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Indian City Tests Underground Cooling System for 40°C Heat
VideosApr 1

Indian City Tests Underground Cooling System for 40°C Heat

Telangana's Bharat Future City is piloting a district cooling system that pipes chilled water underground to cool entire buildings without individual AC units. The technology, already used worldwide, could slash emissions and energy use across India's hottest cities.

The Better India2 min read
Ancient Clay Tech Gets Modern Upgrade for Green Cooling
InnovationMar 16

Ancient Clay Tech Gets Modern Upgrade for Green Cooling

Scientists at Cornell and Technion adapted a centuries-old Middle Eastern cooling method into an eco-friendly air conditioning alternative that needs no electricity. The ceramic pipe system cools spaces through water evaporation, offering hope as climate change makes traditional AC increasingly harmful.

Google News - Israel Technology3 min read
New Cooling System Powers Tomorrow's AI Data Centers
InnovationJan 26

New Cooling System Powers Tomorrow's AI Data Centers

A breakthrough cooling technology can now handle the massive heat generated by next-generation AI computing facilities. This innovation solves one of the biggest challenges facing the expansion of artificial intelligence infrastructure worldwide.

Techpoint Africa2 min read
India's Shared Cooling System Could Cut Energy Use by 50%
SolutionsMay 8

India's Shared Cooling System Could Cut Energy Use by 50%

As temperatures soar past 50°C in India, a shared air-conditioning network is emerging as a climate solution that cuts energy use in half while keeping cities cool. Cities like Paris, Dubai, and Singapore already use the technology to serve millions.

Google News - Climate Solution3 min read
NYC Tests Energy-Saving Cooling System in Subway Station
SolutionsJul 14

NYC Tests Energy-Saving Cooling System in Subway Station

New York's sweltering subway stations might finally get relief. The MTA is testing radiant cooling technology that uses 35% less energy than traditional AC and could even generate revenue by selling waste heat to nearby buildings.

Fast Company - Innovation3 min read
Tasmania Data Center Plans Rainwater Cooling System
Innovation3d ago

Tasmania Data Center Plans Rainwater Cooling System

A new AI data center in Tasmania is pioneering an eco-friendly cooling approach that relies on rainwater collection and minimal water trucking. The facility aims to support Tasmania's renewable energy economy while creating 90 jobs.

ABC Australia3 min read
4,000 Indian Homes Cooled by Rooftop Gardens, No AC Needed
VideosApr 29

4,000 Indian Homes Cooled by Rooftop Gardens, No AC Needed

A simple rooftop garden can cool your home naturally without electricity or hefty bills. Living Greens Organics has already helped over 4,000 Indian households turn empty terraces into green cooling systems.

The Better India2 min read
Hawaii Seawater Cooling Could Cut Island Energy Use by 3%
VideosMar 8

Hawaii Seawater Cooling Could Cut Island Energy Use by 3%

Hawaii is pioneering ocean-based air conditioning that uses cold deep water instead of electricity-hungry chillers. The innovative system could slash cooling costs while helping the island reach its clean energy goals.

CleanTechnica3 min read
Paris Triples River Cooling Network to 3,000 Buildings
InnovationJul 15

Paris Triples River Cooling Network to 3,000 Buildings

Paris is expanding a 30-year-old system that uses Seine River water to cool buildings without traditional air conditioning, replacing energy-hungry units that make cities hotter. The city plans to triple its underground network by 2042, reaching hospitals, schools, and homes across all neighborhoods.

Optimist Daily3 min read
Seville Cools Public Spaces With 2,000-Year-Old Tech
SolutionsMar 16

Seville Cools Public Spaces With 2,000-Year-Old Tech

A Spanish city is beating extreme heat by reviving ancient underground water systems, creating cool public spaces for 30,000 daily visitors without air conditioning. The blend of millennia-old design and solar power is turning scorching plazas into comfortable gathering spots.

