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Governance Policies, Ordinances and Taxes California Adopts First Statewide Green Building Code

California Adopts First Statewide Green Building Code
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California's building commission adopted the first statewide green building code this week. Environmental groups welcomed the new standards, which mandate water use reductions and waste recycling in new buildings, but were critical of its rating system.

http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/2010/0115/California-adopts-first-statewide-green-building-code

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