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 - Federal funds could be passed through cooperatives to homeowners looking to borrow for energy efficiency improvements.
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The International Green Construction Code combines the work of existing green building codes.»
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CleanTechies
Union Organizer Targets Green Industry |
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"The building blocks of the green economy are the same skills that union craftspeople have," says Micah Mitrosky.» | |
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Sustainablog
On Rooftops Worldwide, a Solar Water Heating Revolution |
Small, inexpensive units are transforming the way the world heats water, and with breathtaking speed.» | |
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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.» | |
The number of cities with green-building programs has doubled in the last year, but there's still a long way to go.»
Local wastewater will get a cleaning as it sinks through St. Andrews' turf.»
Next generations of self-adjusting windows could shave a building's energy use by an eighth.»
Looking to transition your career into the new green economy? Need to boost your resume in a tough job market?»
The creator of the Living Machine talks about treating water in such a way that its ecosystem thrives.»
Is the 2,000-gallon aquarium wet bar the most "green" feature? Or is it the golf-course grass driveway?»
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Renewable Energy World
White Paper: What "Green" Means for the Construction Industry |
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In the building products industry, what challenges do manufacturers face when making "green" claims?» | |
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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.» | |
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Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles Might Require Rainwater Capture |
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Storing water might prevent 104 million gallons of polluted runoff from ending up in the ocean.» | |
Common chemical in furniture cushions and carpet padding is found to delay pregnancy in women.»
More than a construction shield, this design winner makes life easier for pedestrians.»
Despite recent gains, 99 percent of American houses are "sick" – damp, drafty, dusty, noisy and expensive to heat and cool.»
Every new building in the state will have to reduce water usage by 20 percent and recycle half of its construction waste.»
Panasonic hopes to start selling a lithium-ion storage cell for home use around fiscal 2011.»