A new report- the first of its kind to comprehensively asses the low-carbon, clean or green economy- found that it’s a growing and strong addition to the U.S. economy. But, it still needs some help. Freeing up capital to support [...]
Searching for the greenest building on your block? It may not be the fancy new one with solar panels and automatic window shades that move with the sun. It may be the oldest building on the street, according to new [...]
New York City’s waterways are getting hooked up to the internet. A project is underway to install little remote sensors throughout the water system, which combines wastewater and storm water in most areas. This combination causes overflowing wastewater into nearby [...]
The UK announced further plans to develop the world’s first Green Investment Bank specializing in renewable energies for the country last week. The Bank is expected to be operating in April 2012, according to a high ranking British official. This [...]
A recent article in the New York Times highlights Chicago’s forward thinking in planning for future climate change, and the progress thus far in implementing practical steps in preparation for future challenges. “Cities adapt or they go away,” said Aaron [...]
A list of some of the greenest campuses.
An automated system tells employees the optimum time to open the window. A labyrinth stores heat in the basement. Icons pop up on employees computers with building energy updates. The largest, net zero designed building in the U.S. does all [...]