It’s common sense: When it’s hot outside, don’t put on a dark shirt—wear white instead. A team of researchers at Purdue University has put this common knowledge to work to figure out ways to cool ...

The article outlines how exterior coatings can reduce heat absorption and improve home energy efficiency in warm climates. SAN DIEGO, April 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- How can homeowners reduce indoor ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. New yellow lines appearing on some concrete barriers come from reflective paint meant to help drivers see at night in Houston, ...

The following post is by Earl Killian, guest blogger at Climate Progress. California's AB 32 cap on greenhouse gas emissions has its regulatory agencies working to find a set of measures that will ...

Shanae LaSalle Munford, of Elk Grove, walks through DoCo with water after running errands during record-breaking heat as downtown Sacramento reaches 116 degrees Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2022, according to ...

BOISE, Idaho — Driving on the highway during bad weather can often be a white-knuckle affair. It's even worse if you can't see the painted lines separating the lanes of travel. A KTVB viewer reached ...

Cities across the U.S. have found relief from this summer’s record-setting heat with the help of technologies that shield roofs, pavement and other surfaces from the sun’s scorching rays. Some of ...

Picking an exterior shade for your home isn't easy. You need to take into account several important factors, including the style prevalent in your neighborhood, your landscaping, and how different ...

A new “ultra-white’ paint could be a valuable tool for adapting to climate change. But it comes as city officials are haltingly adopting policies to confront a rising number of heat waves. A new ...

Meta Description: Purdue University researchers have invented a new, super-reflective white paint that could revolutionize how buildings keep themselves cool. Researchers at Purdue University in ...

Teslas dot the landscape in ever-increasing numbers. Mercedes was approved by the State of California as the first automaker with Level 3 autonomy in its consumer vehicles. The world of driving is ...

Those yellow and white lines popping up on Houston's highway ramps aren't just for looks. They're a new safety measure designed to improve visibility for drivers and help prevent crashes in the dark.