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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 stormwater run-off. Fulfill municipal by-law requirements. Increase connectivity to natural environment. Reduce urban heat island and noise pollution. 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 stormwater run-off. Fulfill municipal by-law requirements. Increase connectivity to natural environment. Reduce urban heat island and noise pollution. 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.

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The UK Infrastructure Bank offers a once-in-a-generation chance to value natural capital in practice

Business Green

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. The UK Infrastructure Bank is poised to serve as one of these critical institutions to deliver the valuation of nature.

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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. . One percent of this goes to community participation grants.

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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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California Water Challenges Remain Despite Significant Precipitation in 2023

Latham's Clean Energy Law Report

Expedited Permitting for Groundwater Recharge Projects Utilizing Stormwater and Snowpack Runoff Rain and floodwaters inundated tens of thousands of acres across California in 2023, and yet, DWR has explained that the state’s groundwater basins “remain seriously depleted despite the wet winter.”