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https://www.internationalkhabar.com/exploring-the-rich-biodiversity-of-sanjay-gandhi-jaivik-udyan-in-patna/ | 2024-02-20T22:28:50 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947473347.0/warc/CC-MAIN-20240220211055-20240221001055-00317.warc.gz | 0.907034 | 701 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__178007251 | en | Exploring the Rich Biodiversity of Sanjay Gandhi Jaivik Udyan in Patna
Sanjay Gandhi Jaivik Udyan, also known as Patna Zoo, is a captivating destination located off Bailey Road in Patna, Bihar, India. Established in 1973, this park has become Patna’s most frequented picnic spot, attracting over 36,000 visitors on New Year’s Day alone in 2022.
Sanjay Gandhi Jaivik Udyan initially started as a botanical garden in 1969, thanks to the generous contribution of almost 34 acres (14 ha) of land from the Governor House campus by Sri Nityanand Kanungo, the then Governor of Bihar. Over the years, the park expanded with additional land provided by the Public Works Department and the Revenue Department, totaling 118.95 acres (48.14 ha).
Since its transformation into a biological park in 1973, Sanjay Gandhi Jaivik Udyan has been a harmonious blend of a botanical garden and a zoo. The park boasts an impressive collection of over 800 animals, representing approximately 110 species.
Visitors to Sanjay Gandhi Jaivik Udyan can marvel at majestic creatures such as tigers, leopards, clouded leopards, hippos, crocodiles, elephants, Himalayan black bears, and jackals. The park also houses a variety of herbivores, including black bucks, spotted deer, and giraffes. A vibrant aviary showcases peafowls, hill mynas, emus, and white peacocks, while the reptile section features gharials, pythons, and several species of snakes.
What sets Sanjay Gandhi Jaivik Udyan apart is its commitment to preserving and displaying a diverse range of plant life. Originating as a botanical garden, the park now hosts more than 300 species of trees, herbs, and shrubs. Visitors can explore the park’s nursery for medicinal plants, the enchanting orchid house, the lush fern house, the captivating glass house, and the fragrant rose garden.
One of the highlights of Sanjay Gandhi Jaivik Udyan is its impressive aquarium, which serves as a major attraction and revenue generator for the park. Housing around 35 species of fish, the aquarium offers visitors a glimpse into the fascinating underwater world.
For those with a fascination for snakes, the park’s snake house is a must-visit. Home to 32 snakes belonging to five different species, this section provides a unique opportunity to learn about these intriguing reptiles.
Sanjay Gandhi Jaivik Udyan is not only a place of leisure and entertainment, but it also plays a vital role in wildlife conservation and education. The park actively participates in breeding programs for endangered species, contributing to the preservation of biodiversity.
As you explore the sprawling grounds of Sanjay Gandhi Jaivik Udyan, you’ll be immersed in a world of natural wonders. The park’s serene atmosphere, coupled with its diverse flora and fauna, makes it an ideal destination for nature enthusiasts, families, and anyone seeking a peaceful retreat.
Whether you’re captivated by the graceful movements of a tiger, the vibrant colors of a peacock, or the delicate beauty of an orchid, Sanjay Gandhi Jaivik Udyan promises an unforgettable experience that will deepen your appreciation for the wonders of the natural world. | environmental_science |
https://www.insure-us.co.uk/become-a-better-ancestor/ | 2022-05-20T16:31:14 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-21/segments/1652662533972.17/warc/CC-MAIN-20220520160139-20220520190139-00470.warc.gz | 0.939839 | 467 | CC-MAIN-2022-21 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-21__0__210662094 | en | Become a better Ancestor
With your help, we are planting a forest!
For every policy sold, a tree will be planted to support the environment and help local farmers across Africa.
When you buy a policy with Insure-Us we will plant a tree which is personal to you. This will allow you to have your own Greenprint (*Insure-Us Definition: Your positive blueprint on Earth) on the environment by simply choosing the right company to do business with.
What is the Become a Better Ancestor programme?
Deforestation has a devastating impact on the world. Every six seconds, we lose the equivalent of a football pitch of rainforest. In the space of a year, that adds up to around 15 billion trees. That’s why we introduced the Become a Better Ancestor programme to do our bit for the environment.
Types of Trees
Each tree planted makes a huge difference to the livelihood of the farmers we plant them for. They’ll farm the fruit, flowers and leaves that can be used for farming food or medicine.
Caliandra is a small tropical legume that’s used to improve the quality of the soil. It helps with weed control and is a pollen source for honey production.
Neem is a highly popular multipurpose tree that provides food and insecticides as well as a great number of ethnomedicinal properties.
Prunus africana, also known as the African Cherry, is an evergreen tree with anti-inflammatory properties used in a variety of herbal medicines.
Eucalyptus Grandis has a variety of benefits for farming, such as its compatibility for growing maize, avocados and sorghum. The flowers also provide a source for producing honey.
Mahogany is deciduous, shedding their leaves during the dry season. They produce flowers and fruits twice a year.
Albizzia is in the Guinness Book of Records as the world's fastest growing tree. Albizzia is a large tree that can grow up to 40m tall with the first branch at a height of up to 20m. | environmental_science |
http://www.trianglhrob.cz/en/production-programme/environmental-protection/coolers-and-filters/ | 2019-01-22T10:32:42 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-04/segments/1547583835626.56/warc/CC-MAIN-20190122095409-20190122121409-00516.warc.gz | 0.90254 | 263 | CC-MAIN-2019-04 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-04__0__64426136 | en | Coolers and filters
TRIANGL® s.r.o. supplies environmental equipment, particularly coolers and filters, for chemical plants. We view environmental responsibility as a norm; we offer heating plants, waste incinerators and other companies’ consultations, production and installation of equipment that limits the release of harmful substances into the environment.
In practice, these are heat exchangers or specific devices of various shapes and designs containing coolant or filtration charge. In practice, we have seen devices containing crushed lime or activated carbon. We choose the most suitable stainless material according to the environment and the medium. Mostly, we make coolers from carbon steel, titanium, nickel or their combinations.
TRIANGL® s.r.o. specialises in custom-made production for the chemical industry. We supply all our products based on customer requirements.
In the environmental protection area, we particularly produce the so-called cartridge filters. These filters are characterised by the fact that the filtering cartridge is inserted in a cylindrical case of various dimensions and the filtered medium flows through this cartridge. Filters usually take the form of pressure vessels.
We make filters from stainless steels. The particular type is always chosen following consultation with the customer and with regard to the medium and specific operating characteristics. | environmental_science |
https://www.socialemployers.eu/energy-crisis-from-emergency-measures-to-more-sustainable-social-service/ | 2024-04-17T15:06:19 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817158.8/warc/CC-MAIN-20240417142102-20240417172102-00585.warc.gz | 0.946787 | 179 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__126476454 | en | Energy crisis: from emergency measures to more sustainable social service
The Social Employers calls on its members to take emergency measures to face the current energy crisis.
The energy crisis and climate change are putting increasing pressure on societies, impacting especially elderly people, people with disabilities, children and other persons in vulnerable situations. This also has an important impact on the services delivered and in particular, on the energy budget.
With this document, the Social Employers presents measures that have been implemented by some social services providers across EU member states and calls for involvement at all levels.
These emergency measures should also be extended into long-term actions to make services for people in vulnerable situation more sustainable.
The Social Employers calls for action in five main areas:
- Temperature and lights management
- Thermal insulation
- Transportation policy
- Structural works
Read the full paper here. | environmental_science |
https://www.dermalogica.ie/blogs/skinspiration/healthy-skin-healthy-planet | 2024-04-14T01:37:57 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816863.40/warc/CC-MAIN-20240414002233-20240414032233-00179.warc.gz | 0.934741 | 919 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__25052115 | en | Choosing the correct products for your skin can be confusing, especially with so many brands to choose from. It’s important that products not only suit your skin but also align with your ethics and lifestyle choices. As a global brand, at Dermalogica we are acutely aware of the impact our actions have on the environment and are therefore committed to an ambitious healthy skin, healthy planet initiative. But what does this mean you might ask?
