Building codes affect health and climate. A Tennessee bill would block cities from updating them.

Buildings are the fourth-largest source of climate pollution in the U.S. Many cities are tackling emissions with better energy codes, but a new bill in Tennessee would effectively block this policy tool — preventing cities from requiring developers to construct healthier and more efficient homes and buildings. “We’re setting a maximum standard,” Rep. Jason Zachary, … Continue reading Building codes affect health and climate. A Tennessee bill would block cities from updating them.