Feature

Wire and Cable: Untangling Complex Environmental Issues

Letters

Greenbuild and Emissions
Walter Simpson argues that donated carbon dioxide credits don’t mean much, and that USGBC should charge its Greenbuild attendees a "green fee" to offset emissions.

Flammability and Nysan Shade Screening
The Vinyl Institute’s Tim Burns questions the fire resistance of PVC-free Shades, and Nysan clarifies their formula.

What's Happening

Apollo Alliance Aims for Energy Independence
Transitioning to renewable energy would save money while creating over three million high-wage jobs, argues a new coalition.

EPA Launches SmartWay Transport Partnership
A new program targets fuel use and pollution resulting from America’s trucks and trains.

LEED for Existing Buildings Out for Comments
USGBC has released a draft version of LEED-EB for comments from Council members. Some innovative new credits and metrics constitute a significant departure from the LEED-EB pilot program.