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The Business Case for Green Buildings 2008
By: Jerry Yudelson - Friday, December 14, 2007
Source: Yudelson Associates

As we round the bend and head for home in 2007, I want to recap how the business case for green buildings has unfolded this year and to forecast how it is likely to develop in 2008. To sum up 2007 in a nutshell: the business community has totally bought into green buildings. That’s it, end of discussion.

Fossil fuel, energy conservation and sustainability.

Will the Electric Grid Stay On? Vulnerability of Bio-fuels and More.
By: André Angelantoni - Monday, December 10, 2007
Source: Inspiring Green Leadership
A few quick and dirty insights into the future of Energy from various sources. http://www.InspiringGreenLeadership.com/preparing-carbon-constrained-world

California's Solar Industry Seems Poised For Stellar Growth
By: Kevin Fleming - Monday, December 10, 2007
Source: Renewable Energy Access.com
The Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) will release a request for proposals (RFP) on Jan. 4, 2008, to meet 23% of its retail electricity sales with renewable energy by 2011 and beyond.

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Orangutan-free Soap and BioFuel
By: Jon Dougal - Monday, November 26, 2007
Source: Various
If the equation for producing local renewable fuels causes the prices of food to increase in connection with vegetable oils, then the free marketplace will find a source ready to supply the oils regardless of the degradation on local ecospheres.

Car mileage and weight effects the environment.

The Future of Transportation
By: Jon Dougal - Thursday, November 1, 2007
Source: UC Davis Entreprenuer Program
Over the last 20 years, passenger vehicles have become heavier and have faster acceleration but have no improvement in fuel efficiency.

EPA to Restrict Use of Dangerous Pesticide
By: EPA - Wednesday, October 31, 2007
Source: Environmental Protection Agency
(Washington, D.C., October 31, 2007) The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced significant measures to protect drinking water sources and avoid harm to wild birds from the pesticide aldicarb.

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By: SchoolFaciities.com - Tuesday, September 4, 2007
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New York State Senator Schumer Introduces Building Energy Efficiency Plan
By: Staff - Friday, June 15, 2007
Source: Charles Schumer, Senator
Senator Schumer (NY) has announced his plan to increase building efficiency by 30 percent nationwide, saying, "Energy-efficient buildings save consumer money and protect our environment."

Sustainable Buildings and Climate Change
By: Sonja Persram, BSc. MBA, LEED AP - Monday, April 9, 2007
Source: Sustainable Alternatives Consulting, Inc.
Two new reports, Buildings and Climate Change: Status, Challenges and Opportunities from UNEP and the Intergovernmental Plan on Climate Change report for 2007, will be significant in promoting the value of sustainable buildings in mitigating and adapting to climate change impact.

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