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Tokyo’s green roofs are a win-win for the environment and building owners

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Tokyo introduced a law in 2001 that required new and renovated buildings to include green roofs.

Over 5,700 buildings now have green roofs, covering a massive 180 hectares ( 1.8 million square meters ) Green roofs can cut rooftop temperatures by up to 25 degrees Celsius and lower indoor ceiling temperatures by 1 to 3 degrees Celsius .

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76

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84

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informal

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English

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44

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long-living

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