The Easy Fix That Isn’t: White Roofs May Increase Global Warming

Climate Central: If you're interested in staving off climate change without trying too hard, painting your roof white seems like a complete no-brainer. It's far cheaper than trading in your SUV for a Prius, and it turns the laws of physics to best advantage. Dark roofs absorb sunlight that heats up your house, office tower, or apartment building. That means you're bound to crank up the energy-intensive air conditioner to keep pace --and since electricity in the U.S. comes largely from fossil fuels, the net result......

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