New York paints one million square meters of rooftops to combat heat

New York City has coated one million square meters of rooftops with reflective paint to reduce the urban heat island effect.

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This measure aims to lower summer temperatures and improve urban comfort.

Other cities may adopt this solution in response to global warming.

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