Eco-friendly buildings do not need to be costly and tech-fancy to run efficiently
An article by Huston Eubank The Straits Times I RECENTLY taught part of Singapore’s Certified Energy Manager programme, and applaud many of Singapore’s innovative efficiency programmes. However, I take exception to the common misperception that energy-efficient buildings are expensive. Efficiency is common sense, applied carefully; it is not about expensive technologies. The National Environment Agency’s Read on…
Southeast Asia a forerunner in green projects
Article by Sheree McDonald | Investvine Sustainability projects have been the focus of global efforts to manage resources and create long-term plans to improve cost efficiency in energy generation and consumption. Southeast Asia is a forerunner in incorporating green projects in current business developments specifically in key areas of carbon reduction technology, energy efficiency … Read on…
Earth is nearing its limits, U.N. says
An article by AP – AZCentral The Earth’s environmental systems “are being pushed towards their biophysical limits,” beyond which loom sudden, irreversible and potentially catastrophic changes, the United Nations Environment Program warned Wednesday. In a 525-page report on the health of the planet, the agency paints a grim picture: … To read full article, click Read on…