Extreme heat buckles roads and rails across the U.S.—white pavement could be the fix
TL;DR
Record heat is causing pavement blowouts and railway distortions across America’s transportation network, with July tied to or breaking heat records. In response, officials are considering heat-mmitigation approaches like reflective white coatings and updated construction standards to reduce heat absorption and prevent future infrastructure failures.
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