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- Highly toxic residue from winter road salt is killing aquatic life Tue, 30 Dec 14, 5:00amSalting a snowy and icy road is standard procedure for most cities and towns. Where that salt ends up is rarely a concern, but according to new research it is concerning because the salt washes into rivers and streams and...
- GREEN BUILDING 101: Sustainable Sites—How to Live in Harmony with the Natural Environment Fri, 16 May 14, 4:15amWelcome back to Green Building 101. In our last post, we touched upon how to select an environmentally responsible location for your new abode, and in this piece, we'll begin to discuss ways you can improve upon any home...
- Australia’s Great Barrier Reef to Be Downgraded From World Heritage Site Tue, 7 May 13, 1:09amPhoto via Shutterstock The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) warned the Australian government on Saturday that it may downgrade the World Heritage status of the Great Barrier Reef as...
- SOM Unveils Green Master Plan for FPT City in Danang, Vietnam Thu, 3 Mar 11, 6:26amSOM just unveiled a new master plan for a green city in Vietnam that comes hot on the heels of their Green Tech City. Situated on the edge of Danang, FPT City will be a 180-hector town for the communication company FPT’s...