# Could a coat of paint help South Africans sleep better as the planet heats

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 cha…

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Daily Maverick |
| Published | 2026-11-13T10:50:21.000Z |
| Section | World |
| Language | en |
| Publisher's article | https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-11-13-could-a-coat-of-paint-help-south-africans-sleep-better-as-the-planet-heats/ |
| Publishers covering this event | 1 |

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