New ‘super-white’ paint reflects 95.5% of light off buildings and may replace air conditioners

Scientists say they have created a new super-white paint that reflects 95.5 percent of the sunlight that hits it.  The new acrylic, developed at Perdue University, remains significantly cooler than the surrounding temperature in both daytime and at night.  The team designed the paint with calcium carbonate fillers to minimize the amount of ultraviolet light the paint … Read more

UN urges world to use energy-efficient air conditioners in order to reduce greenhouse gases

UN urges world to use energy-efficient air conditioners in order to reduce greenhouse gases because ‘we are essential cooking ourselves’ The United Nations released a report about the dangers of air conditioners The devices contain a chemical that releases greenhouse gasses into the air The group is urging the world to switch to energy-efficient cooling … Read more