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How the building industry blocked better tornado safeguards

Engineers know how to protect people from tornadoes like the ones that recently devastated parts of Kentucky, but builders have headed off efforts to toughen standards.

California’s Plan to Make New Buildings Greener Will Also Raise Costs

California’s Plan to Make New Buildings Greener Will Also Raise Costs

A recent building code change for new construction could reduce emissions by requiring use of solar panels and batteries, raising prices in an already expensive state.
Cities voted for green building codes. Now developers want to end voting
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Cities voted for green building codes. Now developers want to end voting

Powerful lobbying groups are fighting to block cities from having a final say over building codes that could cut pollution and make energy bills cheaper.
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Justin Gillis: What will happen to your next home if builders get their way?

A lobby is trying to block building codes that would help fight climate change.
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