A new study published in the Journal of Renewable and Sustainable Energy shows that the addition of alumina nanoparticles can improve the performance and combustion of biofuel. These nano-enhanced biofuels also come with the added benefit of producing fewer emissions.
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Defending LEED
Jason F. McLennan
Chief Executive Officer
Cascadia Green Building CouncilThis article by Jason F. McLennan was originally printed in the Spring ’11 issue of Trim Tab, Cascadia Green Building Council’s magazine for transformational people and design. View the full length article »
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USGBC Testifies on Strategies to Increase Efficiency in the Federal Government and Promote the Better Buildings Initiative
Doug Gatlin, U.S. Green Building Council’s Vice President of LEED, testified before the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee on the how the General Services Administration (GSA) can eliminate waste, cut costs and improve environmental performance through improved building management and purchasing.
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A Plan to Green Every School in Illinois: LEED Task Force Report
The U.S. Green Building Council-Illinois Chapter held a reception this past week in Springfield, Ill. to mark the release of a comprehensive report identifying opportunities to green all schools in Illinois. The report was the result of more than two years of collaboration between the USGBC-Illinois Chapter, civic and corporate partners, and was commissioned as a result of the October 2009 adoption of House Joint Resolution 45 by the Illinois General Assembly.
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EPA To Recognize Well-Planned Communities
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the opening of the nomination period for its 10th Annual National Award for Smart Growth Achievement. This award allows EPA to recognize and support communities that use innovative policies and strategies to strengthen their economies, provide housing and transportation choices, develop in ways that bring benefits to a wide range of residents, and protect the environment.
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New Fact Sheet Released: Energy Performance in the LEED Rating System
Every building professional knows that green building is a process, not an event. As a tool for encouraging green building, LEED reflects that reality, providing recognition of leadership in each part of that process, from design and construction to operations and maintenance.
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Global Clean Energy Investment: $243 Billion in 2010
Global clean energy finance and investment grew 30% in 2010 to $243 billion, according to new research by The Pew Charitable Trusts.
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Green Cars from Pineapples and Bananas?
Scientists in Brazil have developed a way to use fibers from pineapples, bananas, and other plants in a new generation of automotive plastics that are stronger, lighter, and more “green” than plastics now in use. The technology was described at the 241st National Meeting & Exposition of the American Chemical Society (ACS).
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Congressman Quigley Visits LEED-Certified, Net-Zero Home in Chicago
Last Monday, Congressman Mike Quigley of Illinois 5th Congressional District paid a visit to the home of Jacek Helenowski to get a firsthand look at one of the highest scoring residential LEED for Homes projects to date – and one of the first net-zero energy homes in Chicago. His goal was to see in-person the technology on display in his north Chicago Congressional District.
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An American in Istanbul….
Or: How The Turks are Poised to Help Win the Future of Green Building in Europe, Asia and the Middle East