It’s common sense: When it’s hot outside, don’t put on a dark shirt—wear white instead. A team of researchers at Purdue University has put this common knowledge to work to figure out ways to cool ...

The following post is by Earl Killian, guest blogger at Climate Progress. California's AB 32 cap on greenhouse gas emissions has its regulatory agencies working to find a set of measures that will ...

Cities across the U.S. have found relief from this summer’s record-setting heat with the help of technologies that shield roofs, pavement and other surfaces from the sun’s scorching rays. Some of ...

A new “ultra-white’ paint could be a valuable tool for adapting to climate change. But it comes as city officials are haltingly adopting policies to confront a rising number of heat waves. A new ...

BOISE, Idaho — Driving on the highway during bad weather can often be a white-knuckle affair. It's even worse if you can't see the painted lines separating the lanes of travel. A KTVB viewer reached ...

Shanae LaSalle Munford, of Elk Grove, walks through DoCo with water after running errands during record-breaking heat as downtown Sacramento reaches 116 degrees Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2022, according to ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. New yellow lines appearing on some concrete barriers come from reflective paint meant to help drivers see at night in Houston, ...

AHMEDABAD, India (AP) — For 20-year-old Mayank Yadav, riding a crowded bus in the summer months in this western Indian city can be like sitting in an oven. That makes it a treat when he steps off and ...