New homes in B.C. are cutting rent, carbon, and ER visits

New homes in B.C. are cutting rent, carbon, and ER visits

After moving into an energy-efficient social housing unit in New Westminster, Margaret Wanyoike’s family saw not just lower rent — but better health and clean air too. They're not alone.Shannon Waters reports for The Narwhal.In short:British Columbia’s nonprofit housing groups are building and retrofitting homes that fight both the housing and climate crises— keeping residents safe from wildfire smoke and deadly heat waves.Rent in climate-resili…