Government Programs

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Government green building programs provide regulatory pressure or voluntary incentives, positive external forces that can promote sustainability practices.

Government Programs

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  • USGBC Seeks to Make LEED More Wood Friendly

    News Analysis

    The U.S. Green Building Council is promoting a plan to expand LEED's recognition of wood while refining its handling of non-wood biobased materials.

  • California Bill Would Mandate High-Efficiency Toilets

    News Analysis

    A bill working its way through the California Legislature could reduce the maximum water consumption for toilets sold in the state to 1.3 gallons per flush.

  • California Targets Formaldehyde in Panel Products

    News Analysis

    Proposed regulation from the California Air Resources Board (CARB) would drastically reduce the allowable levels of urea-formaldehyde (UF) emissions from composite wood products that are sold, supplied, used, or manufactured in California.

  • Lead-Chloramine Connection Strengthened

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    New research suggests a stronger connection between chloramine as a municipal water treatment and elevated lead levels.

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