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The Last Word On The Environment: Is The Colour Of Your Car Harming Your Neighbourhood?

The Last Word On The Environment: Is The Colour Of Your Car Harming Your Neighbourhood?

Update: 2025-09-04
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New research has found that dark coloured cars can make streets noticeably hotter and that the effect, when multiplied, can shift air temperatures in neighbourhoods and cities.

John Gibbons joins The Last Word to discuss this and more climate news including podcaster Joe Rogan's claim that the earth is cooling.

Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!

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The Last Word On The Environment: Is The Colour Of Your Car Harming Your Neighbourhood?

The Last Word On The Environment: Is The Colour Of Your Car Harming Your Neighbourhood?