Vertical Forests May Help Solve Climate Change And Housing Shortage In Arlington
The National Climate Assessment report on the impacts of climate change on the United States outlined the effects of climate change, such as heat waves, flooding, drought, and more frequent extreme weather.
In 2013, Arlington adopted a transformative Community Energy Plan which aimed to reduce Arlington's greenhouse gas emissions by 75 percent by 2050. This came as Virginia continues to feel the impact of rising sea-level.
With buildings contributing to 39 percent of carbon dioxide emission in the United States, Arlington has to come up with creative ways to solve its shortage of affordable homes and still keep up with its 2050 vision. According to an article at Greater Greener Washington the shortage of affordable homes has become even more pressing given Amazon’s decision to move one of its new headquarters to Arlington.Continue reading