BHEKISISA: Could a coat of paint help South Africans sleep better as the planet heats?

Source: Daily Maverick · 2026-11-13T10:50:21.000Z · Health

Could a coat of white paint help South Africans living in scorching shacks sleep better? Researchers are testing whether reflective roof paint can cool homes and improve people’s health as climate change makes our nights hotter. UCT epidemiologist Lara Dugas explains why heat is bad for sleep – and how a simple solution could make a big difference.

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