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Category: Policy and Advocacy

  • The Upper Northeast region market briefs and state snapshots

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    Case Study; Report
    Published on: 
    27 Jun 2013
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    As USGBC New York Upstate Chapter Executive Director Tracie Hall says of USGBC’s Upper Northeast region in her video message (see below), “We like to call ourselves, ‘seven states, but one sustainable state of mind,’” Our region, which includes  Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire,

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  • U.S., China versus climate change

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    25 Jun 2013
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    A statement issued April 13 announced a renewed collaborative effort and call to action against climate change between the U.S. and China, the world’s two largest greenhouse gas emitters. Both nations have agreed to combine strategies, efforts and resources in order to address the large-scale issue of global climate change, which has become increasingly evident through recent extreme weather events.

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  • Statement by USGBC President and CEO Rick Fedrizzi on the announcement of President Obama’s Climate Action Plan

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    On behalf of the green building community, I want to commend President Obama for taking a bold step forward today to combat climate change and for recognizing once again the important role that green buildings must play if we are to meet our ambitious goals.  Buildings are responsible for 40 percent of the carbon emissions and can provide 40 percent of the solution if we can improve their energy efficiency.

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  • USGBC, Architects Commend Mayors for Renewing Commitment to Green Building and Sustainability

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    25 Jun 2013
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    Slate of sustainability resolutions at mayors’ annual meeting reflects work of mayors around the country to spur economic savings and create jobs through green building, clean energy and infrastructure investment

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  • Transforming adversity into opportunity: Bringing resiliency to every community in America

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    Story
    Published on: 
    24 Jun 2013
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    Eighteen inches of rain in 18 hours.

    The wettest year in 140 years.

    Three years’ worth of rain in one week.

    Four major wildfires in four years.

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  • Florida Caribbean Regional Market Brief and Snapshot

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    21 Jun 2013
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    The Florida-Caribbean Regional Committee (FCRC) was formed in 2005 to bring together eight USGBC chapters rich in cultural, socioeconomic and bioregional diversity, perspectives, market demographics and community needs. The region includes seven USGBC chapters in Florida and the U.S. Caribbean Chapter, covering the U.S. territories of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. It is home to more than 2,800 active USGBC chapter members and more than 1,600 USGBC member organizations. 

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