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Urban heat islands

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Abstract
As energy costs continue to rise and shortages occur, the use of energy as it relates to the cooling of our cities will become even more important. As a result, building owners will look at the things they can do to save energy costs and minimize the impact of the urban heat island.
Date
10/2001
Author(s)
Ray Corbin
Page(s)
36-38
Keyword(s)
heat island; roof color; energy savings


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