Most american cities are filled with dark roofed buildings -- all of those dark roofs mean that as a nation we're using a lot more air conditioning than we need to. But there's something we can do about it.
Bill Chameides | Posted 05.25.2011
Reflective white roofs are good for keeping a home cool in summer, but what happens in winter? A temperature-sensitive tile -- black when temperatures are cold and white when temps are warm -- could offer a solution.
Mother Nature Network | Marsha Walton | Posted 05.25.2011
The U.S. Department of Energy is encouraging the use of reflective paint and "cool roofs" to increase the energy efficiency of homes and commercial bu...
Brad Friedman and Desi Doyen | Posted 05.25.2011
In today's audio report: China & the U.S., together again
Arthur H. Rosenfeld | Posted 05.25.2011
The real question is not whether we should move toward cool roof technology: it's why we haven't done it sooner.
The Energy Blog | Posted 05.25.2011