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Case Study on Waste Management

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 12:11:35 +0000

Waste management is the collection, transport,processing or disposal, managing and monitoring of waste materials. This case study examines the history and philosophy of onsite wastewater regulation and management in Fairfax County, Virginia.

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For more information click here.... www.nesc.wvu.edu/nodp/pdf/ffva.pdf www.fesmag.com/index.php/news/foodservice-issues/item/5080-a-case-study-in-waste-management www.adb.org/documents/india-ppp/case-studies/india/case-study-swm-guwahati-assam.pdf www.seas.columbia.edu/earth/wtert/sofos/Vivek_Sustainable%20Waste%20Management-%20Case%20study%20of%20Nagpur%20INDIA.pdf www.cityfarmer.org/NairobiCompost.html www.honeywellsystems.com/documents/L_WSTMGTCS_D.pdf www.baruch.cuny.edu/spa/researchcenters/nonprofitstrategy/documents/SolidWaste-full.pdf www.bcsc.org.uk/research/sustainability/casestudydocs/001_BritishLand_WasteManagement.pdf

Climate Change, Wildlife, and Wildlands: Chesapeake Bay and Assateague Island Rising Seas, Changing Climate

maddy — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 11:40:04 +0000

Poplar Island’s story is not unique. The University of Maryland’s Laboratory for Coastal Research found that at least 13 islands in Chesapeake Bay have disappeared entirely since the region was first described and mapped by Europeans. Many more islands are in danger of drowning as the sea continues to rise. Even Captain Smith’s namesake island near the mouth of the Potomac, which is large enough to support three small towns and a population of close to 400 people, has lost some 30 percent of its land since 1850. The formerly wooded tract is now a group of low-lying, mostly marshy islands. read more to know about the impacts of global warming...

Tips for energy saving

maddy — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 23:40:31 +0000

Here is a good article which is targeted towards identifying the opportunities for power saving in a typical industrial setup. A real nice read for all who believe in the statement that "Energy is future"

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Ecolabels as Regulatory Measures - A comparative study of the Eco Flower and the Nordic Swan

maddy — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 23:40:20 +0000

Eco-labels show consumers which products' impact (multi-criteria basis) on the environment is the smallest compared to competitively and functionally similar ones and is intended to change consumption patterns. Generally most voluntary eco-labelling schemes have similar distinctive features, the main goal being that of promoting environmentally 'superior' products in providing consumers information and raising environmental standards. READ MORE..

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TravelGreen.org : NTA’s Inaugural Green Convention

maddy — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 11:40:18 +0000

One of the largest events the National Tour Association executes each year is its Annual Convention. And, while the organization has made strides in many areas toward sustainability, the decision to commit to operating a greener Convention was made in 2008. The driving force was not only the desire by NTA to leave a lighter footprint with this event, but was also driven by its members desire to preserve our earth. In fact, the idea to make this commitment was first established by a member committee in January of 2008, and was readily embraced by the full membership as the year progressed. The inaugural green Convention took place November 15–19, 2008, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. While there are areas that have already been identified that can be improved upon this initial effort, NTA’s first green Convention was a record-breaking success. Read more...

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Gulf Coast Wetland Sustainability in a Changing Climate

maddy — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 11:40:20 +0000

The wetlands of the U.S. Gulf Coast provide services that are significant to the quality of life in the region, help sustain the national economy, and help protect life and property from climate extremes. Fisheries, recreation, and tourism have all thrived in the Gulf Coast region alongside urban development, agriculture, shipping, and the oil and gas industries. However, some regions of the Gulf Coast, such as the Mississippi River Delta and Florida Everglades, are experiencing some of the highest wetland loss rates in the U.S., largely because of engineered modifications to regional watersheds and coastal landscapes. Such modifications increase the vulnerability of these wetlands to future climate variability and change. Sustainable restoration of Gulf Coast wetlands requires planning for a more extreme future climate by returning critical water resources in the coastal landscapes to levels that existed before humans began modifying this region three centuries ago. Read more....

The Honda way: Power of Imagination

maddy — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 11:40:17 +0000

Honda's minivan and sport utility vehicle assembly plant in Lincoln, Ala., is reminiscent of a medical center. That could be the result of the grounds. The beautifully designed and landscaped exterior - the green grass and colorful foliage, and covered circular drive - gives the impression that you're entering a professional office complex, not a 4,500-employee manufacturing plant. Read More...

Environmental Policy Implementation in Rural China: A Case Study of Yuhang, Zhejiang

newuser — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 23:40:04 +0000

The rapid growth of rural enterprises has transformed the Chinese countryside. Although rural industrialisation has resulted in increased financial well-being, it has also contributed to decreased environmental quality. While China has strong environmental protection laws, this paper will demonstrate that they are not being effectively implemented in a rural region in Zhejiang Province. This is due to a number of social, political, and economic barriers that prevent agencies from effectively enforcing environmental policies and regulatory mechanisms. Read more....

The Heat is On: Climate Change & Heatwaves in the Midwest

maddy — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 11:40:18 +0000

Heatwaves affect human health through heat stress and exacerbate underlying conditions that can lead to an increase in mortality. Over the period 1979–1999, 8,015 deaths in the United States were recorded as being heat-related, 3,829 of which were attributed to weather conditions (Donoghue et al., 2003). Populations in the Midwest are particularly at increased risk for illness and death during heatwaves, as evidenced during events occurring in the 1980s and 1990s. A heatwave in July 1980 caused a 57 percent increase in mortality in St. Louis and a 64 percent increase in Kansas City (Jones et al., 1982). The 1995 Chicago heatwave is perhaps the most widely known; it caused an estimated 696 excess deaths (Whitman et al., 1997; Semenza et al., 1999). A heatwave of similar magnitude in 1999 resulted in 119 deaths in Chicago. Read more....

Staples Inc. : Sustainability is the soul

maddy — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 23:40:12 +0000

As corporations comprehend the seriousness of risks and opportunities posed by climate change, a trend is emerging of reducing carbon pollution from operations through creative production of renewable energy, combined with efficiency strategies. Staples, a sector leader with more than 2000 office-supply stores around the world, has adopted just such a strategy, combining impressive returns through energy savings with a truly unique program to produce solar energy at dozens of their stores. Read More.....