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The business case for green buildings

It is simpler to incorporate sustainability into a building's design, construction and operations before its development, rather than retrofitting existing…

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How one Wisconsin farm pursues land and water conservation

Do you know the purpose, cause, or belief that drives you? Author Simon Sinek calls this “finding your why.” On…

6 years ago

The Town That Extended ‘Smart Growth’ to Its Water

Photo: The Rocky Mountains rise behind the Denver skyline. Charlie Riedel/AP As Western states grapple with drought, Westminster, Colorado, has…

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Membrane technology to address excess water problem on Washington dairy

“We really don’t have a nutrient problem; we have a water problem,” states Galen Smith, partner and general manager of…

6 years ago

Case study suggests new approach to urban water supply

If you live in the developed world, safe water is usually just a faucet-turn away. And yet, global warming, drought…

6 years ago

EPA applauds UL for storm water management efforts

Photo: Increasing the number of bioswales on the University of Louisiana at Lafayette campus is one objective outlined in its…

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6 Colorado Kids Making a Difference

Twelve-year-old Gitanjali Rao of Lone Tree. Photo courtesy Eliza Donley Nolte Meet six remarkable Colorado tweens and teens who are…

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A Water-Smart Future Is Just Around the Block

Many locations around the world are implementing inspirational projects to encourage the wise use of water while enhancing resilience to…

6 years ago

Irrigating wine crops is no longer sustainable!

Linda Johnson-Bell makes the case for ‘Dry-Farming’ As water becomes more scarce, the wine industry will come under more and…

6 years ago

Fix a Leak Week

Leaks Can Run, but They Can't Hide Are you ready to chase down leaks? Household leaks can waste nearly 1…

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