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samanthaklein
Intern Medford MA United States Member Since: 04/08/2020
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Countertops the Green Way: What to Know Before Purchasing Sustainable Countertops
The countertop is arguably the most eye-catching aspect of many kitchens. In addition to serving as a key design element, the countertop’s purpose is quite enormous: it provides a clean, even surface for food preparation, serving, gathering, and decoration. The possibilities for material choice are endless, and include stone, tile, glass, cement, plastic, wood, and metals such as steel. Aside from the appearance, there are several ...
By samanthaklein // Intern Last updated: 03/01/2023 + Show |
Ed Markey's Climate Refugee Bill: The Future of Migration Policy
Migration is arguably one of the most notable aspects of the human experience. Over 200,000 years ago, the first Homo sapiens lived and settled in East Africa. They began moving outside of Africa starting about 70,000 years ago. Scientists and historians claim that this migration was likely due to climatic conditions: when the Sahara expanded, food was more difficult to find, so hunters and gatherers moved into Asia, Europe, and eventually th...
By samanthaklein // Intern Last updated: 03/04/2023 + Show |
Risky Business: Rising Sea-Levels and Insurance Challenges
One of Florida’s most iconic sites, the Keys waterfront, is facing a daunting threat: rising sea levels due to climate change. This vulnerable landmark is at-risk for serious flooding because almost all land on these islands is within eight feet of sea level. Florida Keys waterfront homes, vulnerable to damage Navigating the tenacious tidewater is becoming a maddening task. This is especi...
By samanthaklein // Intern Last updated: 03/04/2023 + Show |
Embodied Carbon Calculator (EC3): Selecting More Sustainable Materials
Reducing building energy consumption is critical to critical climate change mitigation goals, as buildings consume 40% of energy globally and produce 36% of greenhouse gasses (GHGs). The Embodied Carbon in Construction Calculator (EC3) is a free online tool that enables building industry members to make more carbon-efficient material choices when designing and constructing buildings. EC3 uses data including building construction estimates, BI...
By samanthaklein // Intern Last updated: 03/06/2023 + Show |
Improving Indoor Air Quality with Product Testing - Allergy Standards Ltd.
Indoor air quality and allergy awareness were already growing as critical health and environmental concerns before the COVID-19 pandemic made these topics even more prevalent. The risk of airborne-related allergies and illnesses inside public places and our homes warrants the verification and use of clean materials....
By samanthaklein // Intern Last updated: 01/08/2022 + Show |
Webinar: GreenBuilt Home Series: Wellness + High Performance (Recorded: Content Available 24/7)
Recorded Webinar: (On-Demand) GreenBuilt Home Series: Wellness + High Performance Recorded: 7/29/2020, Available Until 12/31/20201 Cost: FREE access for Illinois Green Members and $10 access for non-members This program in the GreenBuilt Home Series featured three new construction...
By samanthaklein // Intern Last updated: 12/08/2020 + Show |
Recorded Webinar: Climate Action in Your Community, Presented by Illinois Green Recorded: 9/30/2020, Available through 12/31/2021 Cost: Free https://illinoisgreen.wildapricot.org/event-4032998 FREE access for Illinois Green Members and non-members. Direct video link will be shared in your confirmation email through the...
By samanthaklein // Intern Last updated: 12/08/2020 + Show |
Building Energy Exchange Event: Climate Ready Buildings Training, New York City, January 23
The Climate Ready Buildings Training educates affordable housing project teams – including building owners, architects, and contractors – on how to design and construct high-performance buildings that are resilient against the increasing pressure of climate change and align with NY’s climate goals. Participants will gain a...
By samanthaklein // Intern Event Date: 01/23/2024 + Show |
Webinar: Four Clean Energy Career Journeys From 2023 C3E Awardees, January 18, 1 pm ET
The C3E webinar series provides a forum to hear the latest on clean energy topics from women who are making a difference. The goal of the quarterly webinars is to highlight the outstanding work of clean energy professionals in various fields and to foster discussion around clean energy opportunities and solutions. Get to know the work of...
By samanthaklein // Intern Event Date: 01/18/2024 + Show |
Free Webinar: Getting into Low Carbon Construction, January 17, 10:30 am EDT
Participants will be introduced to EQUANS, United Living, Clarion Futures, Retrofit Academy & Greener South East, and Mid Kent College & College of West Anglia. EQUANS is a provider of technical, FM, regeneration and energy services – with specialist capabilities in smart buildings, green mobility, district & embedded...
By samanthaklein // Intern Event Date: 01/17/2024 + Show |
"Green Eileen" will host a series of Green Real Estate Marketing Roundtables, with surprise energy-efficiency guests joining for some sessions. She will guide Real Estate Professionals through various proven marketing techniques and tips she has used successfully in her own Green Real Estate Business over the years to help attendees...
By samanthaklein // Intern Event Date: 01/08/2024 + Show |
Webinar: Exploring EV Infrastructure & Fleet Electrification, January 8, 3 - 5 pm PT
The Seattle and Bellevue 2030 Districts are kicking off their 2024 education calendar with a topic near and dear to our heart - electric vehicles! Reduced transportation emissions is one of the most challenging 2030 targets to achieve. With increasing electric vehicle (EV) popularity, many property owners and businesses are exploring...
By samanthaklein // Intern Event Date: 01/08/2024 + Show |
Virtual Course: E202 Advanced HOT2000 Energy Modeling for New & Existing Homes, January 8, 9 am EST
Energy modelling software is used to analyze and optimize the energy characteristics of buildings. HOT2000 is an energy modelling software developed and maintained by Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) to analyze low-rise resident homes. HOT2000 addresses the energy modelling performance requirements of SB12, an annex to Part 9 of the Ontario...
By samanthaklein // Intern Event Date: 01/08/2024 + Show |
Thermal energy storage can contribute to both energy savings and load flexibility in buildings and is an effective way to improve your building’s system and loads. Join this webinar to learn more about thermal energy storage and gain insights from example projects exploring this opportunity.
By samanthaklein // Intern Event Date: 12/19/2023 |
Free Webinar: Zero is the New Black: The Path to Carbon Neutrality, December 15, 10 am PST
This class is offered in partnership with San Diego Gas and Electric (SDG&E). Buildings have one of the highest carbon footprints—they currently contribute to 30% of global annual greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and consume around 40% of the world’s energy. The construction, maintenance and ongoing energy consumption of commercial...
By samanthaklein // Intern Event Date: 12/15/2023 + Show |
Free Building Tour: 21 Acres Green, December 15, Woodinville, WA
Curious about how renewable energy technologies and green buildings contribute to climate action? Participants of this building tour will get a behind-the-scenes look at the tools and technologies utilized by our LEED Platinum-certified building, and an understanding of the real connections between clean energy, water, and food, and how they...
By samanthaklein // Intern Event Date: 12/15/2023 + Show |
Find and Select Better Materials for LEED Projects with Ecomedes, Inc., December 14, 2 pm EST
Drastically reduce the time it takes to search for the best materials for a LEED or green building project, learn how to list a product, automate a product's LEED documentation process with one click, and promote a product as "Verified for LEED" by attending this free interactive demo with Ecomedes, Inc., the largest impact-aware...
By samanthaklein // Intern Event Date: 12/14/2023 + Show |