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What a heat-proof city could look like

Grist

But as we’ve discussed in this newsletter, promising adaptations to extreme heat abound, and many cities and towns are already planning for a hotter future and implementing life-saving measures like cool roofs, green corridors, and tree-equity plans. could generate 7.6 gigawatts of power, enough juice for millions of homes.

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Sunlight-Reflecting ‘Cool Walls’ Can Save Building Owners Big Money, Study Says

GreenTechMedia

sunlight-reflecting “cool walls” could save as much or more energy than reflective cool roofs. Reflective walls can prevent solar heat gain indoors during the summer, shaving electricity consumption in the building and lowering peak demand on the grid. Cool wall" certification coming.

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Can A Roof’s Material Cool The Outside Air & Lower Energy Demand?

CleanTechnica

Can A Roof’s Material Cool The Outside Air? Researchers examined three different types of roofing strategies and