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The Urban Commons?
We've all heard of the tragedy of the commons, in which unrestrained individual use exhausts a publicly shared resource. I recently came across an article that describes a phenomenon the author calls “the opening of the Urban Commons,” … more...
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Sustainable Communities and Developments
1 replies | 927 views | Posted on: 06/15/2015 | Last updated: 06/15/2015
Boston Area Solar Energy Association Forum, Thursday June 11th - 7 pm - Maximum Solar June!
Thursday, June 11th First Parish in Cambridge Unitarian Universalist 3 Church Street, Harvard Square Doors open at 7 p.m. Presentation at 7:30 p.m. Forum: New MIT Study — "The Future of Solar Energy"! Bonus Forum: "Defining Sola… more...
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Massachusetts
1 replies | 1183 views | Posted on: 06/09/2015 | Last updated: 06/10/2015
Introduction to the Living Building Institute's JUST Program (Webinar):, June 16, 2015
Tuesday, June 16, 2015 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm Online via WebEx The International Living Future Institute’s™ JUST™ program is a voluntary disclosure program and tool for all types and sizes of organizations. The JUST™ program prov… more...
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0 replies | 908 views | Posted on: 06/09/2015 | Last updated: 06/09/2015
Western MA Green Consortium Meeting - Building Codes - June 10, 5 pm
The Western Mass Green Consortium's monthly Green Night information and networking event is coming up TOMORROW NIGHT on Wednesday, June 10 at 5:00 pm in the Clarion Hotel, Northampton. We are excited to offer a unique presentation on buil… more...
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Massachusetts
0 replies | 1116 views | Posted on: 06/09/2015 | Last updated: 06/09/2015
Made In the USA
I would love to hear from people and companies currently involved in the #madeinmmerica movement/program. I remember (kind of cheesy) commercials about this long ago, and then the momentum seemed to disappear. That seems unfortunate- #MadeI… more...
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Other Green Building - Other
2 replies | 1994 views | Posted on: 06/04/2015 | Last updated: 06/05/2015
Women Shaping the Agenda in Energy and the Environment: The Public Sector 6/23 5:30-8:30 pm
Women Shaping the Agenda in Energy and the Environment: The Public Sector MIT Sloan School of Management 100 Main St (Bldg E62) Cambridge, MA, First Floor, Executive Education Suite June 23 5:30-8:30 pm NEWIEE is thrilled to annou… more...
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Massachusetts
0 replies | 966 views | Posted on: 06/04/2015 | Last updated: 06/04/2015
Saint-Gobain to Expand Partnership with YouthBuild USA, Inc.
Saint-Gobain has announced a three-year $600,000 grant to YouthBuild USA, Inc. to support the creation of a YouthBuild school in South Africa and an extension of the company's current support of YouthBuild USA’s Green Initiative Program, … more...
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Green Building News
0 replies | 1933 views | Posted on: 06/02/2015 | Last updated: 06/02/2015
WELL AP credential
In response to advocating a more holistic approach to sustainable buildings, the USGBC is partnering with the WELL Building Institute to develop a new professional accreditation called the WELL AP. They are currently conducting a survey to… more...
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0 replies | 1222 views | Posted on: 06/01/2015 | Last updated: 06/01/2015
France Declares All New Rooftops Must Be Topped With Plants Or Solar Panels
French environmentalists cheered as France passed a law mandating all new buildings being built in commercial zones must be partially covered in either plants or solar panels. This law will stimulate the trend of "green roofs" that provide … more...
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3 replies | 2709 views | Posted on: 05/27/2015 | Last updated: 06/01/2015
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. The position is located in NMR’s office… more...
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0 replies | 1204 views | Posted on: 05/29/2015 | Last updated: 05/29/2015
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