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Global South cities have only 70% of the 'cooling capacity' as that in the Global North one, notes recent study
The disparity stems from differences in both quantity and quality of urban green infrastructure amo…
PTI
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Feeling like nights are getting too uncomfortable? New report confirms that nighttime temperatures aren’t dipping enough
Historically, cities would cool down considerably at night, providing much-needed relief from the d…
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Could BBMP’s new climate action plan for Bengaluru restore India's ‘Garden City’ to its former glory?
Sprawling with lush trees and a constant freshening breeze, Bengaluru certainly lived up to its tit…
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Brace yourself, Bengaluru! Traffic could get a whole lot worse as BBMP announces major roadwork in many key areas
The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) has embarked on an ambitious project to white-top 150…
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Wine vs Tea: India’s consumption trends show a sharp divergence
The categories of goods where price matters are seeing low growth in output – a reflection of deman…
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The key to fighting the urban doom loop might be a downtown beach
Many American downtowns are struggling. Cities should look to their neglected waterfronts to rebuil…
Eliza Relman
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Extreme heat causes more deaths than storms, fires, and floods in the US. Cities are responding by naming heat czars and looking for ways to cool urban areas.
Illness from extreme heat, like heat stroke, is the top cause of weather-related deaths in the US. …
Tim Paradis
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Nearly all Indians are aware of the effects of climate change, almost half believe it is avoidable: survey
This awareness translates into action. In their daily lives, a growing number of Indians are embrac…
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The verdict is in on how much Texas' heat wave clobbered its economy this summer
A new estimate says the record summer heat in Texas cost the state's economy $24 billion due to peo…
Cork Gaines
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Many cities can achieve net-zero emissions within the decade by adding parks, trees and green spaces, study claims
Urban parks, greenspace and trees promote more walking, bicycling and other environmentally positiv…
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How investing in green infrastructure helps cities manage the effects of the climate crisis and creates healthy communities
Additions like green roofs, expanding greenery, and residents having access to green and blue publi…
Erica Sweeney
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The Marshall Islands brought a $35 billion plan to the table at COP28 in Dubai — without it, the country risks a climate catastrophe
Most of the Marshall Islands are only 6 feet, or a couple of meters, above sea level. By 2070, sea …
Catherine Boudreau
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Our bodies, buildings, and computers give off a lot of waste heat. Cities and scientists are learning to harness it for energy.
A world of untapped energy is all around us. Excess heat from sewage, computers, buildings, and tra…
Morgan McFall-Johnsen
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A video appearing to show a tourist defecating on a sleeping man's face sparks outrage on a Spanish island
A community representative of the neighboring village told Ultima Hora that tourists in the area we…
Maria Noyen
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A growing urban-farming movement has transformed dozens of vacant lots in Philadelphia. Now with city backing, some crucial green spaces can flourish without the threat of development.
Philadelphia is protecting its urban gardens. The city is buying dozens of properties to prevent de…
Catherine Boudreau
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Posh neighborhoods, fabulous views, and heated infinity swimming pools: luxury real estate in India is booming
Recently, the demand for luxury housing in India has been huge. When you think of luxury housing, t…
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A 30-year-old runner died and 15 others were taken to the hospital after Brooklyn Half Marathon
An FDNY spokesperson told Insider four people were seriously injured while the rest had non-life-th…
Michelle Mark
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Unlivable cities, refugees, extinct animals: UN climate report warns of drastic changes in coming decades
Up to 3.6 billion people are highly vulnerable to the effects of climate change, including floods, …
Aria Bendix,Morgan McFall-Joh…
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I swapped alcohol for 'Psychedelic Water' popular among sober-curious people online. I found it's the perfect drink to avoid social anxiety without a hangover.
Younger generations are ditching booze and buying alcohol alternatives. I tried the viral kava selt…
Hannah Towey
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Fossil fuels are the new nukes: Pacific island nations at risk from rising sea levels support a nonproliferation treaty for oil and gas
Ministers from six Pacific island nations called for an end to new oil, gas, and coal projects and …