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Greener Buildings
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A one-stop resource on designing, constructing, and operating environmentally responsible commercial and industrial buildings, created in partnership with the U.S. Green Building Council.
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Startup Brings Crowdsourcing to Green Smart Grid Tech
Energy efficiency firm People Power today released a new tool to help developers create smart-grid friendly building energy management devices. 
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New Construction Code Aims to Unify Green Building Standards
The International Code Council today released the first public version of its International Green Construction Code, a comprehensive standard for improving the environmental performance of commercial buildings. 
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Office Depot Kicks Off Small Business 'Green Office Makeover' Contest
Companies in the greater Miami area can win a $4,000 greening package as part of an effort to raise awareness about green office practices among small and medium businesses. 
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Water-Saving 'No-Mix Toilets' Get Rave Reviews in Europe
An innovative new toilet system that helps to reduce pollution and save water has gotten widespread support in seven European countries, according to a new study. 
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NASA's Latest 'Launch' Focuses on Water Sustainability
NASA will conduct its first-ever water sustainability forum next week at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida and is singling out 10 firms from around the world to showcase innovative solutions to water management. 
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Zero Net Energy Live/Work Showcase Opens Doors to Public
A LEED-Platinum rated zero net energy live/work unit opens its doors to the public today before a deal closes to buy the unique property near the Oakland Estuary.

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Support for Green Building, LEED Slip Slightly But Remain Strong Despite Downturn
Support for green construction and LEED certification dipped slightly in 2009 but remains strong across the past three years despite the recession, according to the latest green building survey by Allen Matkins, Constructive Technologies Group and the Green Building Insider.

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4th Annual Green Building Survey
This survey of more than 1,600 design and construction professionals in the U.S. charts their latest perceptions and practices regarding green building -- and compares them to attitudes and activities before and during the Great Recession.
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Network Technology Brightens Redwood's New LED Lighting System
Startup Redwood Systems, which has operated largely in stealth mode since its founding in 2008, has unveiled its networked-approach to LED lighting and building performance systems for commercial structures. 
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Eco-Dentists Aim to Clean and Green
With 500 members in 42 states and 11 countries, the Eco-Dentistry Association has launched a certification program for green dental practices and named its two inaugural recipients. 
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Three Simple Checkpoints on the Road to a Clean Energy Future
In the midst of a gold rush of clean technologies, some observers believe we're still years from making a dent in the national carbon footprint. But these three shovel-ready technologies show a low-carbon future is already within sight. 
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Don't Sweat the Trickle of Stimulus Funds
Recovery Act funding hasn't been squandered, it just hasn't been spent yet. While it's understandable to be disappointed about how long it's taken to get things in gear, there's no reason to overreact and attack the program now that most of the growing pains are behind us. 
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