Indian slums get cool roofs to beat the summer heat
A scientific trial in Ahmedabad, India, is testing "cool roofs" to combat indoor heat in informal settlements. Over the past two months, 400 households have had their roofs painted with a reflective white coating as part of a global study examining the impact of indoor heat on health and economic well-being in developing nations.
The project, led by epidemiologist Aditi Bunker, aims to address the increasing vulnerability of residents in precarious housing conditions where homes meant to provide shelter are instead exacerbating heat exposure. With climate change intensifying India's summers, Ahmedabad has experienced temperatures exceeding 46 degrees Celsius, prompting the need for innovative solutions like cool roofs to mitigate the effects of extreme heat on vulnerable populations.
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A scientific trial in Ahmedabad, India, is testing "cool roofs" to combat indoor heat in informal settlements. Over the past two months, 400 households have had their roofs painted with a reflective white coating as part of a global study examining the impact of indoor heat on health and economic well-being in developing nations.
The project, led by epidemiologist Aditi Bunker, aims to address the increasing vulnerability of residents in precarious housing conditions where homes meant to provide shelter are instead exacerbating heat exposure. With climate change intensifying India's summers, Ahmedabad has experienced temperatures exceeding 46 degrees Celsius, prompting the need for innovative solutions like cool roofs to mitigate the effects of extreme heat on vulnerable populations.
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