GREEN ROOFS ARE CATCHING ON

http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2009/10/03/eveningnews/main5361333.shtml?tag=stack

The article doesn't even mention that it's a help for climate change. I know there isn't a lot of funding for renovations and new construction right now but it sure is a good idea for schools, hospitals and any other good sized building.

The article says there's a 10% savings on heating and cooling expense that would offset or even pay back the cost. An employer could offer plots to the workers as a perk that might really be appreciated by apartment dwellers. Or maybe the building owner could lease the roof to an urban farm group. I see all kinds of possibilities.