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
Data Center Power Needs Threaten Water Supplies in Stressed US Regions
[Aug 26, 2026] A new Ceres report reveals electricity generation for data centers consumes 3.4 trillion gallons of water annually, often in drought-prone states.
Illinois Launches Energy Efficiency Grants for Public Buildings
[Aug 25, 2026] Local governments can apply for up to $200,000 in federal funding to improve energy efficiency and facility resilience.
Underground Utility Damage Costs US Economy $83 Billion Annually
[Aug 17, 2026] A Common Ground Alliance report shows indirect harms like business outages and project delays drive 94% of utility strike costs.
Environmental Protection News
Washington Leads Nation in Artificial Intelligence Trade Job Opportunities
[Aug 31, 2026] A study by Affordable Contractors Insurance shows growing investments in data center infrastructure are fueling trade job expansion across the U.S.
Aging Infrastructure and Cyber Attacks Strain US Water Systems
[Aug 28, 2026] Emerging contaminants, delayed safety regulations and growing cyber threats prompt calls to treat drinking water security as critical infrastructure.
Data Center Power Needs Threaten Water Supplies in Stressed US Regions
[Aug 26, 2026] A new Ceres report reveals electricity generation for data centers consumes 3.4 trillion gallons of water annually, often in drought-prone states.
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.