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Nation’s Top Green College Plans a New Green Building
Tiny College of the Atlantic announces plans for a new campus building that meets the Passivhaus standard
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Should a Roof Have a Rainscreen?
A vented rainscreen is a common detail on exterior walls. Does the same approach work on a roof?
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A Production Home Builder Aims for Net Zero
C.R. Herro is the Meritage Homes employee who is responsible for the company's envelope specifications
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Why the Offshore Wind Industry Is About to Take Off
As nuclear and coal plants close, market forces are helping wind gain strength
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Nitrate Taints Drinking Water of Millions, Study Finds
Worrisome contaminant appears to affect Hispanic communities disproportionately
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New York City Bans Foam Food and Beverage Containers
The new policy, which took effect this month, will mean less litter on city streets and cleaner rivers and bays
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Researchers Raise Questions About Rigid Foam Flame Retardant
A flame retardant used in polystyrene insulation can break down into other components whose environmental risks are unknown, researchers say
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Carbon Crossroads: Can Germany Revive Its Stalled Energy Transition?
A broad spectrum of experts is working to revitalize Germany's faltering clean-energy transformation
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Researcher Tempers Warning on Insulation Flame Retardant
A researcher's followup article cites low environmental risk but repeats original findings that flame retardant can degrade
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Flatrock Passive: A Winter Update
An investment in a root cellar and gardening pays off, but solving an indoor air quality problem proves difficult