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Cooling Pavements Test in Ivy City | Washington DC News
Ivy City in Northeast DC is tackling extreme summer heat with a bold new experiment: cooling pavements. As temperatures soar past 115°F in this urban heat island, researchers from American University and the District Department of Transportation are installing special heat-reflecting surfaces in five locations. Using a high-tech “Marty Kart” to measure air and surface temperatures, they’re gathering data to see if these pavements can make a real difference. Residents like community organizer Sabrena Rhodes, who highlights the lack of shade and green space, are hopeful but also calling for…
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