US Composting Council
... adding supplemental liquid, to improve the conditions for decomposition and methane generation. At this time, there are 6 federally recognized “bioreactor” projects underway. Since the rate of methane production can be increased, it may be more economical to use as an energy source. The landfill ope ...
... adding supplemental liquid, to improve the conditions for decomposition and methane generation. At this time, there are 6 federally recognized “bioreactor” projects underway. Since the rate of methane production can be increased, it may be more economical to use as an energy source. The landfill ope ...
Climate of the Past
... both workers and members of the public, as well as those that may be exposed in the future. In radioactive waste management, long-term safety assessment (generally referred to simply as safety assessment in the remaining of this text) is the means by which various lines of argument for the long-term ...
... both workers and members of the public, as well as those that may be exposed in the future. In radioactive waste management, long-term safety assessment (generally referred to simply as safety assessment in the remaining of this text) is the means by which various lines of argument for the long-term ...
Integrating Adaptation into Policy Decisions
... Region with highest population density in Germany 530 inhabitants / km2 GDP: 462 billion € 31% of Germany‘s electric energy production 15,000 km2 of arable land (43 % of the region’s surface area) and 9150 km2 of forest land ...
... Region with highest population density in Germany 530 inhabitants / km2 GDP: 462 billion € 31% of Germany‘s electric energy production 15,000 km2 of arable land (43 % of the region’s surface area) and 9150 km2 of forest land ...
Teachers Pack - Kent Air Quality
... The term “air quality” essentially means the state of the air around us. Good air quality refers to clean, clear, unpolluted air. Poor air quality is a result of a number of factors, including emissions from various sources, both natural and anthropogenic. Clean air is required to maintain the delic ...
... The term “air quality” essentially means the state of the air around us. Good air quality refers to clean, clear, unpolluted air. Poor air quality is a result of a number of factors, including emissions from various sources, both natural and anthropogenic. Clean air is required to maintain the delic ...
Green Team Projects 2007 - Conservation Corps Newfoundland
... was divided into two parts with the first part having the Green Team create a noidling policy for the city of Corner Brook and it’s 88-vehicle fleet. The second part of the project consisted of a public awareness campaign on the topic of idling. The team completed one week of pre-intervention data c ...
... was divided into two parts with the first part having the Green Team create a noidling policy for the city of Corner Brook and it’s 88-vehicle fleet. The second part of the project consisted of a public awareness campaign on the topic of idling. The team completed one week of pre-intervention data c ...
Systemic economic instruments for energy security and global security
... within a complex system (a corporation, an economy, a living body, a city, an ecosystem) where a small shift in one thing can produce big changes in everything”. Society typically sees a problem as an existing or predicted symptomatic effect, such as a less stable climate, polluted water, illnesses, ...
... within a complex system (a corporation, an economy, a living body, a city, an ecosystem) where a small shift in one thing can produce big changes in everything”. Society typically sees a problem as an existing or predicted symptomatic effect, such as a less stable climate, polluted water, illnesses, ...
Clean Air Practice - Environmental Law Institute
... – GHGs are an “air pollutant” under Section 302(g) – EPA lacks the discretion to decide whether to exercise its judgment under Section 202(a)(1) to determine whether GHGs “cause or contribute to air pollution which may reasonably be anticipated to endanger public health or welfare.” – Ordered EPA to ...
... – GHGs are an “air pollutant” under Section 302(g) – EPA lacks the discretion to decide whether to exercise its judgment under Section 202(a)(1) to determine whether GHGs “cause or contribute to air pollution which may reasonably be anticipated to endanger public health or welfare.” – Ordered EPA to ...
The Status of CDM in Belize
... Parties to implement policies and measures jointly with other Parties. In order to build experience and “learn by doing”, COP 1launched a pilot phase of activities implemented jointly (AIJ), under which Annex I Parties may implement projects in other countries that reduce emissions of greenhouse g ...
... Parties to implement policies and measures jointly with other Parties. In order to build experience and “learn by doing”, COP 1launched a pilot phase of activities implemented jointly (AIJ), under which Annex I Parties may implement projects in other countries that reduce emissions of greenhouse g ...
Basic Terminology - Management Platform for Human Resource
... (typically decades or longer) there is a statistically significant change in measurements of either the mean state or variability of the climate for that place or region. Changes in climate may be due to natural processes or to persistent anthropogenic changes in atmosphere or in land use. Note that ...
... (typically decades or longer) there is a statistically significant change in measurements of either the mean state or variability of the climate for that place or region. Changes in climate may be due to natural processes or to persistent anthropogenic changes in atmosphere or in land use. Note that ...
Regional coordination and support for the EU
... change mitigation is the Programme of Actions on Nature Protection for 2008–2012, based on the country's long-term National Sustainable Development Strategy adopted in 1997. The Programme includes an action plan which is a table of actions to be undertaken with an indication of actors, costs and tim ...
... change mitigation is the Programme of Actions on Nature Protection for 2008–2012, based on the country's long-term National Sustainable Development Strategy adopted in 1997. The Programme includes an action plan which is a table of actions to be undertaken with an indication of actors, costs and tim ...
Environmental Sustainability and Sustainable Growth: A Global
... footprint is not in doubt. Consumption of living resources as raw material and sinks for waste materials is high and growing (Wackernagel & Rees, 1996). The realization of sustainable development and the need to maintain a balance between the environment, economy and man has become the pressing goal ...
... footprint is not in doubt. Consumption of living resources as raw material and sinks for waste materials is high and growing (Wackernagel & Rees, 1996). The realization of sustainable development and the need to maintain a balance between the environment, economy and man has become the pressing goal ...
