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Unit 9  |  New Technology and Innovative Sustainability Approaches 199 9.6  Green Building The choice of design, construction, and maintenance of build- ings is an important component of sustainability. Buildings in the U.S. are responsible for nearly one-third of national greenhouse gas emissions. According to the Commission for Environmental Cooperation, upgrading existing buildings and building new buildings to high energy efficiency standards could prevent approximately 1.7 billion tons of greenhouse gas emissions per year. WATCH & LEARN http://bit.ly/2rW3Ywa Watch the video and respond to the questions below. 1. What are some examples of clean transportation? 2. How much does access to buses and rails reduce driving? 3. How much does using public transportation reduce a person’s carbon emissions each year? video: Sustainable Transportation