Parties commit to climate bill — ten materials to save the world — biodiversity thrives in New York

Here's our latest collection of links — let us know what you think.

All Irish political parties commit to passing climate change legislation Friends of the Earth (whether it will be any good or not is another question) 

Right idea, wrong result: an insulation job gone wrong Green Building Advisor

Are venture capitalists investing less in energy efficiency? Wall Street Journal

Ten materials that could save the world (apparently) fastcodesign.com

Is New York City an ecological hotspot? New York Magazine

Anger at plans to build new houses on ghost estate Irish Examiner

This new apartment building in Chile looks stunning — but is it green? Treehugger

Just how green are green roofs (and shipping container architecture, and garden sheds)? Treehugger