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A Warmer World

Climate change effects likely to include long-term inflation

by Henry Epp
Nov 14, 2023
The fifth National Climate Assessment says climate change will continue to nudge household spending higher in many categories — including health, food and home repair.
In June, smoke from Canadian wildfires drifted over New York City and obscured the Manhattan skyline. Increased air pollution could lead to higher health care costs.
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Can The New American Home inspire builders to go green?

by Amy Scott
Mar 1, 2022
The house with three kitchens, a 12-nozzle shower for two and a tiled washing station for one lucky dog is designed as a "net-zero" energy home.
The New American Home 2022, unveiled at last month's International Builders' Show in Orlando, Florida, boasts several green building certifications.
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Will Britannia rule the waves in shipping's green revolution?

by Stephen Beard
Jun 18, 2021
British entrepreneurs and innovators hope to cash in on the move to decarbonize commercial ships.
Some industry leaders believe that a large part of Britain’s maritime future lies in designing and building new systems to combat climate change.
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Formica: Coming to a table near you?

by Eve Troeh
Jan 21, 2013
That staple of '50s kitchen counter tops is being embraced by young architects as a green alternative to stone.
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Retrofit buildings more eco-friendly than 'green' construction

by Eve Troeh
Jan 24, 2012
A new study shows that re-using an old building almost always saves more energy than framing up a new one.
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The Greenwash Brigade

Making green sexy?

by Jim Nicolow
Jan 26, 2009
Here at the Greenwash Brigade, we recently received a press release titled "Making Green Sexy," about a LEED certified mega mansion in Florida...
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EcoBroker standards: got transparency?

by Jim Nicolow
Oct 21, 2008
Sarah Gardner reported on the EcoBroker Program this afternoon on Marketplace. The program attempts to address two critical issues in combating...
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The Greenwash Brigade

Update: Shh - don't tell anyone - these apartments are green!

by Janne K. Flisrand
Jul 11, 2008
About a week after this post, I received an e-mail from the marketing...
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Shh - don't tell anyone - these apartments are green!

by Janne K. Flisrand
Jun 9, 2008
Riding home the other night, I saw a big sign: "The First Green Apartments in Minneapolis. move2blue.com"...
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Green homes - speedy sales in a slow market?

by Janne K. Flisrand
Mar 12, 2008
For a year, I've been trying to convince Minnesota's affordable home builders concerned about a slowing market what Greg Pinn, a San Jose home...
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