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in title, tags, annotations or urlYoung Professionals Adopt Little Sugar Creek - 0 views
Time to Re-think Think Pink? - 0 views
Are Carbon Offsets Worth Buying? - 0 views
Green Buildings Are the Future - 0 views
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The building sector is the biggest source of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the U.S. Energy used in U.S. buildings produces about 43 percent of carbon dioxide emissions. However, buildings certified under the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) have less impact on the environment, according to theGreen Building Impact Report 2008. The report assessed non-residential construction because it accounts for 40 percent of the environmental burden from the buildings sector.
Green Buildings Reduce Carbon Emissions - 0 views
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The operation of buildings in the U.S. accounts for 43 percent of all U.S. carbon emissions, and 76 percent of U.S. electricity use. Every year five billion square feet are built in the U.S., five billion feet are renovated, and 1.75 billion square feet of buildings are demolished. Energy conservation and efficiency improvements in the building sector have the "greatest potential for an effective near-term mitigation wedge for climate change," according to a study cited by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Reduce Meat Consumption to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions - 0 views
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One of the most cost efficient and easiest way to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions is to "reduce meat consumption," according to Dr. Rajendra Pachauri, head of the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. It's a change he says would have more impact than ditching your present wheels for a hybrid car.
How to Cut Carbon 80 Percent By 2020 - 0 views
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The report by the Earth Policy Institute, Time for Plan B: Cutting Carbon Emissions 80 Percent by 2020 sounds a warning bell to the human race, pointing out that climate change is melting the Greenland and West Antarctic ice sheets. A melted Greenland ice sheet would cause the sea level to rise 23 feet, and a melted Antarctic ice sheet would add 190 feet to the sea level.
Is it Worth Looking to Nature for Profit? | GreenerDesign.com - 2 views
It's time for a new development model - 0 views
3rd European Forum on Rural Development - 0 views
What future for EU science funding? - 0 views
Sustainability: Making Healthy and Sensible Choices - 0 views
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Last night, we were honored to host the September monthly mixer for Sustain Charlotte at our green training facility in Charlotte, NC. Everblue has been a member of the Sustain Charlotte organization for some time, but this was the first time that we hosted the monthly networking event at our facility.