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Green roofs can help cool cities in the summer heat, but building them is only the first step. Many don't survive

Phys.org — August 14, 2026 at 11:52 PM UTC

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Green roofs can help cool cities in the summer heat, but building them is only the first step. Many don't survive

As summer temperatures soar across the United States and Europe, cities are being forced to confront the difficult reality that they're getting dangerously hot.