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Green technology and changing the way we live off of the planet... is an open map.
France is doing it's part, making sure new construction is eco-friendly. Check this out ...
A new law recently passed in France mandates that all new buildings that are built in commercial zones in France must be partially covered in either plants or solar panels.
Green roofs, as they are called, have an isolating effect which helps to reduce the amount of energy needed to heat a building during the winter or cool it in the summer.
They are capable of retaining rainwater and reducing problems with runoff, and also offer birds a place to call home in the urban jungle.
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National Geographic Article
Malaysia's Forest City
