Not all cool pavements are created equal: Choice of pavement material can significantly impact carbon emissions, creates decision tool for cities to use -- ScienceDaily
Choice of pavement material can significantly impact carbon emissions, creates decision tool for cities to use
Date:May 18, 2017
Source:DOE/Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
Summary:
Cool pavements can help keep cities cool, right? Yes, but according to new research many reflective pavements have some unexpected drawbacks relative to conventional pavements when considering the entire life cycle of the materials.
