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From Light Green to Sustainable Buildings
2013-01-22 15:00:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Worldwatch: As more people move to urban areas in search of economic opportunities, the number of buildings that are needed to house them continues to rise. It is estimated that by 2030, an additional 1.4 billion people will live in cities, of which 1.3 billion will dwell in cities of developing countries. The increasing number of buildings has long-term impacts on both the environment and natural resources. Fortunately, a variety of policy tools hold promise for promoting sustainability in buildings, according...
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Category:Electronics and Electrical