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Discussions with tag 'Climate Change'
FREE Webinar: Residential High Performance and the Three R's: Resistance, Resilience and Recovery, Aug 19, 10 -11 am Central Time
High-performance, energy-efficient homes feature carefully designed strategies to maintain the integrity and functionality of the building envelope. These measures include continuous control layers to
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International Webinar: Climate Change Virtual, September 18 - 19
It is our pleasure to invite you for International Webinar on Climate Change
during September 18-19, 2020 with the Theme: “Exploring the possibilities to overcome climate change challenges.&r
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Zero Carbon Conference (Online), Presented by International Living Future Institute, October 7 - 8
We are living in an unprecedented, critical moment to take intentional and equitable action on the climate crisis. With less than a decade to achieve sustainable development goals, collaboration is im
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Webinar: How LEED V4.1 Addresses Climate Change, October 8, 11am - 12:30pm EDT
1.5 AIA LU + 1 GBCI CE
How well does LEED address the causes and appropriate responses to climate change? The answer to this question is a critical consideration as organizations and governments de
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PHIUS Certified Passive House Builder Online Training, October 12-15 & 19-22, 2-5 pm EDT
Superinsulation, airtight envelopes, high-performance window installation, site management, component sourcing—passive house construction presents special challenges to builders. The PHIUS CPHB
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Virtual Conference: MEGA Navigating the Emerging Energy Environment, November 17-18
Join A&WMA for the 13th MEGA Symposium on the emerging energy environment!
The A&WMA MEGA Symposium will examine the various perspectives on electric power issues as the ind
Webinar: Missing Pieces of Decarbonization Puzzle Realized, November 19, 1pm EDT
The process to decarbonize power systems is complicated. Grid operators are tasked with balancing affordability and reliability as more renewable energy comes online. Utilities must find the right mix
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Resilient Connecticut (Virtual) Summit, Presented by CTGBC, November 20, 9am - 11:45am EDT
During the Summit, participants will:
- Explore the relationship between equity, environmental justice, and climate change;
- Learn about new tools and policies to assess and address climate vulne
Virtual Conference: 4th Sustainable Transportation Summit -- Innovative Ideas and Policy for Sustainable Transportation, November 18, 8:30-11:30 am
This conference will be focused on intentional actions and ideas that we can use to mitigate the negative effects of climate change worldwide. The speakers will discuss the interactions between humans
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Women in Cleantech: How The 2020 Election Result Will Affect Cleantech, November 24, 8pm EDT
Join the WCS Los Angeles Chapter for an engaging and dynamic discussion about the 2020 election results.
For the first time in a Presidential Election, climate change was used as a political issue
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Virtual BECC 2020: From Nudge to Leap!, December 7-10, 12pm - 5pm EDT
Proposed Format
- The conference will run for four half-days 12-5 pm EST, December 7-10, 2020
- A Gentle Yoga and Meditation session will be held 1 hour before the start of the conference Tuesday,
2020 U.S. C3E Women in Clean Energy Symposium and Awards, December 8 - 9, 12pm - 4:30pm EDT
We must move faster and smarter to transform and decarbonize our energy system. Climate change, the Covid-19 pandemic, related economic challenges, and social inequity are among the challenges we are
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A Virtual Event: The 2020 Energy Policy Summit, December 8 - 9, 12:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
Join us for the American Association of Blacks in Energy 2020 Virtual Energy Policy Summit, December 8 - 9, 2020. Since the Association’s founding, we have taken the lead in informing and educat
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Webinar: Selecting Healthy Insulation and Air Sealants
Insulation and air sealing are two cost-effective ways to increase the energy efficiency of a home. However, the chemicals that are found in some of these products or used during their production can
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Urban Green Live (Virtual): What's Next for Efficiency and Renewables, December 17, 10 am EST
Hosted by Urban Green Council CEO John Mandyck, this live interview series features international industry experts to answer your questions about a low carbon future.
On
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Webinar: A Briefing on the Biden Climate Plan - Implications for Real Estate & Infrastructure, December 16, 1-2 PM EST
What will the Biden climate plan mean for real estate development, investment, and infrastructure? How will these regulations, tax incentives, federal procurement policies, and infrastructure investme
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Webinar: Scientific Seminar - Building Resilient & Equitable Cities, December 17, 11 am - 12pm EST
Building resilient and equitable cities: Implications of decision-making processes behind urban green infrastructure.
The promotion of green infrastructure (GI) as a tool for creating resilie
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Webinar: Climate Action In Your Community, Presented by Illinois Green (Recorded: Content Available 24/7)
Recorded Webinar: Climate Action in Your Community, Presented by Illinois Green
Recorded: 9/30/2020, Available through 12/31/2021
Cost: Free
NCSE Drawdown 2021 Conference - Research to Action: Science & Solutions for a Planet Under Pressure, Online, January 5-9, 2021
The NCSE Drawdown 2021 Conference will feature everything our community values from past NCSE Annual Conferences with the addition of an exciting new collaboration with Project Drawdown. Giv
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EBC Leadership - Virtual Update from the MassDEP Headquarters Leadership Team, January 7, 9 am -12 pm
This annual EBC program will feature the leadership team from the headquarters of the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP). The webinar will provide EBC members, municipal of
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Webinar: Moving Climate Action Forward - Will We Get the Job Done?, January 13, 1-2:15 PM
Join Harvard faculty, students, and fellow alumni for a cross-disciplinary conversation about climate change.
Join Harvard faculty, students, and fellow alumni for a cross-disciplinary conversation
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Webinar: New Hampshire's Changing Precipitation Patterns - Droughts, Floods, January 13, 9 am - 12:15 pm
This EBC New Hampshire program will focus on how precipitation patterns are changing in New Hampshire, and what this means for everything that depends on water – which is essentially all human a
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Webinar: Heat and Buildings Decarbonisation Seminar, January 11, 10-11 AM EST
‘Successful decarbonisation of heat and buildings is going to require changes to almost every existing property in Britain. This in turn will require a conversation with consumers unlike any bef
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Webinar: What's Next for Efficiency and Renewables, February 2, 10am - 11am EDT
Join us for the next episode of Urban Green Live. Hosted by Urban Green Council CEO John Mandyck, this live interview series features international industry experts to answer your
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GPRO Green Professional Building Skills Virtual Training, Hosted by USGBC LA, February 5, 9am - 1pm PST
The construction industry is moving quickly towards greener, high-performing buildings, creating increased demand across the country for sustainable building skills.
This course teaches the basics
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