Cities try to combat “urban heat islands”
Axios
Hot times, summer in the city: As rising temperatures turn urban centers into smoldering heat bubbles, cities are turning to technology like reflective pavement coatings and “cool roofs.” Why it matters: Climate change will keep making cities hotter, and municipal leaders are starting to acknowledge that planting trees, opening “cooling centers,” and putting white paint on streets and rooftops will not be enough. What’s happening: A growing number of startups are crowding into t…
