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Water-to-Air Ratio – GreenRoofs101

Green Roof Technology

Constant adverse Air-to-Water ratio is the problem on over 60% of the Green Roofs in North America and with changing weather patterns this problem is getting worse. It is a simple fact that the more we do for healthy plants with a natural diversity, the better a Green Roof system can retain and detain stormwater.

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Water-to-Air Ratio GreenRoofs101

Green Roof Technology

Constant adverse Air-to-Water ratio is the problem on over 60% of the Green Roofs in North America and with changing weather patterns this problem is getting worse. . It is a simple fact that the more we do for healthy plants with a natural diversity, the better a Green Roof system can retain and detain stormwater. .

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Rooftop Vineyard

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Rooftop farming for educational and recreational purposes seems a fancy trend in North America. In 2002 Dipl.-Ing Ing Markus Wittling was planning to elevate an entire vineyard on top of the Wine Museum in Cologne, Germany. The sloped green roof spans over the entire museum building of almost 20,000 square feet.

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Mineral Wool in Green Roofs – From Zero to Hero?

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The use of Mineral Wool in Green Roof applications is an increasing trend in North America and in countries where such industry is still young or focused on fast profits rather than on longevity.

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In West Virginia, Plan to Clean up Radioactive Fracking Waste Ends in Monster Lawsuit

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Veolia has and continues to strongly disagree with Antero’s allegations,” said Carrie Griffiths, executive vice president and chief communications officer for Veolia North America. “In In late April, Veolia North America sponsored a dinner at the annual conference of the Society of Environmental Journalists in Boise, Idaho.

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Climate Corps Alumni Advisory Board

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He/Him/His) Senior Scientist, Curative San Dimas, CA, USA Legrand (North America) (‘14). She is a strong believer in the role of arts, technology and innovation in education, and has worked on related projects in Tanzania, India, China, and the US. Katie Walsh is Head of Cities, States and Regions at CDP North America.