As the dust settles after the COP17 Climate Talks in Durban, a sigh of relief is released. The mechanisms under the Kyoto Protocol have survived to see a second commitment period.
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Hot Off the Presses! The Center for Green Schools 2011 Report Card
The Center for Green Schools just finished its first infographic, which depicts our work since being founded in September 2010, highlighting our reach, resources and really inspiring events.
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The Promise of the Green Economy: Strengthening the Economy While Protecting the Environment
The author of an article posted yesterday on CNN couldn’t be further embedded in the spin zone he arguably says he’s trying to debunk. In his opening line, the author, Steve Hargreaves, wrote, “The tactic du jour for environmentalists trying to sell a skeptical public on tighter regulations is this: spin the thing as a job creator.”
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Every Penny Counts: Tracking Building Performance to Save Money and Resources
Videos:In today’s economy, every penny counts. And as building owners and facility managers know all too well, every penny adds up. When the lights in your 30-story office building are left on an extra hour each day, or the brutal summer heat requires an extra blast of air conditioning, your energy consumption escalates and so does your utility bill. That’s precisely why building owners and facility managers are starting to “listen” to their buildings to ensure optimal operations.
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Center for Green Schools Fellowship Program Featured in Architectural Record
The Center for Green Schools Fellowship Program was recently featured in Architectural Record and Greensource, publications focusing on sustainable design and green building.
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Prepare for your LEED AP Homes Exam
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Congratulations on taking your first step toward earning your LEED AP Homes credential!
A LEED credential gives you a competitive edge and shows the market you have the key knowledge, experience and credibility to bring success to LEED projects and sustainability-focused organizations.
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Learn how to become a LEED Fellow
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The LEED Fellow designates the most exceptional professionals in the green building industry, and it is the most prestigious designation awarded by the Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI). Meet the LEED Fellows.
The LEED Fellow Program was established to recognize outstanding LEED APs who have demonstrated exceptional achievement in key mastery elements related to:
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Prepare for your LEED AP O+M Exam
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Congratulations on taking your first step toward earning your LEED AP O+M!
A LEED credential gives you a competitive edge and shows the market you have the key knowledge, experience and credibility to bring success to LEED projects and sustainability-focused organizations.
The key to earning a LEED AP credential is a thorough understanding of green building, the LEED rating system and the ability to facilitate the certification process.
Prepare for your LEED AP ID+C Exam
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Congratulations on taking your first step toward earning your LEED AP ID+C!
A LEED credential gives you a competitive edge and shows the market you have the key knowledge, experience and credibility to bring success to LEED projects and sustainability-focused organizations.
The key to earning a LEED AP credential is a thorough understanding of green building, the LEED rating system and the ability to facilitate the certification process.
Prepare for your LEED Green Associate Exam
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Congratulations on taking your first step toward earning your LEED Green Associate!
A LEED credential gives you a competitive edge and shows the market you have the key knowledge, experience and credibility to bring success to LEED projects and sustainability-focused organizations.
The key to earning a LEED Green Associate credential is a thorough understanding of green building and LEED.