If it feels hotter in downtown San Antonio than other parts of the city, you can blame the city streets for that. Streets made from asphalt trap heat and release it at night, making the city feel ...

A new “cool pavement” (bottom) is seen on Ridgeside Drive as cars drive along Drujon Lane, Thursday, Aug. 8, 2024, in Dallas. This story is part of our focus on solutions put forward to tackle big and ...

As temperatures soar to record-breaking numbers, it’s never been more imperative to protect Alamo City residents from the dangerous effects of heat. The City of San Antonio is taking valuable first ...

DAVIS -- The City of Davis secured $24 million in federal funds, the largest grant in city history, to begin its cool pavement project. The region's recent triple-digit heat wave has residents eager ...

It’s a cool idea. The city is considering a $5.5 million pilot program to probe the use of cool pavement in areas with hot streets that would protect New Yorkers from sizzling asphalt during the ...

Bright “cool” road paint beats city heat, but it can also blind drivers. New research sets the first safety caps on shine—here’s the simple rule ...