New and noteworthy

Asbestos Rule Is Tip of Chemical Regulation Iceberg

Health advocates worry that new review methods at EPA could cripple the updated Toxic Substances Control Act. Read more »

AIA Ethics Code Now Covers Sustainability in Depth

The AIA Code of Ethics now addresses specific environmental priorities like water, energy, and climate change. Read more »

Op-Ed:

What I Learned on the Way to Enhancing AIA’s Code of Ethics

By Nadav Malin

Getting stronger sustainability language into the code wasn’t easy, but only because AIA takes these things seriously. Read more »

Integrated PV Inverter and Electric Vehicle Charger

SolarEdge’s photovoltaic inverter and electric vehicle charging station reduces the number of mechanical systems and simplifies installation. Read more »

Declare Labels: Now with Improved Data and Verification

A new partnership between the International Living Future Institute and Toxnot will help manufacturers provide better-quality health information. Read more »

California Is Going Carbon Free

California has committed to 100% “carbon-free” energy by 2045, illuminating the vision promoted by the Global Climate Action Summit. Read more »

“Smart Surfaces” Could Save Cities Billions

Curbing the urban heat-island effect and managing rainwater are among the strategies that could help cities save big. Read more »

Materials Transparency & LEED WEBCAST

In this 50-minute webcast, BuildingGreen President Nadav Malin will show you which LEED v4 Materials & Resources (MR) credits your project can easily achieve, and what you need to know to get them. Read more »