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Jose Téllez

Jose Téllez

Jose Téllez, Sostre Cívic head of communications.

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Towards Sustainable Housing in Europe with Community and Coop-Led Initiatives

When we think about reducing CO₂ emissions and energy consumption, smokestacks and car exhaust pipes usually come to mind. However, residential buildings in our cities are responsible for almost 40% of energy consumption and 36% of CO₂ emissions in the European Union. In a continent where the climate crisis is becoming increasingly evident, ensuring sustainable housing is not just an option but an imperative.

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