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Trees cool better than reflective roofs in vulnerable Houston neighborhoods

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A new tool developed by researchers at The University of Texas at Austin has already helped identify potential solutions in Houston , a city where the impact of heat can vary significantly in different communities.

Researchers applied the index to Houston , they discovered that trees, rather than roof treatments, provided the best relief from the heat in the most vulnerable areas.

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