Abagael Giles
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Vermont Public
Renters — who often foot the bill for utilities — have a lot to gain from things that save money and reduce emissions like weatherization, switching to electric appliances and other upgrades. So why is it so hard to do this work in rental properties?
Abagael Giles
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Vermont Public
New England Aquarium, taken under NOAA research permit #25739
Ronaldo Schemidt
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AFP / Getty
Robin Lubbock / WBUR
Homes and buildings produce the second highest global warming emissions in New England, after transportation. Efforts like greener building techiques, renewable energy systems and home weatherization could help.
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