Australia Bushfires and How You Can Help the Climate Crisis

In this FM Friday Buildings Podcast, associate editor Sarah Kloepple explains what scientists say is causing the unprecedented bushfires in Australia. She directs you to useful tips, how-tos and case studies, highlighting sustainable solutions that can leave a greener footprint for your building. Listen now >>

Check out these resources below with information on how you can do your part:

Climate change:

• Moving your building toward net zero

• Tips for earning that green building certification 

• Battling the heat island effect

• Lighting controls

• LED retrofits

• Green walls and green roofs

Fire protection:

• Ways your fire protection system could fail 

• Building materials can turn toxic during a fire 

Natural disaster prep:

• The importance of post-earthquake inspections

• Building for business continuity after a disaster strikes

• Tips to improve building resilience

How you can help:

• Red Cross Disaster Relief and Recovery

• Hispanic Federation: Unidos

• Salvation Army Emergency Services

• NSW Rural Fire Service

• Victoria Country Fire Authority

• SA Country Fire Service

• Victorian Bush Fire Appeal

• WIRES (NSW Wildlife Information, Rescue and Education Service)