The impact of increasing urban surface albedo on outdoor air and surface temperatures during summer in newly developed areas.

Summary: Have you ever noticed how hot city streets get in the summer? Dark roads soak up the sun's heat and make the air even hotter. This study looked at what happens if we make roads lighter and more reflective in new neighborhoods. Lighter roads act like a mirror, bouncing the sun's rays back into the sky instead of trapping the heat. The researchers measured the air and ground temperatures to see if these lighter, reflective roads can help keep our cities cooler during the hot summer months!