Lured by state subsidies and buoyed by high oil prices, the wind industry has arrived in force in upstate New York, promising to bring jobs, tax revenue and cutting-edge energy to the long-struggling region. But in town after town, some residents say, the companies have delivered something else... View full entry
A German town’s decision to require solar-heating panels has thrown it into a vehement debate over the boundaries of ecological good citizenship. NYT View full entry
Since 2003 the number of counties with green building programs has risen from eight to thirty-nine for an increase of 387.5%. In an effort to examine the eco-friendly initiatives of U.S. counties, the American Institute of Architects (AIA) commissioned a study – Local Leaders in... View full entry
President Bush and leaders of the world’s richest nations pledged Tuesday to “move toward a low-carbon society” by cutting greenhouse gas emissions in half by 2050, the latest step in a long evolution by a president who for years played down the threat of global warming. The... View full entry
"Imagine Tomorrow," a new competition for high-school students sponsored by Washington State University and state business leaders, challenges the generation that is inheriting global warming to find alternate-energy and other solutions. The Seattle Times View full entry
Ecology begins statewide rulemaking for rainwater collection OLYMPIA WA – To clarify regulations governing the collection and use of rainwater, Ecology is seeking the public’s help in drafting a statewide rainwater rule. Three open house sessions for education and public discussion... View full entry
If you've ever put something in the recycling bin just because ... well, it seemed recyclable, you may have accidentally gummed up the works at your local recycling plant. Find out what to keep out of your bin, so what goes in can be recycled easily and efficiently. more View full entry
Boston/London-based landscape architect Martha Schwartz offers her viewpoint to BBC News regarding the importance of environmental consciousness in urban planning. Schwartz previously feature on Archinect View full entry
Across the region, as in the rest of the country, green homebuilding is growing, but remains a largely uncharted and unregulated morass of guidelines, incentives and philosophies. NYT View full entry
Our competitive streak in building has broached new territory - sustainable cities. This race has two strong contenders in Foster + Partners who are planning Masdar for Abu Dhabi, and Arup who has developed Dongtan for Shanghai. The following series highlights this quest to be the world's first... View full entry
Matt Tyrnauer profiles two architects with one big idea: great buildings should support the environment, not the other way around. Read Natural Phenomenon, about Renzo Piano’s new California Academy of Sciences, and Industrial Revolution, Take Two, about William McDonough’s green... View full entry
Could present-day landfills be the goldmines of the future? It may sound far-fetched, but a collaboration of CU researchers is on the cusp of turning a large portion of Colorado's trash into a cash-crop for the newest wave of environmentally friendly construction materials. Colorado Daily View full entry
The long-term effect of McMansions parallels that of SUVs and pickup trucks. Sales of the biggest and least efficient vehicles might be ebbing, but those that have accumulated over the past decade will be out there by the millions, belching pollutants, for years to come. View full entry
Now it seems easily if you would like to know how many tons of carbon you or/and with your family members have produced per year. There are many nice websites promoting their pretty calculator, some of them have a flash animation, to help you. Let's try and figure out your impact today!!! read... View full entry
In addition to the conversion of the old Cooper Lamp Factory on Chicago's NW side, local leaders are planning an "eco-industrial Park" for green product manufacturing and sustainable, responsible manufacturing techniques. Green Jobs creation anyone? ChicagoJournal | Chicagoist View full entry
