Category: Green Building LEED News
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Unirac to Provide Mounting Systems for 20-MW Project in Ontario
Unirac Inc., a Hilti Group Company and the leading provider of high quality, competitive solar PV mounting solutions in North America, has been selected by Renewable Energy Systems Canada Inc. to provide two 10-MW Ground Mount Steel (GMS) racking solutions […] — Solar Builder magazine
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Palm Oil Giant Wilmar Promises to End Forest Destruction
The world’s largest trader of palm oil recently announced it will launch a No Deforestation, No Peat, No Exploitation policy, a broad environmental and social pact that features a commitment to no deforestation and free, prior informed consent when dealing with indigenous communities. Wilmar International, the Singapore-based agribusiness company, said it “aims to advance an environmentally and socially responsible…
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Senators Question Enbridge Over Aging Tar Sands Pipeline Beneath Great Lakes
Oil giant Enbridge experienced a major backlash this week after three Democratic senators released a joint letter questioning the integrity of Enbridge’s expansion of a crude oil pipeline on the Straits of Mackinac. [caption id="attachment_315466" align="alignnone" width="500"] This National Wildlife Federation map simulates a 3, 6 and 12 hour spill from the aging tar sands…
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World’s Largest Onshore Wind Turbine Order Coming to U.S.
The largest single order of wind turbines for an onshore energy project is coming to the U.S. Siemens announced today that MidAmerican Energy purchased 448 turbines to be deployed in five different projects in Iowa. Collectively, the turbines have a capacity of 1,050 megawatts (MW). “This represents not only the largest order for onshore wind turbines…
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Nike Moves to Revolutionary Water-Free, Chemical-Free Dyeing
Using carbon dioxide to dye fabric could revolutionize this currently toxic, water consuming industry.