April 30, 2013
by MoreRecycling
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New auto index redefines which cars are really ‘made in America’

Researchers have revealed a new Made in America Automotive Index that evaluates and ranks 253 car models based on country of origin and several factors not addressed by the American Automobile Labeling Act (AALA). Continue reading

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November 27, 2012
by Meg Waltner
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GSA Report on Green Building Ratings Systems Expected Soon, As Use of LEED in Federal Buildings Doubles

Meg Waltner, Energy Efficiency Advocate, Washington, DC
The number of LEED-certified federal building projects is projected to more than double this year: 821 projects received certification in the first 8 months of 2012 alone, up from … Continue reading

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November 18, 2011
by Kaid Benfield
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Best US cities for living car-free? None of the above, really

Kaid Benfield, Director, Sustainable Communities, Washington, DC
 
Earlier this week, a story began making the rounds about the ten best metro areas in which to live without a car.  The winners include some of the usual suspe… Continue reading

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