In this issue:

*LA implements new green building code Nov. 1st

*Green Building Focus:

..Mayor's alliance and USGBC promote green schools

..Navitas Capital and Webcor form strategic green relationship

*Michigan considers LEED ten-year tax abatement scheme

*Hampton Virginia mulls wind turbine ordinance

*The Supreme Court considers five environmental cases

*Sustainable colleges seen an emerging field of study

*White House honors federal agencies for saving energy

*Notable green building projects....

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