Chu Offers Common Sense Approach to Climate Change

Paint it white.  White roofs and pale roads will reflect the heat.  Seems so simple, doesn’t it? Energy Secretary Steven Chu says that taking these measures would have the same affect as removing every car in the world off the road for 11 years.

I think this is decent idea – it makes a lot of sense – the rays go right back up to the sky rather than soaking in and creating more energy use. I highly doubt most homeowners associations would allow it. If you had a flat roof on a building – then by all means – go for it. You’re throwing your money away if you don’t. Here’s a metal roof on a house rather than traditional shingles. Doesn’t look too bad to me…