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Cutting Carbon: Resources for Preservationists

Use this for: gathering data on the relationship between buildings (both new and historic) and climate change, identifying methods to decarbonize your building, and make climate-friendly decisions about reuse. This article from the National Trust for Historic Preservation delves into the intersection of historic preservation and sustainability, particularly focusing on strategies to mitigate carbon emissions while preserving buildings. It discusses the challenges faced by preservationists in maintaining historical integrity while adopting eco-friendly methods, highlighting case studies and initiatives aimed at reducing the environmental footprint of preservation projects. It also provides an overview of the "CARE" tool, which helps calculate carbon savings from reuse or historic structures.