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Houston group plans to fight heat island effect. (News).(Brief Article)
HOUSTON, TX--The power of solar energy is all too apparent in today's cities, where dark roofs, asphalt, concrete, and other materials inadvertently work together to make the cities function as giant solar collectors. The resulting "heat island" effect can boost urban temperatures by 5 to 9 degrees Fahrenheit, driving up the use of air conditioners, increasing ozone levels, and exacerbating health problems.
In Houston--a city that has more than its share of both heat and ozone--a non-profit group is ...
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