NPR Looks at Penn State's Carbon-Cutting Success

October 4, 2019

Since 2004, Pennsylvania State University—which is as big as a city—has cut its carbon emissions in half. NPR's Dan Charles investigates whether actual cities could follow the school's lead. Listen to the story below.

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Office space design can be a complex process acoustics is one aspect that is frequently overlooked but can be a major reason for client disappointment. Addressing privacy, as well as distraction, issues are key elements of acoustic design for office interiors.

NPR Looks at Penn State's Carbon-Cutting Success

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NPR Looks at Penn State's Carbon-Cutting Success

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