‘Greenest Student on Earth’ Scholarship Competition Launches Today

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The USGBC Center for Green School’s 2012 “Greenest School on Earth,” Green Schoo

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The following is a guest post by Kaia Roman, International Communications Manager, Green School Bali

As the inaugural recipient of the USGBC Center for Green School’s ‘Greenest School on Earth’ award in 2012, Green School Bali launched a worldwide scholarship competition today seeking the ‘Greenest Student on Earth.‘ Exceptional young people who are working on environmental projects in their local communities are encouraged to apply.

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Business Leaders Tell Congress their Success is a Credit to Booming Green Building Industry

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USGBC's Congressional briefing panel on the Economic Benefits of Efficient, High

“The business case for building green has already been proven,” said Jim Allen, the CEO of the Sloan Valve Company, at a Congressional briefing last week showcasing how businesses benefit from green building.

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Armed Forces Green Building Leaders to Convene in Virginia Beach

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Photo credit: H&A Architect & Engineers, a USGBC member company

Hampton Roads Virginia – Feb. 18, 2013 – Facilities in the United States Armed Forces lead the way in implementing sustainable design and construction practices. Hampton Roads Green Building Council (HRGBC), a chapter of the U.S. Green Building Council, will showcase these practices at GREEN IN THE MILITARY 4 (GIM4), Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013

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