The article examines infrastructure-buildings where we live and work as the largest contributors to carbon dioxide emissions. The authors discuss some of the problems with better energy sources in buildings and why renewable energy sources in buildings are necessary for better health. Increase in energy efficiency results in increased demand. Converting existing buildings is more expensive than just adding the new technology to new construction. So people may be reluctant to invest the money for the improvement unless they understand the larger issue-health benefits. Existing houses account for a quarter of carbon emissions in the UK. Mortality rates are higher among people living in energy inefficient homes than those living in more energy efficient homes. Studies performed in the UK and New Zealand have reported more incidences of disease, days off work, and increased visits to doctors by people living in inefficient homes. The carbon dioxide emitted by individual homes not only affects the inhabitants of that particular home but also the rest of the population because of the health side effects from the air pollution in the community. Researchers believe adoption of renewable energy could lead to considerable reductions in premature deaths, chronic respiratory
This article provides supportive information for my research question. It is also good because it points to alternative forms of electricity specifically which is where solar power can play a role in conversion.
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