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Big Blue Goes For Big Green On Campus

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The University of Michigan has announced that it will be dedicating $14 million to new efforts aimed at reducing campus emissions and greening its operations. Read more →

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Portland Community College Gains Fuel Cells

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Portland Community College installs two ClearEdge5 fuel cell systems in partnership with a Department of Energy project designed to showcase eco tech. Read more →

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How Green Infrastructure Is Making Cities More Sustainable & Hospitable

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Techniques like green roofs, roadside plantings, rain gardens, permeable paving, and rainwater harvesting not only improve water quality, but they also transform rainwater into a valuable community resource. Read more →

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Green Job Training Offers Hope In Illinois

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A $19.37 million federal grant will help a consortium of Illinois community colleges boost green job training programs for laid off and displaced workers. Read more →

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Gates Foundation Earns LEED Platinum

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The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation campus in Seattle earns a top notch green building award for a project that hosts solar panels and two acres of living roofs. Read more →

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Get Used To It: The Age Of Energy Efficiency Is Here

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We need energy efficiency technologies to help us control the energy use of the electronics in our homes as more and more people embrace gadgets. Read more →

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Camp Pendleton Gains Green Barracks

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The U.S. Navy reports that it has completed a new green bachelor enlisted quarters at Camp Pendleton that makes use of reclaimed water, solar power and more. Read more →

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Energy Efficiency Education A Missouri Priority

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The University of Missouri Industrial Assessment Center has received a $1.5 million from the U.S. Department of Energy to educate students on energy efficiency. Read more →

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PV Replacing Off-Grid Diesel In New Zealand

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In renewable-friendly New Zealand, the Department of Conservation will install photovoltaic systems at two off-grid bases on Great Barrier Island. Read more →

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Green Zoo Award Goes To Denver

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The Denver Zoo is honored for its sustainable and energy-saving practices, including water conservation projects and community outreach. Read more →

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