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Dithering Against Climate Change

Author(s) : Published: May 31st, 2010
Dithering Against Climate Change

In the US, buildings are responsible for almost half (48%) of annual greenhouse gas emissions; globally, the percentage is even greater.  Since all of the buildings in the entire world are existing, if we do not make significant reductions to [...]

About the author:

Leonard May is a partner in May Yin Architecture and a former landlord. He has worked on sustainability, affordable housing and community development issues in Boulder, across the US and in developing countries.

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