Cooling Health Stormwater 
GreenBiz
MARCH 30, 2021
And the shade they provide isn’t just good for picnics; trees absorb heat and release water vapor that cools the surrounding air. Forest Service estimates that trees reduce the energy consumption needed to cool homes in the U.S. by more than 7 percent. Heat is the biggest killer from [a] natural disaster perspective.".
Green Business Bureau
DECEMBER 3, 2021
Improve physical and mental health of residence. Provide insulation and reduce cooling loads. Reduce stormwater run-off. Lower energy costs of the building. Increase connectivity to natural environment. Reduce urban heat island and noise pollution. Benefits of Living Roofs. Increase lifespan of roof membrane.
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Envirotec Magazine
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
Durham, October 2023 Urban locations worldwide are struggling to manage stormwater drainage, in the face of extreme weather. And this seems to be a key factor in the increasing difficulties being faced worldwide, when it comes to managing the hydraulic capacity of sewer and stormwater networks.
Green Business Bureau
DECEMBER 3, 2021
Improve physical and mental health of residence. Provide insulation and reduce cooling loads. Reduce stormwater run-off. Lower energy costs of the building. Increase connectivity to natural environment. Reduce urban heat island and noise pollution. Benefits of Living Roofs. Increase lifespan of roof membrane.
AGreenLiving
APRIL 14, 2020
Designed by architectural firm WRNS Studio and built by Silicon Valley-based XL Construction, the low-carbon building is a powerhouse of sustainable systems including solar panels , a living roof and stormwater management. Stormwater runoff is captured on the green roof and in terraced rain gardens, then funneled into a 5,000-gallon cistern.
Front And Centered
MAY 17, 2019
Like in the HEAL Act, a task force will be formed to further explore creating a state office dedicated to equity, and the decision-making body includes the people most impacted in all areas of government, such as environment, health care, employment and education. . One percent of this goes to community participation grants.
Business Green
JUNE 7, 2021
The new frameworks will allow us to find ways to incentivise the restoration of woodlands and old growth forests, actions to revive soil health, the regeneration of peatlands, and the protection of our coastal habitats.
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