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What’s Next for Convention Centers?

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“Centres are challenged by rapid change in event formats and explosive growth in technology and connectivity demands, both of which require greater facility investment in a time of only modest revenue growth,” said a press release. s 2013 International Convention Center Conference in Charlotte, North Carolina. “If

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Water-Efficient Toilets Could Save 170 Billion Gallons Each Year, Study Says

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The research looked at Arizona, California, Colorado, Georgia, and Texas, all of which have experienced severe water shortages and together made up 28 percent of the population in 2015. We are nowhere near the potential of water savings we can achieve through water efficiency.”. .”

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GMO Labeling Battle Gets Fresh Kick-Start in Washington

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While efforts to pass GMO labeling laws have failed in California and Washington state, fresh pushes are already underway in other states, including Colorado and Oregon. DeFazio, whose bill has the support of the Natural Products Association , said the GMA’s plan could backfire. “If Peter DeFazio (D-OR) and Sen.