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Explained: How 'Heat Insurance' Can Help 76% Indians Exposed To Risk
As per NDMA, at least 23 states regularly see dangerously high temperatures. This underscores the emerging need for "heat insurance" in India.
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Air Pollution Could Be Linked With Increased Migraine Activity, Finds Study
Exposure to air pollution could be associated with an increased migraine activity, according to a study.
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Study Finds How Traffic Heat Contributes To Rising City Temperatures
This advancement gives scientists a clearer picture of urban heat dynamics and could help improve future climate predictions.
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Woman Reveals Why She Never Eats Out In India After Returning From America: 'Street Doesn't Invite You'
US venture capitalist Nitisha Bansal shares how urban challenges like heat, dust, and poor footpaths in India limit outdoor social life compared to the US.
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The Invisible Killer: How 'Heat Pockets' In Your Locality Are Straining Your Heart
The prevalence of heat pockets in your locality is putting stress on your heart. Here are the possible reasons behind why urban cities aren't cooling down at night and why cities need a heart-first plan to avoid a public health crisis.
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Explained: What Is Heat Anxiety And Why Is It On The Rise In India
As climate change continues to drive temperature extremes across the region, addressing heat anxiety represents a crucial intersection of public health and mental wellness.
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Cities Are Heating Up The Planet, How They Can Tackle Climate Change
Cities have a central role to play tackling climate change. They contribute 67-72% of the greenhouse gas emissions which are heating up the planet.
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'Cities Today Are Heat Traps, Prioritise Nature': UN Chief Heat Officer
Eleni Myrivili, one of the field's pioneers who currently serves as the Global Chief Heat Officer for UN-Habitat, spoke about the urgent need to redesign cities to keep asphalt-riddled areas from turning into impossible-to-escape "ovens".
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This Company Uses AI To Tackle Urban Heat In Cities Worldwide
An Abu Dhabi-based startup is using artificial intelligence (AI) and data analytics to provide detailed temperature dynamics for urban planners, businesses, and residents.
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ISRO EOS-08 Satellite Begins Operations, Captures Thermal Images of Pune With EOIR Payload
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) recently announced the start of operations for its Electro Optical-Infrared (EOIR) payload placed inside the EOS-08 Earth Observation Satellite. The satellite was launched on the space agency's Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) on August 16. The main goal of this mission is to improve India's therma...
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Record Heat Temperatures In Ukraine After Russian Attacks On Power Plants
Several cities across Ukraine were recording historic scorching temperatures, officials said Wednesday, at a time when major urban hubs are suffering long periods without electricity after Russian attacks on power plants.
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What Is The Urban Heat Island Effect That's Making Metro Cities Hotter?
With the arrival of May, mercury is soaring in India's metropolitan cities. While the national capital, Delhi, recorded 33 degree Celsius followed by Mumbai at 34 degrees Celsius, both Chennai and Bengaluru stood at 37 degree Celsius each.
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Heat Island Effect Can Make Core Of Cities 7 Degrees Hotter: Expert To NDTV
As heat waves increase in India with the rise in global warming, cities are particularly vulnerable because temperatures at the heart of the urban jungles can be as many as seven degrees higher than the areas aound them, a leading expert has said.
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Concrete Urban Buildings, Neighbourhoods Can Heat Up Microclimates in Cities: Here's How
New method of modelling urban building energy takes into consideration heat waves in urban cities and how human-caused parameters aggravate it. It studies the heating pattern of urban cities during city-wide heat waves. The research is based on a case study conducted in Los Angeles, California, during a five-day heatwave event in September 2009.
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Beat The Summer Heat At Khajjiar, India's Mini Switzerland
Hear the mountains calling? The captivating hill town of Khajjiar, also known as Mini Switzerland of India, is sure to leave you spellbound with its charm.
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Explained: How 'Heat Insurance' Can Help 76% Indians Exposed To Risk
As per NDMA, at least 23 states regularly see dangerously high temperatures. This underscores the emerging need for "heat insurance" in India.
-
Air Pollution Could Be Linked With Increased Migraine Activity, Finds Study
Exposure to air pollution could be associated with an increased migraine activity, according to a study.
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Study Finds How Traffic Heat Contributes To Rising City Temperatures
This advancement gives scientists a clearer picture of urban heat dynamics and could help improve future climate predictions.
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Woman Reveals Why She Never Eats Out In India After Returning From America: 'Street Doesn't Invite You'
US venture capitalist Nitisha Bansal shares how urban challenges like heat, dust, and poor footpaths in India limit outdoor social life compared to the US.
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The Invisible Killer: How 'Heat Pockets' In Your Locality Are Straining Your Heart
The prevalence of heat pockets in your locality is putting stress on your heart. Here are the possible reasons behind why urban cities aren't cooling down at night and why cities need a heart-first plan to avoid a public health crisis.
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Explained: What Is Heat Anxiety And Why Is It On The Rise In India
As climate change continues to drive temperature extremes across the region, addressing heat anxiety represents a crucial intersection of public health and mental wellness.
-
Cities Are Heating Up The Planet, How They Can Tackle Climate Change
Cities have a central role to play tackling climate change. They contribute 67-72% of the greenhouse gas emissions which are heating up the planet.
-
'Cities Today Are Heat Traps, Prioritise Nature': UN Chief Heat Officer
Eleni Myrivili, one of the field's pioneers who currently serves as the Global Chief Heat Officer for UN-Habitat, spoke about the urgent need to redesign cities to keep asphalt-riddled areas from turning into impossible-to-escape "ovens".
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This Company Uses AI To Tackle Urban Heat In Cities Worldwide
An Abu Dhabi-based startup is using artificial intelligence (AI) and data analytics to provide detailed temperature dynamics for urban planners, businesses, and residents.
-
ISRO EOS-08 Satellite Begins Operations, Captures Thermal Images of Pune With EOIR Payload
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) recently announced the start of operations for its Electro Optical-Infrared (EOIR) payload placed inside the EOS-08 Earth Observation Satellite. The satellite was launched on the space agency's Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) on August 16. The main goal of this mission is to improve India's therma...
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Record Heat Temperatures In Ukraine After Russian Attacks On Power Plants
Several cities across Ukraine were recording historic scorching temperatures, officials said Wednesday, at a time when major urban hubs are suffering long periods without electricity after Russian attacks on power plants.
-
What Is The Urban Heat Island Effect That's Making Metro Cities Hotter?
With the arrival of May, mercury is soaring in India's metropolitan cities. While the national capital, Delhi, recorded 33 degree Celsius followed by Mumbai at 34 degrees Celsius, both Chennai and Bengaluru stood at 37 degree Celsius each.
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Heat Island Effect Can Make Core Of Cities 7 Degrees Hotter: Expert To NDTV
As heat waves increase in India with the rise in global warming, cities are particularly vulnerable because temperatures at the heart of the urban jungles can be as many as seven degrees higher than the areas aound them, a leading expert has said.
-
Concrete Urban Buildings, Neighbourhoods Can Heat Up Microclimates in Cities: Here's How
New method of modelling urban building energy takes into consideration heat waves in urban cities and how human-caused parameters aggravate it. It studies the heating pattern of urban cities during city-wide heat waves. The research is based on a case study conducted in Los Angeles, California, during a five-day heatwave event in September 2009.
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Beat The Summer Heat At Khajjiar, India's Mini Switzerland
Hear the mountains calling? The captivating hill town of Khajjiar, also known as Mini Switzerland of India, is sure to leave you spellbound with its charm.
