Los Angeles Pavements Coated With Solar-Reflecting Paint to Combat ‘Urban Heat Island Effect’

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By Paige BennettAug 29, 2022, 5:29 pm202 pts
In Los Angeles, California, where temperatures tend to stay warm year-round, you can feel a significant difference in heat when you’re along the coast or outside the city versus when you’re in denser parts of the city. This phenomenon, known as the urban heat island effect, can make daytime temperatures in…

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