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There’s something in the water
Andrew Gaved ManufacturingThe UK should know a thing or two about water. It is an island for a start and, therefore, many of its towns are built by the sea. It has plenty of rivers and lakes — and man-made canals for that matter — and then there is the rain. So it is not too surprising that the potential for harnessing these resources to drive heat pumps is something of real interest to the UK HVAC industry.
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Tiny homes, big impact — Get in on the movement now
Brie Ragland Construction & Building MaterialsKim Lewis, best known as the lead designer behind ABC's "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition," and innovative builder Jonathan White shared their experiences — both good and not so great — with the attendees of the Sunbelt Builders Show general session Thursday morning at the Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention Center.
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Is America ready for zero-waste grocery stores?
Bambi Majumdar Waste Management & EnvironmentalConservation is the key to helping the planet, and unless we actively combat waste we cannot lessen the terrible burden our planet is under. The concept of the zero-waste grocery store has spread across Europe quickly, and now it's finally set to debut here in the United States.
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Brexit: The outlook for European renewables and UK’s energy mix
Lucy Wallwork Natural ResourcesThe energy industry must cope with multibillion-dollar projects and long lead times. If there is one thing the industry hates, it is uncertainty. The political tremors that followed the Brexit vote June 23 has left commentators in all sectors speculating as to the precise impact of the decision by UK voters to leave the European Union.
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America’s favorite farmers markets
Dave G. Houser Recreation & LeisureThere's no greater shopping experience than roaming about a busy farmers market, foraging for farm-fresh produce, artisanal cheeses and meats and local ethnic specialties — often at prices better than I find at my grocery store.
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How can we make sustainable design an unconscious effort?
Susan Mulholland Interior Design, Furnishings & FixturesSustainability is a word that is used a lot these days. Our built environment is constantly being evaluated for how sustainable it is. Architects and interior designers who are regularly practicing the principles of sustainability will tell you it isn't about the placard on the wall, the number of LEED points they can get or how many LEED platinum buildings they design. They do it because it is ethically the right thing to do.
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Energy intensity in the US: Which states are the worst offenders?
Lucy Wallwork Natural ResourcesI have written before of the quiet progress the U.S. has made on energy efficiency — dubbed by some as America's "hidden fuel." I have also tried to parse from the speeches of Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump what U.S. energy policy might look like under their presidencies, although most of what has been said so far concerns production rather than consumption.
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Will HVACR regulations be affected by Brexit?
Andrew Gaved Facilities & GroundsOn June 23, the U.K. will vote whether or not they want to remain a part of the European Union, and the upcoming vote is bringing to light many political issues and regulations. Whilst many politicians are choosing to focus on the macro-issues of defense, immigration, finance and trade, those of us involved in cooling and heating are considering issues closer to our businesses – namely what would happen to the EU regulatory environment if the U.K. did vote to leave the EU?
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Clearing the air: The link between air pollution and heart disease
Dorothy L. Tengler Medical & Allied HealthcareWhether you live in a city where smog forecasts are routine or in a less populated place, tiny pollution particles in the air can lead to big problems for your heart. Over the last decade, a growing body of epidemiological and clinical evidence has led to a heightened concern about the potential deleterious effects of ambient air pollution on health and its relation to heart disease and stroke.
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Should you add monitoring devices to your company vehicles?
D. Albert Brannen Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementHighway accidents remain the leading cause of work-related deaths and also carry tremendous personal, social and economic costs. The good news is new technologies in on-board safety monitoring systems are being developed and implemented in both commercial fleets and private vehicles to offer the potential to further improve safety.
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