Decarbonization
LEED must be updated to address climate change
If the green building ratings system doesn't mandate deep CO2 reductions, it will fail its most important test of leadership. Read More
Enter the electrification of everything
Getting planes, trains and automobiles, not to mention houses and commercial buildings, off fossil fuels will happen quicker than most people realize. Read More
City buses are about to swiftly electrify
Up to 80 percent of the world’s transit buses could be electric by 2040, according to a new report. Read More
Zero dark 2018: A current look at California's net-zero building goal of 2020
Progress is being made, but the road ahead is rocky. Read More
Why it matters that affordable housing hits the triple bottom line
The net-zero energy (NZE) opportunity for all. Read More
The Powerhouse movement seeks to inspire net-positive buildings
It's another holistic way of looking at total impact. Read More
Charging up: Concerns about EV's quick growth abound
As electric vehicles grow in use and popularity, the infrastructure to support them is still up in the air. Read More
Gassy cows? Facts about beef’s carbon emissions
Sponsored: Doing more with less has decreased U.S. beef's emission intensity by 29% and total carbon emissions by 30% since 1975 Read More
What's the true impact of green bonds?
There have been plenty of issues. Now it's time to assess how projects are actually faring. Read More