In early October, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)[1] reported that global energy-related CO2 emissions have risen 21% in the past 12 years. The report, which referenced 6,000 works, concluded that nations must...
In summer, 2018, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) screened nearly 165 million pieces of checked baggage.[1] Some were flagged for additional scrutiny. TSA officers would then lift and drag the often-heavy luggage to inspection...
Last year was an exceptional year for Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC). The 23rd busiest airport in the United States saw approximately 370 daily scheduled commercial departures[1]. While supporting those flights, SLC began...
Healthy workplaces with optimal temperature and air quality can boost productivity. A 2014 study published by the National Center for Biotechnical Information measured a 38.56% impact on job performance as a result of temperature...
The lights are always on at healthcare facilities. Events like births, sudden illness, and injuries occur regardless of the hour of the day or the weather outside. Even power interruptions must not interrupt care....
India is developing a network of 99 smart cities. A core infrastructure will deliver smart solutions to an urban population of more than 99.6 million, achieving a clean and sustainable environment. This involves an...
The Green Works Orlando initiative, launched in 2007 by Mayor Buddy Dyer, has already saved over $1 million in annual energy costs.[1] The initiative also expanded free downtown bus service, completed a commuter rail...
The Orange County Convention Center (OCCC), recently re-certified its 3 million sq ft north-south building as LEED EBOM Gold. The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) first awarded the building’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design...
Of the 3.5 million tons of plastic waste Indonesia produces each year, 1.4 million tons end up in global waters. That’s 10 times the amount attributed to the U.S. Only China deposits more plastic...
