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Modeling shows green roofs can cool cities and save energy (techxplore.com)

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Modeling shows green roofs can cool cities and save energy::Extensive greenery coverage on building rooftops could significantly reduce temperatures at the city scale and decrease energy costs, according to a new study.

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[-] Pyr_Pressure@lemmy.ca 1 points 9 months ago

Perhaps terraced rooftops with drainage pipes under the soil so excess water can still drain into a gutter system to storm water collection.

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