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The built environment is the single largest contributor of CO2 emissions. What can be done about it?

The built environment generates over 40% of our global emissions. What can be done about it? A new World Economic Forum report highlights cities that are tackling carbon emissions in the construction industry and how to scale these innovative approaches. Read more about it here: https://www.weforum.org/publications/paving-the-way-for-embodied-carbon-reduction-nine-solutions-for-cities-and-industry/

The built environment generates over 40% of our global emissions. What can be done about it? A new World Economic Forum report highlights cities that are tackling carbon emissions in the construction industry and how to scale these innovative approaches.

Read more about it here:
https://www.weforum.org/publications/paving-the-way-for-embodied-carbon-reduction-nine-solutions-for-cities-and-industry/

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