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Did Don Ho Have a Solution to Global Warming?

Talk about global warming quickly turns to the question of carbon in the atmosphere. But the more fundamental observation about how much sunshine the planet bounces back into space should probably precede any mention of greenhouse gases.

Michael Todd

Social Justice

New York’s White Roofs Prove They’re Cool

A new study quantifies the true beauty of white roofs — dramatically cooler surfaces that reduce discomfort, cooling costs, and a tad of global warming.

Sam Kornell

Social Justice

White House Signs Up for White Roofs

The U.S. government opts takes an easy step toward reducing — in a small way — global warming and energy use.

Sam Kornell

Economics

A White Roof Isn’t Always the Right Roof

Even partisans of using reflective roofs note that a 'winter penalty' in cooler climes may mean their albedo benefits could pale compared to heating requirements.

Rob Reale

Environment

Is White the New Green?

Three California energy experts make a convincing -- and sincere -- case that painting roofs white in the hot parts of the planet could offset the greenhouse gas woes caused by the world's cars

Sam Kornell

Environment

Keeping Cool With the Albedo Effect

The co-author of A Golden Thread: 2500 Years of Solar Architecture and Technology takes a look at how white backgrounds — be they snow, concrete or rooftops — might help bend back a little bit of global warming.

John Perlin

Albedo Effect

Did Don Ho Have a Solution to Global Warming?

New York’s White Roofs Prove They’re Cool

Nature’s Cooling Albedo Disappearing Faster Than Thought

White House Signs Up for White Roofs

A White Roof Isn’t Always the Right Roof

Is White the New Green?

Keeping Cool With the Albedo Effect