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How the little-known ‘dark roof’ lobby may be making US cities hotter (www.theguardian.com)
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As cities heat up, reflective roofs could lower energy bills and help the climate. But dark roofing manufacturers are waging a quiet campaign to block new rules

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[–] m3t00@midwest.social 2 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

after hail damaged my roof for the second time in four years, insurance paid for a new dark roof. I put a white metal roof on instead and got $100 of my premium. Lobbyists are licensed to bribe. and the house is noticeably cooler.

[–] Pro@programming.dev 2 points 2 months ago

The original source for the article: https://floodlightnews.org/this-little-known-dark-roof-lobby-may-be-making-your-city-hotter/