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Green Building March 20 2010

Rural Coops Could Lend a Hand on Retrofits

Cleantechnica - Federal funds could be passed through cooperatives to homeowners looking to borrow for energy efficiency improvements.

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EarthandIndustry

Launch of New International Green Building Code Welcomed in Growing Industry

The International Green Construction Code combines the work of existing green building codes.»

CleanTechies

Union Organizer Targets Green Industry

"The building blocks of the green economy are the same skills that union craftspeople have," says Micah Mitrosky.»

Sustainablog

On Rooftops Worldwide, a Solar Water Heating Revolution

Small, inexpensive units are transforming the way the world heats water, and with breathtaking speed.»

Sustainablog

Make Your Own Energy-Saving Thermal Curtains

Put a big dent in the heating bill with the help of an old comforter and a sewing machine.»

American Institute of Architects

Green Building Bubbles Up from the Cities

The number of cities with green-building programs has doubled in the last year, but there's still a long way to go.»

Cleantechnica

Golf Club Recycles Water to Irrigate Greens

Local wastewater will get a cleaning as it sinks through St. Andrews' turf.»

Cleantechnica

In the Energy Efficient Future, Our Buildings Will Wear Sunglasses

Next generations of self-adjusting windows could shave a building's energy use by an eighth.»

Green Economy Post

A Guide To Becoming A LEED Green Associate

Looking to transition your career into the new green economy? Need to boost your resume in a tough job market?»

Green Economy Post

Interview: Will Kirksey on Sustainable Water Recycling

The creator of the Living Machine talks about treating water in such a way that its ecosystem thrives.»

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The Good Human

Greenwash Of The Week: A $24 Million, 15,000 Sq Foot “Green” Mansion

Is the 2,000-gallon aquarium wet bar the most "green" feature? Or is it the golf-course grass driveway?»

Renewable Energy World

White Paper: What "Green" Means for the Construction Industry

In the building products industry, what challenges do manufacturers face when making "green" claims?»

Sustainable Industries

Plumbing Code Likely to Go Green

New guidelines make it easier for regular plumbers to capture and reuse water and drop usage 20 to 30 percent.»

Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles Might Require Rainwater Capture

Storing water might prevent 104 million gallons of polluted runoff from ending up in the ocean.»

Environmental Health News

Scientists Link Flame Retardants to Lower Fertility

Common chemical in furniture cushions and carpet padding is found to delay pregnancy in women.»

Inhabitat

Urban Umbrellas to Replace NYC Sidewalk Sheds

More than a construction shield, this design winner makes life easier for pedestrians.»

The Daily Climate

U.S. Misses Opportunities for Energy Efficiency

Despite recent gains, 99 percent of American houses are "sick" – damp, drafty, dusty, noisy and expensive to heat and cool.»

New York Times

California Adopts Green Building Codes

Every new building in the state will have to reduce water usage by 20 percent and recycle half of its construction waste.»

Triple Pundit

Panasonic Forecasts Zero-Emission Homes with Energy Storage Solution

Panasonic hopes to start selling a lithium-ion storage cell for home use around fiscal 2011.»

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