Boston city blocks become test cases for beating urban heat

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• Extreme heat is now the deadliest weather-related threat in the U.S., surpassing hurricanes, wildfires, and floods.
• Chelsea, Massachusetts, is testing cooling solutions on a city block, including planting over 100 trees and using lighter street surfaces. 1m 15s
• Painting rooftops white helps reflect heat rather than absorb it, contributing to cooler urban temperatures. 1m 36s
• Research shows parks and green spaces can reduce peak urban temperatures by up to 9 degrees. 2m 5s
• The project demonstrates that even small urban spaces can be transformed to help combat extreme heat. 2m 33s