Link to Go Green Radio w. Jill Buck (May 2, 2025) | In January 2025, the LA Wildfires were among the worst climate disasters of our time. The US Green Building Council-California, with support from Arup, has assembled the California Wildfire Rebuilding Guide as a resource for homeowners looking to make critical decisions on their rebuilding journey, and for professionals who will be needed to support these rebuilding efforts. Tune in as we talk with Heather Rosenberg who leads Arup’s Resilience Planning and Policy practice in the Americas, and Becky Feldman, Chief of Staff, USGBC California. (Listen to podcast; also on Apple Podcast and Spotify)
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