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Has anyone had any experience in educating rural communities in the use of sustainable design techniques and construction technologies? more...
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1 replies | 870 views | Posted on: 03/26/2019 | Last updated: 04/01/2019
Achieving Net-Zero Energy Buildings, September 25, 8am-12:30pm, Washington, DC
Presenters will introduce zero energy definitions and provide an overview of trends and strategies for zero energy market adoption and growth. We will outline the technologies, processes, and approaches common in zero energy buildings and r… more...
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0 replies | 283 views | Posted on: 08/29/2018 | Last updated: 09/20/2018
The Nation Saves $6 for Every $1 Spent on Climate Change Resilience
2017 was the costliest year ever for the U.S., stated by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). NOAA writes on January 5, 2018, during 2017, U.S. experienced 16 weather and climate disasters, losing more than $1 billion… more...
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0 replies | 2088 views | Posted on: 05/15/2018 | Last updated: 07/21/2018
Webinar: USGBC New Volunteer Orientation, October 16, 2018
We are all in to get everyone in a green building in this generation and volunteers are a key part of accomplishing this big goal. Volunteers were at the core of USGBC’s foundation in 1993, and continue to contribute vital skills, knowled… more...
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0 replies | 324 views | Posted on: 07/10/2018 | Last updated: 07/10/2018
Developers Urged to Go Green in Cebu, Phillipines
Going green in construction and facilities is not just about good looks and savings on utility bills, but more and also about the building resilience, health, and well-being of every single person. However, being a “green building” is n… more...
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0 replies | 469 views | Posted on: 06/04/2018 | Last updated: 06/28/2018
The United States Postal Service (USPS) is looking for renewable energy generation project in California, Massachusetts, New Jersey and Washington, D.C. "The United States Postal Service ... requests proposals to lease and/or enter int… more...
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0 replies | 576 views | Posted on: 05/05/2018 | Last updated: 05/09/2018
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 & Recreati… more...
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0 replies | 245 views | Posted on: 10/17/2017 | Last updated: 10/17/2017
Green Spaces Promote Safer Neighborhoods
I came across this the other day. I thought it was interesting because there is some cynicism involved with taxpayer money going into green spaces because hey think the spending on parks has a poor return on investment. The University Illin… more...
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0 replies | 1348 views | Posted on: 01/05/2017 | Last updated: 10/13/2017
The Netherlands will host a new Global Centre of Excellence to help countries, institutions and businesses to adapt to a warming climate with the support of the Japanese government and UN environment programme (UNEP). The project is gear… more...
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0 replies | 1502 views | Posted on: 02/16/2017 | Last updated: 02/16/2017
EPA Methane Cut - New Regulations, and Resistance
The EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) has recently finalized a new methane rule that will see heavy regulations implemented into the gas and oil sectors. Methane emissions, a greenhouse gas that traps heat 86 times more effectively than… more...
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0 replies | 1601 views | Posted on: 06/19/2016 | Last updated: 02/13/2017
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