Our cruelty-free commitment
We have never supported animal testing or animal cruelty and are recognised by PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) and leaping bunny. This status acknowledges that everything from our ingredient sources down to our own product formulations meet all the strict criteria.
As the impact of formulating with animal by-products becomes more and more evident, becoming a certified vegan brand was of high priority for us. We therefore gave ourselves until the end of 2020, and with the final product ‘Skin Perfect Primer SPF 30’ being successfully reformulated, we officially hit this goal.
You’ll find extensive detail and evidence of all our sustainability claims on our product pages, just look out for this symbol and click for more information.
Environmentally conscious packaging is nothing new for Dermalogica. We’ve had recyclable, photodegradable and biodegradable packaging for a long time. Most of our primary packaging including tubes, cartons, pumps and caps are already recyclable whilst also being BPA (Bisphenol A) – free.
We have introduced 51% PCR plastic (post-consumer resin) into our cleanser bottles to reduce our carbon footprint and have launched a first to market, single-material tube and pump packaging with Porescreen SPF 40 so you can throw the whole thing in the recycle bin.
We have also recently introduced our brand-new single-material recyclable polythene pump. Most pumps we see on personal care products contain mixed materials, including a hidden metal spring, making them ineligible for recycling services. That means if you try to recycle the bottle and pump together, the entire unit may become unnecessary waste. With this new pump technology, you can confidently recycle your entire product with ease.
If you’re a Daily Microfoliant lover, not only can you be sure that all our cartons are recyclable and biodegradable, but with the recent launch of our refill packs, you can have one Daily Microfoliant canister for life. This means 92% less plastic, 95.6% less oil and 95.7% fewer greenhouse gas emissions. With these game-changing results we’re not stopping there, you can now refill our bestselling Special Cleansing Gel.
This is all contributing towards our sustainability goal - 100% of product packaging designed to be recycled, reused and/or composted by 2025.
Sustainably sourced ingredients
We have been clean since the very beginning (1986). Our formulas are free from artificial colours and fragrances, mineral oil, lanolin, S.D alcohol, parabens and microplastics. We source our ingredients responsibly from renewable sources and from suppliers who share our commitment not to engage in animal testing.
We’re excited to share our progress with including eco-friendly ingredients to further reduce our carbon footprint. We’ve replaced the petrochemically derived humectant Butylene Glycol which is the most common humectant (moisture binding ingredient) used in skin care and cosmetics with a new bio-based form made from plants. This results in 50% less global warming potential and uses 46% less non-renewable energy.
In addition, our newest formulas to market feature eco-friendly and sustainably sourced ingredients that have an incredible impact on skin health as well as a positive impact on the planet. Phyto Nature Oxygen Cream is formulated with skin firming Luffa Root which is 100% eco-friendly and processed using 90% less water than traditional methods. We have multiple new and sustainability sourced ingredients in our newest formulas to market and are committed to include even more over the coming years.
Making better decisions to protect our environment is everyone’s responsibility. As a brand we are continually looking for new ways to be more ecologically aware. Equipped with this information you can now carry out your Dermalogica skin routine knowing that you too, are taking action. | environmental_science |
https://eeq.kz/en/energoaudits | 2022-01-17T21:39:04 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-05/segments/1642320300624.10/warc/CC-MAIN-20220117212242-20220118002242-00041.warc.gz | 0.905265 | 270 | CC-MAIN-2022-05 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-05__0__184416156 | en | Energy audit is the collection, processing and analysis of data on the use of energy resources in order to assess energy saving opportunities and potential and to draw conclusions.
– Reduction of FER (fuel and energy resources) consumption for own needs through introduction of energy-saving technologies and equipment;
– Reduction of losses during distribution and consumption of FER;
– Creation of new or modernization of existing fuel and energy accounting systems.
– identification of sources of irrational energy costs and unjustified energy losses;
– Identification of energy saving and energy efficiency potential;
– development of a targeted, comprehensive energy-saving program.
Based on the results of the energy audit, the energy audit organization shall draw up a conclusion consisting of three main parts:
Following the results of the energy audit, the GER subject develops an Action Plan on energy saving and energy efficiency improvement in the form according to the Annex to the Requirements and is approved by the first head of the GER subject with indication of the term of its approval.
According to Paragraph 2 of Article 9 of the Law "On energy saving and energy efficiency improvement", State Energy Register subjects shall provide the National Electric Power and Energy Saving Development Institute with a copy of the energy audit report and the approved action plan. | environmental_science |
http://colyercleaning.com/ | 2016-10-23T07:51:09 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2016-44/segments/1476988719192.24/warc/CC-MAIN-20161020183839-00539-ip-10-171-6-4.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.958824 | 220 | CC-MAIN-2016-44 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2016-44__0__140319322 | en | Welcome to Colyer Cleaning Company
Colyer Cleaning Company is a family owned green cleaning company based in Driftwood, Texas with branch offices in North and South Austin. We provide our green services to homes and businesses proudly serving Central Texas: Hays, Travis and Williamson Counties. We take great pride in being one of the few cleaning companies in Central Texas to have been certified by the Green Clean Institue. We are insured, bonded and licensed by the state of Texas.
Green cleaning is central to the services of Colyer Cleaning Company. We safely and effectively use green cleaning products, equipment and procedures to protect your family, pets and environment. All of our eco-friendly cleaning products are non-toxic, non-reactive and plant based. We use microfiber products to capture dust and allergens and we only use HEPA vacuum cleaners which trap small particles that may cause problems for allergy sufferers and other respiratory problems.
In an effort to support our local economy, all of our supplies and equipment are purchased from local distributors. Austin Rocks! | environmental_science |
http://whistlingquailfarm.com/index.html | 2017-09-21T17:24:24 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-39/segments/1505818687834.17/warc/CC-MAIN-20170921172227-20170921192227-00715.warc.gz | 0.952234 | 445 | CC-MAIN-2017-39 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-39__0__217034365 | en | Thanks for stopping by the Whistling Quail Farm website! We are a small, family farm in North Central Arkansas with a pretty diverse operation. Please scroll through our site to see what we've been up to, and feel free to call or email if you would like more information about our animals.
About the name "Whistling Quail Farm" Our name may be a bit misleading...we are not a quail farm! Not too many years ago, our family came to realize there is more to life than a singular focus on more money and "stuff." Not long after buying our farm property, we and several of our neighbors set aside some land for a 5 year quail restoration project. There were naysayers who said the days of wild coveys were long gone. Still, we intensively managed the quail project land in such a way as to benefit wildlife, soil, and grasslands, while still managing to use it for cattle production. Wildlife biologists monitored the quail populations over several years, and at one time informed us that there were more wild quail in our area than anywhere in the state.
The name of our farm came about as we joyfully listened to the bobwhite's distinctive whistle while we worked in the garden and around the farm. Still today, the sound of the whistling quail on the margins of our farm serve as an audible reminder of lessons that we never want to forget. These are principles that guide the way we farm and live.
The Whistling Quail remind us that there are things you can't put a price tag on. The Whistling Quail remind us that restoring what is lost requires hope, faith, and perseverance. The Whistling Quail remind us to leave margins in our lives and our farm. The Whistling Quail remind us of the ripple effect of our actions on our family, our farm, our friends, and future generations. The Whistling Quail remind us that we are not merely landowners, but are stewards of God's creation.
