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2009Jan16: Resurfacing LA roads and rooftops.

2009Jan16: Resurfacing about two-thirds of roads and rooftops in Los Angeles with reflective surfaces and planting more trees, could lower city temperatures by 2C to 3C (UK Guardian).

Reference: UK Guardian http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2009/jan/16/white-paint-carbon-emissions-climate

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