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Lung Disease Strikes Engineered Stone Fabricators
Report details illness among workers who make countertops from man-made stone
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California Startup to Offer MDF Made from Rice Straw
Company says the plant will be the first of its kind and produce panels with many environmental benefits
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Architects’ Group Reports Progress on Carbon-Cutting Goals
More firms are designing buildings that cut energy use, but efforts are still far short of 2030 targets
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Buyer Interest in a Net-Zero Home Sags in Survey of Architects
Latest poll among architects measures interest in a variety of home features
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Phoenix Gives Net-Zero House Plans to Anyone Who Wants Them
In a bid to reach carbon neutrality, the city sponsors a contest for architects and then makes the plans available for free
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Energy Department Reverses Light Bulb Standards
Advocates for tighter energy requirements claim move will cost Americans billions in higher power bills
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N.C. Newspaper Links Solar Energy to Increased Air Pollution
An application from Duke Energy stirs a debate over emissions from gas-fired peaker plants
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In California, Zero Carbon Goal Has Some Cooks on Guard
Berkeley becomes the first city in the country to impose ban on natural gas in new buildings
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Survey Finds Growth in Zero-Energy Housing
The annual report shows a one-year increase of 59%, but the market is still very small
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In Los Angeles, Green Technology Gets a Helping Hand
Building owners, investors, and utilities pledge to support pilot projects that advance energy efficiency, waste diversion, and other net-zero goals
