Category: Green Building LEED News
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Global Solar Installations Expected to Reach 43 GW in 2014
Global solar installations are forecast to be in the 43-GW range in 2014, according to a new update by Mercom Capital Group llc, a global clean energy communications and consulting firm. Raj Prabhu, CEO and Co-Founder of Mercom Capital Group, […] — Solar Builder magazine
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IHS Makes Solar Market Predictions for 2014
This is an IHS News Flash covering the top predictions for the global photovoltaic (PV) market in 2014, from a new white paper issued by the IHS Solar service at information and analytics provider IHS. “After two years of a […] — Solar Builder magazine
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Materials and Human Health Summit Recap
Category: Event Published on: 18 Dec 2013 Feature image: …
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How Green Building Adds Value for Property Owners and Tenants
By Larry Levine “Green infrastructure” in urban and suburban areas—that is, techniques like green roofs, tree plantings, rain gardens, and permeable pavement, which absorb rainwater near where it falls—is proven to help solve major water pollution problems. These water management practices store rainwater for use, evaporate it back to the atmosphere, or let it filter into the…
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16 Arrested Blocking Tar Sands Megaload in Oregon
On Monday evening climate justice groups stopped the movement of a controversial shipment of equipment bound for the Alberta tar sands. Concerned citizens locked themselves to two disabled vehicles in front of the 901,000 lbs load, blocking it’s route along highway 26 outside of John Day, OR. Police responded and arrested 16 at the two…