Tag: Global Warming
NevadaNano MPS R-290 Propane Sensor
MPS R-290 propane sensor detects leaks in applications that include air conditioning, vending machines, commercial refrigeration racks, and clothes dryers.
Building Transparency Offers Tools To Address Climate Change
Led by tech and building leaders, the nonprofit provides open access data and tools that aim to reduce CO2 emitted in producing materials for the building industry.
New WorldGBC Strategy Tackles Climate Issues In Post-COVID Facilities
Sustainable Buildings for Everyone, Everywhere tackles the climate emergency, health and wellbeing, and resource efficiency issues in the built environment.
IFMA Releases Climate Change Report For Facility Managers
IFMA’s “Climate Change Fundamentals for Facility Management Professionals,” is the first report to address climate change as it relates to facility management roles and responsibilities.
Million Cool Roofs Challenge Announces Judges
The panel of experts will select the most innovative approaches to scale cool roofs as an accessible and economical solution to reduce exposure to hotter temperatures.
American University First In U.S. To Become Carbon Neutral
In 2010, AU pledged to achieve carbon neutrality by 2020. The school reached its goal two years early, making it the first carbon neutral university in the nation.
Refrigerants With Low Global Warming Potential
Regulations and overall concern for the environment is driving research to identify effective refrigerant alternatives with low GWP.
Montreal Protocol Kigali Amendment: Phase Down HFCs
This amendment to the Montreal Protocol focuses on a global phase down of production and consumption of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), which are used in refrigeration and air conditioning systems.
FM Alert: Partnership Funds Flammable Refrigerant Research
AHRI, ASHRAE, and the DOE will collaborate on a $5.2 million research program that will help accelerate updating of model building codes.
Long-Term Warming Likely To Be Significant Despite Recent Slowdown
This research hinges on a new and more detailed calculation of the sensitivity of Earth's climate to the factors that cause it to change, such as greenhouse gas emissions.
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A panel of Facility Management leaders discuss long-term planning challenges and answer questions about maximizing the value of conducting a Facility Condition Assessments (FCA).
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