Author: LEED Blogger
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Policymakers Imagine a Contributing Role for 130+ Million (Greener) Homes
Jeremy Sigmon, LEED® AP BD+C Director, Technical Policy U.S. Green Building Council Even in a still struggling economy, green building policymaking continues. To celebrate some of the impressive progress this year, USGBC partnered with the Nationa…
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State Legislators Celebrate Green Schools While Paying Tribute to One of the Movement’s Greatest Champions
Nathaniel Allen Advocacy Lead Center for Green Schools Earlier this week, the Center for Green Schools at the U.S. Green Building Council co-hosted a reception at the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) alongside the National Caucus…
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Facebook Scrutinizes Water Use
By using outside air to cool data centers, companies reduce the water needed to keep them cool.
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Food Versus Fuel Debate Intensifies as US Crop Predictions Shrink
Close to 40% of the US corn crop is earmarked for ethanol, exacerbating concern over food prices.
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Food Distributor Sysco Shuns Pig Gestation Cages
Many big-name food companies and restaurants are phasing out the practice.