It ain't fashion, if it ain't sustainable

Chenxi Sui

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17 June 2024

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As global temperatures and urban populations rise, the world's cities have become "urban heat islands," with tight-packed conditions and thermal radiation emitting from pavements and skyscrapers trapping and magnifying these temperatures.

New Fabric to Help Urban Citizens Weather Impact of Heat Waves

Researchers in the US have created a new wearable fabric that can help urban residents survive the worst impacts of massive heat caused by global climate change, with applications in clothing, building and car design, and food storage.

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