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We all know how important it is to live in a green -- not to mention bullet-proof -- structure, so one would think that a progressive state like California would allow for the use of autoclaved aerated concrete. Not so. The situation is illustrative of the issues that accompany incorporating new materials into traditional building codes. Read More

To tackle a problem like climate change, we will need new partnerships among business, government and civil society -- a "Triangle of Sustainability" -- to achieve the scale and the speed that climate change requires. Read More

Designers of tomorrow's buildings have to go beyond metaphors in order to apply truly useful biomimetic innovation to the problems of our built world. For years researchers have been studying how geckos adhere to walls, and how humans can harness that ability. Read More

Tesco, the largest retailer in the United Kingdom, has been awarded the Carbon Trust Standard for its efforts to reduce its carbon footprint, and Marks & Spencer’s latest sustainability report says the chain cut its carbon emissions by 18 percent. Read More

In times of financial duress, companies may feel the need to cut corners by cutting out important things such as Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability (CR&S). Authors Steve Wagner, Eric Hespenheide and Kate Pavlovsky define CR&S and explain why companies should address both short-term and long-term concerns to stay ahead of the game. Read More

IBM has some advice for companies that are tempted to ease up on their commitment to corporate social responsibility during the recession: Don’t. Read More

Nature has been practicing feedback loops for billions of years, and builders are now implementing feedback loops (through advanced programming and sensors) in structures to optimize their performance. While humans have created bigger and longer structures than nature, we still have a lot to learn from nature about optimization. Read More

Volunteering in the field you've targeted for your career path has proven to be a winning strategy, especially in today's economy as thousands look for jobs and strive to get an edge on the competition. Carolyn Mansfield of Bright Green Talent provides a road map for volunteers who want to develop skills, gain experience or simply help out with eco-friendly projects. Read More

Amie Vaccaro takes a look at the concept of social return on investment and how Wal-Mart is working to measure and manage its environmental and social impact. Read More

Golf courses in the Arab region use enough water to satisfy the needs of thousands of people. Yet their numbers are growing, illustrating the conflict between economic development and depleting natural resources, according to a new report. Read More