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Matt Z.
Student Montreal QC Canada Member Since: 04/21/2017
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Carbon Pricing: Transitioning from Fossil Fuels to Renewables
In 2016, atmospheric carbon dioxide levels exceeded 400 parts-per-million for the first time and are predicted to stay above that threshold, perhaps for the rest of our lifetime. To no surprise, 2016 was consequently the hottest year in 137 years of record keeping. The climate crisis is imminent, and while it may be too late to lower the carbon dioxide levels, they can be kept from increasing at such a high rate. A simple and straightforward...
By Matt Z. // Student Last updated: 03/23/2023 + Show |
Investing in Green Building Can Lead to Better Health and Productivity
Some clear reasons to build green include the environmental benefits as well as the lower energy costs of green buildings. However, a third main reason that may not be as obvious involves the health benefits of building green, many of which are potentially significant. Some health issues linked to building conditions are: - Chronic diseases such as asthma or COPD that are due to mold, moisture, allergens or chemical ...
By Matt Z. // Student Last updated: 03/23/2023 + Show |
Greensburg Kansas: Setting the Example for Other Cities to go 100% Renewable
In 2007, the small town of Greensburg, Kansas was hit by a devastating tornado, which destroyed most of the town and seriously damaged the rest of it. Desperately in need of reconstruction, the Greensburg community made a bold choice: to rebuild the town with sustainable construction and renewable energy in mind. At the time, Greensburg was the first town to aim for such an initiative. Its goal was to rebuild all city owned buildings bigger t...
By Matt Z. // Student Last updated: 03/24/2023 + Show |
HBN Launches HomeFree Initiative to Help Reduce Toxic Building Materials
The Healthy Building Network (HBN) introduces HomeFree, “a national initiative supporting affordable housing leaders who are improving human health by using less toxic building materials”. Everyone is affected, but low-wealth communities are disproportionately exposed to chemical hazards on the job, in their neighborhood, and in the home,...
By Matt Z. // Student Last updated: 07/27/2017 + Show |
California Continues to Cut Emissions as it Extends its Cap-and-Trade Program
California has had a cap-and-trade system up and running since 2013, and now Gov. Jerry Brown wants to extend the program to 2030. The initial program, which was meant to run until 2020, has been successfully lowering greenhouse gas emissions and cutting pollution. Additionally, if the new bill is passed, all of the carbon allowances available...
By Matt Z. // Student Last updated: 07/14/2017 + Show |
California is Paying Other States to Take Its Excess Solar Power
California’s solar power has been booming in recent years. In 2010, only 0.5% of electricity in California was produced by solar power. In 2016, solar power, from both rooftop panels and solar facilities, accounted for nearly 15% of all Californian power needs. As Jack Sawyer said in his discussion “California's Excellent Problem -...
By Matt Z. // Student 2 replies Last updated: 07/11/2017 + Show |
Green Cleaning Products: Some Alternatives to Conventional Chemicals
Today’s household cleaners contain many known harmful chemicals. Low exposure to these chemicals in properly ventilated spaces should be relatively safe; however, most people use more than just one cleaner. Just in the bathroom, for example, you need a product for the toilet, one for the mirror, one for general surfaces and maybe even some...
By Matt Z. // Student 2 replies Last updated: 07/09/2017 + Show |
Pollinators serve a very important role in agriculture. Grasses such as wheat and corn are pollinated by the wind, but most other native crops require pollination by bees or other pollinating animals. Among other important foods, these crops include broccoli, apples, oranges, onions, carrots, avocadoes, and the list continues. It is estimated that...
By Matt Z. // Student Last updated: 06/29/2017 + Show |
11th Annual San Diego Green Building Council Summer Social June 21st 5:30pm
COME AND CELEBRATE THE START OF SUMMER AND SAN DIEGO'S GREEN BUILDING AND SUSTAINABILITY COMMUNITY WITH LIVE MUSIC, DELICIOUS HORS D'OEUVRES AND LOCAL DRINKS! For the second year in a row, we will be celebrating at our East Village office location inside of BNIM's Innovation Space adjacent to Petco Park. Don't miss this opportunity to mix and...
