To meet the goals of the Paris climate agreement, global emissions must hit net zero between 2050 and 2070. Today, less than 1% of buildings are net-zero
Save time by listening to our audio articles as you multitaskSome worry that this pace of construction could literally cost the Earth. Today, buildings are responsible for almost 40% of global energy-related carbon emissions, with homes alone accounting for nearly 20%. Property emissions are a combination of two things. The first is the day-to-day running of a building: energy used to light up, heat or cool homes, office blocks and shopping malls.
Policymakers are scrambling to find solutions. New energy-efficiency standards for buildings in England and Wales mean that one in ten offices in central London risks becoming obsolete in 2023. Nearly 60% could become unusable by 2027. Across the, where nearly two-thirds of the building stock relies on fossil fuels for heating and cooling, officials want nearly half of a building’s energy to come from renewable sources by 2030. Cities are setting lofty targets, too.
There are exceptions. The Netherlands has required whole-life carbon assessments for some large buildings since 2013. California imposes carbon-intensity limits on certain construction materials. For now, embodied carbon accounts for a smaller share of global emissions than the operational sort. But that will change as buildings become more energy-efficient. In many modern buildings, embodied carbon already represents as much as half of total lifetime emissions.
Österreich Neuesten Nachrichten, Österreich Schlagzeilen
Similar News:Sie können auch ähnliche Nachrichten wie diese lesen, die wir aus anderen Nachrichtenquellen gesammelt haben.
Heat Wave Spreads Across Europe Early Into Summer SeasonA heat wave is spreading across Europe as high summer temperatures arrive early. The scorching weather provides another example of the impact climate change will have
Weiterlesen »
The West has a chance to wean India off Russian weaponryRussia’s war in Ukraine and China’s muscle-flexing have opened a door for India and the West to walk through, but crossing the threshold will require some resolve on both sides
Weiterlesen »
Fire service warning over open-water swimmingDespite heatwaves, water in lakes and rivers can remain cold, the public is advised.
Weiterlesen »
Russian held on suspicion of spying after Gatwick arrestThe suspect was detained on Monday under the Official Secrets Act as he tried to leave the UK
Weiterlesen »
The property industry has a huge carbon footprint. Here’s how to reduce itBuildings have a dirty secret: they are among the planet’s worst climate offenders
Weiterlesen »
Climate change: Green energy 'stagnates' as fossil fuels dominateA new report says that increased demand for energy is being met mainly by coal, oil and gas.
Weiterlesen »