Architects' actions matter. We need to do more to tackle climate change and less waste and greenwash

摘要

In the build-up to Cop26, there's no getting away from news about the climate crisis. Nor should there be: it's the biggest issue facing this fragile planet and all living things (including us) that are a part of it. It can feel insurmountable to tackle this emergency, but more and more analysts are measuring impacts, breaking down the seemingly unfathomable into cold, hard, quantifiable amounts. Having trouble getting your head around '19,180 more tonnes of CO_2? Think about 4,171 cars driven for one year for a comparison (page 8) and you'll have a clearer picture.