Zero-order draft (31st March 2017)
... including in urban areas. The sustainable management of land and associated resources, such as water, food and energy, are central to maintaining peace, ensuring livelihoods, macroeconomic development, strong governance and trust in government, and the reintegration of conflict-affected and displace ...
... including in urban areas. The sustainable management of land and associated resources, such as water, food and energy, are central to maintaining peace, ensuring livelihoods, macroeconomic development, strong governance and trust in government, and the reintegration of conflict-affected and displace ...
Does global climate change affect air pollution in Illinois?
... comes primarily from ore and metals processing, as well as from leaded gasoline used by some small airplanes. Lead levels in the air decreased drastically following the phase2 ...
... comes primarily from ore and metals processing, as well as from leaded gasoline used by some small airplanes. Lead levels in the air decreased drastically following the phase2 ...
Cutcombe Parish - Exmoor National Park
... gardens. Whether the amount harvested, particularly from domestic roofs, will meet the demand and justify installation costs depends on the size of roof areas. Greywater Recycling Systems generally collect and treat wastewater from showers, baths and wash basins and re-use it where drinking water qu ...
... gardens. Whether the amount harvested, particularly from domestic roofs, will meet the demand and justify installation costs depends on the size of roof areas. Greywater Recycling Systems generally collect and treat wastewater from showers, baths and wash basins and re-use it where drinking water qu ...
Outstanding Environmental Issues for Human Development
... 2 Food and human development...............................................................................................................17 2.1 Why is food important?...................................................................................................................17 2.2 Trends and ...
... 2 Food and human development...............................................................................................................17 2.1 Why is food important?...................................................................................................................17 2.2 Trends and ...
hunger - Concern Worldwide
... acute food crises for over 40 years. Concern is committed to improving access to basic nutrition, ensuring farmers’ livelihoods are secure and developing different approaches to deal with these issues. ...
... acute food crises for over 40 years. Concern is committed to improving access to basic nutrition, ensuring farmers’ livelihoods are secure and developing different approaches to deal with these issues. ...
Preparation Instructions on Green Bond Endorsed Project Catalogue
... The Catalogue takes on projects with marked environmental benefits, and are categorized into 6 categories (Level-1 Category) and 31 sub-categories (Level-2 Category), with detailed explanations and defining criteria. Given the fact that the indirect green benefits of equipment/ product manufacturing ...
... The Catalogue takes on projects with marked environmental benefits, and are categorized into 6 categories (Level-1 Category) and 31 sub-categories (Level-2 Category), with detailed explanations and defining criteria. Given the fact that the indirect green benefits of equipment/ product manufacturing ...
2007 Exam 3 Study Guide - University of Arizona | Ecology and
... 73. Should people be allowed to build homes in areas that historically burned more than once/decade? 74. How has climate changed in the past few hundred years according to tree-ring data? 04 & 06 April 2007, Food Production ...
... 73. Should people be allowed to build homes in areas that historically burned more than once/decade? 74. How has climate changed in the past few hundred years according to tree-ring data? 04 & 06 April 2007, Food Production ...
Building Community Based Institutions in Western Orissa Rural
... stakeholders to deal with climate stresses and encourage building on each others’ strengths. Policy issues which all have a direct bearing on reducing climate stress. Approaches proven helpful in reducing climate stress can be identified and scaled up. ...
... stakeholders to deal with climate stresses and encourage building on each others’ strengths. Policy issues which all have a direct bearing on reducing climate stress. Approaches proven helpful in reducing climate stress can be identified and scaled up. ...
West Africa Working Group - International Ocean Institute
... countries but paid little attention to socio-economic “development” as an engine of growth from which wealth generated could be channeled to address attendant environmental threats to marine and coastal areas by targeted actions. The original mandate was in a “broad sense” adequate to (1) address en ...
... countries but paid little attention to socio-economic “development” as an engine of growth from which wealth generated could be channeled to address attendant environmental threats to marine and coastal areas by targeted actions. The original mandate was in a “broad sense” adequate to (1) address en ...
DOC version - New Zealand climate change information
... About the Kermadec Ocean Sanctuary Bill Fiordland Marine Management Act Marine pollution regulations Kermadec Ocean Sanctuary About the sanctuary Videos Photos Marine pages for kids New Zealand’s ocean environment The importance of oceans to New Zealand The effects of human imp ...
... About the Kermadec Ocean Sanctuary Bill Fiordland Marine Management Act Marine pollution regulations Kermadec Ocean Sanctuary About the sanctuary Videos Photos Marine pages for kids New Zealand’s ocean environment The importance of oceans to New Zealand The effects of human imp ...
Cost Summary Slides
... o CAFE standards for medium-sized and heavy trucks Our program will continue to on standards already in place for model years 2014-18 • 2012 Climate Change Indicators Report o EPA has compiled an updated set of 26 indicators tracking signs of climate change www.epa.gov/climatechange ...
... o CAFE standards for medium-sized and heavy trucks Our program will continue to on standards already in place for model years 2014-18 • 2012 Climate Change Indicators Report o EPA has compiled an updated set of 26 indicators tracking signs of climate change www.epa.gov/climatechange ...
Ministry of Environment (South Korea)
The Ministry of Environment is the South Korea branch of government charged with environmental protection. The current minister is Yoon Seong-kyu. In addition to enforcing regulations and sponsoring ecological research, the Ministry manages the national parks of South Korea. Its headquarters is in Sejong City.