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Ameresco, UCI Health Collaborate on All-Electric Hospital Campus

Solar Industry

Ameresco has collaborated with the University of California, Irvine and its health system, UCI Health, to install two solar PV arrays atop new parking structures at the zero-emission medical campus, with the acute care hospital set to open next year. capacity. . What a win for all involved.”

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Improving soil health with aeration curing for sludge management

TechXplore

The construction industry is recognized for its high resource consumption and large waste generation. Among the waste products generated are construction-generated sludge (CGS) and construction-generated surplus soil (CGSS).

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Monitoring the health effects of slate and tile cutting

Envirotec Magazine

When working with slate and tiles, certain construction activities are known to produce high levels of crystalline silica dust which, if not monitored and controlled, can lead to a range of chronic respiratory conditions. What are the health risks associated with RCS exposure? What is RCS and where can it be found? mg/m3 to 0.05

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Hemp building material is the perfect sustainable insulation

Inhabitat - Innovation

The use of hemp as a material is gaining speed across industries, including health and beauty, textiles, food and more. One of the industries that now utilizes it is in construction. Hemp can be used to create building materials such as hemp-clay bricks and hempcrete.

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Could indoor air quality become part of the post coronavirus playbook?

GreenBiz

According to a news release from the National Institutes of Health on March 17, these respiratory droplets seem to be detectable in the air for as long as three hours. What are occupants experiencing? Another green building and efficiency tool is the use of a survey. Reduce toxic indoor contaminants. is clearly the approach for now. . —

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Using urban forestry to fight for environmental justice

GreenBiz

To better support the health of these communities, Berckes’ organization employs local teenagers to plant and care for trees. West Des Moines is home to three Microsoft data centers and two more are slated for construction starting in 2021. Heat is the biggest killer from [a] natural disaster perspective.".

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Energy Efficiency Manufactured Homes Improving Health, Safety

Green Living Guy

However, these homes often suffer from poor energy standards and construction quality. Moreover health […] The post Energy Efficiency Manufactured Homes Improving Health, Safety appeared first on Green Living Guy. Thereby providing shelter for low-income individuals and families.

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