As summers keep getting hotter because of climate change, it sets up a vicious cycle: By the end of the century, the world may be using more than 30 times more energy for air conditioning, pushing ...

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. It began with a lobbyist’s pitch.

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Energy-efficient roofing upgrades can increase your home value and reduce your electricity bill. Upgrades such as solar panels, reflective roofing materials, and more are easy ways to improve your ...

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Workers lay down white PVC roofing material on a commercial building in Massachusetts. Laws promoting the use of lighter-colored roofing material have seen opposition from industry lobbying groups.