Category: Green Building LEED News
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Canadian Solar Supplys 8.7 MW of Modules to Mexican Project
Canadian Solar Inc., one of the world’s largest solar power companies, today announced it is the supplier of 8.7 MW of its MaxPower CS6X Solar Modules to EOSOL Mexico. The ground mounted solar project is located in Durango, Mexico, and represents […] — Solar Builder magazine
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US Methane Emissions Beat Estimates, Thanks to Fracking
Methane emissions are five times higher where oil and gas drilling is taking place, calling into question the use of natural gas as a bridge fuel.
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Corporate Sustainability Reports Reach 86% of US Largest Companies
Of the world’s largest 250 companies, 93% publish annual reports – that’s pretty impressive.
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How to Make Your Fire More Eco-Friendly
Did you know that the wood you burn in your fireplace can have an impact on the environment? The smoke created from wood burning can contribute significantly to air pollution and public health problems, says the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Wood smoke can be a primary source of exposure to fine particle pollution and contains…
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10 Success Stories Thanks to the Endangered Species Act
Forty years ago this month, Congress passed the Endangered Species Act—our nation’s safety net for fish, plants and wildlife on the brink of extinction. The Endangered Species Coalition marks the anniversary with a new report highlighting a few of the great wildlife conservation accomplishments since the Act’s passage in 1973. “Any law would be fortunate…