Sean and Whitney Milliken & Family 870-448-6028 rsmilliken (at) gmail (dot) com | environmental_science |
https://millionhearts.hhs.gov/about-million-hearts/building-communities/climate-change-ccc.html?utm_source=Did_You_Know&utm_medium=Website&utm_campaign=Did_You_Know_CSTLTS | 2023-04-01T23:58:38 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-14/segments/1679296950363.89/warc/CC-MAIN-20230401221921-20230402011921-00450.warc.gz | 0.888033 | 1,209 | CC-MAIN-2023-14 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-14__0__57388000 | en | Climate Change and Cardiovascular Disease Collaborative (CCC)
Climate change poses a significant risk to cardiovascular health. Exposure to poor air quality due to particle pollution or extreme heat can increase the risk of cardiovascular events like heart attack and stroke, particularly in people already at risk for these conditions.1,2
The Million Hearts® Climate Change and Cardiovascular Disease Collaborative (CCC), in partnership with the HHS Office of Climate Change and Health Equity (OCCHE), the CDC National Center for Environmental Health, and the Environmental Protection Agency, is a national forum for health professionals and organizations looking to deepen their knowledge about the cardiovascular health threats like air pollution and extreme heat events present, offer evidence-based interventions to address those threats (especially for high-risk populations), and provide opportunities to test and refine relevant solutions and tools.
The CCC will host a series of interactive webinars to enable an exchange of knowledge and resources. Experts will lead the conversation and cover the following topics:
This session will introduce the Million Hearts® Climate Change and Cardiovascular Disease Collaborative (CCC). It will provide an overview the health impacts of climate change and air pollution, explain how climate solutions can improve health and health equity, and provide examples of effective interventions at the bedside, health system, and policy levels. You can view the webinar here.
This session will explore how particle pollution influences cardiovascular disease risk and identify examples of clinical interventions and resources that can improve the management of populations at highest risk. You can view the webinar here. Passcode: W$Bb8t*!
This session will cover how the reduction of fossil fuel combustion aligns with cardiovascular disease prevention. The speakers will provide examples of community infrastructure that can mitigate the effects of particle pollution on cardiovascular health and identify resources to advance systemic solutions. You can view the webinar here. Passcode: z.V?N0G2
This session will cover clinical interventions that can help mitigate the effects of extreme heat on patients with cardiovascular disease and how community infrastructure and policy interventions to prepare for extreme heat align with cardiovascular disease risk reduction. Presenters will also identify examples of tools and resources that can aid in interventions to mitigate extreme heat exposure. You can view the webinar here. Passcode: 0A3YaET%
This session will provide an overview of how the health sector contributes to air pollution and climate change, as well as how healthcare institutions can advance climate-informed patient care, climate mitigation, and community climate resilience. Presenters will also identify tools and resources that can help to inform your organization’s climate action. You can register for this webinar in advance or join on the day of the event.
To receive continuing education (CE) for CCC sessions in 2023, visit CDC’s Training and Continuing Education Online (TCEO) system and follow these 9 Simple Steps.
Tools and Resources from the CCC
- Climate Resources for Health Education
This repository from the Global Consortium on Climate and Health Education, Massachusetts General Hospital, Brigham Women’s Hospital, University of California San Francisco, and Emory University School of Medicine provides evidence-based resources for accelerating the incorporation of climate change and planetary health information into educational curricula.
- Building Resilience Against Climate Effects (BRACE) Framework
CDC’s BRACE framework is a five-step process that allows health officials to develop strategies and programs to help communities prepare for the health effects of climate change.
- Climate Change and Health Playbook
This playbook created by the American Public Health Association and CDC’s National Center for Environmental Health/Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry supports the work of state, local, territorial, and tribal health services across the nation in embedding justice, equity, diversity and inclusion into their climate and resilience initiatives, programs, and operations.
- Heat & Health Tracker
The CDC Heat & Health Tracker provides local heat and health information so communities can better prepare for and respond to extreme heat events. It can be used to explore how extreme heat affects your county, populations who are at risk, and response resources.
- Smoke-Ready Toolbox for Wildfires
This toolbox from EPA has resources to help educate people about the risks of smoke exposure and actions they can take to protect their health.
- Healthy Heart Toolkit and Research
This toolkit from EPA has resources for both clinicians and patients explaining how air pollution can trigger heart attacks and strokes and worsen heart conditions in people with known heart disease.
This EPA tool provides geospatial data, easy-to-use tools, and other resources related to ecosystem services, their chemical and non-chemical stressors, and human health.
- Accelerating Healthcare Sector Action on Climate Change and Health Equity
This webinar series from OCCHE explores available government supports to assist healthcare stakeholders taking action to address the harmful impacts of climate change on people living in the United States.
- Federal Resources to Support Emissions Reduction and Climate Resilience for Healthcare Stakeholders
This compendium of federal resources from OCCHE may assist healthcare stakeholders in emissions reduction and climate change adaptation.
- The Sustainable and Climate-Resilient Health Care Facilities Toolkit
This National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration toolkit was designed to assist organizations engaged in health care facility climate resilience as they improve their response to extreme weather events and includes a suite of online tools and resources that highlight emerging best practices for developing sustainable and climate-resilient health care facilities.
- Gold DR, Samet JM. Air pollution, climate, and heart disease. 2013;128:e411–e414.
- Rajagopalan S, Al-Kindi SG, Brook, R.D. Air pollution and cardiovascular disease: JACC state-of-the-art review. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2018;72(17):2054-2070. | environmental_science |
https://geraldovalerio.com/butterflies/ | 2024-02-21T10:53:28 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947473472.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20240221102433-20240221132433-00728.warc.gz | 0.961715 | 209 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__183677121 | en | Two Green Birds
Canada & United States, 2023
Francisco’s grandmother has a surprise for him. In her backyard is a guava tree, and in the tree hangs a cage containing two green birds.
They are parakeets, his grandmother says. Francisco has never seen birds so green, so beautiful. He dreams of the day when the birds will sit on his hand. They will murmur in his ear when he scratches the backs of their heads.
Every day Francisco walks to his grandmother’s house to help care for the birds.
But there is a problem. The birds will not eat.
Nothing seems to tempt them — not bread or cornmeal or oranges or collard greens from the garden. Not even special bird seed from the pet shop.
Until, finally, Francisco figures out what the green birds need to be happy. And he knows what he and his grandmother must do.
“A deeply felt episode exploring themes of family ties and empathy for wild creatures.” | environmental_science |
https://harborsofheaven.wordpress.com/2014/04/24/ravens-at-wellesley-college/ | 2018-06-21T12:07:42 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-26/segments/1529267864148.93/warc/CC-MAIN-20180621114153-20180621134153-00281.warc.gz | 0.957226 | 841 | CC-MAIN-2018-26 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-26__0__60961996 | en | Ravens at Wellesley College
In response to the entry on urban wildlife, Dr. Gordon Fisher sent this message from Professor Nick Rodenhouse about ravens nesting at Wellesley College:
Many of you may know that we have a pair of Common Ravens nesting on the Science Center. They can often be heard and seen as you enter the door by the Science Library. We have been able to put a video camera near the nest, and you can watch their activity at http://www.wellesley.edu/ravencam . The large black birds present no threat to people. To learn more about ravens, go to Birds of North American Online via the Wellesley College Library.
We are recording their behavior at the nest 24 hours per day for scientific purposes. Not much is known about ravens in urban environments, and no one has ever before had the opportunity to observe closely urban ravens at the nest. Much can potentially be learned about parental behavior, vocalizations, diet, etc. Ravens until recently have been birds of the wilds in the Northeast, but they have been increasing in abundance in this area since the mid 1970s — no one knows why. Male and female ravens look alike, but only the female incubates the eggs. The eggs should hatch in about 12 days (they have been incubating already for about 8 days). If all goes well, the young will remain in the nest for another five weeks, leaving the nest at about the time of “graduation.” Ravens are highly social, vocal, creative and love to have fun. If they are successful in raising two offspring, we will see them learning and playing and hear them laughing over the campus this summer. It will be a lot of fun for us all.
