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

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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.

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. This story matters for Science & Discovery readers tracking student. Reported by phys.org. Read the full original at the source link below.

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