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Rooftop stormwater management technologies climate change adaptation and resilience

Construction Specifier

In October, three atmospheric rivers caused mudslides, flooding, and power outages on the California coast. Urban centers have high concentrations of impervious areas and outdated sewer infrastructures, which post a challenge in managing stormwater during extreme rainstorms. Green infrastructure builds climate resilience.

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Rooftop stormwater management technologies climate change adaptation and resilience

Construction Specifier

In October, three atmospheric rivers caused mudslides, flooding, and power outages on the California coast. Urban centers have high concentrations of impervious areas and outdated sewer infrastructures, which post a challenge in managing stormwater during extreme rainstorms. Green infrastructure builds climate resilience.

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The Largest Net-Zero Community Will Have 21,000 Homes

Pro Builder

Recycled wastewater will be used for all irrigation through high-tech sewer pump stations, and landscaping will be drought tolerant and low combustible. They are launching a methane capture program at a California dairy farm and installing rooftop solar in disadvantaged neighborhoods in Los Angeles County. Sustainability.

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Rainwater capture next for plumbing contractors | Management.

Contractor Magazine

Green Geothermal. Green Mechanical Awards. Alternative water sources were a major topic of discussion at the recent meeting of the Green Technical Committee of the International Association of Plumbing & Mechanical Officials. Posted 2 weeks ago in Sustainably Speaking. Plumbing Contractor. Residential Plumbing.

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Business Report: Chicago Will Host Digital Manufacturing And Design Innovation Institute

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

It produced a comprehensive report on the importance of manufacturing for the Corridor, a communications and marketing report, sustainability report and a strategic plan. The organization strives to create a sustainable manufacturing workforce in the region. Promoting green jobs in our neighborhoods is also a key focus of the plan.

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Food Processing: Generating Growth for Good Eats

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

It is served by the New Castle municipal water and sewer utility. With the steady economic growth taking place in southwest Missouri, many new businesses are astounded at the innovative, sustainable, and trend-setting developments underway throughout the region, many of which stand to rival even the nation’s most notable urban smart cities.

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LOCATION FOCUS: Indiana — More And More Roads Are Leading To “The Crossroads Of America”

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

In California, the added costs, red tape and frankly even setting up that sort of meeting might have substantially delayed reaching a similar solution, or possibly derailed it entirely.”. The Cannelton Sewer Pipe Company continues to produce clay pipe while Consolidated Recycling continues to clean fluids and anti-freezes for re-use.

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