Having the opportunity to observe ravens is not only unusual, but also emblematic of the re-wilding that has taken place in New England over the past century. Nature is resilient and numerous other wild animal species are now living with us including: American turkey, beaver, pileated woodpeckers, white-tailed deer, etc. This a positive message for all of those concerned about the environment.
Nicholas L. Rodenhouse
Professor of Biological Sciences
Frost Professor of Environmental Studies
Dr. Fisher added these reflections:
I always thought Ravens were the signature birds of the Boreal forest, an animal that was the synonymous with wilderness. Your post on the Urban Bestiary got me thinking. The reforestation of the Northeastern US over the past 60 or so years has had a profound impact on our native wild creatures. While growing up outside of Baltimore I never saw a Virginia White Tailed Deer or a Canada Goose, a Red-Bellied Woodpecker, a Pileated Woodpecker, Eagles, Carolina Wren, Snow Geese, or Red Tailed Hawk and others. Now I encounter them nearly every day.
What’s more amazing, Peregrine Falcons nest on the window ledges of Wilmington’s tall buildings and wild turkeys have rebounded in the Northeast.
Coyotes have invade almost all of the eastern US and now a more robust version, called the Coy-Wolf is taking over even in our major cities. Look for the documentary on them on the National Geographic TV channel. Fran and I saw two of them in Long Lake this winter. They looked to us to be wolves and are indeed a hybrid of the western coyote and the Canadian Red Wolf. Some say that the reason Ravens are flourishing is because the Coy-Wolves are hunting as wolves do and the Ravens are feasting on their kills.
So rather than our native wildlife succumbing to urbanization, they have adapted to the urban landscape quite well. Black Bears are a plague in New Jersey and moose have been spotted living in the median of Route 128. It is a crazy world!
Dr. Fisher is not only a fine observer of things. He is also a fine craftsman, specializing in Adirondack guideboats. His website is http://adirondack-guideboat.com/guideboat.html | environmental_science |
https://www.action-tree-removal.com/essential-tips-to-safeguard-against-wildfires/ | 2024-02-27T03:26:11 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474670.19/warc/CC-MAIN-20240227021813-20240227051813-00896.warc.gz | 0.910807 | 2,114 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__133953489 | en | In recent years, wildfires have become increasingly prevalent and severe, posing significant risks to both human lives and natural ecosystems. Climate change, prolonged droughts, and human activities have contributed to the rise in the frequency and intensity of these devastating events.
From densely forested areas to grasslands and even suburban neighborhoods, no region is immune to the threat of wildfires. Understanding the gravity of the situation is crucial in taking proactive measures to protect ourselves, our communities, and the environment.
Living in wildfire-prone areas demands a heightened focus on fire safety and preparedness. These regions are characterized by a combination of dry conditions, abundant vegetation, and often strong winds, creating an ideal environment for wildfires to ignite and spread rapidly. By prioritizing fire safety and preparedness, we can significantly reduce the potential risks, protect our homes, and ensure the safety of our loved ones.
Wildfires, also known as forest fires or bushfires, are uncontrolled and rapidly spreading fires that occur in vegetation-rich areas. They can encompass various types of ecosystems, including forests, grasslands, and shrublands. Wildfires are typically characterized by their ability to spread quickly across vast areas, driven by the combustion of vegetation and other flammable materials.
The causes of wildfires can be natural or human-induced. Natural causes include lightning strikes, volcanic activity, and spontaneous combustion. However, a significant portion of wildfires is human-caused, arising from activities such as discarded cigarettes, unattended campfires, equipment malfunctions, and intentional acts of arson. Human activities account for a substantial portion of wildfire occurrences worldwide.
Factors Contributing to The Spread and Intensity Of Wildfires
Several factors contribute to the spread and intensity of wildfires, amplifying their potential impact:
- Weather conditions: Hot and dry weather, low humidity levels, and strong winds create an environment conducive to rapid fire spread. Dry vegetation and drought conditions act as fuel, enabling fires to propagate more easily.
- Fuel availability: The abundance of flammable materials, including dead vegetation, fallen leaves, dry grass, and dense forests, provides ample fuel for wildfires. This fuel load significantly influences the intensity and duration of fires.
- Topography: Mountainous terrain, canyons, and steep slopes can affect fire behavior and spread. Fires tend to move more rapidly uphill due to increased wind speed and heat, making containment efforts challenging.
- Fire history: Areas with a history of past fires may have accumulated vegetation that is prone to igniting. This can create a cycle of repeated fires and increased fire intensity over time.
Impact Of Wildfires on Lives, Property, and the Environment
Wildfires can have severe and far-reaching impacts:
- Human lives: Wildfires pose direct risks to human lives, endangering residents, firefighters, and emergency responders. Smoke inhalation, burns, and the destruction of infrastructure can lead to injuries, fatalities, and long-term health effects.
- Property damage: Wildfires can cause extensive damage to residential and commercial structures, resulting in financial losses and displacement of individuals and communities. Embers carried by the wind can ignite homes and other structures even at a distance from the primary fire front.
- Environmental consequences: The environmental impact of wildfires is significant. They contribute to deforestation, loss of wildlife habitats, soil erosion, and air pollution due to smoke and ash. These effects can disrupt ecosystems, harm biodiversity, and have long-term consequences for the environment.
Wildfire Safety Tips for Homeowners
Creating a Defensible Space
Clearing Vegetation And Debris Around The Home
Remove dead leaves, dry grass, fallen branches, and other flammable debris from at least 30 feet around the house. Pay special attention to areas near windows, vents, and gutters.
Maintaining A Safe Distance Between Structures And Flammable Materials
Ensure a minimum distance of 5 feet between the home’s exterior, including walls, decks, and fences, and flammable materials such as firewood piles, propane tanks, or shrubs.
Hardening Your Home
Choosing Fire-Resistant Building Materials
Select fire-resistant materials for roofing, siding, and decking. Opt for materials like metal, concrete, or fire-resistant treated wood that can withstand ember showers and resist ignition.
Installing Ember-Resistant Vents And Screens
Cover vents, eaves, and soffits with 1/8-inch or smaller metal mesh screens to prevent embers from entering the home. Use ember-resistant vents designed to resist ember intrusion and reduce the risk of ignition.
Establishing an Emergency Evacuation Plan
Identifying Evacuation Routes and Meeting Points
Familiarize yourself with multiple evacuation routes from your area and establish meeting points for family members. Choose safe locations away from the fire’s path.
Preparing A “Go Bag” With Essential Items
Pack a “go bag” with important documents, medications, clothing, food, water, flashlights, batteries, and a portable weather radio. Keep it readily accessible in case of an evacuation order.
Maintaining a Fire-Smart Landscape
Using Fire-Resistant Plants and Landscaping Techniques
Select fire-resistant plants that are less likely to ignite, produce minimal flammable debris, and have low resin or sap content. Create well-spaced, fire-resistant landscaping zones using gravel, stone, or non-combustible materials.
Properly Managing Trees, Shrubs, And Vegetation Near The Home
Prune tree limbs that are within 10 feet of the home and remove dead branches. Maintain a vertical clearance of at least 6 feet between the ground and the lowest branches of trees. Keep shrubs and other vegetation trimmed and away from windows and vents.
