Buildings key to emission reduction, say reports

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Huge energy savings potential and boost to economy, but managers are slow to catch on

Two separate studies published in the US this week point to the enormous emission reductions that could be made by making buildings more energy efficient, but highlight the lack of investment in such measures....

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