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Liam Gilliver

Harvesting rainwater from rooftops could cut the number of heatwave days and reduce air con reliance

Rooftop rainwater could be a secret weapon in tackling extreme heat, following Europe’s blistering summer.

New research from The University of Manchester in the UK modelled a system that stores rainwater harvested from rooftops and automatically sprays it onto buildings during hot weather.

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