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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 |
Designing Climate Resilience Forum, October 5, 2018, Boston, MA
In the first of two forums exploring resiliency and adaptation, the Boston Society of Architects/AIA (BSA) and the Boston Green Ribbon Commission (GRC) are partnering to explore the importance of designing for climate resilience at a districtwide scale. The series will begin with a presentation by Carly Foster of Arcadis, planner for Climate Ready...
By Aditya Event Date: 10/05/2018 + Show |
BuildingEnergy NYC, October 3-4, 2018, TKP Conference Center
The BuildingEnergy NYC Conference + Trade Show brings more than 600 industry leaders and emerging professionals together to learn from and network with each other. This year's event, chaired by Loic Chappoz of NYSERDA and Leia Sims of KOW Building Consultants, will be held on Wednesday & Thursday, October 3 & 4, 2018 at the TKP New York Conference...
By Aditya Event Date: 10/03/2018 + Show |
2018 NEEP Summit: EE By The Sea: Oceans of Opportunity, October 1-3, Middletown, Rhode Island
The NEEP Summit returns after a year hiatus, highlighting leading examples of advanced efficiency as a key pathway to building a low-carbon future. The NEEP Summit attracts more than 250 energy efficiency stakeholders, including high-profile policy leaders like public utility commissioners, environmental regulators, state legislators, state...
By Aditya 1 reply Event Date: 10/01/2018 + Show |
Join fellow Iowans interested in a sustainable future for Iowa on September 27, 2018, at the Holiday Inn Des Moines Airport for IEC's annual conference. Environmental threats to land, water, and climate are more likely to impact low income, minority, and tribal populations. Renowned and engaged speakers will tackle thorny issues such as...
By Aditya Event Date: 09/27/2018 + Show |
The New York Battery and Energy Storage Technology (NY-BEST) Consortium, in partnership with the Southern Tier Incubator, is hosting its Annual Fall Technology Conference “Clean Energy and Energy Storage Technologies: Growing a Clean Energy Economy” on September 27, 2018 in Binghamton, NY. This one-day conference will showcase the very best...
By Aditya Event Date: 09/27/2018 + Show |
2018 Tennessee Green Industry Expo, September 27-28, Lebanon, TN
The Tennessee Nursery & Landscape Association and the Middle Tennessee Nursery Association are excited to be partnering for the Tennessee Green Industry Expo!! New Dates and New Location!! September 27-28, 2018 Wilson County Exposition Center 945 East Baddour Parkway Lebanon, TN Exhibitors Move-In: Wednesday 9/26/18 8:00am –...
By Aditya Event Date: 09/27/2018 + Show |
International Conference on Sustainable Development, September 26-28 2018, New York
About Our Mission The International Conference on Sustainable Development (ICSD) provides a forum for academia, government, civil society, UN agencies, and the private sector to come together to share practical solutions to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). History In 2013, an ocean away from New York, a meeting was held in...
By Aditya Event Date: 09/26/2018 + Show |
2018 Sustainable Design Awards, September 21, 2018
This year the 2018 San Diego Green Building Conference and Expo will be followed by a networking event and the San Diego Sustainable Design Awards. Join us for this exciting opportunity to promote and celebrate our local industry leaders and their projects! Call for entries is now open until August 2nd. Guests can purchase Conference and...
By Aditya Event Date: 09/21/2018 + Show |
Emerald Evening 2018, September 20, Pittsburgh, PA
Join Green Building Alliance (GBA) for our Emerald Evening and GBA 25th Anniversary Awards gala on Thursday, September 20, 2018 from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm. We are delighted to celebrate 25 years of green building excellence in Western Pennsylvania at this year’s Emerald Evening and GBA 25th Anniversary Awards gala. We have planned a special...
By Aditya Event Date: 09/20/2018 + Show |
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 by IEEE. It will provide a forum for scientists and experts to discuss prospective and recent developments in the fields of energy supply and energy...
By Aditya Event Date: 09/20/2018 + Show |