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How the buildings we live in add to the threat from global warming
2015-12-10 15:00:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
LA Times: When we think of the culprits of climate change, we tend to picture coal-burning power plants, airplanes and traffic-clogged highways. But there are other offenders - the places we live, work, study and shop. From urban high-rises to squat suburban malls, buildings are responsible for about 40% of global energy use and 30% of greenhouse gas emissions, according to the United Nations Environment Program. Officials say this amount could be significantly reduced by introducing relatively simple new...
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