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How the little-known ‘dark roof’ lobby may be making US cities hotter (www.theguardian.com)
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cross-posted from: https://slrpnk.net/post/23013381

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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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.

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