Global Climate Change & Greenhouse Gases

There are several ways in which the home building industry may be impacted by global climate change. In particular, global climate change has the potential to exacerbate issues that home builders currently face resulting in new regulations, laws, policies, such as the demand for more energy efficient housing. The lack of federal action for climate change legislature has encouraged local and regional action to reduce greenhouse gasses. To learn more about the climate change, impacts on the housing industry, and NAHB’s efforts to address this issue, explore the topics provided below.

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6/23/2009
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EPA has released its proposed reporting rule that identifies specific industries that must submit an annual report on the greenhouse gas emissions released. This factsheet presents EPA’s justification for their actions and identifies the targeted industries for this reporting rule
5/21/2009
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EPA has released educational information addressing the nuances of its proposed reporting rule. This powerpoint further explains the specific details of the reporting rule.
5/21/2009
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3/20/2009
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3/20/2009
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3/17/2009
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3/17/2009
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3/17/2009
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3/17/2009
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Building green does not just mean building eco-friendly, it also means building smart. The Green Report educates the smart builder and interested consumer by detailing the basic principles of green building, numerous strategies designed to lower on-site costs and how to gain credibility …
3/6/2009
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8/13/2008
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