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VIDEO: Why Australia's suburbs are so hot

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As cities expand outwards, more suburbs mean more concrete, asphalt and dark roof tiles – all things that make heat worse. In areas that suffer extreme heatwaves, planting more trees and painting the roads could make a difference of up to 10 degrees on a hot day.
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As cities expand outwards, more suburbs mean more concrete, asphalt and dark roof tiles – all things that make heat worse. In areas that suffer extreme heatwaves, planting more trees and painting the roads could make a difference of up to 10 degrees on a hot day.

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