Concept for converting dirty factories into green factories by reducing the CO2 footprint. Greenwashing, where firms make false or misleading claims about the environmental benefits of products, has been identified by The United Nations as a “significant obstacle to tackling climate change.” A European Union study in 2021 found […] Click here to view original […]

(istock.com/1277686250) Building upon the National Association of Home Builders’ exploration of green building trends, major practices , and resilience strategies based on The Building Sustainably: Green & Resilient Single- Family Homes 2024 SmartMarket Brief , this article now shifts focus towards ways to increase green building within the housing […] Click here to view original

How to make your home hurricane resistant, as scientists predict an ‘extremely active’ storm season Upgrades could help consumers protect their home, typically one of their most valuable assets, from windstorms and other natural disasters. But such upgrades can cost thousands of dollars. The 2024 hurricane season is expected […] Click here to view original

Len Bicknell walks from his house to his garage where his solar energy panels are mounted on the roof in Marshfield, Mass. Bicknell’s home is fitted with both thermal panels for hot water production and electric solar panels for energy production. (AP/Stephan Savoia) The climate bank at MassHousing announced […] Click here to view original

(AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)AP Hoping to accelerate the switch to clean energy technologies, the climate bank at MassHousing announced a new financing product Monday that aims to make $20 million in loans available over the next two years to help homeowners cover the costs of things like heat pumps, […] Click here to view original

Meeting sustainability targets while being cost effective – two focus areas for businesses worldwide. With buildings playing a crucial role in meeting these objectives, open digital platforms will be key to unlocking their potential. Getty Images/iStockphoto Today’s challenges in the buildings sector Building owners and operators are currently facing […] Click here to view original