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Green Building

Environmentally responsible buildings are profitable buildings, boasting reduced energy and maintenance costs. However, “green” building or remodeling requires a great deal of planning. This GreenBiz Essential lays the foundation. Read More

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Emerging Energy-Saving Technologies and Practices in the Buildings Sector as of 2004

This analysis reviewed 200 building technologies and practices (T&Ps) in order to select those that promise to save energy, money. Read More

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U.S. Business Actions to Address Climate Change: Case Studies of Five Industry Sectors

November 2004 report examines the climate management strategies of five industry sectors in the U.S. -- aluminum, chemical, electric power, paper products and forestry, and pharmaceuticals. Read More

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How to Gain Top Management’s Support for Energy-Efficiency Projects

Convincing senior executives to buy into energy projects takes more than numbers. Read More

University of South Carolina Opens World's Largest 'Green' Dorm

University of South Carolina officials and students are celebrating the official opening of Carolina's "green dorm," the largest residence-hall complex of its kind in the world. Read More

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The Benefits of Greener Buildings

An overview of the world of greener buildings, including the latest findings on the bottom-line payoffs. Whether you are a beginner or an industry leader, this is a good place to start. Read More

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Water Use Backgrounder

The Big PictureIn the United States, approximately 340 billion gallons of fresh water are withdrawn every day from rivers, streams, and reservoirs to support residential, commercial, industrial, agricultural, and recreational activities. This accounts for about one-fourth of the nation’s total supply of renewable fresh water. Almost 65% of this water is discharged into rivers, streams and other water bodies after use and, in some cases, treatment. Read More

Fight Global Warming with Your Knife and Fork

We can help fight global warming three times a day by making a few simple changes in our eating habits. Read More

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Less Is More: 14 Pioneers in Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions

A collection of in-depth corporate and governmental case studies on emissions reduction. Read More

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Water Efficiency Backgrounder

As water use and allocation becomes a topic of growing concern around the world, companies will be required to pay greater scrutiny to the ways water is used within their operations. Read More