Decarbonization
Tokyo Gov't Experiments with Water-Retentive Pavement and the Heat Island Effect
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government and the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport have promoted water-retentive pavement and sprinklers placed around the Japanese National Diet Building as ways to counter the heat island effect. Read More
Greening Olympics Reaches New Peak at the 2006 Winter Games in Italy
Measures to cut greenhouse gas emissions, minimize water use in snow-making and promote eco-friendly hotels are among a raft of initiatives aimed at making next year's Winter Olympics the greenest ever, according to the U.N. Environment Program (UNEP). Read More
Reducing PFC Emissions from Aluminum Smelters
Columnist Gil Friend has some tips. Read More
Cars Can Run on Gas from Cow Manure, Study Shows
Methane gas derived from dairy manure offers a substitute for natural gas that can power motor vehicles, according to a new study released by a collaboration of energy, dairy, and environmental groups. Read More
18 Years on, 189 Countries Work to Protect the Ozone Layer
In September 1987, a few countries came together to initiate action to protect a global common good, abiding by the principles of collective action stated in the Montreal Protocol on substances that deplete the Ozone Layer. Read More
Ask the Green Architect: Top Ten Green Building Questions
Green architect Eric Corey Freed answers your questions on sustainable building performance, materials, and design. Read More
America's Top 10 Green Schools
It's back to school! The Green Guide unveils its picks for the cleanest, greenest educational facilities in the U.S. By Jane Holtz Kay Read More
Eco-Rail Certification Launched to Promote Greener Trains in Japan
Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport has launched an "Eco-Rail Mark" program as a means to reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions in the distribution sector. Read More
Solar-Powered Subway Station Is Coney Island's Newest Attraction
The newly reconstructed Stillwell Avenue subway station in Brooklyn has become the city's first solar-powered train terminal, billed as one of the most sustainable mass transportation sites ever built in the U.S. Read More
Washington Sustainable Schools Program (WSSP) Pilot Phase
In April 2005, the Governor of Washington signed historic legislation to require sustainable standards for all new schools receiving state funds based on the findings of a pilot program at five state schools. This article discusses the findings of the program and details some of the methods used. Read More