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‘Timber cities’ might help decarbonize the world

New research suggests that using wood for construction could avoid 100 gigatons of CO2 emissions through 2100, but building skylines of timber requires careful forest planning.

Igor Martek, M. Reza Hosseini: Buildings produce 25% of Australia's emissions. What will it take to make them 'green' – and who'll pay?

Igor Martek, M. Reza Hosseini: Buildings produce 25% of Australia's emissions. What will it take to make them 'green' – and who'll pay?

Australia's commitments to cut emissions are on a collision course with urban growth. We need a much more comprehensive strategy to make the transition to a sustainable built environment.
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