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Ginkgo Sustainability and Green Business Bureau Partner to Provide Living Wall and Living Roof Solutions to Businesses

Green Business Bureau

Improve physical and mental health of residence. Reduce urban heat island and noise pollution. Reduce stormwater run-off. Fulfill municipal by-law requirements. Increase connectivity to natural environment. Benefits of Living Roofs. Increase lifespan of roof membrane. Provide insulation and reduce cooling loads.

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Ginkgo Sustainability and Green Business Bureau Partner to Provide Living Wall and Living Roof Solutions to Businesses

Green Business Bureau

Improve physical and mental health of residence. Reduce urban heat island and noise pollution. Reduce stormwater run-off. Fulfill municipal by-law requirements. Increase connectivity to natural environment. Benefits of Living Roofs. Increase lifespan of roof membrane. Provide insulation and reduce cooling loads.

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Comprehensive Plans and Climate Justice: HB 1181 in Action

Front And Centered

The Growth Management Act (GMA) is a state law that requires this work, and it’s really important! The GMA is a state law that determines how cities and counties plan to manage population growth by dictating what can be built where, which type of projects should be prioritized, and how the jurisdiction will be livable for its residents.

Law 52
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Analysis: How did the 2019 legislative session fare on climate justice?

Front And Centered

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. . Healthy Communities Rooted in Place Photo by Hannah Letinich.

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Supervising Environmental Services Specialist

Women in Cleantech and Sustainability

The Sustainability and Compliance Division is involved with establishing environmental policies and programs; implementing health, safety and compliance activities; advancing clean energy technology; and integrating green practices into City and community activities. Sustainability and Compliance Division (SCD). Minimum Qualifications: 1.

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How to lay the foundation for net zero carbon building projects

Business Green

More real estate owners, operators, developers and investment firms see the appeal of future-proofing properties from climate shocks such as floods and fires; from market shocks such as high prices for scarce fossil fuels; and from policy shocks such as any future laws requiring climate disclosures or that tax or penalize greenhouse gas emissions.

Carbon 43
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The search for the source of plastic pollution

Grist

From large pieces, such as bottles, cups, and even a Smurf action figure, to tiny microplastics — fragments, films, fibers, or foams less than 5 mm long — plastic is one of the most common pollutants this group will find, mirroring what cleanup crews regularly see across the country. Dan DeLong / InvestigateWest.