LEED Conundrum
Time is running out for enrollment in GBCI’s credential maintenance program, but many are still confused.

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Haunted by Success
Rob Watson writes that despite common misconceptions, China is reexamining its tremendous growth with sustainable strategies in mind.

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Picking Up the PACE
A new finance model, the Property Assessed Clean Energy bond, addresses the high up-front costs associate with energy upgrades.

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You’ve Got Mail
The United States Postal Service is committed to processing and delivering your mail—along with a sustainable message.

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The Second Time Around
Congress’s stamp of approval for the sustainable retrofit of buildings bears good tidings for green-collar jobs.

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Combating Climate Change
Whether through legislation or administrative action, U.S. limits on greenhouse-gas emissions seem an almost foregone conclusion.

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European Directive Puts Performance First
A groundbreaking law in 2002, the energy performance of buildings directive has seen uneven implementation

Path to LEED Accreditation Shifts
New rigor and some red tape come with the new AIA and LEED AP education requirements.

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Legislating Green Communities
As new green building standards for low-income housing emerge at the city level, building professionals can help ensure that the entire design process reflects new sustainability requirements.

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Certified Wood Debate Heats Up
Illegally sourced wood is banned by Congress, while the debate over LEED certification rages on.

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Focus on Future Prez’s Plans
As the nation gears up to elect a new president in November, those who care about green building and sustainability are finding some encouraging signs.

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Examining Carbon Offsets
Voluntary carbon offsets are finally getting some oversight.

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Bill falls short of some expectations
The bill authorized the DOE to build a “Sun Wall” on a facade of its Washington D.C. headquarters.

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A Client’s Convenient Truth
The smartest innovation in eliminating urban greenhouse-gas waste involves thousands of old buildings and one ex-president.

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