Creating a Healthy, Equitable Buildings Sector
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Burning fossil fuels in buildings produces pollution that harms Washingtonians and hinders the state’s goal of net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. Fortunately, effective solutions for reducing emissions from buildings are readily available. In this presentation, we’ll explore the urgent need for Washington to transition to clean energy in the buildings sector and highlight the benefits for health, climate, equity, and the economy.
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Laila Atalla is a Senior Associate with RMI, supporting policy campaigns to advance equitable building decarbonization in the Western US. Prior to joining RMI, Laila developed modeling tools to guide investments at the California Air Resources Board and worked on building decarbonization strategies as one of the first staff members in the City of Sacramento’s Office of Climate Action and Sustainability. Laila has an MSc in Sustainable Development and Environmental Economics from the University of St Andrews and a BS in Environmental Sciences/Latin American and Caribbean Studies from Emory University.