Building our way to a cleaner planet: How cities are leading the way
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Energy consumed by buildings accounts for almost half of cities’ carbon emissions on average. Because buildings can last over 100 years, increasing their energy efficiency is critical if we are to meet our current global climate goals. To achieve these goals, cities must transition fossil fuels out of their buildings.Image Credit: Tristan CapacchioneFeatured guests:Frankie Downy is the Head of Building Strategy and Implementation at C40. Through her work, cities in the C40 networks can delive...
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