Personal Safety and Preparedness
Monitoring Local Fire Conditions and Warnings
Stay updated on the latest information regarding fire conditions, weather forecasts, and wildfire warnings in your area. Follow local news, listen to radio broadcasts, and sign up for emergency alerts and notifications from fire departments or emergency management agencies.
Following Guidance From Fire Departments and Authorities
Pay attention to evacuation orders, alerts, and recommendations issued by fire departments and authorities. Follow their instructions promptly and evacuate if necessary. Cooperate with emergency responders and firefighters to ensure your safety and the success of their efforts.
Creating a Family Communication Plan
Establishing Communication Channels During Emergencies
Designate a primary and alternative communication method for your family members during emergencies. This can include mobile phones, walkie-talkies, or designated meeting points. Ensure that everyone understands the plan and knows how to reach each other in case of separation or evacuation.
Assigning Roles and Responsibilities To Family Members
Determine specific roles and responsibilities for each family member in the event of a wildfire. Assign tasks such as gathering emergency supplies, securing the home, assisting others, or contacting emergency services. This will help streamline actions and ensure a coordinated response.
Assembling an Emergency Supply Kit
Stocking Essential Items Such As Water, Food, And First Aid Supplies
Prepare an emergency supply kit that includes a sufficient amount of water (at least one gallon per person per day), non-perishable food items, and a manual can opener. Include a well-stocked first aid kit with necessary medications and any specific medical supplies.
Including Necessary Documents and Personal Belongings
Gather important documents like identification cards, insurance policies, birth certificates, passports, and medical records. Keep copies of these documents in a waterproof and portable container or store them digitally. Additionally, pack essential personal belongings such as clothing, blankets, hygiene items, and any necessary supplies for infants, elderly family members, or pets.
Public Safety Measures
- Properly extinguishing campfires: Always ensure campfires are fully extinguished before leaving the area. Use water and stir the ashes until they are cool to the touch. Repeat this process until no smoke or heat remains.
- Following regulations and guidelines for campfire usage: Familiarize yourself with local regulations and guidelines for campfire usage. Observe any restrictions or bans imposed during periods of high fire danger. Use designated fire pits or fire rings when available and follow any specified rules for campfire safety.
Responsible Disposal of Smoking Materials
- Ensuring cigarettes and matches are fully extinguished: Make sure cigarettes and matches are completely extinguished before discarding them. Use designated ashtrays or containers designed for safe disposal of smoking materials.
- Utilizing designated ashtrays and containers: Take advantage of designated ashtrays and containers provided in public areas or outdoor spaces. If such facilities are not available, carry portable ashtrays to properly contain and extinguish cigarette butts and other smoking materials.
Reporting Suspicious Activities
- Being vigilant and reporting potential arson activities: Stay alert to any suspicious activities, such as people acting suspiciously near vegetation or attempting to start fires deliberately. If you witness any suspicious behavior related to arson, report it immediately to local law enforcement or the fire department.
- Assisting law enforcement in preventing wildfires: Cooperate with law enforcement and fire officials by providing information or testimony if you have witnessed or have relevant information about arson activities. Your assistance can play a crucial role in how to prevent fires in the wild and holding individuals accountable for their actions.
Wildfire Safety Final Thoughts
The prevalence and severity of wildfires demand our utmost attention to fire safety and preparedness. By following the tips provided, you significantly reduce the risk of your property being affected by wildfires. Moreover, you ensure the safety of yourself, your loved ones, and your community. Fire safety and preparedness should be ongoing priorities for homeowners in wildfire-prone areas.
Remember, fire safety is a collective responsibility. Stay informed, stay prepared, and stay vigilant. Regularly review and update your fire safety measures to ensure their effectiveness. By taking proactive steps, you contribute to the resilience of your community and the preservation of our precious natural resources.
Let’s stand united in our commitment to fire safety, preparedness, and spreading awareness. Together, we can make a significant difference in protecting ourselves, our communities, and the environment from the threat of wildfires.
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https://www.lipro.nl/en/hydraulische-lift-met-frequentie-regeling/ | 2021-09-17T03:03:08 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-39/segments/1631780054023.35/warc/CC-MAIN-20210917024943-20210917054943-00482.warc.gz | 0.904093 | 104 | CC-MAIN-2021-39 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-39__0__97544917 | en | Hydraulic elevator with frequency converter
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For newly build, renovation or even upgrading the elevator, the advantages are very interesting. Contact us, we inform you about savings and specific advantages. | environmental_science |
http://atulz.com/green-products-energy-star.html | 2023-03-24T09:44:46 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-14/segments/1679296945279.63/warc/CC-MAIN-20230324082226-20230324112226-00420.warc.gz | 0.891205 | 294 | CC-MAIN-2023-14 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-14__0__100983237 | en | Low V.O.C. and Zero V.O.C. environmentally friendly acrylic paints. The ceramic content offers insulating and soundproofing properties plus, an extremely durable long lasting finish. Perfect for any project in your house. Available in beautiful Flat, Satin, Semi-Gloss and Gloss finishes and can be tinted to match any color, for use on most any surfaces and substrates.
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https://www.leeinspectionservices.com/services/well_water_analysis.html | 2019-09-16T14:14:44 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-39/segments/1568514572744.7/warc/CC-MAIN-20190916135948-20190916161948-00256.warc.gz | 0.962729 | 129 | CC-MAIN-2019-39 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-39__0__140570336 | en | Well Water Analysis
Well water analysis is an important part of homeowner maintenance and health, since many homeowners in Southwest Florida receive their water from private ground water wells. EPA regulations that protect public drinking and bathing water systems do not apply to privately owned water wells. As a result, owners of private water wells are responsible for ensuring that their own well water remains disease free.
The CDC, Center for Disease Control and Prevention recommends at a minimum, to check your well every spring to make sure there are no mechanical problems- and to test water quality once each year for total coliform bacteria, nitrates, total dissolved solids, and lead content. | environmental_science |
http://theindigenouspartnership.org/our-mission/ | 2019-08-18T05:25:29 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-35/segments/1566027313617.6/warc/CC-MAIN-20190818042813-20190818064813-00464.warc.gz | 0.893291 | 215 | CC-MAIN-2019-35 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-35__0__187166482 | en | Our mission is to improve ways of linking indigenous peoples and local communities interested in pursuing self-determined development and to facilitate such communities in taking a leadership role in agrobiodiversity dialogues.
The Indigenous Partnership works to promote a dialogue between indigenous peoples and agricultural research and advocacy groups, act as an instrument for communication between diverse indigenous groups, and eventually develops a mechanism to promote this local knowledge so it can have a place on the agenda of international research and advocacy bodies.
The Indigenous Partnership aims to advocate and strengthen the voice of indigenous groups at policy level and promote their unique wisdom. To do so it unites a range of agriculture, conservation and indigenous organizations with active support from indigenous organizations, such as Tebtebba, La Asociación Andes and Vanuatu Cultural Centre.
The Indigenous Partnership for Agrobiodiversity and Food Sovereignty – supported by the Christensen Fund – brings together Bioversity International, Platform for Agrobiodiversity Research (PAR), the International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED) and Slow Food International. | environmental_science |
https://www.chemdryofthetwinports.com/why-chem-dry/ | 2022-05-26T05:41:09 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-21/segments/1652662601401.72/warc/CC-MAIN-20220526035036-20220526065036-00394.warc.gz | 0.935847 | 305 | CC-MAIN-2022-21 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-21__0__48653952 | en | Why Chem-Dry of the Twin Ports?Learn more about what Chem-Dry has to offer you!
