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Healthcare Sector Accounts for 8% of U.S. Carbon Footprint

Posted by Environmental Leader on 11/11/2009

The U.S. healthcare sector accounts for nearly a tenth of the country’s carbon-dioxide emissions, according to University of Chicago researchers. The research takes into account activities such as hospital care, scientific research and the production and distribution of pharmaceutical drugs ...

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Greenbuild Conference News Roundup: Day 1

Posted by Environmental Leader on 11/11/2009

With the Greenbuild International Conference and Expo now underway in Phoenix, Ariz., here are some of the initial announcements.YKK AP America has launched (PDF) two new products aimed at improving the energy-efficiency of commercial buildings. The company has expanded its enerGfacade product li ...

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Marriott Plans to Expand ‘Green’ Hotels by 1000%

Posted by Environmental Leader on 11/11/2009

Marriott says it plans to learn from its “green” hotel prototypes and expand the program by a measure of tenfold over the next five years.A central part of the hotel’s efforts is a hotel design that will be “pre-certified” to LEED standards, according to a press rele ...

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German architect unveils plans for the worlds largest man-made mountain

Posted by AditiJ on 11/11/2009

While the world is busy raising sky-high buildings, Berlin is preparing to erect a 1,000m tall artificial mountain. Jakob Tigges, a German architect has recently unveiled a plan for worlds largest man-made mountain at the site of the former...

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Make Architects masterplan for Montenegrin luxury eco-resort is truly inspiring

Posted by DeshRaj on 11/11/2009

Montenegro inspires celebs and eco-designers alike for its breath-taking natural beauty and fascinating history. Just recently, Pamela Anderson aspired to build an eco-friendly spa and hotel Now, widening the scope extensively, a different episode...

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