Indonesia : Ice from Solar Energy

Indonesia : Ice from Solar Energy

A solar-powered ice maker for local fishers demonstrates how renewable energy can secure incomes. The fishing village of Sulamu in ...
India’s northwest reels under unusual early heat wave

India’s northwest reels under unusual early heat wave

An unusually early heatwave brought more extreme temperatures Monday to a large swath of India’s northwest, raising concerns that such ...
Forests' Climate-Cooling Effect Is Greater Than Previously Known

Forests’ Climate-Cooling Effect Is Greater Than Previously Known

Forests are a powerful, troubled ally in the struggle against climate change. They soak in 29% of the carbon dioxide ...
Urbanization: Islands of Heat

Urbanization: Islands of Heat

Dark surfaces, heat-storing materials, and a lack of ventilation and natural cooling make many cities a health risk for their ...
Want to be sustainable and cool? Choose fans more and aircon less

Want to be sustainable and cool? Choose fans more and aircon less

We often turn to air conditioners during hot weather to cope with the heat, but a study has found electric ...
Innovative waste heat recovery experiment in Sweden

Innovative waste heat recovery experiment in Sweden

A demo site in northern Sweden showcases fossil-free district heating and cooling with a fuel cell-powered data centre set up ...
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