Green Buildings on the Rise, Off-Grid Second Homes, Watchdogs and Claims, + GHG Reporting Systems [WIR]

• Green buildings on the rise. 
• Off-the-grid a popular choice for second homes.
• LEED is future of industrial building.
• FTC set to watch over green building claims.
• New book asks questions about eco-watchdog groups.
• The Planet Green Network embarrasses the Earth.
• First real-time GHG reporting system installed by Army.
• The art of planting trees to cool your home and the planet.

*WIR = Week in Review; a Saturday showcase of excellent links.