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Welcome to Silk Logic's Sustainability Daily Podcast, where we spotlight the future of business — greener, smarter, and more resilient. I’m your host, and today we’ve got powerful examples of how AI and automation are helping companies fight climate change, boost efficiency, and uplift communities. From advanced urban heat mapping in Beijing, to blockchain-powered sustainable agriculture in India, and all the way to carbon-cutting heating systems — these innovations are transforming what’s possible for eco-conscious businesses like yours. Stick around for the strategies you can use today to power up your own sustainability journey.

[SEGMENT 1: AI PREDICTS & FIGHTS URBAN HEAT IN BEIJING]

Cities everywhere face intense heat — but in Beijing, scientists are taking action. The problem? As cities grow, roads and buildings replace trees and grass, causing urban heat islands. That’s where temperatures can soar up to two degrees hotter than the surrounding countryside, straining p