Climate change is a global challenge often met on a local level. Local governments shape how their communities are developed through land use controls. Their policy decisions related to housing density, location, and building standards have a profound impact on climate—buildings produce nearly 40% of U.S. carbon emissions, and personal vehicles account for 10% of global CO2 emissions. Urban density is particularly important for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Climate change is a global challenge often met on a local level. Local governments shape how their communities are developed through land use controls. Their policy decisions related to housing density, location, and building standards have a profound impact on climate—buildings produce nearly 40% of U.S. carbon emissions, and personal vehicles account for 10% of global CO2 emissions. Urban density is particularly important for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Environment Phys.org – latest science and technology news stories
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