News & Events
There’s always a lot happening at FGBC and in the world of green building. Here, we’ve assembled information that will keep you abreast of recent developments in our organization and throughout our industry. We hope you find the news links interesting and helpful, and the event calendar a timely resource to help keep you plugged into other opportunities where you can continue to enhance your knowledge on the subjects of green building and sustainability.
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Energy News
Global Cities Urge Faster Transition to Renewable Energy
[Apr 28, 2026] Mayors from across the globe say shifting away from fossil fuels is the most effective path to securing affordable and reliable power.
Nationwide Boiler Highlights High-Capacity Mobile Steam Boilers for Industrial Use
[Apr 27, 2026] Trailer-mounted saturated and superheated steam boilers deliver high-output performance, fuel flexibility and low-NOx emissions for petrochemical and heavy industrial use.
Revised Coal Ash Rules Focus on Recycling and Flexibility
[Apr 13, 2026] The proposal aims to increase permitting flexibility and encourage the recycling of coal ash into construction materials to reduce waste.
Environmental Protection News
Global Cities Urge Faster Transition to Renewable Energy
[Apr 28, 2026] Mayors from across the globe say shifting away from fossil fuels is the most effective path to securing affordable and reliable power.
Nationwide Boiler Highlights High-Capacity Mobile Steam Boilers for Industrial Use
[Apr 27, 2026] Trailer-mounted saturated and superheated steam boilers deliver high-output performance, fuel flexibility and low-NOx emissions for petrochemical and heavy industrial use.
Nederman Showcases Exhaust Extraction System at FDIC 2026
[Apr 24, 2026] Magna Systems technology targets diesel exhaust at the source to improve fire station air quality and protect firefighters.
Top Technology
Millions of new solar system objects to be found and 'filmed in technicolor' -- studies predict
[Jun 4, 2025] Astronomers have revealed new research showing that millions of new solar system objects are likely to be detected by a brand-new facility, which is expected to come online later this year.
Collaboration can unlock Australia's energy transition without sacrificing natural capital
[Jun 3, 2025] New research demonstrates that with collaboration between stakeholders, Australia can fully decarbonize its domestic and energy export economies by 2060 -- a feat requiring $6.2 trillion USD and around 110,000 square kilomters of land -- while avoiding harm to important areas for biodiversity outcomes, safeguarding agricultural activities, and respecting Indigenous land rights.
Guardrails, education urged to protect adolescent AI users
[Jun 3, 2025] The effects of artificial intelligence on adolescents are nuanced and complex, according to a new report that calls on developers to prioritize features that protect young people from exploitation, manipulation and the erosion of real-world relationships.
Top Environment
Telehealth can improve care for cats with chronic health issues
[Jun 3, 2025] Researchers found telehealth visits can improve care for cats with feline arthritis.
Collaboration can unlock Australia's energy transition without sacrificing natural capital
[Jun 3, 2025] New research demonstrates that with collaboration between stakeholders, Australia can fully decarbonize its domestic and energy export economies by 2060 -- a feat requiring $6.2 trillion USD and around 110,000 square kilomters of land -- while avoiding harm to important areas for biodiversity outcomes, safeguarding agricultural activities, and respecting Indigenous land rights.
Eating an array of smaller fish could be nutrient-dense solution to overfishing
[Jun 3, 2025] To satisfy the seafood needs of billions of people, offering them access to a more biodiverse array of fish creates opportunities to mix-and-match species to obtain better nutrition from smaller portions of fish.