SCI & TECH● LOW3h ago · Sep 13, 2026, 10:31 PM
In 2020, Phoenix covered 36 miles of roads to combat extreme heat; surfaces cooled 12°F at midday, but heat exposure for pedestrians increased 5.5°F
Clarín · north america
The city applied a reflective coating on about 58 kilometers of streets to reduce asphalt heating during extreme temperature days. A study found a paradox: the pavement cooled considerably, but radiation increased the heat load experienced by pedestrians.
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