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http://www.oceanographynews.net/2013/03/08/atlantic-cod-fishery-faces-drastic-catch-quota-reductions/ | 2015-12-01T03:50:06 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2015-48/segments/1448398464396.78/warc/CC-MAIN-20151124205424-00149-ip-10-71-132-137.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.954777 | 410 | CC-MAIN-2015-48 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2015-48__0__106021641 | en | Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua) has long been an important part of the New England economy. Even in the 1600’s many coastal New England communities thrived as a result of the cod fishery. However, a failure to recover from multiple cod stock collapses in the 1990’s and recent drastic cuts to the allowable catch quotas for cod in the western Atlantic may soon change the kind of impact this fish species has in New England.
The New England Fishery Management Council (NEFMC), a group responsible for managing fishery resources within the federal 200-mile limit off the coasts of Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut, recently voted to recommend drastic catch quota reductions that could result in significantly fewer cod being landed. The recommendation is aimed at helping the cod fishery recover, but the effects of such a measure on the fishing industry and local economy could be severe.
The NEFMC approved a 77 percent reduction in the Gulf of Maine cod limit and a 55 percent decrease in the U.S. share of Georges Bank cod. The council sited conditions of the two separate cod stocks as a major factor in the decision as both are considered to be at very low levels with high fishing mortality. The federal government still needs to approve the NEFMC recommendations, which is expected to happen in time for the new regulations to take effect by May 1, 2013.
Fishermen say that impacts to the commercial fishing businesses associated with the cod stocks could include reducing the number of boats, boat crews, processors and other related services. For communities like Gloucester, Massachusetts this could mean putting a lot of people out of work and changing a way of life that has been in place for decades, if not centuries.
The best case scenario for both cod and the fishermen is that the stocks recover quickly to something that is sustainable for both the ocean ecosystems and the economies so tightly linked to them. This story will likely have to play out of several years before we understand the impacts and ultimate results. | environmental_science |
https://www.servproriveroaks.com/blog/post/190875/storm/timing-is-everything | 2020-09-28T05:29:05 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-40/segments/1600401585213.82/warc/CC-MAIN-20200928041630-20200928071630-00114.warc.gz | 0.912043 | 341 | CC-MAIN-2020-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-40__0__129800242 | en | Timing is Everything!
When a hurricane is approximately 6 hours from arriving:
- If you’re not in an area that is recommended for evacuation, plan to stay at home or where you are and let friends and family know where you are.
- Close storm shutters, and stay away from windows. Flying glass from broken windows could injure you.
- Turn your refrigerator or freezer to the coldest setting and open only when necessary. If you lose power, food will last longer. Keep a thermometer in the refrigerator to be able to check the food temperature when the power is restored.
- Turn on your TV/radio, or check your city/county website every 30 minutes in order to get the latest weather updates and emergency instructions.
- If told to evacuate, do so immediately. Do not drive around barricades.
- If sheltering during high winds, go to a FEMA safe room, ICC 500 storm shelter, or a small, interior, windowless room or hallway on the lowest floor that is not subject to flooding.
- If trapped in a building by flooding, go to the highest level of the building. Do not climb into a closed attic. You may become trapped by rising flood water.
- Listen for current emergency information and instructions.
- Use a generator or other gasoline-powered machinery outdoors ONLY and away from windows.
- Do not walk, swim, or drive through flood waters. Turn Around. Don’t Drown! Just six inches of fast-moving water can knock you down, and one foot of moving water can sweep your vehicle away.
- Stay off of bridges over fast-moving water. | environmental_science |
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Jim and I drove to our hometown, La Grange, on Sunday. We were planning on going to the Fayette County Fair, but our plans quickly changed. As we drove through Bastrop (pictured above), we noticed huge smoke clouds. The sky was covered in smoke.
When we got to La Grange, we found out that wildfires were spreading in Fayette county too. One large fire was threatening the home of Jim's aunt and uncle's house. We drove over there to help unload their house. Several family members had already come over to pack up their belongings. As we made trip after trip carrying boxes to our vehicles, the fire continued to creep its way closer. They live on a farm, and as far as you looked into the distance, all you saw was burnt pastures and a lot of smoke. Finally, the fire department made their way out there (they were busy with other fires), and the fire was contained. Unfortunately, the fire had already claimed the old Citzler house. The house had been in the family for several generations. Jim's grandma's grandparents lived there. This is all that is left.
In Bastrop, 36,000 acres have burned, and 575 homes have been destroyed. In the Austin area, over 300 homes have burned. It is devastating. We need rain desperately, and lots of it! Please pray for rain in Texas. | environmental_science |
https://mi-ola.com/blogs/our-adventures/gotg-visiting-america-s-national-parks-in-any-season | 2019-07-23T07:33:55 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-30/segments/1563195529007.88/warc/CC-MAIN-20190723064353-20190723090353-00046.warc.gz | 0.877849 | 611 | CC-MAIN-2019-30 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-30__0__209397312 | en | Here at MI OLA, we believe you should #GetOutThere in nature, whether that be the oceans or in the mountains. We love supporting our brand ambassadors and you mermaids. And we couldn't be happier to share local knowledge with our #GetOutThere Guides and Surf Guides.
This week we are excited to share with you the best insight on visiting America's National Parks in any season from MI OLA brand ambassador Becca @roamwildandfree! Read on!
Becca here from our home on wheels! America’s National Parks and the preservation of these incredible landscapes are so important to me. I grew up visiting Yellowstone National park every summer and learned from a young age how crucial nature is for our natural well-being.
The National Park system is one of the great things about the United States. 3.4% of America’s land is public land designated as a National Park meaning you can recreate, recharge, and rejuvenate your soul in an outdoor paradise not too far from home. To learn more about my favorite National Parks, read on!
When to Visit
Thanks to land and ecosystems being protected all across America, you could visit a National Park for every month of the year for years to come and never revisit a park twice. Each season has its pros and cons to visiting and are worth exploring any time of the year! I’ve categorized my favorite National Parks by season below to get you started on your National Park Adventure!
Everglades National Park (Florida)
Great Smoky Mountains National Park (Tennessee)
Joshua Tree National Park (California)
Big Bend National Park (Texas)
Saguaro National park (Arizona)
Yellowstone National Park (Wyoming)
North Cascades National Park (Washington)
Glacier National Park (Wyoming)
Grand Teton National Park (Wyoming)
Mt Rainier National Park (Washington)
Acadia National Park (Maine)
Yosemite National Park (California)
Crater Lake National Park (Oregon)
Bryce Canyon National Park (Utah)
Mesa Verde National Park (Colorado)
Rocky Mountain National Park (Colorado)
What to do:
Each National Park has hundreds of miles of trails, tons of recreation options, and many times more activity choices than you know what to do with! It’s sometimes overwhelming to explore the best of each park with limited vacation time. Below are my tips to best enjoy each National Park!
What to Bring:
If you’re going to be hiking, be sure to come prepared! Always carry at least 2 liters/person of water, snacks (sweet and salty), first aid kit and extra clothing layers. Enjoy your time but be prepared for the worst. It’s the backcountry!
Check out my specific National Park #GOTG to start planning your adventure!
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Australia: An Introduction to New Challenges for Research Practice
Suggested Citation: Bammer, G., O'Connell, D., Roughley, A., & Syme, G. (2005). Integration research for natural resource management in Australia: An introduction to new challenges for research practice [Editorial]. Journal of Research Practice, 1(2), Article E1. Retrieved [date of access], from http://jrp.icaap.org/index.php/jrp/article/view/18/29
This special issue of the Journal of Research Practice focuses on integration research, also known as integrated or integrative research. Integration between disciplines and between research and practice is increasingly recognised as essential to tackle complex problems more effectively. But there is little to guide researchers about how to undertake integration research. This special issue provides a number of case studies of how integration has been approached and exemplifies the challenges facing researchers seeking to embed integration in both existing and new organisations and make it acceptable and respectable. Documenting these developments provides a unique illustration of how integration research is evolving as a type of practice.
