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Lighter pavement really does cool cities when it’s done right

  • Written by Hessam AzariJafari, Postdoctoral Associate in Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Lighter pavement really does cool cities when it’s done rightA road crew paints a street in Los Angeles with coating designed to reduce heat.John McCoy/MediaNews Group/Los Angeles Daily News via Getty Images

When heat waves hit, people start looking for anything that might lower the temperature. One solution is right beneath our feet: pavement.

Think about how hot the soles of your shoes can get when...

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