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S1E119: Why greening the building sector is a towering challenge
Humanity will never achieve net-zero emissions by the middle of the century unless the building sector figures out how to become truly green.
Synopsis: Every first and third Sunday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change.
Who hasn’t escaped a scorchingly hot day by seeking refuge in a nicely chilled shopping centre? Or, for those in cold climates, in a toasty warm office or cafe?
But have you ever wondered how much energy it takes to cool, heat and power the buildings in our cities and towns? It’s a lot…
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