White roofs and urban parks reduce heat in cities, but do not offset extreme global warming

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Jun 21, 2026, 2:30 pm112 ptsTrending
The implementation of reflective white roofs and new urban parks can significantly reduce temperatures in cities and decrease population vulnerability to heat waves, although these measures are not sufficient to counteract the projected increase of more than 6°C (11°F) by 2100, according to a recent study led…

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