Shade

Cities nationwide have been planting trees in neighborhoods that previously lacked adequate shade. However, a new study reported that simply increasing the number of trees planted is not sufficient for optimal results.

The article outlines seven methods to cool a house without air conditioning by utilizing timing, airflow, and shade to reduce energy use and costs.

Farmers in Karnataka’s Kolar district are cutting down mango trees due to mounting losses. They cannot cultivate other crops alongside mangoes because the trees block sunlight, preventing crop diversification.

The article discusses how to protect pets from overheating during Hawaiʻi's summer by ensuring access to fresh water, shade, and limiting physical activity. It also emphasizes the importance of never leaving pets in cars to prevent heat-related dangers.

Shade secured $14 million in funding to develop a video library search tool that allows creative teams to query content using plain English. The company also introduced a proprietary filesystem enabling direct file streaming to local drives.