How can we reduce the impact of heat waves on ourselves??
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1Increase shade around your home
Planting trees and other vegetation lowers surface and air temperatures by providing shade and cooling through evaporation.
2Install green roofs
A green roof, or rooftop garden, is a vegetative layer grown on a rooftop. Green roofs provide shade and remove heat from the air through evapotranspiration,
3Install cool roofs
Cool (or reflective) roofs help to reflect sunlight and heat away from your home, reducing roof temperatures
rUse energy-efficient appliances and equipment
Using efficient appliances and equipment in your home can help to lighten the load on the electric grid during heat waves,
5Check on your friends, family, and neighbors
Heat waves can be dangerous for people’s health and safety, particularly for the elderly, young, sick, and poor
Planting trees and other vegetation lowers surface and air temperatures by providing shade and cooling through evaporation.
2Install green roofs
A green roof, or rooftop garden, is a vegetative layer grown on a rooftop. Green roofs provide shade and remove heat from the air through evapotranspiration,
3Install cool roofs
Cool (or reflective) roofs help to reflect sunlight and heat away from your home, reducing roof temperatures
rUse energy-efficient appliances and equipment
Using efficient appliances and equipment in your home can help to lighten the load on the electric grid during heat waves,
5Check on your friends, family, and neighbors
Heat waves can be dangerous for people’s health and safety, particularly for the elderly, young, sick, and poor
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By drinking a lot of water
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