Teto Verde Favela teaches affordable green roof construction to combat heat in Rio's favelas.

A nonprofit in Rio de Janeiro, Teto Verde Favela, is teaching favela residents to build affordable green roofs to combat extreme heat. These plant-covered roofs reduce heat absorption, allow for cooling through evapotranspiration, and offer additional benefits like noise reduction, improved energy efficiency, and reduced stormwater runoff. The initiative aims to make green roofs accessible to low-income communities, helping to alleviate health issues related to high temperatures.

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