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.
Get the latest Florida foreclosure information from RealtyTrac
Sustainability News - RSS Feeds from Across the Web
Safety Concerns Grow Over Battery Storage Projects
[Aug 19, 2025] EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin joined Long Islanders raising alarms about risks from large-scale BESS installations.
Renewable Energy Innovation Seen as Key to Slowing Ocean Warming and Acidification
[Aug 12, 2025] From rising sea temperatures to untapped tidal energy potential, scientists warn that cutting fossil fuel use and accelerating renewable adoption are critical to protecting marine ecosystems and building a sustainable future.
State Funds Power Local Energy Upgrades in Maryland
[Aug 4, 2025] A new $64 million initiative helps towns and counties lower utility costs, modernize infrastructure, and move toward net-zero emissions.
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.
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.