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EPA Data Says Industrial Toxin Release is Down

March 11, 2019

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s 2017 Toxics Release Inventory National Analysis indicates that since 2007, releases of toxic chemicals by manufacturers declined, despite a growing economy.

Palomar Community College District Maintenance and Operations complex

Best of the Best Projects 2018

Best Green Project: Palomar College Maintenance and Operations Building

Alisa Zevin

March 7, 2019

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The 30,000-sq-ft Palomar Community College District Maintenance and Operations complex in San Marcos, Calif., was built with sustainability in mind.

San Bernardino County, Calif., Curbs Renewable Energy Projects

March 6, 2019

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San Bernardino County, Calif., has banned construction of solar and wind projects on more than 1 million acres of private land.

Building Materials

New Territory for Timber

Michael Dumiak

February 14, 2019

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Computer-controlled milling mainstreams plywood and timber products, for large and small practices.

Environmental Infrastructure

Democrats Unveil 'Green New Deal' Blueprint

Proposal lacks details on funding, revenue-raisers

Tom Ichniowski

February 7, 2019

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Ambitious proposal would boost infrastructure resilience, upgrade buildings for energy efficiency.

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Kevin Bagnall: Pavement Entrepreneur Uses Recycled Tires to Protect Environment in Yellowstone National Park

Christine Kilpatrick

January 10, 2019

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Growing up in the South Yorkshire mining village of Grimethorpe, England, Kevin Bagnall saw firsthand the effect humans can have on the environment.

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Joel Cesare: Breaking Down Official Resistance to Exotic Green-Building Systems

Nadine M. Post

January 10, 2019

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Trash heaps. Ocean trips. Rocks for jocks. Nurture, nature—and even football—informed Joel Cesare’s pursuit of planetary sustainability.

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Stacy Smedley: Paradise Lost in Childhood Inspires a Devotion to Making Better Buildings

Nadine M. Post

January 10, 2019

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Oprah fans may only know of Stacy Smedley as a sperm-donor baby who met her DNA half-brother in 2008, thanks to the talk show.

Energy Sector Expects 2019 Growth in Renewable and Natural Gas Projects

Pam Radtke Russell

December 27, 2018

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Construction in the energy sector is expected to grow 3% to 5% in 2019, though it faces headwinds with uncertain trade policies.

Schumer Wants Infrastructure Bill to Have 'Green' Elements

Tom Ichniowski

December 12, 2018

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After the flurry of post-election talk from Republicans and Democrats about infrastructure legislation in the new Congress, Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) is staking out a position.