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Green roofs have a long history dating back thousands of years to ancient structures like the Hanging Gardens of Babylon. While falling out of popularity during the industrial era, green roofs are experiencing renewed interest due to their environmental benefits. Green roofs reduce stormwater runoff, lower building energy demands through insulation and shading, and help mitigate the urban heat island effect through evapotranspiration. Countries around the world are now encouraging green roofs through incent
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