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Phoenix tried a reflective coating on black asphalt; noon surface heat fell 12°F


Explore Phoenix's innovative Cool Pavement initiative that reduced surface temperatures but increased heat exposure for pedestrians. Discover the pros and cons of this reflective road coating based on thorough research by ASU.

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