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In Order To Be Green, An Economy Must Be Fair First
How the so-called "Yellow Vest" protests in France make it clear that green policies also must address equality
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Minnesota Homestead: Energy Planning for a Net-Zero Home
Comparing energy use in a 1990s split with a net-zero, solar-powered home
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Urban Rustic: Exterior Insulation and a Rainscreen
Despite some complexities, continuous insulation on the exterior seemed like the best option
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The Electric Vehicle Revolution Will Come From China, Not the U.S.
Sales of electric vehicles are growing much faster in China than in the U.S., Europe, or Japan
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Saving Sustainably: Interior Walls
With the insulation inspection complete, it's time to start hanging the drywall—all 150 sheets of it
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Flatrock Passive: Essentials for a Winter Greenhouse
Growing food year-round in a northern climate is possible—with some careful planning
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Bans on Plastic Bags Can Backfire
Single-use bags often have many uses, so bans may not reduce overall use of plastic
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Green New Deal: Just As Dangerous As Climate Denial?
The sweeping but poorly detailed plan bundles an energy transformation with a variety of social goals
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Energy Code Development Begins: Commercial Proposals
The opening round of reviews favored several energy efficiency initiatives
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Minnesota Homestead: Why We Built an Energy-Efficient Home
Given a chance to rethink their lives, a couple returns to the Midwest and opts out of the race for upward mobility