Category: Green Building LEED News
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Exposure to Air Pollution During Pregnancy Linked to Infant Heart Defects
Children’s congenital heart defects may be associated with their mothers’ exposure to specific mixtures of environmental toxins during pregnancy, according to research presented this week at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2013. Congenital heart defects occur when the heart or blood vessels near the heart don’t develop normally before birth. Defects may be caused…
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Blue Earth Breaks Ground on 11 Solar Sites in Hawaii
Blue Earth Inc. an alternative/renewable energy and energy efficiency services company, announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, BE Solar, has begun construction work on 11 of the 27 solar PV projects covered under an engineering, procurement, construction (EPC) contract for […] — Solar Builder magazine
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Wind Energy for a Cleaner America
The U.S. should remain dedicated to wind power installations if it wants to realize a massive reduction in carbon dioxide emissions, a new report suggests. The Environment America Research & Policy Center released its second Wind Energy for a Cleaner America report today as both a testament to the industry’s growth and a plea for…
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Could Artificial Reefs Help Restore the Gulf After Years of Damage From BP Oil Spill?
By Ryan Fikes Over the past few decades the five Gulf States (Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas) have built artificial reefs both inshore and offshore with the aim of enhancing recreational fishing and diving opportunities. State and local governments on the Gulf Coast have expressed interest in creating additional artificial reefs with some of…
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The newest version of LEED
Feature image: LEED v4 introduces a unified LEED experience for the entire world to share – one that offers flexibility for all green building projects, with new market sectors…