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Facilities management updates, insights, strategies & best practices

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ASHRAE Awards Decarbonization Certifications


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4 Benefits of Pairing Solar with Battery Storage for Commercial Facilities

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What Exactly is a Zero Emissions Building?

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DOE Sets Definition of Net Zero Emissions

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Retrofitted School Buses Give Districts Electric Alternative

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What the New SEC Climate Regulations Mean for Facility Managers

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Meet the Nation's First Zero Energy Outpatient Healthcare Facility

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Updated ASHRAE Standard Focuses on Carbon Emissions

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St. Paul Seeks to Set Example with Climate Goal

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Seattle City Council Passes Legislation to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions

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Reagan Building to Receive Electrification Upgrades

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Detroit Adopts Energy and Water Benchmarking Policy for All Buildings

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U.S. Emissions Projected to Fall by 3% in 2023

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EPA Launches Data Explorer to Help Cut Building Emissions

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GSA Receives $2 Billion for Projects with Low-Embodied Carbon Materials

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Building Performance Standards: A 'Paradigm Shift' for Facilities

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Making the Case for Propane in Critical Facilities

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California Building Codes Emphasize Reducing Embodied Carbons

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Tennessee Valley Authority Stepping up its Solar Power Game

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The Future of Buildings is Net-Zero Energy

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GSA Commits $1 Billion to Sustainable Facilities

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Reducing Embodied Carbons Key to Achieving Net-Zero Status

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GSA, DHS Partner to Cut Building Emissions

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New York set to Establish Zero-Emissions Building Standards

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Washington D.C.'s Building Energy Performance Standard Takes Effect

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Small North Carolina College Achieves Net-Zero Emissions

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Biden Administration Moves Forward with Incandescent Phase Out

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Minnesota State Government Falls Behind in Electric Vehicle Plans

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What Is the Role of Renewables in Building Electrification and Efficiency?

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Why Facility Managers Should Focus on ESG

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International Code Council Publishes New Resource Guide

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Making the Move to Electric Utility Vehicles

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New LEED Updates Focus on Energy Efficiency, Emissions Reductions

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3 States Most in Need of Energy Code Funding Upgrades

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New York Governor Proposes Natural Gas Ban in New Buildings

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Spending Bill Offers Funds for Federal Facilities

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U.S. Postal Service Purchasing 66,000 Electric Vehicles

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Biden Administration Announces Federal Building Performance Standard

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California Ranks First in Energy-Efficiency Policies

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Building in Australia Shows Value of Refurbishing over Rebuilding

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New York City Pledges $4 Billion to Electrify Schools

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White House Climate Initiative Targets Net-Zero Emissions

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COP27 Fails to Produce Significant Climate Agreement

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White House Climate Initiative Targets Net-Zero Emissions

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USGBC Announces Proposed Updates to LEED

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U.S. Airports Banking on Electric Buses

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Commercial Buildings Can Lead the Way to An All-Electric Future

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Cities Commit to Major Changes to Battle Climate Change

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Evaluate Real Facility Change During Zero Emissions Day

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Start-Up Aims to Make Modular High-Rises Mainstream

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Proposed Standard Targets Whole-Life Carbon Emissions

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What Is the Real Cost of a Ton of Carbon?

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To Achieve Carbon Neutrality, Are Carbon Offsets Cheating?

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Software Created to Help Managers Track Carbon-Cutting Materials

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US Ranks Low in Green Future Index

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New Jersey School District Becomes Net Zero, Installs Energy Saving Solutions

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Washington Becomes First State to Mandate Building Electrification

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Washington D.C. Establishes Aggressive Carbon Emissions Goals

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How Digital Twins Technology Enables Smart Buildings, Smart Cities

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Los Angeles Bans Gas Hookups in New Construction

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U.S. Decarbonization Efforts Expand to National Labs

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GSA Tops Greenhouse Gas Emissions Goal

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Smart Energy: What Is Your Facility's Climate Contribution?

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University of Pittsburgh Announces Climate Action Plan

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GSA Seeks To Cut Emissions from Building Materials

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JP Morgan Chase is Betting Big on Solar

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Propane's Role in Decarbonization Today and Into the Future

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President Biden Orders Carbon Neutral Federal Government by 2050

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Princeton Goes Big in Bid for Net-Zero Campus

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GSA Outlines Move to Grid-Interactive Efficient Buildings

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Killer Buildings? Study Reveals Facilities’ Impact on Human Health

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Sustainability Must Start with Energy Management

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President Biden Announces Electric Vehicle Goal, Improved Fuel Efficiency Standard

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Fighting COVID-19 Drove Up Facility Energy Use, Emissions

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IPCC Report Paints Grim Climate Change Picture

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6 Net Zero Energy Buildings FAQs

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How Building Performance Standards Are Addressing Climate Change

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Greenhouse Gas Emissions Fell as Global Temperature Rose in 2020

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Can Sweat Negatively Impact Building IAQ?

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Microsoft Pledges to Offset All Its Emissions Since 1975

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Good News on U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions in 2019

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Climate Neutral: New Certification Helps Recognize Net Zero Carbon Companies

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Can Smartphones Drive Citywide Energy Efficiency?

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Penn State Cuts Greenhouse Gas Emissions by One-Third

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NYC Map Shows Progress on Emissions

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Engineers Design System to Cool Buildings Without Electricity

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Climate Change: Buildings Must Lead on Tackling Emissions Reductions

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Now Is the Time to Get Serious About Carbon Footprint

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Trump Organization Could Owe Millions in Climate Fines

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Can Air Conditioners Help Save the World?

