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City of L.A. Please put the crack pipe down and step away from the table.
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California officials are hoping their latest attempt to stem the rising tides of climate change leads to a more socially conscious -- and cooler -- summer.
Officials in Los Angeles have been painting streets white to reduce the effect of urban "heat islands" and combat the effects of climate change.
It would seem that the white paint would reflect more heat back into the atmosphere. But it is unrealistic on many other grounds. The paint will get dirty and will be worn off or chipped away, fairly soon. The total amount of street surface would be only a tiny fraction of the earth's area and no measurable effect would be detectable. And can you imagine how much energy would be expended in the prep work? Good news for the Cool Seal Company, however, at at a cost of $40,000. per mile. This whole thing seems as futile as standing inside a wooden box and trying to lift yourself off the ground, by pulling up on its rim.
Last edited by Steve McDonald; 04-10-2018 at 11:00 PM..
It would seem that the white paint would reflect more heat back into the atmosphere. But it is unrealistic on many other grounds. The paint will get dirty and will be worn off or chipped away, fairly soon. The total amount of street surface would be only a tiny fraction of the earth's area and no measurable effect would be detectable. And can you imagine how much energy would be expended in the prep work?
I agree with most of this. Don't know the physics of the heat reflection other than the conservation of energy which you mention. Are they going to spend another $40K per mile when the white paint wears off? How will they deal with the slicker surface?
My sincerest condolences on the move to the valley.
Every so often I look at apartments in Manhattan, Redondo, Hermosa, SM and El Segundo. Unless a Brinks truck falls out of the sky and lands in front of me it ain't happening.
This isn't really about climate change, per se. But rather with reducing the effects of heat islands that are caused by paving over forests and grasslands with dark tarmac and pavement.
And it's a great idea that costs very little to implement.
Last edited by HockeyMac18; 04-10-2018 at 11:29 PM..
My sincerest condolences on the move to the valley.
Every so often I look at apartments in Manhattan, Redondo, Hermosa, SM and El Segundo. Unless a Brinks truck falls out of the sky and lands in front of me it ain't happening.
Yeah. So much has changed tho.
Now and again I check out El porto just for old times sake but vista Del mar takes ten times the drive time, playa vista wtf where are the wetlands ???? Checked out lmu for my son s college next year and the view from the bluff s is heartbreaking . Like looking down on Lego town.
Talk about climate change...
The price is utterly ridiculous. Not sure why they couldn't go with something cheaper. In the summer months, I steer clear of the newly blacktopped streets. When jogging or walking around, the older light gray streets are much much cooler. For the same reason, I also drive a light colored car. So, I get their idea, I would just object to the price tag.
I wonder if theyŕe going to paint the homeless into the street. lol Who thought it was a better idea to spend the money on street painting instead of tent city? I guess the future homeless need a cooler pad to hang out on.
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