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    Second Annual Event at Science Museum of VA Highlights Student Research on Clean Energy

    Second Annual Event at Science Museum of VA Highlights Student Research on Clean Energy

    Dec 15, 2022

    At the 2nd Annual Throwing Solar Shade Final event, more than 80 students presented research on heat islands, climate science and solar energy.

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    How You Can Reduce Your Heat Island Effect & Keep Cool This Summer

    How You Can Reduce Your Heat Island Effect & Keep Cool This Summer

    Jun 16, 2021

    With the summer heat at our doorsteps, learn how you can keep yourself and your neighborhood cooler with these simple steps.

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    Secure Futures Employee Andre Eanes helps Bring Relief to Urban Heat Islands

    Secure Futures Employee Andre Eanes helps Bring Relief to Urban Heat Islands

    Feb 09, 2021

    Secure Futures' Andre Eanes brings new research to overlap between urban heat islands and poorer health among black and brown communities.

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    Throwing Solar Shade: Citizen Science Program for Virginia High School Students

    Throwing Solar Shade: Citizen Science Program for Virginia High School Students

    Nov 19, 2019

    A unique partnership of the Science Museum of…

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