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[-] QuillcrestFalconer@hexbear.net 18 points 5 days ago

Yeah, also helps with cooling probably, asphalt can get pretty hot in the sun

[-] Corn@lemmy.ml 6 points 5 days ago* (last edited 5 days ago)

Is cooling asphalt important? Do cars require less ac?

[-] purpleworm@hexbear.net 21 points 5 days ago* (last edited 5 days ago)

Both temperature fluctuations and high heat generally cause damage to the road over time, along with causing or worsening other problems, including worsening the heat experienced by people even in the cars like you suggest by radiating heat into the air above the road.

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