Barbara and Greg Whitchurch Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) refers to the quality of the air within buildings, especially as it relates to the health and comfort of the occupants. A home that’s healthful for the occupants has the proper moisture … Continue reading →
Lauren Hildebrand The evidence in support of more healthful buildings is overwhelming. Children living in green housing have significantly lower incidents of asthma. In the workplace, we see greater employee productivity, with staff that are more engaged, creative and innovative, … Continue reading →
Dr. Alan K. Betts Global ocean temperatures set a new record in 2018, beating the previous record set in 2017. New studies show that both the Antarctic and Greenland ice sheets are melting faster than ever, so that sea-level rise … Continue reading →
John Bos Here’s a question: how dangerous is it to operate a gasoline engine in a closed garage? The answer is very dangerous, life-threatening in fact. The carbon monoxide emitted by the engine – your lawn mower or snow blower … Continue reading →
Roger Lohr The Vermont Ski & Snowboard Museum in Stowe, Vermont is hosting a Red Bench Discussion on April 11th at 6:00pm on the topic of “Actions to Slow Climate Change.” Participants in the discussion will include a representative from … Continue reading →
George Plumb There have been many commentaries recently about what is happening to the Earth caused by climate change. Most of the commentaries focus on what needs to be done about reducing our greenhouse gas emissions and include suggestions such … Continue reading →
Sean Flynn The Problem As a custom home builder in the high-end market for the past 20-plus years, I have watched the emphasis on energy efficient building practices grow to the point where a blower door and tape roller have … Continue reading →
How the Recently Opened Hotel is Modernizing a Century-Old Legacy of Sustainability By Chris Gillespie If you’re looking for a year-round destination to enjoy the natural beauty of New Hampshire’s Presidential Range that is both stunning in its scenery and … Continue reading →
George Harvey Some things are both counter-intuitive and extraordinary. To understand them, we really need to have a grasp of science. So I hope no one minds if I start with explaining a couple of things about science. First off, … Continue reading →
Jesse Cook Sick of high heat bills in winter and outrageous cooling costs in the summer? There is a solution that cools and heats your home more quickly and for less money. It’s called geothermal energy. Geothermal systems take advantage … Continue reading →