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Amy
Russell MA United States Member Since: 09/14/2017
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A study released in November of 2017 produced by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) the Clean Air Task Force (CATF) and the National Medical Association (NMA) “Fumes Across the Fence-line” shows for the first time with empirical data that pollution disproportionately affects communities of color. The 36-page study links pollutants emitted by gas or oil facilities near communi...
By Amy Last updated: 03/21/2023 + Show |
BARKitecture: 15 Solar-Powered Doghouses Inspired by the Solar Decathlon
This article was posted on the Department of Energy website. For information about the auction of these sustainable dog homes please check out the facebook page . Every dog has its day and in Denver—now a sustainable house of its own. Inspired by the Solar Decathlon 2017 houses , Denver-area architectural and engineering firms are stepping up to the challenge by designing solar doghouses to compete in the&n...
By Amy Last updated: 03/21/2023 + Show |
California phased out the inefficient incandescent light bulb as of January 1st, 2018.
California has officially retired the incandescent light bulb, more than 125 years old, as of January 1st. The new standards cover nearly all common bulbs used in homes, and require bulbs manufactured on or after January 1, 2018, sold in the state to achieve a minimum efficiency level of 45 lumens per watt, which is three times more efficient...
By Amy Last updated: 02/09/2018 + Show |
An LCA, or a Lifetime Cycle Assessment, is a multi-leveled process of calculating the lifetime environmental impact of a product or service. LCAs are a component of Environmental Product Declarations, or EPDs. LCAs are about energy, or a product's carbon footprint. The criteria for LCAs are: global warming, acidification, photochemical...
By Amy 1 reply Last updated: 02/02/2018 + Show |
What are Environmental Product Declarations, or EPDs?
An EPD, or environmental product declaration, is a method of showing the environmental impacts of a material or product in a standardized way, with both quantitative and qualitative information. EPD reports are acquired through third party organizations. EPD reports are often compared to nutrition labels, as they provide information building...
By Amy Last updated: 01/31/2018 + Show |
A Carbon Free City is Being Built from Scratch in Colorado
Colorado is planning to build a carbon-free city from scratch. The project called Peña Station Next in Colorado will rely on solar energy, a massive lithium-ion battery, and energy efficiency schemes. The city is an experiment by Panasonic with the support of Denver and Denver county to promote zero carbon cities. The city will be built...
By Amy Last updated: 01/01/2018 + Show |
Compost 2018 - January 23-25, Atlanta
What it is: The Annual Conference of the US Composting Council is the largest gathering of organics recycling professionals anywhere! Who will be there: Compost industry leaders and executives, compost and mulching facility operators, young professionals and community composters, the compostable product and retail development communities,...
By Amy Event Date: 01/22/2018 + Show |
An Optimistic Report from the Dystopian, Apocalyptic World of 2030 In the last decade, carbon levels increased 20 parts per million (from 380 to 403), the population grew by one billion, global temperature increased by half a degree Celsius, and 25 percent more people moved into our cities. The world is rapidly changing and will be a very...
By Amy Event Date: 01/19/2018 + Show |
Climate Adaptation Forum Agenda Climate Change Adaptation Strategy for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Report from the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs Secretary Matthew Beaton, Executive Office of Energy & Environmental Affairs, Commonwealth of Massachusetts Katie Theoharides, Assistant Secretary of Climate Change,...
By Amy Event Date: 01/12/2018 + Show |
Climate Adaptation Forum - Friday, January 12, Boston
Risk Management Choices: Adaptation Strategies by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the Insurance Industry Friday, January 12, 2017 Registration - 7:15 AM Program - 8:00 AM - 11:30 AM University of Massachusetts Club One Beacon Street, Boston
By Amy Event Date: 01/12/2018 |
BASEA Forum Series 100% Renewables campaign February 11th Boston
The BASEA Forum Series resumes on January 11th. We are pleased to welcome back Ben Hellerstein of Environment Mass. Ben has been traveling throughout the state for 100% Renewable Energy Summits, engaging with local officials, business leaders, and grassroots activists who are working hard to move their communities to 100% renewable energy. Ben...
By Amy Event Date: 01/11/2018 + Show |
Attend Western Massachusetts Green Night at Platform Sports Bar from 5-7pm on January 10th to learn all about Energy Efficiency Incentives in Western Massachusetts. Mark Tajima and Tom Rossmassleri of Energia in Holyoke, MA will lead a conversation and Q&A session about the latest and greatest incentives available to Massachusetts residents,...
By Amy Event Date: 01/10/2018 + Show |
ASHRAE Boston January Meeting the 9th
Technical Session Description: This course discusses the requirements of smoke control systems and the smoke modeling process that can be used to design such systems. The course dives into some common issues relating to smoke control including special inspections and the commissioning process Main Program Description: Review of smoke...
By Amy Event Date: 01/09/2018 + Show |
Passive House MA Meeting, January 9, 6:30-8 pm, Boston
Passive House January Meeting Building for an All-Renewable Future: The Passive House Primary Energy Renewable Framework Presented by Bronwyn Barry, RA, CPHD January 9, 2018 6:30 to 8 PM @ BSA Boston Join USGBC for the first meeting of 2018 as they discuss the Passive House Primary Energy Framework with Browyn Barry, RA, CPHD, and founding...
By Amy Event Date: 01/09/2018 + Show |
New York Solar Energy Society Conference: Bridge to Action Nov 17, 2017
Solar and ground source together, flexible safe storage, new technologies, policies and regulations, community solar farms, finance, networking, jobs, education and more. $115 members, $145 non-members. Wine & cheese reception is an additional $25/person. Agenda 7:45 am Networking Breakfast & Registration 8:45 am Rick Lewandowski...
By Amy 1 reply Event Date: 11/17/2017 + Show |
Parks & Water Lobby Day Boston Nov 2 10 AM - 3 PM
Please join your friends and fellow park and water advocates from around Massachusetts for an exciting Lobby Day at the State House this fall! The event will be focused on advocating for funding for the Department of Conservation & Recreation and the Department of Environmental Protection. Once you sign up, organizers will contact you with...
By Amy Event Date: 11/02/2017 + Show |