White roofs are the greenest
 Greener than green roofs! That's what the folks at Popular Science are saying. While it may be true that white beats foliage, it made me sad because I recently toured this roof and was astonished by what NYC Parks is doing. Hey, try getting tomatoes off your white roof. |
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Stop! in the name of love
 This being almost Valentine's Day, we need to consider (once again) what a loving and enterprising people the Japanese are. Look at what they have for us this year. Isn't it grand that people are working on such things?Here's to true love! |
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Blame the kilts
 Scottish people have some strange beliefs when it comes to saving (or not saving) energy, and here's the proof. I think the upward breeze may be causing the confusion. What do you think? |
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Solar PV patent map
 If you're the sort who likes BIG pictures, I think you'll find this map interesting. Sure looks like the U.S. started something that others are finishing, doesn't it? |
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When the weather's hot and sticky
 Most of us are looking for an air-conditioned room, but here's a breakthrough that may have us all smiling at that nasty humidity in the years to come. It's stuff like this that reminds me how very puny my brain truly is. |
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Catching up with LEED
 The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design movement is playing a larger part in our lives when it comes to our larger buildings. Here's a story about what's new with LEED, and another story about its impact on America. |
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Be on the lookout!
 Not that easy to hide a truck with a name like this one. Sure, I suppose a sloppy paintjob would do it, but how many sloppily painted trucks are there in downtown Philadelphia? Um, never mind. |
