Heat Island Effect
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Junk Science and the Heat-Island Effect
According to a new report, the use of reflective pavement to mitigate the urban heat island effect has unintended consequences
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Researchers Find New Way to Keep Roofs Cool
Scientists learn that ruby-red pigments can stay just as cool as a white surface, pointing the way to cooler buildings and vehicles
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U.S. Cities Are Fighting the Heat-Island Effect
A survey of 26 cities finds that officials have adopted a number of strategies to lower environmental and health risks
