Focus: Energy Efficiency
Senior living facilities can make a large contribution to reduce carbon emissions
The senior living industry is responsible for approximately 3.8 billion metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions, according to an article on the Environments for Aging website
Senior living facilities can make a large contribution to reduce carbon emissions. Currently, the senior living industry is responsible for approximately 3.8 billion metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions — the equivalent of 25 coal-fired power plants running for 40 years, according to an article on the Environments for Aging website
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December 6, 2019
Topic Area:
Energy and Power
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