People...stay off the hot asphalt during this heat wave! NASA map shows temperatures up to 160 degrees on Phoenix streets, sidewalks. #ClimateChange #Arizona #NASA https://www.kjzz.org/news/2024-07-05/nasa-map-shows-temperatures-up-to-160-degrees-on-phoenix-streets-sidewalks
another of the wonderful unintended consequences of using petroleum for every purpose imaginable.
@holon42 Well, there have been efforts to counter the climate effects from hot summer asphalt...like painting it white. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/los-angeles-is-painting-some-of-its-streets-white-and-the-reasons-why-are-pretty-cool/