{
  "id": 16870811,
  "title": "In 2020, Phoenix tested reflective roads to cool neighborhoods; pavement was up to 12°F cooler, but midday radiant heat for pedestrians rose",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/28/in-2020-phoenix-tested-reflective-roads-to-cool-neighborhoods",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-28T07:31:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Hindustan Times - World News",
    "slug": "hindustan-times-world-news",
    "url": "https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/us-news/in-2020-phoenix-tested-reflective-roads-to-cool-neighborhoods-pavement-was-up-to-12-f-cooler-but-midday-radiant-heat-for-pedestrians-rose-101793091168060.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Phoenix’s reflective pavement cut road temperatures by up to 12°F but reflected more sunlight toward pedestrians, potentially increasing midday heat exposure.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}