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Residents of California’s warehouse hub push pause on new development
Not surprisingly, the industry is pushing back.
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A ‘Warehouse’ By Any Other Name
How outdated zoning codes are fueling the sprawl of e-commerce warehouses.
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First all-electric heating mandate for buildings passes in Washington state
Under a new energy code, most new commercial and large multifamily buildings will have to install heat pumps.
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Biden administration lines up $3 billion so low-income families can retrofit their homes
The move will affect nearly a half million households and lower greenhouse gas emissions
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The environmental costs of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
"Fighting around these sites risks generating extreme toxic pollution."
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Your gas stove is warming the climate — even when it’s turned off
A new study says methane leaks aren't limited to oil and gas wells and pipelines.
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How NYC’s public housing authority plans to transform the market for clean heat
Electrifying apartment buildings is tough. A new heat pump design could make it easier.
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Freddie Mac is cashing in on the green bond market. Is that a good thing?
Green bonds may not be as sustainable as you think.
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![A floating community in the Netherlands lies on the coast in the IJburg section of Amsterdam. The houses are secured to large steel pilings with rolling collars that allow them to rise and fall with the water level, and sway slightly in strong winds. Each home has a small dock, communal walkways, and flexible utility connections. They are also required to be in balance, with heavy components, like kitchens and bathrooms positioned carefully on the lower floors for stability.]()
![A floating community in the Netherlands lies on the coast in the IJburg section of Amsterdam. The houses are secured to large steel pilings with rolling collars that allow them to rise and fall with the water level, and sway slightly in strong winds. Each home has a small dock, communal walkways, and flexible utility connections. They are also required to be in balance, with heavy components, like kitchens and bathrooms positioned carefully on the lower floors for stability.]()
Embracing a wetter future, the Dutch turn to floating homes
Faced with worsening floods and a shortage of housing, the Netherlands is seeing growing interest in floating homes.
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In Michigan, a new housing project shows that sustainable development isn’t only for the rich
Urban planners see it as a building model in a climate-conscious world.
