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Intro to Designing a Net Zero Building, Online Training, November 29, 3-5 pm EST
Participants will learn the components of Zero Net. It may seem out of reach, but firms are turning these hurdles into opportunities. Join Built Environment Plus to examine case studies, detailing int
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Free Webinar: Sustainable Places: Partnerships for Green Design, September 20, 1-2 pm BT
In this Sustainable Places: Partnerships for Green Design event, expert panelists will explore how architecture and construction companies have used innovative Knowledge Transfer Partnerships to
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In June 2022, the Future of LEED principles were released to share the future direction of LEED development. A critical part of this development is the connection to stakeholders and our community to
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High Performance - Hands On!, July 24, 5-7 pm, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Learn about High Performance Building Technologies and Install a Window Detail!
Come learn about high performing building practices with Rothoblaas, a company providing high technology solutions fo
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USGBC Georgia Presents: Green Scene - Atlanta, July 20, 6 - 8pm EDT, Atlanta, Georgia
Join USGBC Georgia for a gathering with like-minded individuals who are passionate about sustainability and all things green. Whether you're an expert or just starting your career in sustaina
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As New York City strives to transition to clean energy, it is essential to ensure that economic exclusion does not hinder progress. Building a diverse and inclusive green economy is crucial to achievi
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Free Webinar: Drought to Deluge: A Rain Garden in Action, June 15, 1:30 - 3pm PST
The Southeast Community Center in the Bayview neighborhood of San Francisco integrates stormwater management best practices as part of a San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) community fac
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Online Course: GPRO Fundamentals of Green Building Virtual Training + Exam, June 7, 4 pm ET
The construction industry is moving quickly towards greener, high-performance buildings, creating increased demand across the country for sustainable building skills.
This course teaches
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Climate Legislation & Building Decarbonization, May 18, 5:30-7pm PDT
Join USGBC at 5:30 pm PT on May 18 to hear more about how recent climate legislation and local policies will be shaping building decarbonization work in California.
USGBC's California
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Free PG&E Webinar: Residential Energy Efficient Lighting, April 28, 9am-12pm
This class introduces designers, specifiers, building contractors, and homeowners to considerations for lighting design and selection of lighting products in residences. Award-winning lighting designe
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Free Webinar: Residential Energy Efficient Lighting, April 28, 9 am PT
This class introduces designers, specifiers, building contractors, and homeowners to considerations for lighting design and selection of lighting products in residences. Award-winning lighting designe
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GPRO Construction Management, Online Training, December 6
Low-carbon, energy-efficient construction will play a critical role in meeting increasingly stringent local and national building performance goals. These projects will require an understanding of new
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Smart City Expo Miami - SUSTAINABLE is the NEW SMART, December 12 - 14, Miami, Florida
This December, smart city leaders from around the world will converge on Miami for the upcoming Smart City Expo Miami 2022. The theme of the event is “sustainable is the new smart
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Achieving Optimum Energy Efficiency in Buildings - New Benchmarks Being Set - Webinar - July 26
Five years ago, the driving factor for smart buildings was energy costs. While operational efficiency and occupant experience have been added to the discussion, energy savings still play an important …
Leaders in Energy 9th Annual Green Jobs Forum, Online, September 22, 3:30 - 7 pm EDT
The urgent need to become a more sustainable and equitable world, and to stop and reverse climate and biodiversity impacts, is generating widespread new opportunities for people of all ages, skills, a
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AIA Kansas Annual Conference, September 14 - 15
In its 101st year, AIA Kansas is thinking about the next century. What is this organization's vision for the next 100 years? The 2022 annual conference will examine ways to cre
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Southface Visionary Dinner, Decatur, GA, October 6
Every year, the Visionary Dinner provides valuable networking opportunities among sustainability leaders and innovators, all while funding Southface’s work toward a healthier environment for all
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Sustainable Facilities Forum, May 16, Sacramento, CA
Join in Sacramento for a special one-day event to highlight the public building sector’s current challenges, opportunities, best practices and technology needs.
A state office build
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Massachusetts Sustainable Business Awards, Nov 15, Somerville, MA
Join the Sustainable Business Network of Massachusetts for the Fourth Annual Massachusetts Sustainable Business Awards!
The annual fundraising event is at the Center for Arts at the Armory in S
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Who: Women in Green is an initiative focused on advancing more women leadership in public and private sector positions that are key to advancing sustainability, green buildings, and communities in our
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Harvard University researchers Lee Miller and David Keith have published two studies focusing on the environmental impacts of using renewable energy in the US to meet the energy demands.
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The ocean covers 71% over the earth’s surface, far, far greater than any land mass. Directly or indirectly, it touches every piece of life on earth and every aspect of human society. The ocean f
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The conference on sustainable energy supply and integration of energy storage systems is hosted by the chair of Electrical Power Systems of the Helmut Schmidt University and technically co-sponsored b…
Sustainable Event Planning: Learning from Minnesota's Sports Industry, August 21, Minneapolis, MN
Join us as we partner with Environmental Initiative to explore sustainability leadership and initiatives inside Minnesota’s sports industry. Learning from a sports context, attendees will share best…
Studies: We Are Consuming Plastics from Drinking Water
A colorful plastic microfiber in bottled water. Photograph: Abigail Barrows Globally, we generated 275 million metric tons of plastic waste in 2010 alone (Jenna R. Jambeck et al). But we only recycle
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