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MIT Water Summit 2018: Thirsty Cities, November 15-16, Cambridge, MA
By 2050, 70% of the world’s population will live in cities, up from 50% today. Many cities are already running out of water. This year’s MIT Water Summit brings together representatives of
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Testing your work is imperative to meeting or exceeding performance targets and ensuring a feedback loop is in place for continual process improvements. It is well understood in the building science c
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Passive House MA 2022 Symposium: Pushing the Boundaries of Passive House, November 16, Boston, MA
This symposium will feature presentations, case-studies, panel discussions, and networking. There will be presentstions on the Winthrop Center Large Commercial Office, Opt-In Specialized Energy C
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Free Webinar: Climate Mobilization Act Primer, October 18, 1 pm EST
Get informed on New York City climate legislation and its impact on buildings. Register now for the Climate Mobilization Act Primer, a one-hour seminar examining the basic principles of the Climate Mo
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Solar Summit 2019, May 14-15, Scottsdale, Arizona
Now in its 12th year, Solar Summit defines the latest industry needs for installers, developers, system manufacturers, financiers and regulators. With hundreds of high-caliber attendees, this eve
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mindful Materials - Commit to Change Seattle, Wednesday, May 1, 7:30-9 am PDT
If we change the way products are made and the way buildings are designed, we can positively impact the health of the population and the planet.
Every architect, designer and contractor looking for
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Cleantech Open 2019 Boston Kickoff Party, March 21, 5:30pm, Somerville, MA
Please join Cleantech Open Northeast in celebrating the launch of the 2019 Cleantech Open accelerator! Cleantech Open welcomes all entrepreneurs, students, investors, savvy technologists, and any
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Climate Change, Part 4: It’s All About the Straws, Isn’t It?
I have been writing off and on about Bill Gates’ October 2018 post regarding climate change. Initially, I was interested in what he had to say because I was surprised to find out how much of an
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The Future of LEED: Ongoing Performance & LEED v4.1, January 31, 1-3pm, Denver
Please join USGBC Colorado's Metro Denver and Southern Colorado Education Committees in the Denver Tech Center on January 31st to learn about the Arc platform. Arc is for LEED certified buildings
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GPRO Fundamentals of Green Building Training - January 22, 8 -11am, Los Angeles, CA
The construction industry is moving quickly towards greener, high-performing buildings, creating increased demand across the country for sustainable building skills.
This course teaches the basics
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4th Edition of Global Conference on Plant Science and Molecular Biology
Plant Science Conference 2019 will provide a dedicated platform to peer researchers, young inspired scientists, academicians, and industrialists to meet, discuss and share the knowledge that’s s
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USGBC NJ Annual 2018 Holiday Party & Member Reception, Dec 11, Elizabeth, NJ
Come and celebrate & network with your friends and colleagues at our holiday celebration. Board of Directors Election Ballots will be available that night - only current NJ members may vote in the
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Presinar: LEED Supports Healthy Spaces, Nov 14, Boston MA
Missed Greenbuild Boston? Tune in for an exclusive look at the best sessions. In this session, subject matter experts discuss how LEED addresses human health and well-being.
Course Objectives:
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Check out the Socially Sustainable Design and Sustainable Energy Solutions sessions at #ArchitectureBoston Expo, sponsored by the Institute for Human Centered Design and the Northeast Sustainable Ener…
4th Massachusetts Sustainable Business Awards, November 15, Somerville, MA
Join the Sustainable Business Network of Massachusetts for the Fourth Annual Massachusetts Sustainable Business Awards!
The awards will be emcee’d by WBUR’s Robin Young! We’re exc
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There are varied material options available for restrooms, locker rooms, and other applications. Learn about HDPE, its physical attributes, composition, design options and sustainable contributions to
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This Pro Tour will feature the Massachusetts Audubon Society’s new net zero environmental learning center. During this event, attendees will learn how the team at Maclay Architects approached balanc…
International Conference on Sustainable Development, September 26-28 2018, New York
About Our Mission The International Conference on Sustainable Development (ICSD) provides a forum for academia, government, civil society, UN agencies, and the private sector to come together to s…
Zero Carbon Buildings by Carbon Based Lifeforms, August 17 in Boston
In the last decade, carbon levels increased 20 parts per million (from 380 to 403), the population grew by one billion, global temperature increased by half a degree Celsius, and 25 percent more peopl…
New England Women in Energy and the Environment (NEWIEE) is pleased to announce its fourth annual “Women Shaping the Agenda” series titled “New England’s Climate Readiness: Diverse Voices on A…
Join NESEA on a Pro Tour of the first Passive House in Wayland, MA: August 7, 1-5:30 pm
Pro Tour of the First Passive House in Wayland, MA Friday, August 7, 2015 - 1:00pm to 5:30pm Join NESEA on a Pro Tour of the first Passive House in Wayland, MA! The tour of this 2,500 square fo…
NMR Group looking for a Research Associate
NMR is currently seeking candidates for a Research Associate I position. They are a small but expanding consulting firm specializing in evaluation of energy efficiency and renewable energy programs. T…
From Emerging Green Building Professionals to Industry Leaders - May 5, 6 - 8 pm Designtex 200 Varick Street (8th Floor) New York, NY 10014 For over 10 years, NY Urban Green's Emerging Professio…
Massachusetts Green Communities
I recently was told about a government program in which municipalities can register as 'green communities' and gain additional funding and grants for installing green initiatives and renewable energy …
Employees of Magor Brewery Remove Waste from Foreshore
20 employees from Magor Brewery took a day off from brewing beer recently and headed down to the shoreline to give it a good (late) spring clean! The MP for Newport East, Jessica Morden and the Ke…
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