Harvard study: Green buildings deliver nearly $6bn in health and climate benefits

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Analysis of green certified buildings reveals they have provided around $6bn in health and climate benefits on top of $7.5bn of energy savings

Green certified buildings are delivering billions of dollars in health, climate and energy-saving benefits, according to a major new study from Harvard University. Engineering giant United Technologies...

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