Global Warming- Page 6 of 8
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Wood Buildings Make a Happy Planet
Researchers say that fossil fuel use and carbon dioxide emissions could be cut substantially if more wood were used instead of steel and concrete
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Can Solar Power Solve the Coal Problem?
A New York Times article discusses the need to transition from a coal-based economy to a solar energy future
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The United Nations Addresses Resilient Design
Global climate change worries nudge U.N. agencies to focus on ways to make our buildings and communities more resilient
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A Contest for Helping the Planet
EarthHack asks how existing technology can be repurposed to reduce carbon emissions and encourage sustainable energy
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U.S. Colleges Take ‘Climate-Neutral’ Pledge
More than 600 colleges have signed a pact to reduce the global warming potential of their campus buildings
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Half of All Americans Worry About Climate Change
A new Yale University study finds that most Americans think that the climate is warming, but the number has dropped since last October
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The Science of Global Warming Is Older Than Quantum Mechanics
The greenhouse effect and the influence of carbon dioxide have been studied for nearly 200 years
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What I’m Hoping for in the New Year
Among my wishes: a carbon tax, increased awareness of resilience, and more of us leaving the car at home
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Joe Lstiburek on Spray Foam
At the Building Science Experts’ Session, Dr. Joe explained the latest thinking on this increasingly controversial topic
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Insulation to Keep Us Warm — Not Warm the Planet
An update on steps to reduce the global warming potential of insulation materials