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Proponents say the law is necessary to mitigate impact to the roofing industry. Critics say it will lead to higher energy costs and more heat-related illnesses. Critics are sounding off against a new ...

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image: Berkeley Lab scientists use aerial imagery to create an interactive map that displays the solar reflectance (also known as albedo) of individual roofs in Bakersfield, Long Beach, Los Angeles, ...