The context is natural resource management in Australia. Researchers in this and other areas in the environmental sciences are at the forefront of developing integrative theory and methods, and Australian organisations are recognised leaders in implementing these developments. Other areas, such as public health, security studies, management studies, and studies focusing on geographical regions, such as South-East Asian research, are also building integrative expertise, but they are doing it independently, so that there is little overlap between different initiatives, let alone any coordinated development. Discipline-based researchers are also becoming more and more involved in thinking about how to synthesise their work with that of other disciplines, as well as how to make it more relevant to policy and other areas of application. Our hope is that this group of papers will form the nucleus of a wider discussion about integration research to guide the further development of this new research practice.
The papers were originally written for a symposium on Integration for Natural Resource Management held in Canberra, Australia in May 2004, but have been updated and revised following both discussion at the symposium and double-blind international peer review. The symposium also included policy and other practice perspectives, most of which are published in a supplementary issue of the Australasian Journal of Environmental Management (Bammer, Curtis, Mobbs, Lane, & Dovers, 2005), which is a companion to this special issue. The original symposium papers are available on CD free from http://www.lwa.gov.au/products.asp (enter Code: EC040735).
The symposium was hosted by Land & Water Australia, which has the following mission: To invest in knowledge, partnerships, innovation and adoption to underpin sustainable natural resource management (http://www.lwa.gov.au). There is a growing expectation that Land & Water Australia, as one of 14 rural research and development corporations in Australia, will fund research that will directly contribute to changed practices for managing land and water resources, which in turn will lead to an improvement in the condition of those resources. Integrative research practice is essential for linking research to policy and management in this domain.
The symposium was designed to bring together representatives from the research, management, and policy communities to share understandings of how to do integration, and, at a deeper level, of what integration actually means, and when and why it should be pursued. Stephen Dovers highlights these matters in his paper in this special issue (“Clarifying the Imperative of Integration Research for Sustainable Environmental Management”). This review of how integration is approached in natural resource management was originally a background paper for the symposium. Further reflection on these issues during the symposium led to the development of “Guiding Principles for Integration in Natural Resource Management (NRM) as a Contribution to Sustainability” (Bammer & Land & Water Australia Integration Symposium Participants, 2005), which cover: (a) the value of integration, (b) ways of thinking about integration, (c) approaches to integration, (d) realistic expectations of integration, (e) new institutions and networks for enhancing integration, and (f) funding for integration, all in the context of natural resource management.
The symposium was an unprecedented step towards consolidation and communication of approaches to integrated natural resource management. Most of the key papers focusing directly on integration research are included in this special issue. The papers represent a broad range of research styles, namely case studies, critical analyses, personal histories, and state-of-knowledge reviews. Alice Roughley and David Salt took an oral history approach to provide a retrospective overview of the challenges facing those who were single-handedly charged with integrating the social sciences into five major Australian organisations, which until then had taken a biophysical view of natural resource management (“Introduction of Social Sciences in Australian Natural Resource Management Agencies”). Not only were they expected to represent all of the social sciences, but they were also expected to integrate the different biophysical disciplines. One of those pioneers, Geoff Syme, provides a more detailed personal account of how his organisation, CSIRO, which is the largest research agency in Australia, has continued to grapple with the integration imperative (“Integration Initiatives at CSIRO: Reflections of an Insider”). This has involved the development of “flagship” research programs, fostering integrative “emerging science” areas, building informal teams in response to demand, and incorporating integration into the research management structure.
The next two papers examine how two organisations tackled the challenge of integration as part of their original mandate. Robert J. Wasson and Stephen Dovers chart the 30-year history of a pivotal case in Australia, the Centre for Resource and Environmental Studies at the Australian National University (“Integrative Research in the University Context: Centre for Resource and Environmental Studies, The Australian National University”). They demonstrate the impossibility of including all necessary relevant disciplines under one roof and the tensions between disciplinary respectability and interdisciplinary relevance. The merits and disadvantages of large centre-wide projects and smaller efforts bringing together sub-groups of staff and students are also canvassed. The next paper (“Strategic Integration: The Practical Politics of Integrated Research in Context”), by Lorrae van Kerkhoff, explores a more recent key development: the Australian Cooperative Research Centre Program, which began in 1990. Cooperative Research Centres are natural science and engineering research organisations which bring researchers from different universities, government agencies, and the private sector together with research “users,” such as government, industry and community. They are mandated to be integrative, but given great latitude in how to achieve this. In her critical analysis, van Kerkhoff contrasts the processes used by two Centres and identifies three strategies for connecting research and application: (a) matching research program categories to partners’ implementation program categories, (b) reproducing existing integrative partnership models, and (c) filling gaps in understanding with new technical approaches. Which of these is chosen is, at least in part, influenced by political practicalities, namely the extent of stakeholder decision-making, sources of scientific credibility, and the political risks facing the partners. Van Kerkhoff argues that the “practical politics” of how research is organised offers a new lens for understanding both the practice and theory of integration research.
The two final papers emphasise methodological aspects of integration. Steven J. Cork and Wendy Proctor take us back to the work of CSIRO, examining a major project where CSIRO partnered with four other organisations (“Implementing a Process for Integration Research: Ecosystem Services Project, Australia”). This descriptive paper demonstrates how integration was enhanced by the concept of ecosystem services, in other words, benefits such as food, purification of air, stabilisation of soils, and spiritual inspiration, produced by an ecosystem. An important study outcome was the development and testing of a new integrative tool for participative research, which combined deliberative decision making with multi-criteria evaluation. This enables decision-makers to consider the best available information and to balance multiple, sometimes competing, values in a transparent and structured process. Finally David J. Brunckhorst makes an argument that a bio-cultural region or landscape is the main arena of human interaction with the environment, as it links multiple spatial and temporal scales of biodiversity with human uses and socio-economic imperatives (“Integration Research for Shaping Sustainable Regional Landscapes”). He highlights the importance and challenges of working at that scale and provides three brief case studies.
While each paper stands on its own, some readers will find a deeper understanding of the context useful; therefore we provide a brief overview of Australian environmental issues, government responses, and the natural resource management knowledge system.
Australia’s unique environment provides singular challenges for the management of its natural resources. A verse from Dorothea Mackellar’s poem “My Country” (1911) epitomises some of the greatest challenges:
I love a sunburnt country,Note. Excerpt reprinted from the Dorothea Mackellar Web site http://www.dorotheamackellar.com.au/ with permission of the Dorothea Mackellar Estate.
A land of sweeping plains,
Of ragged mountain ranges,
Of droughts and flooding rains.
I love her far horizons,
I love her jewel-sea,
Her beauty and her terror--
The wide brown land for me!
Australia is one of the largest and most ancient continents in the world. There has been little uplift or volcanic activity to rejuvenate the land surface in the last 125 million years, and this means that the land is generally very flat with comparatively few mountain ranges. The long duration of processes such as weathering and leaching have led to high concentrations of minerals (and hence mineral wealth) in rocks, but soils which are shallow, stony and high in salt. They are generally unproductive and fragile.
Australia is the driest inhabited continent, with a climate characterised by low and variable rainfall and high variable temperatures. The unpredictability from year to year is more extreme than in other continents--Australia is indeed a land of droughts and flooding rains. The drainage is in general very sluggish. In large parts of Australia the drainage never reaches the sea, but ends in inland lakes and evaporates leaving large salt pans. The country covers latitudes from 9 degrees South to 44 degrees South and has a very long coastline, providing a huge diversity in climatic drivers and therefore in terrestrial and coastal ecosystems. The continent has been isolated for a very long time, allowing the evolution of unique flora and fauna.
