A Surprising Climate Fix Both Democrats and Republicans Can Get Behind
A new report highlights the environmental benefits of building more apartment complexes in the U.S., which are generally more energy-efficient than single-family homes. Both Democrats and Republicans recognize the need for increased housing, which can also help combat climate change. Apartments are often heated electrically, making them a more sustainable option as they can utilize renewable energy sources.
- ▪Apartments are considered an effective climate solution due to their energy efficiency.
- ▪Three-quarters of new apartments are heated electrically, reducing reliance on fossil fuels.
- ▪Residents of apartments typically emit one-third as much greenhouse gases compared to those in detached houses.
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freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "motherjones_right_rail_1", slotId: "ROS_ATF_300x600" }); Roberto Schmidt/AFP/Getty via Grist Get your news from a source that’s not owned and controlled by oligarchs. Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily. This story was originally published by Grist and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Democrats and Republicans agree on virtually nothing at this point, except the desperate need to build more housing in the United States. Depending on your viewpoint, the country needs new domiciles because it puts people to work and stimulates local economies, or because it creates affordable homes and drives down housing costs, thus reducing homelessness.
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