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New York Law Mandates Reduction of Buildings Carbon Emissions

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Building Decarbonization: How To Make It Sexy

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Georgetown University Solar Project in Limb-o

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U.S. Carbon Emissions Rose in 2018

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Organizations Tackling Record-Breaking Greenhouse Gas Emissions

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Mixed Bag For Climate Change Measures in Midterms

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In the Year 2020: Emissions Reduction Goal Deadline Approaches

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Communication Critical To Carbon Inventorying

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Facility Managers Making Swift Progress on Energy Efficiency

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Climate Change, Renewable Energy on the Ballot

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How Buildings Are Tackling Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reductions

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Facilities on the Front Lines: Buildings Tackle Climate Change

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Sierra Club Announces 2018 Cool Schools

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EPA Proposes Rollback of Clean Power Plan

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Energy Sector Greenhouse Gas Emissions Lowest Since 1990

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July 2018 Sets Temperature Records. What Now?

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Net Zero Energy Buildings: How States Measure Up

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Climate Change Challenge: Bloomberg To Spotlight Key Cities

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Greenhouse Gas Emissions: A Success Story

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Facilities Make Progress On Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Goal

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Are Air Source Heat Pumps Worth A Closer Look?

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Know The Pros and Cons of VRFs and Air Source Heat Pumps

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Combining Efficiencies in Cost, Space, and Inclusivity

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Lessons Learned At The World's Most Sustainable Airport

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Trump Administration Reportedly Plans to Repeal the Clean Power Plan

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Sustainability: Eye on Emissions

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Sustainability: Focus on Fuel and Noise Reduction

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Sustainability: Beyond Emissions, Fuel and Noise

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Chicago Releases Results of Energy Assessment for Commercial Buildings

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Making Retrocommissioning a Priority

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Library Energy Project Replaced Outmoded Systems

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Centralizing Energy Management in City of Boston Buildings

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Todd Isherwood Transforming City of Boston's Energy Strategies

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Electric Bills May Rise With New Regulations On Coal-Fired Power Plants

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How Will Electric Utilities Respond To New Rules On Carbon Emissions?

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Electricity-Price Impact Of New Carbon Emission Rules Will Vary

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Look Closely: Will New Regulations Will Affect Your Electric Power Pricing?

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How To Soften Electric Rate Increases From New Rules On Coal Plant Emissions

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National Air Quality Improving, EPA Says

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US Carbon Emissions Declining

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Forward Retail Power Pricing Affected By Legal Issues, Natural Gas Prices

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Section 179D Rules Mean Clock Is Ticking On EPAct Deductions

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Greater Baltimore Medical Center's Boiler Upgrade key to Energy Savings

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GBMC Boiler Upgrade Required Careful Planning

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Timely Boiler Upgrade Completed Under Budget

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Understanding What A Net-Zero Energy Building Really Is

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The Role of Existing Buildings in Energy Use, Emissions

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Carbon Footprint Gaining a Place on the FM Agenda

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Focus on Buildings to Cut Your Carbon Footprint

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What Are the Three Scopes of Greenhouse-Gas Emissions?

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Green Building News

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Carbon Dioxide Emissions Down In 2009

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EPA's Exhaust-Emissions Standards

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Propane Mowers: Cleaner Emissions, Less Spills

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Propane: Facts and Figures

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Green Renovations: Best Practices for Preserving IAQ

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Utility Vehicles: Managers Must Consider Noise, Emissions Compliance

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EPA Tightens Emissions Rules for Hospital, Medical, and Infectious Waste Incinerators

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Propane-Powered Equipment Meets Emissions Standards

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Benefits of Energy Efficiency Understated, Report Finds

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Healthy IAQ: Control Contaminants

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Rep. Henry Waxman's Bill to Cap Carbon Dioxide Faces Long Odds

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EPA Proposes First National Reporting On Greenhouse Gas Emissions

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Utility Vehicles: Green Still Plays Key Role in Specification Process

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New Manufacturing Trends Affect Grounds Equipment Specification

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Emissions Cap and Trade Initiative Launches in the Northeast

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Analysis Shows Effective Action on Climate Change Will Have Little Impact on U.S. Economy

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Greenguard Expands Certification To Electronics

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Manufacturing CEOs Call for Cap on Pollution

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Utility Vehicles: Powerful and Green

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Research: Green Products Can Release Chemicals

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Energy Star Qualified Buildings Surge in 2007

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Emissions Falling for Industrial Sectors, Report Finds

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UN Countries Agree to Work on Post-Kyoto Climate Change Agreement

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California Requires Emissions Reporting in 2008

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New York City Aims to Reduce Municipal Energy Consumption

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Pending Legislation Could Cut Energy Bills and Stimulate Job Growth

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Is The Climate Right For A Commitment?

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Report Finds U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions Falling

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Midwestern Governors Address Regional Energy Security and Global Warming

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Greenhouse Gas Protocol Publishes New Guidelines

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Climate Survey Report Analyzes Fortune 500 Climate Change Response

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Florida Becomes Latest State to Cap Greenhouse Emissions

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New Jersey Becomes Third State to Require Greenhouse Gas Reductions

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New California Regulations Restrict Purchasing from Power Plants That Exceed Emissions Limits

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New Study Investigates Challenges and Solutions for Managing Carbon Footprint

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Building Design Leaders Aim for Carbon Neutral by 2030

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Air Pollutant Emissions Down, According to EPA

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Small Engine Rule To Bring Emissions Cuts

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U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions Still Increasing, Report Finds

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EPA Takes Stock of U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions

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Climate Change

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Improving Emissions Measurement Models Could Lead to Better Policy

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New Plan Aims to Accelerate Global Warming Research and Technology

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Eastern U.S. Reducing Ozone-Forming Emissions

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ASHRAE, Clinton Foundation Announce Partnership To Improve Emissions

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Carbon Dioxide Emissions Impacted by High Energy Costs

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Sound Remedies For Medical Facilities