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The Business Benefits of Going Green
Green initiatives should be central to coronavirus recovery strategies
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Why Bioplastics Will Not Solve the World’s Plastics Problem
Bioplastics are being touted by industry marketeers as the solution to plastics pollution. But the story line is wishful thinking.
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Urban Rustic: Evaluating the Success of Passive-Solar-Design Strategies
Tracking the sun around all four sides of our house, inside and out, has proven the value of passive solar design in a cold climate
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How Covid-19 Is Changing Solar Permitting for the Better
The new SolarAPP could reduce solar costs by about $1 per watt and reduce installation delays
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The Future of Hot Water Is Heat Pumps
Despite a slow start in the market, heat-pump water heaters are poised for market growth
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Is “Renewable” Natural Gas Really Green?
This replacement for a widely used fossil fuel won't move us toward a zero greenhouse gas goal
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Trump’s Showerhead Plan Is Here
But there already are many models on the market that deliver a satisfying soak
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The High Cost of a Mineral Critical to a Renewable Energy Transition
Demand for cobalt is expected to soar in coming years. How can we minimize its social and environmental cost?
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Clean Energy Goal for the U.S. Crosses Party Boundaries
Both conservatives and liberals see a future run mostly on renewable energy
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Covid-19 Is Laying Waste to Many U.S. Recycling Programs
The pandemic has disrupted an already unsettled industry and prompted some communities to suspend programs altogether