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Deepa Padmanaban

Skyline of a construction site in Mumbai, India
Posted inNews

Indian Cities Invest in Low-Cost Air Quality Sensors

by Deepa Padmanaban 19 October 202228 October 2022

The sensors help bridge gaps in air quality data due to critical shortages of government monitoring stations.

Abandoned buildings sit in the wake of a landslide that hit the Sunkoshi River in Nepal.
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New Landslide Reporting Tool Uses Social Media and AI

by Deepa Padmanaban 1 September 20221 September 2022

The tool extracts landslide information in real time, which could advance landslide research as well as disaster response.

Black ash forest in Minnesota.
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Reevaluating Ecosystems on the Basis of Climate Change Vulnerability

by Deepa Padmanaban 17 June 202217 June 2022

Climate change elevates the risk category of ecosystems across the United States, a new study finds.

Image of people carrying umbrellas, walking on a flooded street in Mumbai.
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Climate Action Plans Tailored to Indian Cities

by Deepa Padmanaban 6 May 202215 November 2022

The plans identify localized vulnerabilities, as well as adaptations to climate change risks.

A man measuring the water level in an open well with a measuring tape
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Satellite and on-the-Ground Data Help Monitor Groundwater in India

by Deepa Padmanaban 16 February 202216 February 2022

Village volunteers use remote sensing and manual measurement to help farmers use groundwater more efficiently.

Skylo Hub, a modem-sized piece of hardware, on a boat at sea
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The “Internet of Things” Boosts Agricultural Livelihoods in India

by Deepa Padmanaban 10 November 202120 December 2021

New technology is bringing better connectivity to remote areas, helping farmers improve crop yields and allowing fisherfolk to venture more safely out into the sea.

A cityscape of Ahmedabad, India, by sunset.
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Specifically Tailored Action Plans Combat Heat Waves in India

by Deepa Padmanaban 11 August 202114 October 2021

The frequencies of heat waves and heat-induced mortality have soared in India. Now government agencies and research organizations are developing city-specific action plans to mitigate heat impacts.

Aerial photo of Chennai, India, flooded
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Indian Cities Prepare for Floods with Predictive Technology

by Deepa Padmanaban 15 June 20215 November 2021

The number and intensity of floods are increasing—they can inundate neighborhoods in Chennai in just 15 minutes. New models can pinpoint and help warn vulnerable areas hours or even days in advance.

Image of a woman walking through knee-high floodwaters while balancing a large container on her head.
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Why Are Women More Vulnerable to Flooding in India?

by Deepa Padmanaban 30 April 202128 September 2021

One state in India shows how policies that give women access to better resources has a real impact on mortality.

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