Urban Heat Island Effect
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Satellites Help Combat the Urban Heat Island Effect
Early warnings about dangerously high temperatures help cities direct aid where it's needed most
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Lighter Pavement Really Does Cool Cities
When done correctly, reflective roads can lower urban air temperatures
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Cool Roofs Cut Urban Water Consumption
An LBNL study predicts widespread adoption of “cool roof” coverings would save millions of gallons of water per day
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Denver Will Vote on a Green Roof Initiative
Solar panels or garden space would be required on large buildings, but the mayor says the plan goes too far