India shows how urban forests can help cool cities, as long as planners understand what nature and people need

For many years, I lived in the Indian city of Chennai, where the summer temperatures can reach up to 44° C. With a population ...
The News Minute

The urban heat island crisis plaguing Indian cities

This report is the first in a two-part series on Indian's urban heat crisis, published by IndiaSpend. Read the second one ...

Indian urbanisation is slowing down: What can be done?

Urbanisation is both a driver and a result of economic development. Many economic and social activities thrive in these ...
Science Daily

Effectiveness of GBGI infrastructure in mitigating urban heat, proposing nine-stage framework for development of a sustainable city

Primarily due to the impact of urbanisation and global warming, urban heatwaves have become a challenging issue worldwide, with Hong Kong persistently experiencing record-breaking high-temperature ...
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The Dark Side of Urban India: 5 Worst Cities to Live In

As an ancient land with rich cultures and diverse terrains, India has some of the fastest-growing cities in the world. But, not all the urban areas of the country have a comfortable and livable ...