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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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Most heavy oil sites in Saskatchewan don’t measure pollution: scientist

Getting industrial methane under control is critical in the climate fight. The federal government says proposed new methane rules are in the works — and expected ‘later this fall.’

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Climate law a ‘game changer’ for highways and bridges

Through a combination of tax credits and direct funding, the Inflation Reduction Act aims to increase the manufacturing of sustainable materials used in infrastructure projects.
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WATCH: US cities trial ‘sun block’ on asphalt to slash city heat and break down harmful traffic pollution

The 'urban heat island' effect can make daytime city temperatures up to 7F higher than rural areas.

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Many roads aren't ready for climate change

Most road surfaces in the U.S. look pretty similar, so you might think they're all the same. But they're not. Transportation engineers design asphalt roads specifically for the local climate, considering temperature, precipitation, and humidity.

Damming the lower Mekong, devastating the ways and means of life
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Damming the lower Mekong, devastating the ways and means of life

Thailand funded the first dam on the river in Laos, and it is Thai towns, farms and fisheries that are suffering.
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L.A. takes climate change fight to the streets by pouring cooler pavement
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L.A. takes climate change fight to the streets by pouring cooler pavement

L.A. is taking the climate change fight to the streets with plans to cover 1,500 city blocks with cool pavement, a heat-reflecting asphalt coating.
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