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Like other places with strong commitments to combating climate change, the Canadian city is targeting citywide carbon neutrality by 2050.

Sweden’s capital city has ambitious twin climate goals: fossil-fuel-free operations and net zero greenhouse-gas emissions by 2040. The construction sector is critical to its success.

Architects and clients in Japan's capital are responding to the city’s increased emphasis on energy efficiency through state-of-the-art facilities and innovative building-management schemes.

Coastal communities try inventive strategies to save significant structures.

Projects relying on a stringent standard imported from Europe grow in both complexity and scale.

After focusing for decades on energy efficiency, the green building movement sets its sights on “up-front” emissions.

The architect testified before a congressional subcommittee about a bill that will affect the design of new federal buildings.

Douglas Kelbaugh argues that cities are a frontline in the “war” against climate change and need to be reoriented through urban planning and design.

While major global powers refuse tough action on the climate crisis, architects, engineers, and contractors can help lead in reducing embodied carbon.