Let’s look at one example of how we could easily shift in a positive direction: the promulgation of cool pavements. By and large, this is a technology that’s a win-win for all parties.

In response, the City of Phoenix Street Transportation Department and Office of Sustainability has been piloting a cool pavements program since 2020. The program is being conducted in partnership ...

Another benefit is that adding more plants and greenery can cool down surface temperatures ... have found that ground surface temperatures of pavement can be significantly warmer than grass ...