Category: Green Building LEED News
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Advanced Energy Acquires AEG Power Control Modules Product Line
Advanced Energy Industries announced it has acquired the assets of AEG Power Solutions GmbH line of Power Control Modules. Owned by 3WPower, AEG PS’s Power Control Modules business is the second largest supplier in its served market. It is comprised […] — Solar Builder magazine
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Australia Chooses Coal Over Great Barrier Reef
The permit approved today with make Australia the world’s biggest coal exporter and the mud will be dumped at the reef.
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Conservation Group Exposes World’s Biggest Shark Slaughterhouse
By Alicia Graef A conservation group has uncovered what’s believed to be the world’s largest slaughterhouse for sharks in southern China following a four year investigation and believes it may only be one of many still trading in endangered species. [caption id="attachment_319897" align="alignnone" width="500"] Whale sharks are slaughtered to make products for human consumption. Photo courtesy of…
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Farm Bill Supports Renewable Energy, Hemp, Organic Program
The compromise Farm Bill preserves crucial funding for renewable energy among its many provisions.
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Environmental Champion Rep. Waxman Announces Retirement
Yesterday, Rep. Waxman (D-CA) issued a statement announcing he will not be seeking reelection in the fall. Rep. Waxman will retire at the end of the year, after serving 40 years in the U.S. House of Representatives. “I first ran for office because I believe government can be a force for good in people’s lives,” Rep. Waxman…