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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
Environment
Donna Lu

Paint me cool: scientists reveal roof coating that can reduce surface temperatures up to 6C on hot days

‘Cool roof’ panels being tested at the University of Sydney, Australia
‘Cool roof’ panels being tested at the University of Sydney. Photograph: Louise M Cooper/Chiara Neto/University of Sydney

Australian scientists have developed roof coatings that can passively cool surfaces up to 6C below ambient temperature, as well as extract water from the atmosphere, which they say could reduce indoor temperatures during extreme heat events.

Heatwaves are becoming more intense, more frequent and more deadly due to human-caused global heating.

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