By Matt Z. // Student Event Date: 06/21/2017 + Show |
Verge Hawaii: Asia Pacific Clean Energy Summit 2017 June 20-22
In partnership with the Hawaii State Energy Office, VERGE returns to Hawaii to lead the state’s transformation to a clean energy future. VERGE Hawaii: Asia Pacific Clean Energy Summit focuses on how technology can help the state achieve its ambitious mandate of 100% renewable energy by 2045, while making its economy more robust and resilient....
By Matt Z. // Student Event Date: 06/20/2017 + Show |
Emerging Professionals of Massachusetts Monthly Meeting June 19th 6-7:30pm
The EPMA Committee is a great venue for becoming more engaged with green building community and forming meaningful connections with colleagues across the industry. Our monthly meetings are open to anyone interested in becoming more involved. MEETING AGENDAS TYPICALLY INCLUDE: Short presentation from one of our members about their work in the...
By Matt Z. // Student Event Date: 06/19/2017 + Show |
Greater Orlando Chapter, Construction Specifications Institute Event June 16th 6-10pm
Greetings! You're invited to our End of the year Celebration. We will be having our Recognitions and Installation of new Officers. It's going to be a fun evening with great New Orleans Style food, a best dressed (New Orleans style) competition, and an MC putting on a trivia contest. Cocktail hour will begin at 6pm-7ish with Hors d'oeuvres....
By Matt Z. // Student Event Date: 06/16/2017 + Show |
New York Countdown to the EcoDistrict June 15th 5pm-8pm
Greentopia is partnering with Reconnect Rochester, The Community Design Center of Rochester, The People’s Climate Collation, Foodlink, and representatives from the City of Rochester and Monroe County to present the EcoDistrict Plan in the context of the work being done in Rochester today. Public input on the draft plan will ensure that the plan...
By Matt Z. // Student Event Date: 06/15/2017 + Show |
Realcomm San Diego 2017 June 14th-15th
Realcomm is the leading conference focused on the topic of technology, innovation and automation for the Commercial and Corporate Real Estate and Facilities industries. This annual event brings together thousands of creative, forward-thinking, and insightful commercial and corporate real estate professionals from around the world who gather to...
By Matt Z. // Student Event Date: 06/14/2017 + Show |
Neighborhood Housing Services of New Haven Environmental Leadership Program June 13th - August 8th
In June 2017, Neighborhood Housing Services of New Haven will launch its inaugural Environmental Leadership Program. Learn about the environment and your neighborhood; connect with useful resources and people; aspire to create your own environmental projects. This year's workshops will include (facilitators to be announced): June 13,...
By Matt Z. // Student Event Date: 06/13/2017 + Show |
Building the First Multifamily Passive House in Massachusetts June 13, 2017
Conceived as a demonstration project intended to set a replicable standard for high-quality. low-carbon development, The Distillery is the largest Passive House project in Massachusetts. Located near Boston's Seaport district, the development adds two new building to an existing former 19th century rum distillery, which now houses 150 artists, as...
By Matt Z. // Student Event Date: 06/13/2017 + Show |
Solar in the City: Designing PV for High-Density Areas June 13th 12:30pm-1:30pm EST
The rapid decline in costs, paired with the availability of incentives at both state and federal levels, make going solar now better than ever. However, significant challenges remain for designing and constructing solar photovoltaic systems in high density areas. At this event, we will provide a detailed discussion on the state of the solar...
By Matt Z. // Student Event Date: 06/13/2017 + Show |
This EBC Climate Change Series of five programs will examine the latest adaptation and resiliency programs at the city, state, and federal level as well as at institutions and in the private sector. Creating a climate-resilient future will necessitate long-term, fundamental transformations large and small. Achieving these transformations will...
By Matt Z. // Student Event Date: 06/12/2017 + Show |