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News Release 10-016

White Roofs May Successfully Cool Cities

Computer model simulates impact of white roofs on urban areas

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Photo of a construction crew painting a white roof in downtown Washington, D.C.

A construction crew paints a white roof in downtown Washington, D.C.

Credit: Maria Jose-Vinas, American Geophysical Union


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