Daily Archives: October 17, 2008

The latest issue of GreenerBuildings

Posted on October 17, 2008 by Laura B.

A full-color, graphic version of this newsletter is available online at http://www.greenerbuildings.com/enewsletter Green Buildings & Social Equity: Don’t Forget the Janitors http://www.greenerbuildings.com/feature/2008/10/16/social-equity As the issue of green collar jobs begins to take hold, so too does the issue of social … Continue reading →

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Alumni Magazines' Discovery: It's Not Easy Being Green

Posted on October 17, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the full story in the Chronicle of Higher Education (may be subscriber access only). The move toward green publishing comes as colleges increasingly look for ways to be more sustainable and environmentally friendly. As alumni magazines cover those green … Continue reading →

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NREL updates Biodiesel Handling and Use Guide

Posted on October 17, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the full story in Biodiesel Magazine. The fourth edition of the National Renewable Energy Laboratory’s Biodiesel Handling and Use Guide is now available. The publication provides direction for those who blend, store, distribute, and use biodiesel and biodiesel blends.

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ASTM publishes new biodiesel standards

Posted on October 17, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the full story in Biodiesel Magazine. More widespread usage of biodiesel took a step forward Oct. 13 when the ASTM International published new approved standards for stronger biodiesel blends. ASTM International, one of the largest and most highly regarded … Continue reading →

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New from the GAO

Posted on October 17, 2008 by Laura B.

Indoor Mold:  Better Coordination of Research on Health Effects and More Consistent Guidance Would Improve Federal Efforts.  GAO-08-980, September 30. http://www.gao.gov/cgi-bin/getrpt?GAO-08-980 Highlights – http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d08980high.pdf Indoor Mold: Ongoing and Recently Completed Federal Research Activities (GAO-08-984SP, September 2008), an E-supplement to GAO-08-980.  … Continue reading →

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Mayors' Alliance for Green Schools Announced

Posted on October 17, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the press release. Mayor Manny Diaz of Miami and Mayor Greg Nickels of Seattle today announced the formation of the Mayors’ Alliance for Green Schools, a coalition of mayors seeking to strategically harness the leadership and creativity of mayors … Continue reading →

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