dark asphalt streets absorb, rather than reflect, heat, which causes city temperatures to rise to dangerous and unprecedented levels. covering streets and rooftops with lighter materials, as has been implemented on a small scale in los angeles, can make cities safer and reduce energy costs of air conditioning.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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