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Susan Solomon - Climate Change and The Reasons for Climate Gridlock, Wednesday September 30, 5:45 pm
Susan Solomon - Climate Change and The Reasons for Climate Gridlock Wednesday, September 30, 2015, 5:45-8:45 pm Where: Cuisine En Locale, 156 Highland Ave, Somerville, MA 02143 This talk aims to provide scientific information that can… more...
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Massachusetts
0 replies | 1454 views | Posted on: 09/08/2015 | Last updated: 09/08/2015
MASSCEC commits $30million for cost-effective heating and cooling systems
A positive development by Massachusetts Clean Energy Center(MassCEC) to promote use of high efficiency clean heating and cooling systems, and support the growing clean energy industry. Through a partnership with Massachusetts Department… more...
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Energy
0 replies | 984 views | Posted on: 09/08/2015 | Last updated: 09/08/2015
Green buildings the force behind sustainable cities
Climate change remains one of the biggest global challenges likely to affect livelihoods of future generations. There are different forces behind climate change that need to be addressed, and one of them is CO2 emissions. According to a Bui… more...
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Climate Change
0 replies | 1078 views | Posted on: 09/07/2015 | Last updated: 09/07/2015
Hurricane Katrina and New Orleans - 10 Years Later, Why aren't We Doing Better?
Recently, we posted an opinion in our Green Building Industry News area on New Orleans ten years after Hurricane Katrina struck. http://www.rateitgreen.com/green-building-resources/sustainable-building-news/10-years-later-new-orleans-d… more...
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Environmental Activism
0 replies | 797 views | Posted on: 09/04/2015 | Last updated: 09/04/2015
Western Mass Green Consortium: "The Affordable Energy Retrofit" - September 9, 5 pm, Northampton
Western Mass Green Consortium's Monthly Green Night information/networking event Wednesday, September 9 at 5pm, Clarion Hotel, Northampton "The Affordable Energy Retrofit: The space between MassSave and Deep Energy Retrofits." Pre… more...
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0 replies | 1039 views | Posted on: 09/03/2015 | Last updated: 09/03/2015
The Sustainable Living Fair
Join us September 12-13, 2015 for the 16th Annual Sustainable Living Fair at Old Fort Collins Heritage Park in Fort Collins, CO! The Sustainable Living Fair offers a weekend of solution-based, interactive, family oriented events designed… more...
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0 replies | 1189 views | Posted on: 09/03/2015 | Last updated: 09/03/2015
Solar Decathlon 2015! October 8-11 and 15-18 - Winner Announced October 17
U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon 2015! October 8-11 and 15-18 27 Schools, 16 Teams! The U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon challenges collegiate teams to design, build, and operate solar-powered houses that are cost… more...
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0 replies | 1390 views | Posted on: 09/03/2015 | Last updated: 09/03/2015
Free Webinar: Circular economy in supply chains: what’s in it for me? September 8, 10am GMT
A little early for US friends, but good for folks across the pond: Ethical Corporation Presents: Circular economy in supply chains: what’s in it for me? Tuesday 8th September 10am GMT Join the panelists for a live conversation on… more...
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0 replies | 1109 views | Posted on: 09/02/2015 | Last updated: 09/02/2015
Should we be Worried about the Rapidly Expanding Desalinization Industry?
Access to water is a growing issue, particularly with recent droughts. At first, desalinization sounds like a good idea. But I was reading an Environmental News Network article about how desalinization is now a billion dollar industry… more...
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0 replies | 1445 views | Posted on: 09/02/2015 | Last updated: 09/02/2015
Webinar Series: Understanding the Living Building Challenge - Sept 22, 24, 29, and Oct 1 (Fee)
An in-depth introduction to the Living Building Challenge ideology and certificate process. Attendees are the green building leaders in their community: design professionals, contractors, developers, owners, government officials and employe… more...
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0 replies | 927 views | Posted on: 09/02/2015 | Last updated: 09/02/2015
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