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Policy Opportunities to Increase Material Circularity in the Buildings Industry
This policy brief outlines recommended steps municipalities can take to increase material circularity and reduce emissions in the buildings sector.
A Landmark Year for Building Electrification
As the climate, health, and financial imperative to eliminate fossil fuels from buildings becomes more urgent, states and cities across the country are stepping up…
Reducing Embodied Carbon Is Key to Meeting India’s Climate Targets
While India’s buildings-related CO2 emissions have more than doubled between 2000 and 2017, the indirect emissions have almost tripled.
Uncovering the Deadly Toll of Air Pollution from Buildings
Burning gas, wood, and biomass in buildings now has more negative health effects than burning coal in many states, says a new study…
Washington Clean Buildings Bill Raises the Bar for Every State
Buildings are at the forefront of climate action in the state of Washington, spurred by Seattle’s recent adoption of an energy code that will require…