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America Can Afford a Green New Deal — Here’s How
A new tax on carbon and new taxes on the wealthiest Americans would help pay for a transition away from fossil fuels
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Passive House Conference Opens in New York on June 27
On the schedule is a discussion of a six-story mass timber dormitory in Australia
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Saving Sustainably: Installing the Ventilation System
An energy-recovery ventilator will provide fresh air throughout the house and a boost function for some rooms
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Insulating a Raised Slab
At least insulate the perimeter of the foundation — but it's safe to skip insulation under the slab in Climate Zone 3
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Martin’s Six Rules for Polyethylene
A fresh look at the use of interior plastic sheeting on walls
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All-Electric Buildings Can Work in Cold Climates
Deep efficiency combined with photovoltaic panels can drastically improve the economics of electrification
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Research Finds Racial Disparities in Solar Panel Distribution
Black and Hispanic neighborhoods have fewer solar panels than mostly white neighborhoods, study finds
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Heat Pump Balance Point and the Building Enclosure
The quality of a home’s building enclosure can have a big effect on heating with a heat pump
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Researchers Study Impact of Energy Disclosures on Home Sales
A sudy of Chicago home sales showed higher prices when energy costs are part of the listing, but researchers wonder if the results will be the same in a hot market
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Why Expensive Asbestos Litigation Just Won’t Go Away
Congress has chosen not to create a national asbestos injury compensation fund