Urban green spaces can significantly reduce the surrounding air temperature, offering a natural solution to urban heat. Reflective and cool roofs are another strategy to mitigate urban heat. Cool roofs, made from lighter colored materials, offer another viable solution. Implementing cool roofs helps reduce urban heat and contributes to energy savings by lowering the need for air conditioning. Cool pavements, which include reflective and permeable materials, can greatly reduce heat absorption versus asphalt and concrete.

Source: CNN October 18, 2024 14:09 UTC