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Harvesting rainwater from rooftops could help cities stay cool and cut the number of heat wave days

Harvesting rainwater from rooftops could help cities stay cool and cut the number of heat wave daysWorldPing

Collecting rainwater from rooftops and using it to spray buildings during hot weather could help cities cut air conditioning use, lower urban temperatures and lessen the impact of heat waves, according to new research from The University of Manchester.

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