North Kesteven District Council in Lincolnshire is to become the first local authority in the UK to use straw bales to construct social housing. The homes will cost less than the average home and provide three times the required insulation, meaning these homes won't need heating systems.
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The Empire State Building is getting $20 million in energy improvements as a part of a $500 million total building upgrade project. These upgrades will cut energy usage by 40% over the next 15 years and pay for itself in under 5 years. It is aiming for a LEED Gold certification as a result of the upgrades.
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Story of Greensburg, Kansas, which was wiped out by a tornado two years ago and is taking advantage of the opportunity to rebuild the town as a model of sustainability.
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