I recently reported from Pacoima on how “cool pavement,” a type of coating that reflects sunlight and heat, could help bring temperatures down in cities as the climate crisis pushes us into a hotter ...

Painting your roof white or constructing it out of reflective materials could help reduce temperatures in dense cities. We speak to Grist staff writer Matt Simon about how "cool roofs" can save people ...

LEMONT, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--With increasingly warming temperatures during the summer months, urban cities like Chicago need to arm decision makers and communities with information about strategies ...

Atlanta’s new cool roof ordinance aims to combat urban heat, lower energy costs, and protect vulnerable communities ...

To protect urban residents from heat during summer, simply painting every rooftop white or opting for a reflective coating could help reduce outdoor temperatures across a city by 1.2 degrees Celsius, ...

This article is republished from The Conversation, an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts. Ian Smith is a Research Scientist in Earth & Environment ...

Jul. 21, 2025 / PRZen / LOS ANGELES — As part of California’s Title 24 energy efficiency standards, cool roofs are now required for most new and renovated buildings — and Los Angeles homeowners and ...