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Why is a 2˚ Celsius increase the threshold that the Earth can handle?
What is so special about 2˚ Celsius? G20 world leaders, scientists and policymakers met in Paris for the COP21 this past December to discuss specific areas of special relevance, most importantly, efforts to combat climate change. This c… more...
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Climate Change
0 replies | 1092 views | Posted on: 02/01/2016 | Last updated: 02/01/2016
Massachusetts Could be Leader in Making a Fossil Fuel Free United States - The Solutions Project
If the world is to prevent a global catastrophe some important things need to happen. Most importantly we need to stop using fossil fuels. All of the known remaining fossil fuel reserves should stay in the ground. Furthermore, the world nee… more...
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Environmental Activism
0 replies | 1288 views | Posted on: 02/01/2016 | Last updated: 02/01/2016
Green Building of the Week: Desert Rain, a Living Building Challenge home, in Bend, Oregon
Presenting: Desert Rain, a Living Building Challenge home, in Bend, Oregon • Main House + Two Detached Apartments and 3 Garages • Warm, Modern, Clean + Super Green • 100% net-zero energy • 100% self-contained rainwater collect… more...
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0 replies | 1188 views | Posted on: 01/28/2016 | Last updated: 01/28/2016
Green Breakfast: Cambridge and a Net Zero Plan, USGBC MA, 1/28 8:30-10 am
Green Breakfast: Cambridge and a Net Zero Plan January 28th, 8:30 - 10 am Learn more about the City of Cambridge's 25-year Net-Zero Action Plan from presenter Susanne Rasmussen, director of the Environmental and Transportation Plannin… more...
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Massachusetts
0 replies | 700 views | Posted on: 01/26/2016 | Last updated: 01/27/2016
(NESEA Building Energy Session) Building Blocks for Green Master Planning: A Hands-on Introduction to LEED ND Tuesday, March 8 - 2-5 pm
Building Blocks for Green Master Planning: A Hands-on Introduction to LEED ND Tuesday, March 8, 2016 - 2-5 pm Presenters: Kimberly Vermeer Casey Studhalter This engaging, hands-on workshop will give participants a “learnin… more...
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0 replies | 703 views | Posted on: 01/26/2016 | Last updated: 01/26/2016
(NESEA Building Energy Session) Hacking LEED: v4 Innovation and Performance Tuesday, March 8 10 am - 1 pm
Hacking LEED: v4 Innovation and Performance Tuesday, March 8, 2016 - 10:00am to 1:00pm Presenters: Jim Newman Grey Lee Erik Ruoff How will green building practitioners use the updated and mandated LEED v4 to raise the bar on ener… more...
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Massachusetts
0 replies | 693 views | Posted on: 01/26/2016 | Last updated: 01/26/2016
How to Build a Passive House Effectively and Affordably January 27, 9 am - 1 pm- Green Building Alliance
How to Build a Passive House Effectively and Affordably Green Building Alliance January 27, 9 am - 1 pm, $75 Adam Cohen has completed more large-scale, market-rate Passive House projects than anyone in the country. He will provide key… more...
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Pennsylvania
0 replies | 723 views | Posted on: 01/26/2016 | Last updated: 01/26/2016
Issues of Controversy in Green Building Policy: Taking Action on Chemicals of Concern January 28 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Issues of Controversy in Green Building Policy: Taking Action on Chemicals of Concern January 28 @ 12 - 1 pm GBA is partnering with ILFI and Greenwash Action to present this webinar series which will explore three hot topics in the worl… more...
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0 replies | 752 views | Posted on: 01/26/2016 | Last updated: 01/26/2016
Case Study: A Skyscraper that Breathes - PNC Tower, February 10, 6 - 8 pm
USGBC NY - Urban Green Presents: Case Study: A Skyscraper that Breathes - PNC Tower, February 10, 6 - 8 pm The Mohawk Group 71 West 23rd Street (18th Floor) New York, NY 10010 Speakers: Denzil Gallagher Principal, BuroHappold … more...
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0 replies | 949 views | Posted on: 01/26/2016 | Last updated: 01/26/2016
2016 Kick Off Meeting - Northern Branch Steering Committee, 2/4/16 - 5 - 6:30 pm MST
USGBC Colorado - Northern Branch Steering Committee 2016 Kick Off Meeting February 04, 2016 5:00 PM MST to 6:30 PM MST Brendle Group 212 West Mulberry Street Want to meet others in t… more...
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0 replies | 685 views | Posted on: 01/26/2016 | Last updated: 01/26/2016
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