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According to the U.S. Green Building Council, what percentage of the world’s energy use and greenhouse gas emissions can be attributed to buildings?

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40%

Explanation: United States Green Building Council is a body aimed at ensuring reduced green house gas emissions from activities taking place in building. they carry out surveys, carry out enlightenment activities and release the reports of and trending green house emission issues all these are to guarantee safe and healthy living for all. A total of 40% of Green house emissions are from buildings from the construction stage to it usage.

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According to the US green building council, the US building account for 39% of world primary energy consumption . Electricity has approximately 78% of total building energy consumption and also contributes to GHG emissions

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