Category: Green Building LEED News
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Science on Trial: Big Oil Funds Attacks on EPA Air Pollution Standards
By Farron Cousins Both the science behind climate change and the efficacy of life-saving safety standards from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) had a trying week in Washington, D.C., as industry-backed lawsuits and politicians attempted to undermine the entire scientific community. [caption id="attachment_315444" align="alignnone" width="500"] Last week, the EPA’s health standards on industry air…
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Ambitious 21-Site School Solar Project Uses Canadian Solar Modules
Canadian Solar Inc., one of the world’s largest solar power companies, today announced its modules were selected for the Clovis Unified School District solar installation in Clovis, Calif. The Clovis Project, which includes 21 solar power systems, is scheduled for […] — Solar Builder magazine
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How to Compost in Your Apartment
Live in an apartment or condo and think you can’t compost because you don’t have a large backyard? It is possible—and fairly easy—to compost indoors. If properly managed, a compost bin won’t attract pests or rodents or smell bad. Food scraps and yard waste make up 20 percent to 30 percent of what we throw…
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Another Organic Foods Pioneer Bites the Dust
Earthbound Farm, the largest organic produce grower in the US, is selling to WhiteWave for $600 million.
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Some Good News on Climate Change: Emissions Headed for Plateau
Worldwide emissions aren’t dropping yet, but seem to be slowing down, mostly because of changes in China.