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California becomes first U.S. state to mandate embodied carbon reduction measures

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state to establish general code standards mandating the reduction of embodied carbon emissions in large commercial and school buildings. The decision, recently announced by the California Building Standards Commission, encompasses commercial buildings exceeding 100,000 square feet and school projects over 50,000 square feet.

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Ways To Safely Hazardous Materials Transportation

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So, let’s go through what dangerous products and hazmat materials are and how transportation firms may appropriately manage these items and materials. Chemical restrictions apply to the transportation of dangerous products and hazardous materials. How To Transport Hazardous Substances?

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How to Streamline Commercial Waste Disposal Costs: Expert Tips for Reducing Expenses

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Commercial waste disposal is an essential aspect of running a business. One of the first steps in streamlining commercial waste disposal costs is to conduct a waste audit. Understanding Commercial Waste Disposal source: pinterest.com Commercial waste disposal refers to the management and removal of waste generated by businesses.

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Parking Reform

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20-04 in March of 2020, which directed all state agencies to take actions to reduce and regulate greenhouse gas emissions. In response, the Oregon Land Conservation and Development Commission updated Oregon’s Transportation Planning Rules to launch the Climate-Friendly and Equitable Communities (CFEC) program in July 2022.

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NASA and Lockheed Martin unveil "quiet supersonic" jet

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The companies hope that the research and technologies developed for the X-59 may be used to inform future designs of commercial supersonic aircraft. This would cut commercial flight times to half of what they are today, transforming travel for people around the world."

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Popularity of Mass Timber Construction Could Be Its Downfall

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It is a carbon-neutral feat, using 80% fewer transport demands than comparable concrete buildings. Some even take timber from overseas, exacerbating carbon footprints from excess transportation needs. Some plans also review the dangers of transporting beams to work sites. They can be residential or commercial, up to 18 stories.

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"Design can do more to reduce the built environment's capacity for enabling misogyny"

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By making improvements to public transport, lighting and sanitation in urban spaces, inroads could be made towards making places safer for women and girls, thereby enhancing their physical and social mobility. If only Samsung had done the same in researching its 2022 commercial. Of course, it's not just about passing through a space.