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France is an Example of How Not to do Residential Greenhouse Gas Reduction

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The country that is home to some of the most iconic buildings erected by humankind, from the Eiffel Tower to the Notre Dame Cathedral and the Palace of Versailles is failing its current inhabitants and decimating residential real estate with deeply flawed greenhouse gas emissions standards for rental properties.

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Commercial PACE: Filing the Financing Gap for GHG Reductions in Commercial Building

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As the business world grapples with demands to combat climate change, the role of commercial buildings in reducing greenhouse gas emissions has come into sharp focus. Chief among the flaws is many of the state programs have been described as sophomoric lacking in the rigor of the legal structure surrounding commercial real estate.

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Sustainability Triumphs: A 2023 Year in Review with an Eye Toward Decarbonizing

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The past year has witnessed unprecedented innovation and a global commitment to addressing climate change. Through the adoption of energy efficient designs, improved insulation, the growing integration of solar panels, and other renewable energy solutions, the built environment played a crucial role in mitigating climate change.

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