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

April 13, 2016

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.

Klamath River Dam Removal Pact Clears Restoration Path

Thomas F. Armistead

April 13, 2016

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Removal of four dams on the Klamath River in California by 2020 will close the book on one of the most intractable issues in Western environmental management.

U.S. Approves First Wind Farm R&D Station in Federal Waters

Mary B. Powers

April 13, 2016

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Dominion Virginia Power has progressed on its plan to build what will be the first wind research turbines in U.S. waters by breaking the project’s EPC contract into four smaller packages, utility officials said on April 7.

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.

Engineering Risk Management

How Flint Compares with the Challenger Shuttle Disaster

An opportunity for engineers to reflect on the importance of what they do

April 6, 2016

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The recent death of Robert Ebeling, the former Morton-Thiokol engineer who went public with some of the regrets he suffered in the 30 years since the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster, presents all engineers with an opportunity to reflect on the importance of what they do.

Water Engineer Says Flint Ignored Anti-Corrosion Ideas

Richard Korman

March 28, 2016

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Engineer Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam states it initially had provided for anti-corrosion measures and a test-run for the Flint water treatment plant.

Flint Water Funding and Blame Controversies Grow

March 23, 2016

Michigan unveiled a plan to push pipe replacement and toughen state drinking-water rules, but Congress adjourned without passing a federal-aid package and participants in the city’s unfolding saga traded blame at heated Washington hearings.