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Circular Economy Solutions: A Key Strategy for Climate Resilience   From wood and steel to water and electricity, the construction of our homes, offices, and infrastructure consumes an immense number of resources. The construction industry is responsible for extracting 30% of natural resources and generating 25% of the world’s solid waste. Furthermore, a staggering 38% …

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How Grey Water Recycling Helps Solve Bangalore’s Water Crisis In recent years, Bangalore, like many cities worldwide, has been grappling with a water crisis worsened by rapid urbanization, population growth, and climate change. Amidst this challenge, recycling greywater has emerged as a favourable solution to alleviate the strain on freshwater resources and address water scarcity …

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The Four Laws of Disaster Risk: The Urbanization Dilemma In the big picture of human advancement, building cities and towns represents progress and chances for many people. However, there’s a danger hiding in these busy places: the increasing risk of disasters. This article explores how we handle these risks and how living in cities can …

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How to Protect Yourself from Scorching Temperatures As temperatures soar during the scorching heat of summer, finding ways to stay cool becomes essential for our comfort and well-being. The intense heat can make daily activities challenging and even pose health risks if not managed properly. However, there are practical measures we can take to beat …

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Global Goal on Adaptation, The Road Ahead Climate change is a reality that’s undeniably altering the fabric of our ecosystems, economies, and societies. In our collective struggle to forge a sustainable path forward, the Global Goal on Adaptation (GGA) emerges as a vital piece of the puzzle – not just as an objective, but as a mission to bolster resilience in …

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Enhancing Indoor Air Quality: The Vital Role of HVAC Systems The quality of the air we breathe indoors profoundly influences our health and well-being. With a substantial portion of our time spent indoors, be it at home, work, or public spaces, it’s imperative to recognize the pivotal role that Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) …

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Green Financing: Paving the Way for a Sustainable Future As the world becomes increasingly aware of the devastating impact of climate change, more and more individuals and businesses are seeking ways to reduce their carbon footprint and contribute to a more sustainable future. One important way to achieve this goal is through green finance – …

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Empowering Solar Energy: The Net Metering Revolution in India and Future Challenges What Is Net Metering? Net energy metering (NEM), system is a metering and billing mechanism designed to monitor and record the flow of power between a solar energy system and the government grid. Solar meters are an important aspect in the design of privately-owned grid-tied solar …

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Redefining Water Management: Embracing the Circular Approach As engineers, developers, consumers and policy makers we have too long carried the linear idea in water management; USE and DISHARGE. We need to alter this current unsustainable linear model and introduce a circular water framework that underlines REUSING and RECYCLING water. At its core, circular water management …

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The blog explores strategies for the building sector to enhance biological carbon offsets, including utilizing blue carbon sinks, adopting bio-based materials, optimizing soil carbon sequestration, implementing green roofs and vertical gardens, optimizing smart landscaping, and investing in offsite biological carbon offsets.