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cool pavement heat island climate

Reflective pavements tackle urban heat — but also make pedestrians hotter

Cool pavement has been touted as the next big infrastructure fix to combat heat islands. But researchers find that sometimes, it can also make people hotter.
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Phoenix is trying to combat climate change

Phoenix is trying to combat climate change

On a warming planet, heat hurts communities of color more. But Phoenix is finding ways to cool down.
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