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Innovations are Key to Record Tall Solar Tower in Israel

May 11, 2016

Construction is set to begin this month on the world’s tallest solar tower—a 787-ft-high structure in Israel’s Negev desert that will supply 1% of the country’s power.

Global Warming

Overcoming Setbacks in the Climate Change Crusade

Promising signs even as opponents refuse to accept efforts to limit greenhouse gas emissions

ENR Editors

May 4, 2016

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Engineers and architects are among the leaders of the movement to slow climate change.

Did Cap-and-Trade Enrich Europe's Cement Suppliers?

Nicholas Zeman

April 13, 2016

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Within the past year, both European and U.S. officials have investigated the cement industry for price collusion, anti-trust issues and other unfair business practices.

EPA Proposes Alternatives to HFCs

Pam Hunter McFarland

April 13, 2016

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To address climate change, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has proposed a list of alternatives to hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs)—gases that are used in refrigeration, air-conditioning, fire-suppression and ventilation systems for commercial and other types of buildings as well as in cars, aircraft and machinery.

International Living Future Institute staff

Bent on Reducing the Fear Factor

April 7, 2016

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Jason F. McLennan has left an “incredible legacy of brilliant ideas and visions for our future,” says Amanda Sturgeon, the new CEO of the International Living Future Institute, which administers the sustainable-building certification program called the Living Building Challenge.

Green Design Advocate Wins 2016 ENR Award of Excellence

Firebrand advancing the world’s most audacious environmental standards launches charity to help provide super-sustainable buildings for the needy

Nadine M. Post

April 7, 2016

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Jason F. McLennan advances the world’s most audacious environmental standards and leads mission to provide super-sustainable buildings to the needy.

Crusading Gentle Green Warriors

April 7, 2016

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Partners Jason F. McLennan, Dale R. Duncan and Thomas J. Knittel think life is about give and take.

Earthquake Tests Repaired Infrastructure in Christchurch

Chris Webb

March 25, 2016

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In February, the repair work following the powerful earthquake five years ago passed its first serious stress test.

Proposed Largest US Wind Farm Passes Environmental Study

Thomas F. Armistead

March 16, 2016

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The second environmental assessment for what may become the nation’s largest wind farm has been released by the U.S. Bureau of Land Management, along with a so-called draft finding of no new significant impact.

Best of the Best Green Project: Brock Environmental Center

Nadine M. Post

March 9, 2016

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The Chesapeake Bay Foundation’s Brock Environmental Center is the first building in the U.S. to get a permit to make potable water from rainwater. That is no small accomplishment. T