Tag: climate change
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Guest Post: Green Landscaping Ideas
It is enjoyable hearing from someone who understands both sides of he building trade. Wade Myer writes that he is a recovering contractor who has turned to writing as it is much easier on his back. He adds that he has always been drawn to the written word where he can frame sentences rather than…
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Top US Cities with the Most ENERGY STAR Certified Buildings in 2012
An ENERGY STAR certified building meets strict energy performance standards set by EPA and uses less energy, is less expensive to operate, and produces fewer greenhouse gas emissions than its peers. Which US cities perform best in terms of number of certified buildings and annual cost savings? Top 25 US Cities Los Angeles maintains top…
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Research Shows Strong Renewable Energy Laws Reduce Climate Change Pollution
U.S. ENERGY INFORMATION ADMINISTRATION—The extended policies case, released yesterday by the U.S Energy Information Administration (EIA)’s shows that extending certain federal energy efficiency and renewable energy laws …
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Illinois Ranks As Worst Rogue Coal State
JEFF BIGGERS — With state coal production soaring against national trends, Illinois cemented its reputation as the worst rogue state for coal operations last Friday, when the rubber-stamping operations of …
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Dirty Banks Exposed for $20 Billion Investment in Dying Coal Industry
RAINFOREST ACTION NETWORK / SIERRA CLUB / BANKTRACK — “The acute environmental and financial risks of coal have already begun to materialize. For the health of our communities and the sake of our future energy supply, banks must …