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Green Design and Economic Revitalization Advanced by Greening America’s Capitals Partners

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today, August 12, 2011, announced that through its Greening America's Capitals (GAC) project, it will help the five capital cities to create healthy communities through green development.


Tue, 11/08/2011 - 17:41 — admin

Buildings Role in Combating Climate Change Focus of New United Nations Environment Programme Sustainable Construction and Building Initiative Report

The right mix of appropriate government regulation, greater use of energy saving technologies and behavioural change can substantially reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from the building sector which accounts for 30-40% of global energy use, says a new report from the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Sustainable Construction and Building Initiative (SBCI).


Tue, 11/08/2011 - 13:32 — admin

UNEP and Construction Companies Launch Green Building Initiative

A new international effort to "green" the multi-billion dollar building and construction sector was launched in Paris on February 21, 2006 with some of the biggest names in the business.


Tue, 11/08/2011 - 11:09 — admin

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