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OSHA Announces New Silica Rules
Permitted exposure levels will drop sharply, affecting many parts of the construction world
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Will Self-Driving Cars Save Energy?
Widespread adoption of driverless cars has the potential to reduce fuel consumption — but there are some caveats
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Utility Will Test the Effectiveness of Smart Meters
Chicago's Commonwealth Edison wants to find out whether these devices really help people curb their use of electricity
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The Carbon Footprint of Minisplits
Is heating with a minisplit heat pump really ‘greener’ than heating with fossil fuels?
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N.J. Amusement Park Plans Sprawling Solar Project
The 21-megawatt photovoltaic facility will provide most of the electricity the park uses, but first a lot of trees will have to be cut down
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If Ants Like Rigid Foam, Should We Stop Using It?
Rigid foam insulation is routinely used in high-performance buildings, but it also seems to attract carpenter ants
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Hammer & Hand Updates Its Best Practices Manual
The second edition of the free manual includes new techniques for roof assemblies, air sealing, and insulation
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How to Insulate an Attic Floor
If you’re building a new home, remember to seal the air leaks before you insulate
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Passivhaus Institut Launches Online Training
New video modules in English are an introduction to this high-performance building approach
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Dry Is the New Normal
The Southwest U.S. has gotten drier and more prone to droughts