News tagged emissions
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New Rules Will Limit Coal Power Plant Emissions, But Lawsuits Expected
The point of contention in EPA-issued mandates is the technical and economic viability of carbon capture and storage technology.
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AGC Releases Guide to Help Contractors Track, Reduce Carbon Emissions
The guide is intended to help contractors navigate the landscape of greater accountability regarding embodied carbon in construction.
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Black & Veatch, Samsung OK'ed to Proceed on $4B Canada LNG Terminal
Owners Pembina Pipeline and the Haisla Nation say it has some of the sector's most innovative emissions control technologies, but not enough to appease environmental-advocate opponents.
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Black & Veatch, Samsung Okayed to Proceed on $4B Canada LNG Terminal
Owners Pembina Pipeline and the Haisla Nation say it has some of the sector's most innovative emissions control technologies, but not enough to appease environmental-advocate opponents.
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Carbon emission concerns are rapidly changing delivery requirements for construction projects
By Mary Scott Nabers Here’s a fact that may be surprising – it surely was to me. The construction or renovation of buildings accounts for approximately 39% of the total global energy-related carbon emissions each year. Embodied carbon contributes another 11%. That category refers to the total greenhouse gas emissions generated over the lifecycle of […]
Resources tagged emissions
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DW Planet A - How to fix the world's concrete problem, 28012022
Concrete is simple, cheap, strong and lasts long. But the wonder material that's all around us is responsible for 8% of global CO2 emissions — and it's not easy to change that. So how can we build cities without killing the planet?
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What if there were 1 trillion more trees? - TED ED Animation
How can trees help in the fight against climate change? Dig into the efforts to rebuild damaged ecosystems and reduce carbon emissions.
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BSI - How a fast-track standard helps reduce infrastructure carbon emissions
This article provide a high level summary about the PAS 2080 standard and the benefits
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Building Magazine - Carbon neutrality and the law, 24052021
For the government’s stringent emissions targets to be met will require not only further legislation but also changes in contract clauses and regulatory practices
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Greener Upgrades in Construction City Centres - Published by Aggreko
The supply of temporary power and temperature control to major city construction projects is essential for sustainable recovery and growth. This issue is especially important as the sector hits its highest rate of activity in 24 years.1
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