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Podcast: The Straits Times Podcasts
Episode: Why greening the building sector is a towering challenge
Description: Humanity will never achieve net-zero emissions by the middle of the century unless the building sector figures out how to become truly green. Synopsis: Every first and third Sunday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change. Who hasn’t escaped a scorchingly hot day by seeking refuge in a nicely chilled shopping centre? Or, for those in cold climates, in a toasty warm office or cafe? But have you ever wondered how much energy it takes to cool, heat and power the...