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California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger presided over the dedication ceremony of a 2-megawatt solar power system at Applied Materials, one of the largest corporate installations of its kind in the country.
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San Francisco has joined a small but growing number of communities that promote rainwater harvesting and clarified city rules to permit capture of the resource for non-potable use.
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The U.S. Green Building Council and Island Press have partnered to create GreenWorks, an online book club and resource that offers books on green building for industry professionals.
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Gap Inc. has unveiled a 1-megawatt solar power system, and Constellation Wines U.S. and AT&T are each working with strategic partnerships of their own to host comparably large systems that will harness the power of the sun.
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A public school in each of the three major markets will win a green makeover worth $250,000 in an environmentally friendly contest whose chief sponsors are EcoMedia and the CBS Corporation.
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Chipotle Mexican Grill is adding two restaurants created according to green designs to its chain of 775 outlets.
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Kohl's has opened 45 new U.S. stores built to according to green designs that were pre-certified at LEED silver standards.
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A green roof with a labyrinth as its centerpiece has opened atop an eight-story office building owned by the American Psychological Association and shared with the World Resources Institute.
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The U.S. Green Building Council is calling for experts in eco-friendly construction and design to serve as course reviewers for the organization's Education Provider Program.
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Supermarket firm Jewel-Osco is seeking LEED certification for a new green store — the company's first — that has opened in Chicago.
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