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Why tear down a building?

Why not, some would ask. Not every old structure is a masterpiece or an historical landmark. Some are cold monoliths from days when cement was cheaper than style.

Then there are the aging heating systems, [...] 

There is new technology that is rapidly gaining traction which has the potential to be almost self-funding and improve safety at the same time.

Solar roadways are an invention that many town planners and government bodies [...] 

Four years after the tragic oil spills caused by the explosion and sinking of the Deepwater Horizon oil rig, effects are still being discovered. The spill lasted for 87 days, the largest accidental marine oil spill in history, [...] 

Energy use in a home is largely influenced by how much air you heat or cool, which is largely a matter of how much air leaks into your home, notably around windows. To make improvements in this area, think of the task in [...] 

Anyone and everyone who has a car will admit that they love the freedom, independence, accessibility and luxury. But keeping the love comes at a cost. The impact of the environment and the increase of petrol prices should [...] 

Making the move to a greener lifestyle? Well it might mean just a little more than ensuring that you dispose of your rubbish in the most eco-friendly way, making a change to your wardrobe, what you consume, but did you know [...] 

By in large the major problems we face when moving toward greener initiatives do not simply lie in the hands of the everyday consumer. In fact, according to the EPA and  [...] 

In a nutshell, the “grow food, not lawns” movement encourages people to use all of their yards to grow sustainable food crops instead of the usual configuration of small garden plots dominated by large areas of grass.

The [...] 

Energy efficient appliances have become far more than an eco-friendly consideration. Skyrocketing costs of energy alongside the technological advancements found in the latest appliances are giving consumers real reason to [...] 

A special issue of the Climate Policy Journal published shows that over the last three decades, climate change has shifted from a predominantly environmental concern to a matter of significant geopolitics.

Addressing climate [...]