IN THIS ISSUE:

*California proposes a global-warming fee on businesses

*GREEN BUILDING FOCUS

..A guide to Green Building Leases

*Pasadena raises standard for 'green' buildings

*USGBC commits additional $1 Million to fund green building research

*Green building programs more about bias than science, expert argues

*Experts proposing changes to LEED system

*Green taxi ordinance on its way to full board in San Francisco

*Book suggests it can be easy being green

*Green Real Estate Listings

*NOTABLE GREEN BUILDING PROJECTS

..Jean Nouvel designs a hybrid luxury condo tower for the Los Angeles skyline

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