Green Economy Archives - GLOBE-Net https://globe-net.com/category/green/ Promoting the business of the environment Sat, 28 Feb 2026 23:33:40 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Insurance Pricing for Mass Timber Buildings https://globe-net.com/insurance-pricing-for-mass-timber-buildings/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=insurance-pricing-for-mass-timber-buildings Sat, 28 Feb 2026 23:33:40 +0000 https://globe-net.com/?p=21507 Efforts have been made to have mass timber reclassified for insurance purposes as a building product distinct from conventional wood frame construction. Insurers have been doubtful about moving in this direction....

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]]> The Ripple Effect: How Strained Power Grids Will Change How Communities Live https://globe-net.com/the-ripple-effect-how-strained-power-grids-will-change-how-communities-live/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-ripple-effect-how-strained-power-grids-will-change-how-communities-live Fri, 25 Oct 2024 20:31:22 +0000 https://globe-net.com/?p=22058 Strained power grids aren't just a distant worry — they are already reshaping how people live. Are communities ready for a future of blackouts, brownouts and energy conservation?...

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]]> How Severe Storms Are Exacerbating the Global Housing Shortage https://globe-net.com/how-severe-storms-are-exacerbating-the-global-housing-shortage/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-severe-storms-are-exacerbating-the-global-housing-shortage Fri, 25 Oct 2024 19:59:39 +0000 https://globe-net.com/?p=22055 As climate change fuels stronger storms, the global housing crisis deepens — learn how communities can build resilience in a storm-stricken world....

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]]> Water-Efficient Landscapes: Combining Aesthetics with Sustainability https://globe-net.com/water-efficient-landscapes-combining-aesthetics-with-sustainability/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=water-efficient-landscapes-combining-aesthetics-with-sustainability Tue, 22 Oct 2024 20:20:41 +0000 https://globe-net.com/?p=22053 Learn how to integrate water-conserving landscaping with aesthetic appeal for a breathtaking sustainable property....

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]]> A Sustainable Future: Heavy Industry’s Role in Climate Action https://globe-net.com/a-sustainable-future-heavy-industrys-role-in-climate-action/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=a-sustainable-future-heavy-industrys-role-in-climate-action Fri, 18 Oct 2024 23:30:04 +0000 https://globe-net.com/?p=22050 Heavy industry sectors like manufacturing, construction, and energy production are vital to the global economy but must transition to more sustainable operations due to their high resource demands....

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]]> Building Healthier Communities: The Role of Sustainable Food Systems https://globe-net.com/building-healthier-communities-the-role-of-sustainable-food-systems/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=building-healthier-communities-the-role-of-sustainable-food-systems Wed, 25 Sep 2024 21:13:04 +0000 https://globe-net.com/?p=22039 In recent years, there have been growing concerns about the sustainability of food systems in Canada....

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]]> How Recycled Materials Shape Our Environmental Future https://globe-net.com/how-recycled-materials-shape-our-environmental-future/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-recycled-materials-shape-our-environmental-future Mon, 23 Sep 2024 20:25:41 +0000 https://globe-net.com/?p=22032 Construction’s glaring global environmental impact highlights some of the biggest potential to lower worldwide emissions and reduce landfills for good....

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]]> Is Well Water More Sustainable Than Municipal Water? https://globe-net.com/is-well-water-more-sustainable-than-municipal-water-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=is-well-water-more-sustainable-than-municipal-water-2 Thu, 19 Sep 2024 20:39:20 +0000 https://globe-net.com/?p=22028 Are we tapping into a more sustainable resource with well water, or is municipal water the true eco-friendly choice?...

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]]> The Impact of High-Performance Insulation on Climate-Proofing Homes https://globe-net.com/the-impact-of-high-performance-insulation-on-climate-proofing-homes/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-impact-of-high-performance-insulation-on-climate-proofing-homes Wed, 18 Sep 2024 19:05:42 +0000 https://globe-net.com/?p=22013 High-performance insulation is an effective climate-proofing strategy that makes homes more resilient to rising energy costs and extreme temperatures....

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]]> Why New Environmental Technologies Need to Be Verified Before Implementation https://globe-net.com/why-new-environmental-technologies-need-to-be-verified-before-implementation/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=why-new-environmental-technologies-need-to-be-verified-before-implementation Tue, 10 Sep 2024 21:14:16 +0000 https://globe-net.com/?p=22008 Environmental technologies hold great promise in addressing pressing global issues like climate change, resource depletion, and pollution....

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