Fortera Takes Concrete Steps to Reduce the Climate Impact of Cement
Clean-tech company Fortera, which uses technology to capture carbon emissions form cement manufacturing, will open its first commercial-scale operation on April 12, 2024, in California
4 Dark Skies-Friendly Outdoor Light Fixtures
As awareness of light pollution grows, there's more interest in dark-sky-friendly lighting. These outdoor lights have a seal of approval from the International Dark-Sky Association
WOTUS Rulings Cause Confusion for Home Builders
NAHB Housing Policy Briefing: Lack of clarity for land developers and builders regarding waters of the United States; construction labor market update
Climate Change's Role in Enhancing Building Efficiency
New building regulations push for increased resilience and energy efficiency amid a worsening climate crisis
Simpson Strong-Tie Aids Recovery From Maui Wildfires
Simpson Strong-Tie is supporting the American Red Cross in its disaster relief efforts on Maui with a $100,000 donation
Home Insurance Is Feeling the Effects of the Climate Crisis
Climate change is causing some home insurance companies to up their rates or entirely pull out of at-risk states
Environmental
Older Homebuyers Are Taking Climate Change Into Consideration When Choosing Retirement Destinations
Older Americans are relocating after retirement, and more than ever before, they're taking climate risks into consideration when deciding where to settle down
Sustainability
Here Are the Most Sustainable U.S. Cities in 2022
These metros are working to reduce their carbon footprints by blazing a trail toward eco-friendly living and green building
Environmental
Nearly Two-Thirds of Homebuyers Are Hesitant to Move to Housing Markets Hit by Extreme Weather
Americans are increasingly taking climate risks into consideration when relocating to a new housing market, especially in the wake of extreme weather events like Hurricane Ian
Environmental
Homes in Flood Zones Are Becoming More Expensive
Rising home values and higher-than-average denial rates for home purchase applications are making home purchases more expensive in areas with high flood risks
Resilient Construction
How One Florida City Stayed Standing Even Through the Worst of Hurricane Ian
Punta Gorda was hit hard by triple-digit wind gusts and devastating flooding when Hurricane Ian made landfall last week, but most of its updated infrastructure remains intact
Environmental
Hurricane Ian Poses High Flash Flood Risk to More Than 7.2 Million Florida Homes
Hurricane Ian made landfall on the western Florida peninsula this Wednesday, and as the storm surge recedes, the damage left behind will be nothing short of catastrophic
Environmental
Does Access to Flood-Risk Data Impact Homebuyer Decisions?
A new Redfin survey reveals that prospective buyers are less likely to bid on homes with high flood-risk scores
Environmental
Drought Regions Are Seeing an Influx of New Homebuyers—Here's Why
Homebuyers undaunted by severe droughts are heading to at-risk metros like Los Angeles and Las Vegas en masse
Environmental
Extreme Heat Could Kickstart Large-Scale Climate Migration
Over 100 million Americans could be displaced due to extreme temperatures in the next 30 years, according to recent land-surface measurements from the First Street Foundation
Flooring
Embarking on an Eco-Friendly Home Remodel? Try These Green Flooring Options
Taking on a green home remodeling project starts from the ground up, which is why it's important to select the most sustainable flooring products made from natural materials
