New fabric makes urban heat islands more bearable

ScienceDaily
Jun 13, 2024, 4:12 pm121 pts
Researchers detail a new wearable fabric that can help urban residents survive the worst impacts of massive heat caused by global climate change, with applications in clothing, building and car design, and food storage. By addressing both direct solar heating and the thermal radiation emitting from pavement and…

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