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How a Misinformation Campaign Altered the Debate on Climate Change
Thirty years ago global warming became front-page news — and both Republicans and Democrats took it seriously
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Saving Sustainably: Pouring the Slab
A capillary break, mineral wool insulation, and a vapor barrier complete the prep work
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Electrifying Buildings for Decarbonization
A new report from the Rocky Mountain Institute examines the role of electric space and water heating
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Insights from Successful Net-Zero Builders
To increase the number of net-zero energy homes beyond niche status, we need to learn how forward-looking builders broke into this market
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The Takeover of the EPA
EPA staff say the Trump administration is changing their mission from protecting human health and the environment to protecting industry
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Flatrock Passive: Taking a Tour
“A house is more than a set of plans and a bunch of numbers on paper”
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Making Bendable Concrete
With a design inspired by seashells, this reformulated concrete can make the U.S. infrastructure safer and more durable
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Frugal Happy: Our House Becomes a Giant Foam Box
A months long project transforms this energy hog into a comfortable, efficient space
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How Land Under Solar Panels Can Contribute to Food Security
Beneath some solar arrays, pollinator-friendly plants, fruits, vegetables and forage are cropping up in place of turfgrass or gravel
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Every New Home Should be Zero-Energy Ready
A longtime advocate for green building design makes a case for the Zero Energy Ready Home label