Africa warms at twice the global average, and excessive heat can bring health problems. A simple solution is showing great effect: a coat of heat-reflective white paint on a rooftop can lower indoor temperatures enough to protect sleep and reduce the risk of serious illness. A trial across four communities in South Africa and Ghana is already showing residents feeling cooler — with full health results on the way.
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Puting pintura sa bubong nagpoprotekta sa kalusugan ng mga pamilyang Aprikano

THE GUARDIAN

Ang Africa ay nagpapainit nang doble sa pandaigdigang average — ngunit isang simpleng solusyon ang gumagawa ng pagbabago: heat-reflective na puting pintura sa bubong, nagkakahalaga ng humigit-kumulang £100 bawat tahanan, ay nagpapababa ng temperatura sa loob ng bahay at nagpoprotekta sa tulog at kalusugan. Sa apat na komunidad sa South Africa at Ghana, nakakaramdam na ang mga residente ng mas malamig at mas komportableng pamumuhay.

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