Science Daily
Cool Roofs Can Offset Carbon Dioxide Emissions and Mitigate Global Warming, Study Finds. Can light-colored rooftops and roads really curb carbon emissions and combat global climate change?
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Science Daily
White Roofs May Successfully Cool Cities, Computer Model Demonstrates. Painting the roofs of buildings white has the potential to significantly cool cities and mitigate some impacts of global warming, a new study indicates.
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Reflective Roof Coating Institute
RRCI is the premier forum for reflective roof coatings discussion and, as such, membership is open to all who have an interest in reflective roof coatings, including architects, applicators and manufacturers.
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Energy Star
ENERGY STAR is a joint program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy helping us all save money and protect the environment through energy efficient products and practices.
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Canada Green Building Council
Lead and accelerate the transformation to high-performing, healthy green buildings, homes and communities throughout Canada.
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Live Green Toronto
Welcome to Toronto's one-stop resource for living friendly. Here, you'll discover hundreds of easy ways you can contribute to a healthier planet.
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National Post Article
Black is the most effective colour for trapping the sun's heat, while white is the best at repelling it. Black pavement accounts for 40% of urban surfaces while roofs -- typically covered with black or dark shingles -- account for 20% to 25%.
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CSA Standards
Toronto launches green initiatives designed to build a more sustainable city. The City of Toronto introduced two initiatives designed to "green" Toronto's new building stock: the Toronto Green Standard and Green Roof Bylaw.
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