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Greenhouse expansion unexpectedly cools local climates

Greenhouse expansion unexpectedly cools local climates

As the number of agricultural greenhouses grows worldwide, researchers discover their reflective roofs are cooling local temperatures, presenting an accidental geoengineering effect.

Fred Pearce reports for Yale Environment 360.

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urban heat island effect

Extreme heat is a disease for cities. Treat it that way

The “urban heat island effect” creates extra-hot temperatures that kill. But cities can prescribe powerful treatments, like green spaces and reflective roofs.
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