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Please visit the link above for information about the Winter, 2010 edition of the Smart Growth Publication, On Common Ground. This publication is presented in an online, PDF format and addresses a range of views on Smart Growth issues with the goal of encouraging a dialogue among REALTORS®, elected officials and other interested citizens. For more information or to subscribe to future issues, click here.
GReen Industry News
Commercial Kitchens: Cooking Up Green Opportunities
Commercial kitchens run energy- and water-intensive equipment for long hours, sometimes even when not in use. While the challenges of saving water and energy in commercial kitchens are daunting, they're not insurmountable. Careful equipment selection and a commitment to conscientious kitchen practices can dramatically cut down on waste—and utility bills.
From: BuildingGreen.com News
President Obama Announces Three Steps to Boost Biofuels
President Obama has announced three actions to boost U.S.
biofuel production, including the final rule implementing the Renewable Fuel Standard,
which calls for 36 billion
gallons of biofuel by 2022; a proposed rule for biomass crop
assistance; and a report that establishes a roadmap for biofuel growth.
From: EERE Network News
Exporting Coal, Exporting Emissions
An Australian coal mining company announced over the weekend that it has reached an agreement to sell USD 60 billion dollars worth of coal t[...]
From: Green and Save