Author: LEED Blogger
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The Brilliance of Green Building is Shining at Rio+20
Jason Hartke Vice President, National Policy U.S. Green Building Council “It is time that we steered by the stars, not the lights of each passing ship.” — General Omar Bradley The green building world knows the following statistic all too well….
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At Rio+20, Cities & Stock Exchanges Take On Climate Change
The C40 mega-city network will address methane emissions from landfills; stock markets urge sustainability reports.
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Alaska Clears the Way for Renewable Energy, Shell Prepares to Drill in Arctic
Alaska will offer low interest loans for renewable energy project, Shell wins court case to proceed drilling.
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Most Anti-Environment House in History Votes 109 Times to Enrich Big Oil
The GOP has slashing key clean energy programs 13 times in recent weeks, while pushing for oil and gas drilling everywhere.
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US Carbon Emissions Down More Than Any Other Country
The US is on track to meet or even exceed Obama’s target of 17% by 2020. largely because of using much less coal.