Green roof technology is taking root in commercial and civic projects across the country.
Roofs are being covered with soil and hardy plants that, in addition to keeping the temperature down and improving aesthetics, also decrease rainwater runoff and boost energy efficiency... Perhaps surprisingly, many businesses say they have embraced the concept for purely pragmatic reasons such as cost savings and employee morale. Ford Motors and The Gap are among the companies that have gone this route, citing cost offsets and worker quality of life. In Manhattan, the Durst Organization is building the Helena."
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The Tesla Cybertruck was recalled seven times last year.

National Parks Layoffs Will Cause Communities to Lose Billions
Thousands of essential park workers were laid off this week, just before the busy spring break season.

Retro-silient?: America’s First “Eco-burb,” The Woodlands Turns 50
A master-planned community north of Houston offers lessons on green infrastructure and resilient design, but falls short of its founder’s lofty affordability and walkability goals.

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