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Aditya
Houghton Michigan Micronesia Member Since: 06/24/2018
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Peatlands: A Vulnerable Ecosystem with Implications for Climate Change
Introduction Peatlands are naturally occurring ecosystems similar to wetlands. They are areas with/without vegetation that are characterized by year-round water logging, a surface layer of accumulated dead/partially decomposed plant material and anaerobic (lack of oxygen) conditions. The term “peatland” refers to the combination of peat soil and wetland type conditions present. The water saturated and anaerobic conditio...
By Aditya Last updated: 08/24/2018 + Show |
Understanding Urban Heat Islands
Introduction The term Urban Heat Island (UHI) refers to an urban area, which experiences significantly higher ambient temperatures when compared to a nearby rural or sub urban area. It is a result of urbanization, which is accompanied by land cover alterations and the associated changes in the energy balance of the area. The urban location can be viewed as a “heat island” surrounded by a sea of cooler rural/sub urban areas,...
By Aditya Last updated: 03/17/2023 + Show |
Appraisal Institute's FREE Guide to Valuing Green Buildings and Homes
Did you know that the Appraisal Institute published and offers a Commercial Green and Energy Efficient Addendum? This document provides a unique framework for assisting appraisers to value commercial asset and the value of its green component, such as solar panels and other energy efficient infrastructures. There are also articles...
By Aditya Last updated: 12/14/2018 + Show |
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. Their work has brought to the fore a new facet of renewable energy by showing that these sources of energy, despite being a much better option than...
By Aditya Last updated: 10/09/2018 + Show |
More Green Buildings = More Jobs
The green building industry is expected to generate more than 6.5 million jobs by 2030, according to predictions by the International Labor Organization (ILO). Next to energy, this will be the second fastest growing sector for green jobs in the coming decades, due to an increasing need for buildings that can cope with multiple...
By Aditya Last updated: 10/01/2018 + Show |
California Aims for 100% Carbon-Free Electricity by 2045
California would shift to 100 percent carbon-free electricity by 2045 under a legislation passed by the state Assembly. The bill awaits a second approval from the Senate and Governor Jerry Brown's signature. Climate change has had drastic effects on California with raging wildfires, droughts, heat waves and floods. Currently, 29 percent of...
By Aditya Last updated: 08/30/2018 + Show |
Study: Do Green Buildings Cost More?
The construction industry accounts for 10% of global gross domestic product (GDP) and has both direct and indirect impacts on climate change and the environment. Buildings emit carbon dioxide throughout their life cycle. Thus, using low environmental impact construction materials can significantly reduce the carbon dioxide generated. A green...
By Aditya Last updated: 08/30/2018 + Show |
EcoDistricts Summit, October 17-18, 2018, Minneapolis, MN
The EcoDistricts Summit is where Community and Urban Leaders Come Together to Reimagine Cities — From the Neighborhood Up. On October 17-18, the Summit is heading to Minneapolis-St. Paul — cities with a rich history of innovation in sustainable urban regeneration. This is demonstrated in the region's robust transit system, waterways, park...
By Aditya Event Date: 10/17/2018 + Show |
The 41st World Energy Engineering Congress, Oct 17-19, 2018, Charlotte, North Carolina
The World Energy Engineering Congress (WEEC) is the largest energy conference and technology expo held in the U.S. specifically for business, industrial and institutional energy users. It brings together the top experts in all areas of the field to help you set a clear, optimum path to energy efficiency, facility optimization and...
By Aditya Event Date: 10/17/2018 + Show |
Host: Los Angeles Regional Collaborative for Climate Action and Sustainability (LARC) Sponsor: Edison International Partners: UCLA Luskin Center for Innovation, Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG), and Los Angeles County This forum will engage leading stakeholders on the following topics: How do electric...
By Aditya Event Date: 10/17/2018 + Show |
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, knowledge, time, and effort. Volunteers serve at national and local levels in various ways, including: market...
By Aditya Event Date: 10/16/2018 + Show |
AWEA Offshore WINDPOWER 2018 Conference, Oct 16 - 17, Washington DC
U.S. offshore wind is here! Now let's build it to last. The offshore wind industry, key stakeholders, the federal government, and states across the U.S. are working hard to get more steel in the water as soon as possible. Action from industry leaders and all levels of government are rowing together towards a prosperous American energy...
By Aditya Event Date: 10/16/2018 + Show |
45th Annual Environmmental Congress, Oct 12, 2018, West Windsor, NJ
The Environmental Congress is an annual statewide gathering of environmental commissions, local officials, agencies, citizen groups and environmental organizations. Highlights: 2018 ANJEC Environmental Achievement Award Presentation Workshops on a variety of current environmental topics New Jersey Non-profit...
By Aditya Event Date: 10/12/2018 + Show |
Lunch and Learn: Electric Vehicles are Coming, October 9, 2018, Minneapolis, MN
Come join us on October 9th for an educational program featuring solutions to incorporate Electric Vehicle (EV) friendly infrastructure into new building designs! It is clear modern transportation is shifting towards electric and renewable fuel sources at an increasingly rapid pace. EVs consume considerably less energy than traditional engines,...
By Aditya Event Date: 10/09/2018 + Show |
The 2018 Renewable Energy Markets Conference, Oct 9-11, Houston, Texas
The annual Renewable Energy Markets conference convenes a broad spectrum of industry professionals who are rapidly transforming the global clean energy marketplace. Now in its 23rd year, REM remains the leading forum for promoting and accelerating the clean energy economy. REM brings corporate leaders, policymakers, and suppliers together to...
By Aditya Event Date: 10/09/2018 + Show |
2018 Maryland Clean Energy Summit, October 8-10, College Park, Maryland
Your gears will be turning at this thought-provoking conference that focuses on cutting-edge technologies, modern business models, and innovative regulations and financing solutions that will ensure a secure, resilient and transactive modern power grid. Join industry experts, policy makers, regulators, utility representatives and business...
By Aditya Event Date: 10/08/2018 + Show |
Pathways to Sustainability, ARC's 2018 Annual Conference theme, takes place at the Best Western Inn of the Ozarks Hotel & Convention Center, Eureka Springs, AR, on October 8-10, 2018. We have had some wonderful conferences in the past, but believe our 28th will be the best one ever. We have some great presenters confirmed including some who have...
By Aditya Event Date: 10/08/2018 + Show |