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Letter: The hard problem: why pavements are an issue (2)

Published 4 August 2021

From Robert Checchio, Dunellen, New Jersey, US

While the hardness of the concrete in sidewalk pavement is certainly an issue, it does have an advantage over asphalt-based alternatives: its much lighter colour reflects sunlight better and so stays cooler than darker materials, a benefit my dogs appreciate during walks.

Issue no. 3346 published 7 August 2021

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