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Air Conditioning Is the World's Next Big Threat

June 28, 2019 | Bloomberg

With temperatures in Europe and everywhere else soaring, demand for air con is booming. The extra power demand may cause a vicious circle on warming.
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Coastal Cities Rethink Zoning Regulations in Fight Against Climate Change

June 27, 2019 | Sage Lincoln

From Boston to Miami, coastal cities are changing where and how developers can build in order to protect homes and property from future flooding.
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Are you a Quitter or a Retrofitter?

June 26, 2019 | Rebecca Elzinga

New York City’s newly passed Local Law 97, the most ambitious climate legislation for buildings enacted by any city in the world, is poised to redefine the retrofit market.
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Let's Build a Global Skyscraper Network to Save the Planet

June 21, 2019 | Sage Lincoln

Arguably the most interesting part of the New York City package isn’t the cap. It’s the trade—or, rather, the potential for it. Right now North Am
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Cities Start to Question an American Ideal: A House With a Yard on Every Lot

June 21, 2019 | New York Times

Townhomes, duplexes and apartments are effectively banned in many neighborhoods. Now some communities regret it.