A groundbreaking study conducted by scientists at the University of Surrey and Southeast University in China suggests that the key to mitigating the ‘urban heat island’ effect may lie in the countryside.
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Cool Roofs Are Best at Beating Cities’ Heat
As urban areas grapple with rising temperatures, effective strategies to mitigate heat are becoming increasingly crucial. The urban heat island effect, where cities become significantly warmer than their rural counterparts due to human activities and infrastructure, poses numerous challenges, from increased energy consumption to adverse health effects.