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Phoenix tried a reflective coating on black asphalt; noon surface heat fell 12°F (economictimes.indiatimes.com)
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[–] 13 points 2 months ago (1 child)

Nope.

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  • [–] 3 points 2 months ago

    I'll quote the relevant passages for you. It describes the results from two different studies.

    Study #1:

    The research found that mean radiant temperature, a measure of the thermal radiation absorbed by the body outdoors, rose by an average of 5.5°F on the coated streets.

    Study #2:

    It noted [...] mean radiant temperature over the [coated] pavement rose about 4°C (7.2°F) at midday

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