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Kolkata Gardener Turns Delivery Boxes Into Plant Protectors
Acts of KindnessApr 20

Kolkata Gardener Turns Delivery Boxes Into Plant Protectors

A Kolkata woman has discovered three simple ways to transform cardboard delivery boxes into heat shields, mulch, and compost for home gardens. Her practical hacks help plants survive heat waves while reducing household waste.

The Better India2 min read
Pune Protects 12,000 Workers from Deadly Heat
Health & WellnessApr 17

Pune Protects 12,000 Workers from Deadly Heat

India's Pune city just rolled out heat safety guidelines that could save lives as temperatures hit 40°C. Workers now get shade, water stations, and cooler work hours during extreme heat.

Indian Express2 min read
India Schools Beat Summer Heat With Simple Safety Changes
Health & WellnessApr 5

India Schools Beat Summer Heat With Simple Safety Changes

As temperatures soar above 35°C across India, schools and parents are adopting practical strategies to protect children from heat-related illnesses while keeping playtime and learning on track. These simple adjustments are helping millions of kids stay safe, active, and healthy during the country's harshest months.

The Better India3 min read
States Protect Student Athletes from Rising Heat Dangers
SolutionsApr 2

States Protect Student Athletes from Rising Heat Dangers

As climate change drives temperatures higher, states are stepping up with new safety rules to protect young athletes from deadly heat illness. Six states now lead the nation with gold-standard protections including cooling tubs and heat monitoring equipment.

Grist3 min read
Forests Cool Cities by 4°C and Save Thousands of Lives
Planet WinsFeb 13

Forests Cool Cities by 4°C and Save Thousands of Lives

A groundbreaking study reveals forests do far more than store carbon—they lower temperatures, stabilize rainfall, and create livable conditions that protect hundreds of millions from deadly heat. When forests disappear, so does their life-saving cooling power.

Mongabay3 min read