Urgent heat conversations and actions we need in India to cool down cities
As millions of Indians struggle through an relentlessly scorching summer with never-before high temperatures, Heat Action Plans have become critical…
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‘Move from crisis-oriented approach during heat waves to making cities heat-resilient’
Every year, discussions in the public and private domains on heat start around March-April and peak in May-June. These usually…
Trees: Nature’s canopies against scorched cities and heat waves
It’s known that trees are natural coolers amidst the concrete in our cities. This becomes critical when cities reel under…
Informal workers brave cruel heat for a few rupees a day
Outdoor and informal workers such as construction labourers, delivery drivers, hawkers and vendors are forced to brave the punishing heat…
