The technology acts as sunscreen for the pavement. Sunbathers understand the benefits of applying sunscreen, but in America’s hottest big city the same concept is being tested at street level in the hope of bringing some lasting relief from the relentless Arizona sun. A team from is working with the city of Phoenix on a pilot program studying the use of “cool pavement” to reduce heat island effect, a phenomenon that raises temperatures in urban areas covered by asphalt and concrete. Heather Murphy, a Street Transportation Department spokesperson, said representing different urban...…The technology acts as sunscreen for the pavement. Sunbathers understand the benefits of applying sunscreen, but in America’s hottest big city the same concept is being tested at street level in the hope of bringing some lasting relief from the relentless Arizona sun. A team from is working with the city of Phoenix on a pilot program studying the use of “cool pavement” to reduce heat island effect, a phenomenon that raises temperatures in urban areas covered by asphalt and concrete. Heather Murphy, a Street Transportation Department spokesperson, said representing different urban...WW…

The city is converting a large warehouse to properly store COVID-19 vaccines. In Arizona, over 554,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses have been given out, and more than 85,000 people have received both of the needed doses. In Maricopa County, more than 255,000 people have been vaccinated, while in Pima County, over 94,000 people have been vaccinated. As the vaccine rollout continues, long lines can be seen at the vaccination sites, as people who pre-registered wait for the shots. Meanwhile, President Joe Biden, Arizona Governor Doug Ducey, and many others are pushing to speed up the process, which...…The city is converting a large warehouse to properly store COVID-19 vaccines. In Arizona, over 554,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses have been given out, and more than 85,000 people have received both of the needed doses. In Maricopa County, more than 255,000 people have been vaccinated, while in Pima County, over 94,000 people have been vaccinated. As the vaccine rollout continues, long lines can be seen at the vaccination sites, as people who pre-registered wait for the shots. Meanwhile, President Joe Biden, Arizona Governor Doug Ducey, and many others are pushing to speed up the process, which...WW…

Phoenix has tied a temperature record set back in 2015, according to the National Weather Service. According to the agency, Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport reached 117°F during the afternoon hours of August 14. High temperatures are expected to be the norm through Monday across much of Arizona. Heat-related deaths can be higher in Phoenix due to the area's climate, compared to other parts of the country. Advertisement With the extreme heat, it also means heat-related deaths are also adding up.Heat is the number one weather-related killer in the United States, and because Phoenix is one of the...…Phoenix has tied a temperature record set back in 2015, according to the National Weather Service. According to the agency, Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport reached 117°F during the afternoon hours of August 14. High temperatures are expected to be the norm through Monday across much of Arizona. Heat-related deaths can be higher in Phoenix due to the area's climate, compared to other parts of the country. Advertisement With the extreme heat, it also means heat-related deaths are also adding up.Heat is the number one weather-related killer in the United States, and because Phoenix is one of the...WW…