Category: Green Building LEED News
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Hundreds of California Businesses Band Together in Face of Devastating Drought
Some of the nation’s most successful businesses are located in California, and they are also among the most concerned about the state’s worst drought in centuries. As a result, they have signed the Climate Declaration, a call to action urging federal and state legislators to address climate change. The list of new signatories includes the likes of Apple, Clif…
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Top Research: High performance building benefits and investment costs
One of the most common questions posed by real estate professionals is, “What are the benefits of pursuing a LEED rating, and what are the marginal investment requirements necessary to attain these benefits?” read more
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Top Research: High performance building benefits and investment costs
One of the most common questions posed by real estate professionals is, “What are the benefits of pursuing a LEED rating, and what are the marginal investment requirements necessary to attain these benefits?” read more
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Buying a New Car? Tips to Save Money, the Environment and Your Health
Searching for a new family roadster? As the green innovations of 2014 models abound, consumers have more energy-efficient vehicles and options to choose from, which means more price flexibility and a greater selection of options. [caption id="attachment_323150" align="alignnone" width="500"] Cars that use the least amount of gas are those that don’t use any at all.…
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California Senator Introduces GMO Food Labeling Bill
If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again. Remember California’s Proposition 37, the defunct 2012 ballot initiative that would have required genetically engineered (GE) food sold in the West Coast state to be labeled as such? [caption id="attachment_323182" align="alignnone" width="500"] California Sen. Noreen Evans (D-Santa Rosa) has introduced Senate Bill 1381, which would require GE food…