Archive for the ‘Green Building & Construction’ Category
How to Throw a Sustainable Expo in China
Erect a shrine to fossil fuels, situated so that it is the first building seen upon entry.
Bloomberg's Ambitious Plan to Improve Energy Efficiency in NY Buildings
New York Mayor Bloomberg harnessed the green power of Earth Day to unveil a plan that would require NYC buildings – responsible for 80% of the city’s emissions – to undergo regular energy audits and retrofits, as needed, in order to become more energy efficient.
Clinton Climate Initiative to Pay $20m for Empire State Building Efficiency Retrofit
Former President Bill Clinton and Mayor Bloomberg appeared at a press conference on the Empire State Building’s 80th floor today to announce a cooperative initiative between the Clinton Climate Initiative and other partners to help green New York’s 78-year old signature building.
China's "Green Economy": A New Revolution in China?
A “green economy” can be built in China in less than 20 years, argues a new McKinsey report. The new study, “