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Why Empty Office Buildings Still Consume Lots of Power During a Global Pandemic

GreenTechMedia

What happens to an office building’s electricity demand when almost everyone who works there is stuck at home? The result has been significant drops in electricity demand in big commercial centers like New York City and the San Francisco Bay Area , and forecasts that commercial energy usage across the country will decline by 4.7

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Comment: Technology will be crucial to the success of vertical farms

Envirotec Magazine

There are also increasing concerns about the effects of agriculture on soil health, with detrimental effects including erosion, pollution (nutrients and pesticides), compaction, desertification and salinisation. The food and beverage sector is therefore seeking to lower climate risk in its supply chains.

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The ‘why’ and ‘how’ of carbon capture technology for buildings

Envirotec Magazine

Lower CO2 levels inside offices and residential buildings also contribute to better health, well-being, and employee performance. “To Our outdoor device is very similar to the HVAC-integrated one, but with a housing around the unit,” says Petri. “We

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Ferguson encourages action towards a greener tomorrow??

Green Technology

Nine eco-friendly resolutions for plumbers and HVAC skilled trade professionals. Ferguson encourages all HVAC and plumbing contractors to resolve and commit to sustainability as we enter the new year. Offer to provide a water or HVAC system assessment. An Article by Ferguson : It’s never too late to make a resolution.

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Can ACs cool the world without warming it?

Grist

Public health organizations like the Clinton Health Access Initiative , or CHAI, have also begun putting resources behind better AC, with the goal of bringing it to those who need it most. “But the public sector and private sector have to come together and actually guarantee the demand.”

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Sustainable Facilities Forum – Our Sponsors

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CLICK HERE for more information Ferguson HVAC Ferguson HVAC has the Indoor Air Quality expertise and product depth to you assess and address environmental health issues and deliver the solution needed to ensure your school buildings are healthy and that your staff and students are protected.

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6 Takeaways for Staying Cool on a Warming Planet

Elemental Excelerator

And the regions that will see the most warming, and therefore the highest demand for cooling, are economies that are expected to stay reliant on fossil fuels through 2040. The HVAC industry has been slow to evolve as well. To create a paradigm shift in the built environment, Christian said, we need a “confluence of influence.”

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