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Building homes that fight against climate change

AGreenLiving

As such, it’s time to get serious about where and how we build our homes to keep our families safe while also lessening our impact on the planet. As such, it is important to design homes that can stand strong against these natural disasters. Deltec Homes keeps disaster-proofing at the forefront of its designs.

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What Is B Corp? B Corp Certification Guide + Quick Assessment

Green Business Bureau

By 2007 , 82 businesses were certified by B Lab. The minimum wage is not enough to meet the basic needs of employees – to cover housing, energy, food, and childcare costs. Monitor and evaluate the plan. Monitor and evaluate the policy to ensure it’s meeting the needs of your employees and your business.

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A quiet revolution: Southwest cities learn to thrive amid drought

Grist

In the rolling hills around San Diego and its suburbs, the rumble of bulldozers and the whine of power saws fill the air as a slew of new homes and apartments rise up. billion gallons in 2007 to 57 billion gallons in 2020 — a 30 percent decline. The key marker for residential use is gallons per capita per day.