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How concrete, asphalt and urban heat islands add to the misery of heat waves

(Reuters) - It only takes just a fraction of a second to suffer a pretty serious burn. Asphalt and concrete in direct sunlight can often reach surface temperatures as high as 82 Celsius (180

How concrete, asphalt and urban heat islands add to the misery of heat waves

(Reuters) - It only takes just a fraction of a second to suffer a pretty serious burn. Asphalt and concrete in direct sunlight can often reach surface temperatures as high as 82 Celsius (180

How concrete, asphalt and urban heat islands add to the misery of heat waves

(Reuters) - It only takes just a fraction of a second to suffer a pretty serious burn. Asphalt and concrete in direct sunlight can often reach surface temperatures as high as 82 Celsius (180

How concrete, asphalt and urban heat islands add to the misery of heat waves

(Reuters) - It only takes just a fraction of a second to suffer a pretty serious burn. Asphalt and concrete in direct sunlight can often reach surface temperatures as high as 82 Celsius (180

How concrete, asphalt and urban heat islands add to the misery of heat waves

(Reuters) - It only takes just a fraction of a second to suffer a pretty serious burn. Asphalt and concrete in direct sunlight can often reach surface temperatures as high as 82 Celsius (180

UNESCO recommends to take Great Barrier Reef off danger list, still warns of ‘serious threat’

UNESCO in November said the reef should be put on the danger list after frequent coral bleaching events. But recently it ‘noted with appreciation’ commitments by Australian govt.

UNESCO suggests adding Venice to list of world heritage sites in danger due to climate change

The UNESCO experts stated that Italy is not doing enough to protect the city, known for its canals & cultural sites, which has been grappling with mass tourism for years.

Ecuadorean votes could bar oil output in Amazon reserve, mining near Quito

By Alexandra Valencia QUITO (Reuters) - Ecuadoreans will decide in two August referendums whether oil and mining projects in key regions of the country can continue, weighing Indigenous and

Ecuadorean votes could bar oil output in Amazon reserve, mining near Quito

By Alexandra Valencia QUITO (Reuters) - Ecuadoreans will decide in two August referendums whether oil and mining projects in key regions of the country can continue, weighing Indigenous and

Ecuadorean votes could bar oil output in Amazon reserve, mining near Quito

By Alexandra Valencia QUITO (Reuters) - Ecuadoreans will decide in two August referendums whether oil and mining projects in key regions of the country can continue, weighing Indigenous and

On Camera

Haryana’s new industrial policy in the works, but industry says old problems remain unsolved

Increase in employment subsidy, Rs 500 crore for estate revamp, new townships in pipeline—but land cost, power breakdowns and inspector raj top among key worries for industry leaders.

Military pushes for private participation in space, more Indian satellites. ‘Can’t rely on single entity’ 

CDS Anil Chauhan says future space capability will not be built by government agencies alone. ‘It will be co-developed with industry, start-ups, and technology innovators’.

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.