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How Pakistan’s cities are redrawing the map for a hotter future
From shaded bus stops to reflective roofs, local experiments are turning climate data into practical relief.
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How Pakistan’s cities are redrawing the map for a hotter future
From shaded bus stops to reflective roofs, local experiments are turning climate data into practical relief.
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