The debate about how to reduce pollution from energy consumption is almost entirely focused on the energy source. Governments and environmental groups are constantly working to figure out ways to generate power in a cleaner way, with an inevitable backlash from industries laborers. The conflicts are so pronounced that, at times, it seems they represent the entire equation.
Green buildings are playing a key role in the role in reducing pollution. The United States Green Building Council reports that green building construction has risen sharply in recent years.
