As summers keep getting hotter because of climate change, it sets up a vicious cycle: By the end of the century, the world may be using more than 30 times more energy for air conditioning, pushing ...

As cities heat up, reflective roofs could lower energy bills and help the climate. But dark roofing manufacturers are waging a quiet campaign to block new rules. It began with a lobbyist’s pitch.

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Energy-efficient roofing upgrades can increase your home value and reduce your electricity bill. Upgrades such as solar panels, reflective roofing materials, and more are easy ways to improve your ...

Reflective roof coatings, permeable pavements, heat-proof windows that bounce away the sun’s energy, super efficient air conditioning units that burn less electricity to tame increasing temperatures: ...

As we delve into the hotter months of summer, you've probably already started turning down your air conditioning thermostat to a comfortable temperature so that you aren't sweating around the house or ...

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But the weight of the scientific evidence is clear: On hot days, light-colored roofs can stay more than 50 degrees cooler than dark ones, helping cut energy use, curb greenhouse gas emissions and ...

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