Better sleep, improved health, happier people: how 'cool roofs' could help millions avoid deadly heat
Reported byThe Guardian ↗·Sourced by Goodlede
Temperature data from 240 houses across Africa show those with reflective-painted roofs are 3-4°C cooler during peak heat hours, with participants reporting better sleep and improved mental health outcomes in a heat-adaptation pilot project (Habvia) spanning three summers.
Study measures short-term benefits in pilot settings; broader scalability and long-term health outcomes require further implementation.
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