Cooling down Chicago: How green and cool roofs could impact urban climate
Notre Dame, June 2016: More than 50 percent of today’s population lives in cities. According to the United Nations Development Programme, that number is predicted to rise to 70 percent by 2050. More.
Green, Cool Roofs May Be Key To Cooling Cities Down
July 2016: As populations rise, cities grow and the Earth heats up due to global warming, urban heat island (UHI) effects are expected to increase. More.
Green and cool roofs provide relief for hot cities, but should be sited carefully
June 30, 2016: More than half of the world’s population lives in cities, and the United Nations projects that this share will rise to 70 percent by 2050. More.
BZE radio interview on climate research with focus on green and cool roofs
http://bze.org.au/?powerpress_embed=9251-podcast&powerpress_player=mediaelement-audio
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=170ceT_dvcE