Jaden Kielty

1 month ago | georgetownvoice.com | Amanda Chu |Eileen S Chen |Jaden Kielty

The word “Eden” makes me think of a heavenly paradise. When I visited Eden Center, a Vietnamese strip mall in Falls Church, Virginia, for the first time, it did not fall short of my imagination. The Eden Center, its parking lot constantly overflowing with cars, is designed like a maze; every corner pulls me to different shops, boutiques, and eateries.

Sep 13, 2023 | nrdc.org | Lauren Kubiak |Jaden Kielty

The emissions associated with the production of materials used in the built environment, known as “embodied carbon,” are estimated to contribute up to 11% of all global energy-related carbon emissions and a significant portion of California’s emissions. California has taken steps to address embodied carbon in materials and buildings through legislative efforts including Buy Clean California, AB 2446, and SB 596.