Our Climate Leaders Live! series is back (August 13th, 10:00 am) with a look at the future of the built environment.
While they don’t move, buildings still emit pollution and emissions from buildings are growing at a faster rate than any other source of carbon pollution in Washington. Why? This increase is largely due to our use of fossil gas in homes and buildings (called “natural” gas by utilities). Burning fossil gas not only contributes to climate emissions, but also poses significant health risks for our communities, including children and other vulnerable people. But there is good news! Many cities across the country are increasingly looking to ensure all new buildings are powered solely by electricity. Electrifying buildings is critical to addressing climate change; it is also achievable, affordable, healthy, safe, and creates a more resilient energy system.
This webinar will look at the use of gas in buildings, its impacts on our health (especially indoors), climate, and the prospects and implications of phasing it out.
Join Climate Solutions and guests to hear about action taking place around the state, why we need it, and what comes next.