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
Environmental Concerns Grow as AI and Data Centers Expand
[Sep 16, 2026] A new national AP poll finds rising concern about AI’s environmental footprint as data center growth increases demand for electricity, water, and local infrastructure.
Final Rule Rolls Back 2024 Power Plant Carbon Standards
[Sep 15, 2026] EPA projects the repeal will generate $310 billion in savings.
Michigan Governor Funds Clean Transportation Projects
[Sep 14, 2026] Ten projects will receive approximately $1.5 million to test hydrogen, electric vehicle and mobility technologies.
Environmental Protection News
Federal Cleanup Sites Could Supply Surplus Critical Minerals for Industrial Use
[Sep 18, 2026] DOE is seeking input on recovering and using 12 materials at five locations tied to nuclear production and energy research.
National Geographic Funds Wetland Research
[Sep 18, 2026] Eight projects will study water quality, wildlife and ecosystem health across three major freshwater regions.
Dow, Amcor Partner on Low-Carbon Packaging and Emissions Tracking
[Sep 17, 2026] The collaboration pairs low-carbon polyethylene with product carbon-footprint data to help brands and retailers assess emissions associated with packaging materials.
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.