Fast Company2 min read
Singapore Cools City with 140-Year-Old Underground Tech
InnovationJun 9

Singapore Cools City with 140-Year-Old Underground Tech

Deep beneath Singapore's streets, five kilometers of pipes pump chilled water through neighborhoods, using a 140-year-old cooling system that slashes electricity use. As temperatures rise twice as fast as the global average, the island nation is proving that sometimes the best solutions for tomorrow's climate challenges come from yesterday's innovations.

Google News - Singapore Technology3 min read
India Startup Cools 45°C Heat Using 85% Less Power
InnovationApr 28

India Startup Cools 45°C Heat Using 85% Less Power

A Hyderabad company created an AC alternative that delivers fresh air at 24°C in extreme heat while using just one-sixth the electricity of traditional air conditioning. The refrigerant-free system is already helping workers stay cool across multiple Indian cities without warming the planet.

The Better India3 min read
Tree-Shaped Films Cool AI Data Centers 3x Better
InnovationFeb 13

Tree-Shaped Films Cool AI Data Centers 3x Better

A University of Houston professor has discovered that tree-shaped cooling films can remove heat from AI data centers three times more effectively than current methods. The breakthrough could solve one of the biggest challenges facing the booming artificial intelligence industry.

Phys.org - Technology3 min read
7,000 Clay Cups Keep This Indian Home Cool Without AC
InnovationMar 14

7,000 Clay Cups Keep This Indian Home Cool Without AC

An architect in Hisar, India turned 7,000 traditional earthen cups into a natural cooling system that beats the scorching summer heat. His terrace design reflects 70% of the sun's heat while air pockets in the clay cups absorb the rest.

The Better India2 min read
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Planet Wins5d ago

Cities Race to Save Urban Trees That Cool Streets by 10°C

Scientists are pioneering new methods to keep city trees alive during droughts, protecting natural air conditioners that can make streets feel 10 degrees Celsius cooler. From special soil mixtures to strategic watering techniques, communities are ensuring these vital cooling systems survive our warming world.

DW News3 min read
Scientists Create Gas-Free Cooling 70x More Effective
InnovationFeb 28

Scientists Create Gas-Free Cooling 70x More Effective

A tiny molecular tweak just made eco-friendly refrigeration 70 times more powerful, bringing us closer to ditching climate-damaging cooling gases for good. The breakthrough could transform everything from your fridge to industrial cooling systems.

Phys.org3 min read
Tesla Patents Glass Roof That Cools Your Car Naturally
InnovationMay 27

Tesla Patents Glass Roof That Cools Your Car Naturally

Tesla has patented a innovative glass roof system that uses perforated panels to circulate air and reduce AC load, potentially boosting electric vehicle range. The technology could turn panoramic sunroofs from heat traps into active cooling systems.

Google News - Electric Vehicle2 min read
New Solar Panel Cooling Tech Uses 100x Less Water
Planet WinsMar 27

New Solar Panel Cooling Tech Uses 100x Less Water

Turkish scientists just solved a major problem in solar energy: keeping panels cool without wasting water. Their electrospray system boosts power output while using a fraction of the water traditional cooling methods require.

PV Magazine2 min read
New Copper Cooling Tech Slashes Data Center Energy 90%
SolutionsMay 20

New Copper Cooling Tech Slashes Data Center Energy 90%

Scientists just cracked one of tech's biggest energy problems with a breakthrough that could transform how we power the digital world. A new 3D-printed copper cooling system cuts data center cooling costs from 30% of total energy use to just 1.1%.

New Atlas3 min read
Scientists Solve Mystery of Cooling Upper Atmosphere
InnovationMay 14

Scientists Solve Mystery of Cooling Upper Atmosphere

While Earth's surface heats up, the upper atmosphere has been cooling for decades, and scientists finally know why. Carbon dioxide acts as a cooling system high above the planet, radiating heat into space in ways researchers just cracked.

Science Daily2 min read

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