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Researcher shows cool roofs cut energy consumption year-round
2016-06-12 17:58:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
PhysOrg: Regardless of latitude, urban temperatures are typically several degrees higher than those of nearby suburban and rural areas. The resulting "heat islands" mean increased discomfort, higher air-conditioning bills and denser smog. A major culprit? Hot roofs baked by the sun. The solution? Cooling down those roofs by using reflective surfaces-and doing so even if those cities are covered in snow for several months of the year. A new study published by researchers from Concordia University in...
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Category:Electronics and Electrical