Washington, Oct. 15 -- Congressman James R. Walkinshaw issued the following press release:
Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman James R. Walkinshaw (VA-11) introduced the Heat Island Reduction Act, which would require federal agencies to plan cost-effective upgrades that cool their properties, improve air quality, and lower energy costs.
Parking lots and dark rooftops soak up heat and hold it, which warms nearby communities, raises cooling bills, and speeds the formation of smog. The bill targets federal properties in areas that already fail federal smog standards.
Northern Virginia is already working on the problem. This summer, more than 80 volunteers teamed up with the Faith Alliance for Climate Solutions and George Mason University's ...