Scientists at Purdue have created a white paint that, when applied, can reduce the surface temperature on a roof and cool the building beneath it.
Tag: Heat and Heat Waves
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Phoenix Heat Becomes a Brutal Test of Endurance
Arizona is used to scorching summers, but the region’s 11th straight day of 110-degree temperatures is straining patience and resources.
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Heat Endures in the Southwest as the Monsoon Season Lags
A high-pressure dome parked over the Southwest is elevating temperatures from Florida to California, a heat wave that forecasters say could last two weeks.
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Rising Heat Underground Is Sinking Chicago Ever So Slightly
Basements and train tunnels constantly leak heat, causing the land to sink and straining building foundations. Scientists call it “underground climate change.”