Will the Supreme Court's Recent Decision Constrain Progress in Addressing Climate Change?
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In the July edition of the Greenbuild Digest, we're focusing on environmental and green building policy, decarbonization, and kicking off our new webinar this month focused on successful case studies on decarbonization in our host city of Philadelphia.
We also have a collection of USGBC's recent articles, a new blog post on what our team is looking forward to at Greenbuild 2024, and more!
NEW! Greenbuild Webinar This July
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Over a decade ago, the City of Philadelphia enacted two policy initiatives that would jumpstart the city’s path to decarbonization – its Municipal LEED Ordinance and the Philadelphia Energy Benchmarking Program. In the time since, Philadelphia, and many other entities both in the public and private sectors, have committed to ambitious climate and energy goals including carbon-neutrality by the year 2050. To meet these goals, the need for accelerated progress toward reducing carbon emissions has grown increasingly urgent and so too has the need to evolve and build upon local actions. This session will provide the lessons learned and results from a decade-long implementation period, which forms the foundation for Philadelphia’s strategy moving forward. Register now.
📰 Top Public Policy Stories This Month
Canada’s New Greenwashing Law Will Impact U.S. Companies’ Climate Marketing
In an effort to combat greenwashing, the Canadian government has amended the Competition Act, adding a new provision that regulates environmental claims in marketing materials. Read more.
How conservative judges secured a ‘chain saw’ to derail environmental rules
In recent rulings, particularly two last week, the high court added obstacles to the government’s ability to regulate air pollution, water pollution and the greenhouse gases that are heating Earth. Read more.
Economic pathways: A new approach to climate policy
Worldwide, carbon emissions remain on a high level; a global downward trend has not been observed so far. While significant advances in renewable energy technologies widen the scope for climate change abatement, political decisions on climate protection often lack consistency and determination. Read more.
NEW! Blog Post from Greenbuild
In Their Own Words: Our Team's Anticipation for Greenbuild 2024
Get ready for four days of inspiration, innovation, and connection as we come together for the next chapter in the green building movement. As the excitement builds, we turned to our team to uncover what stirs their anticipation for this year's event. We've collected their responses. Read more.
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Recent Content from U.S. Green Building Council
Decarbonization at Greenbuild 2024
Decarbonization, defined as the removal of greenhouse gas production from the global economy, has become an imperative, with buildings identified as a critical sector to address. Read more.
Earning the new energy-efficient home tax credit
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022 enhances and creates new tax incentives for buildings and energy efficiency programs with the goal of reducing carbon emissions and creating jobs and other economic activity in the United States. Read more.
LEED for Cities and Communities releases equity guide for local governments
As climate change risks are increasing in number and causing more damage, deaths and displacement than ever before, it is also becoming more evident that the perils are being experienced unjustly. Read more.
For more industry news, expert perspectives, and tips for increasing the impact of your sustainability initiatives, visit the Greenbuild Blog.
The theme for Greenbuild 2024 is "Built to Scale," spotlighting the green building community’s commitment to wholesale market transformation, bringing proven solutions and strategies to global communities.
Join us in Philadelphia, PA, November 12-15, 2024, for a new chapter in the green building movement. Register now.
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