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Water is the Most Important ESG Factor

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Supreme Court squarely rejected Mississippi’s claim that Tennessee’s wells are stealing Mississippi’s ground water. The November 22 opinion in Mississippi v. Just last week a unanimous U.S. As weather induced droughts in the U.S. Nancy Hudes and I are now publishing a new blog at www.ESGLegalSolutions.com (.

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BUSINESS REPORT: Mississippi Looks To Energy Sector To Fuel Statewide Growth

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Phil Bryant’s goal has been to build a stronger, more competitive Mississippi. Energy production is one of the largest economic engines in Mississippi, providing 28,000 jobs. In May 2013, the governor signed into law landmark legislation that positions Mississippi as a leading destination for energy-related economic development.

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Massachusetts Most Energy-Efficient State; Mississippi Most Improved

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According to the 2013 State Scorecard , the five states most in need of improvement (starting with dead last) are: North Dakota; Wyoming; South Dakota; Alaska; and Mississippi. Last year Mississippi passed comprehensive energy legislation that included energy efficiency as a major component. We are proud to be one of the leaders.”

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BETA Technologies’ Facility Opens for Production

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It is also a net-zero emissions building, making it the most sustainable manufacturing facility east of the Mississippi River. The 188,500-square-foot facility will support the manufacture of up to 300 of the aerospace company’s first all-electric aircraft, ALIA, each year.

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The benefits of using architectural zinc in roofing and wall claddings

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Photo courtesy Mississippi Aquarium and RHEINZINK. Supporting modern construction goals, sustainable attributes, and outcomes are now part of this evaluation and specification process.

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4 Ways to Improve Sustainable Construction

Construction Business Owner

4 Ways to Improve Sustainable Construction. How project management software can tackle sustainability challenges & increase productivity & profitability in the process. sustainable construction. Greg Ragsdale. Fri, 05/13/2022 - 14:32. It’s no secret that modern construction has problematic effects on the environment. Main Image.

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The Guide to LEED Sustainability Principles for Beginners

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The Guide to LEED Sustainability Principles for Beginners. At an intimidating 274 pages, the guidelines are too technical for those new to sustainable construction. Easily grasp the fundamentals of LEED green building design & construction guidelines. Greg Ragsdale. Mon, 06/27/2022 - 16:18.