coaches with heat-reflective paint and found that temperature inside can be reduced up to 2.2°C using this method.

Green roofs or living roofs are roofs that are covered entirely or partially with vegetation growing over a waterproof membrane. It can also include supplementary layers such as a root barrier and drainage and irrigation systems.

From 4% during the first three quarters of 2017 to 10% till Q318, the share of co-working sector in total office leasing in India shows growth of flexible working space is on steroids.

Bengaluru, Oct 2 (IANS) Air-conditioning your building without electricity? Researchers at Stanford University in the US report it is potentially possible through the technology of "radiative sky cooling" using a new coating material they have devel...

Scientists have developed a new, environment-friendly and inexpensive paint out of glass that bounces sunlight off metal surfaces.

Jaguar’s latest F-Type R has all that it needs to fill the legendary e-Type’s large shoes.