Decarbonization

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

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

Columnist Gil Friend has some tips. Read More

This 2002 survey canvasses general practice in retail mall recycling, identifies best practices and barriers, and offers recommendations. Read More

A one-stop guide to environmentally preferable cleaning products and methods for offices, schools, hospitals, and other facilities. Read More

Identifies school-design ideas that often look better on paper. Read More

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

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

Green architect Eric Corey Freed answers your questions on sustainable building performance, materials, and design. Read More

2005 report explores options for reducing GHG emissions from buildings over the next decade and over the next 50 years. Read More