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LEED Certification Fails to Boost Federal Buildings’ Energy Efficiency

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In 2010, the U.S. government announced a multi-billion-dollar plan to improve the energy efficiency of its buildings, including a focus on LEED certification. Used worldwide, LEED—Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design—is a system that rates buildings on energy efficiency. A new study examined the effects of LEED certification on […] Click here to view original […]

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California limits embodied carbon in statewide building code

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California limits embodied carbon in statewide building code The state of California has recently adopted changes to its building code that will limit embodied carbon emissions in commercial and school buildings. The California Building Standards Commission (CBSC) voted the changes into effect in early August 2023, making the state […] Click here to view original

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Excessive NGOs carbon footprint

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In the global struggle against climate change, non-governmental organisations (NGOs) play a crucial role in advocating for urgent measures to mitigate its impact on the biodiversity of our planet, as an example set forward for other local institutions and government myriad sectors of the economy. These organisations tirelessly work […] Click here to view original

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Central Visayas to transition to ‘Low Carbon Economy’

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TO PROTECT its status as a vital economic hub and social center in the country, Central Visayas will accelerate its transition to a “Low Carbon Economy” with a five-year plan that combines the use of legislation and incentives to encourage the use of renewable energy to help prevent or […] Click here to view original

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Can the global air pollution crisis lead to effective climate action?

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Is it safe to take a jog outside today? Should schools stay open? How do I protect myself and my family from extreme levels of air pollution affecting our health? These questions have been top of mind for many Americans as large swaths of the northeastern and midwestern U.S. […] Click here to view original

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50% of Asia’s Protein Must be Animal-Free by 2060 To Reach Net Zero

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Countries in Southeast Asia and Asia-Pacific must increase their alt-protein production by 2030 to help mitigate the climate crisis, as animal protein and its associated emissions must peak by the end of the decade, says a new report . By 2060, alt-proteins will need to make up 50% of […] Click here to view original

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LEED Certification Fails to Boost Federal Buildings’ Energy Efficiency

California limits embodied carbon in statewide building code

Excessive NGOs carbon footprint

Central Visayas to transition to ‘Low Carbon Economy’

Can the global air pollution crisis lead to effective climate action?

50% of Asia’s Protein Must be Animal-Free by 2060 To Reach Net Zero

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