6 green ways to cool down your home
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As summer temperatures rise, there is an unavoidable heat that lingers in the city long after the sun has reached its peak. The heat island effect happens as a consequence of urban development, but homeowners don’t have to suffer. It can raise the temperature in cities by as much as 22 degrees on a summer day. The City of Austin’s Urban Forestry Program recommends these six home modifications to make any space cooler.