Cooling Glass to Fight Climate Change

Image Source : Google 4/1/2024 Author: Shivam

Scientists have developed a highly reflective glass coating to cool the rapidly warming Earth.

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The coating is the mixture of inexpensive glass and aluminium oxide particles.

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Results show that it can reflect upto 99 percent of solar radiation back to space.

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If it is developed, the "cooling glass" could be a breakthrough to lower the Earth's temperature.

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The cooling effect of the glass would prompt people to reduce the use of air conditioners.

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This paint is available in four colors and is durable for at least 30 years.

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The paint can withstand temperatures upto 1,000 degrees Celsius and even water and flames.

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‘Devil Comet’ Bigger Than Mount Everest Moving Towards Earth

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