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The document discusses the ecological and societal benefits of green roofs in urban settings. It outlines how green roofs help reduce the urban heat island effect by lowering roof surface temperatures, and help reduce rainwater runoff by storing water during rainfall events and delaying or reducing the amount of runoff. Green roofs have been shown to retain over 50% of annual precipitation and significantly delay peak runoff flows compared to conventional roofs.
- Author
- Sean McGeough
- Language
- EN