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[–] jobes 1 points (+1|-0)

the "super-white" paint reflects 95.5% sunlight and efficiently radiates infrared heat

I wonder what effect this would have in an urban environment. Say several skyscrapers are painted with this and are all reflecting sunlight like a mirror onto the street. Seems like it would be blindingly bright for anyone on the ground

[–] xyzzy [OP] 2 points (+2|-0)

Seems like it would be blindingly bright for anyone on the ground

That's what I assume, as long as the buildings are cleaned well enough.

[–] E-werd 0 points (+0|-0)

I kind of doubt that's going to happen. I wonder how the affect will be once it's covered in algae, pollen, and dust?

[–] xyzzy [OP] 0 points (+0|-0)

It's likely not going to happen anyway; it will cost too much.