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  • Reducing Environmental Impacts of Cement and Concrete
    Reducing the carbon emissions of concrete means replacing its portland cement content. But is fly ash from coal power plants a safe substitute?

  • EBN's Position on Fly Ash
    EBN is concerned about heavy metals leaching from products made with fly ash, and thinks these products should only be used if they reduce greenhouse gas emissions elsewhere or if the risk of leaching is very low.

  • USGBC Expands Data Collection from LEED Buildings
    USGBC has started collecting energy- and water-use data from LEED-certified buildings, and is now inviting all certified buildings to participate in its efforts.