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Living Building Challenge Gets an Update
A new Core Green Building Certification includes the basics for sustainable design
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Rail Makes Transportation Cleaner
Rail travel is cleaner than driving or flying, but will Americans buy in?
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Tiny House Converts Benefit the Environment
When people downsize to tiny houses, they adopt more environmentally friendly lifestyles
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My Windows Were Installed Incorrectly. Now What?
Should the windows be removed and reinstalled?
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Sandwiching Roof Sheathing Between Two Impermeable Layers
Should we be scared of a “foam sandwich” with sheathing in the middle?
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Report Warns of Widespread Drinking Water Contamination
The number of sites affected by PFAS has more than tripled since the last tally in 2018
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A Secret Weapon to Combat Road Salt Damage
It takes 10 million tons of road salt to keep roads safe in winter. Bacteria could help ease the toll of salt on roads and bridges
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The Problem With Skin Flakes in Your Air Conditioner
If you have a urine-like smell coming from the AC, skin flakes may be the reason
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Los Angeles Updates Its Plan to Cut Carbon Emissions
The mayor calls for less driving, more renewable energy, and lower greenhouse gas emissions
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Saving Sustainably: Installing Trim and Siding
Fiber-cement siding over a vented rainscreen finishes the exterior