Question Earthority!

“Adobe Systems, the company made famous by its desktop publishing software, was awarded three platinum ones. The US Census Bureau received a silver one, and NRG Energy, Inc. received a gold. Are we talking credit cards, Olympic medals, or something else? If you guessed something else you would be correct. From China and Australia to Canada and the United States, the green building movement, which espouses eco-friendly building practices, has taken the world by storm. Following closely on its heels is the coveted certification referred to as LEED, an acronym for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design and registered trademark of the United States Green Building Council (USGBC). The USGBC is the organization responsible for developing a set of standards for the green building industry worldwide.” (12/27/06)