Category: Green Building LEED News
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Non-Stick Cookware Linked to Puberty Delay
Prenatal exposure to a chemical used in the manufacture of nonstick cookware and stain-resistant materials may be linked to a delay in the first menstrual period, according to research in Denmark. The study is among the first to look at the long-term health effects of prenatal exposure to perfluoroalkyl substances on human female reproduction, the…
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13 States Receive $4 Million to Support Energy Efficiency
[caption id="attachment_313699" align="alignright" width="360"] Photo courtesy of Shutterstock[/caption] Thirteen states received awards this week to help them advance energy efficiency through a range of projects across the U.S. The U.S. Department of Energy announced a total of $4 million in awards that will support projects at public institutions, local governments and industrial sectors. The recipient states…
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40+ Leading Scientists Call on EPA to Protect Forests From Biomass Industry
By Sasha Lyutse Yesterday, 41 leading scientists sent a letter to the EPA calling on the agency to protect our forests from the growing sucking sound created by biomass power plants. The scientists urged the agency to put in place a regulatory system that is both science-based and takes into account the key recommendations of the science panel…
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Water Industry Admits Fracking Compromises UK’s Water Supply
Today, two industry groups signed a Memorandum of Understanding stating that their members will minimize the impact of onshore oil and gas development in the UK on the country’s water resources. The memorandum accompanies a report released by Water UK. The report concludes that “where water is in short supply there may not be enough available from public…
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Diesel Exhaust Responsible for Thousands of Lung Cancer Deaths
An estimated 6 percent of lung cancer deaths in the U.S. and the United Kingdom—11,000 deaths per year—may be due to diesel exhaust, according to a new study. While emission standards for diesel engines have become more stringent in recent years, their exhaust still plays a significant role in lung cancer deaths among truckers, miners and…