Walk outside into 100-degree heat wearing a black shirt, and you’ll feel a whole lot hotter than if you were wearing white. Now think about your roof: If it’s also dark, it’s soaking up more of the ...

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Atlanta is embracing a cheap, effective way to beat urban heat: ‘cool roofs' Walk outside into 100-degree heat wearing a black shirt, and you'll feel a whole lot hotter than if you were wearing white.

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