A global scientific trial in Ahmedabad is testing "cool roofs" by painting 400 slum homes with reflective white paint to ...

Brilliantly whitewashed houses are a familiar sight in hot countries, from Morocco to Greece. In fact, white-painted roofs “have been used to cool buildings for centuries”, said The Guardian.

White roofs are part of global scientific trial Other ... Sign up here. "Traditionally, home is where people have come to find shelter and respite against external elements," said Aditi Bunker ...

A global scientific trial is on that includes the city of Ahmedabad in India to study how indoor heat impacts people’s health ...