It is estimated that Aboriginal people arrived in Australia 60,000 years ago. The harshness of the land and the variable climate ensured that populations stayed small. There is strong evidence that Aborigines deliberately managed the land through the use of fire--and changed some of the characteristics of the land and ecosystems.
European settlers and convicts arrived in Australia in the late 1700s, and began to clear the land for agriculture, harness some major rivers for transport and irrigation, fish the seas and estuaries, build large coastal cities, and exploit the mineral wealth. The European settlers did not understand the nature of the Australian environment and there was a broad consensus of societal forces including government policy, incentive structures, and regulatory directives on farmers, which led to severe impacts on the land. These include salination of soil and water (becoming too salty to be economically viable for agriculture and pasture), erosion, and loss of native plants and animals through:
The intensity of land and water use has accelerated in the last 3-4 decades, with the long-term consequences only becoming starkly evident quite recently.
Of the current population of just over 20 million people, 80% live within 50 kilometres of the coast (Pittock, 2003), and approximately 65% live in metropolitan areas (Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, 2004). The current pattern of land use, which reflects the major uses of natural resources, is shown in Figure 1. Around 60% of the Australian continent is managed for agricultural and pastoral production, however only 9% has a growing season of more than nine months, the period necessary for long season annual crops and perennial crops. Around 14% of the continent is managed by indigenous communities and a similar proportion is desert country with minimal use. Around 5% of the continent is in conservation reserves and a similar percentage is managed for forestry. Defence and mining lands, urban areas, roads, and water bodies comprise the remaining 2-3% of the continent (National Land and Water Resources Audit, 2002).
Figure 1. Land Use in Australia (National Land and Water Resources Audit, 2002)
The use of natural resources plays an important major role in the Australian economy. The Australian Gross Domestic Product is AUD 813.6 billion (2003-2004), which is ranked 16th by volume and 13th on a per capita basis in the world. The agricultural industry comprises 4.3%, and mining 5.1% of Gross Domestic Product (Wikipedia, 2005). These figures underestimate the real contributions and costs however, and there is currently a move towards “triple bottom line” accounting, which considers financial, social and environmental aspects. For example, Foran, Lenzen, and Dey (2005) have developed a framework which uses generalized input-output analysis of ten indicators (three financial, three social and four environmental) through the whole-of-lifecycles of 135 sectors of the Australian economy. This analysis shows, for example, that for each dollar of final demand, primary production (and its value-added food and fibre products) have greenhouse emission, and water and land disturbance intensities that are considerably above the average across all sectors. By contrast, the mining sector shows good financial and environmental outcomes, but poor employment and income levels for each dollar of final demand. This approach enables an integrated benchmarking comparison across the sectors, providing a different picture to standard economic assessment.
Overall, the uniqueness of Australia’s landscapes, climates, soils, plants, and animals means that, in the main, knowledge about management of natural resources cannot be imported. Australians have to develop their own solutions for their own problems. For agricultural production, in particular, other countries enjoy younger, richer, more forgiving soils with more reliable climate (Campbell, 2005).
Government incentives originally favoured land clearance and other environmentally destructive practices and these were exacerbated by farmers’ attitudes about their right to use their land as they wished, a view that productive (commodity-producing) land use was better than non-productive use, and that the resources were not a limit to growth (Cocks, 1992).
Direct evidence of negative impacts, especially resource depletion, and growing environmental consciousness has led to policies aimed at a more integrated system of managing agricultural land, rivers and estuaries. This is exemplified by the rise of the Landcare movement, which started as a grassroots initiative in the 1980s, and was strongly shaped and funded by government via the Decade of Landcare in the 1990s. In addition, there has also been widespread adoption of an Integrated Catchment Management framework by government, to build on the catchment approach to land management (e.g., Bellamy, Ross, Ewing, & Meppem, 2002).
The institutional and governance arrangements for natural resource management have become increasingly complex and dynamic because of the different levels of government involved, the level of public participation (through movements such as Landcare), and the range of legislative instruments and other structures.
Australia has a three-tiered system of government: the federal or national government, the governments of six states and two territories, and 722 local governments. Responsibilities for natural resource management are split between different agencies at these different levels. More recently, a regional tier of responsibility has also been introduced, where regions have boundaries which match natural biophysical boundaries, such as catchments (e.g., Bellamy et al., 2002; Reeve, Marshall, & Musgrave, 2002).
The Australian natural resource management knowledge system is complex. Starting at the formal research and development end of the system, there are around 40 organisations established and funded by the Australian (national) government charged with purchasing, managing or delivering various aspects of natural resource management science. This number is greatly increased when state- and territory- based universities and other organisations are included and expanded even further when non-government organisations and intergovernmental coordination mechanisms are added. In total, there are several hundred organisations managing formal, scientific natural resource management knowledge. The main funder is the Australian government (Campbell, 2005).
We also note that formal scientific knowledge is just one form of knowledge required for more sustainable management of Australia’s landscapes and natural resources. The skills, experience, rules of thumb and natural talents of land and water managers including farmers, indigenous people and water authorities are also significant (Campbell, 2005).
This background illustrates some of the integrative complexity faced in natural resource management research. While the papers in this special issue only scratch the surface of the organisations involved in natural resource management research, they do cover a number of the key players and initiatives in integration research. They also reflect the development and direction of integrated research on environmental issues in Australia. The Centre for Resource and Environmental Studies at the Australian National University pioneered the development of multidisciplinary research and the notion that holistic solutions are required if environmental management is to be effective. The CSIRO has gradually evolved its two major environmental management orientated Divisions, representing about 800 staff, to include systems approaches and comprehensive input to research by socio-economic disciplines. Finally, 18 current Cooperative Research Centres are classified as being dedicated to the environment. Of these, half can claim to be promoting integrated approaches to their issue area. In all, these organisations provide the major impetus towards integration research in Australia.
Nevertheless, the large number of players provides some insight into why effective integration is still more the exception than the rule. On the whole the disciplines have largely kept apart and there is still a considerable gulf between biophysical scientists and social scientists. Even interactions between related disciplines can be limited. This is especially true in the social sciences, where there seem to be relatively few organised interactions between different disciplines, such as between economists and other social scientists. New groupings, as in Social Assessment or Environmental Economics, are forming, but with little interaction, even though they have common interests in many issues, such as scaling and the notions of values and trust-building.
The patterns of use of natural resources in Australia developed during a time when people saw them as unlimited. This provided strong economic growth to many sectors. Many of these resources are, however, now reaching their limits of use--and in many cases their value is being degraded by continued use. Australia is at crossroads--the past rates of increasingly intensive use cannot continue, and the negative environmental impacts are becoming socially and economically unacceptable (Dunlop, Turner, Foran, & Poldy, 2002).
The questions now being asked by Australians are increasingly sophisticated, and will require integrated science, policy, and practice to underpin their responses. The papers in this special issue address how researchers and research institutions can position themselves to more adequately meet these new and considerable challenges.
We gratefully acknowledge the additional editorial assistance of Héctor R. Ponce and, especially, D. P. Dash, whose attention to detail made each paper more accessible to a multidisciplinary audience.
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Published 17 October 2005
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https://ebslegends.net/cleaning/ | 2023-12-02T05:05:53 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100327.70/warc/CC-MAIN-20231202042052-20231202072052-00090.warc.gz | 0.953758 | 221 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__121584395 | en | We provide house washing services for all residents, and we welcome the chance to clean the exterior surfaces of your home.
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https://ehs.utexas.edu/programs/labsafety/mercury-thermometer-exchange.php | 2020-07-05T11:38:40 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-29/segments/1593655887319.41/warc/CC-MAIN-20200705090648-20200705120648-00113.warc.gz | 0.814477 | 109 | CC-MAIN-2020-29 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-29__0__143862111 | en | This program enables laboratories to exchange intact mercury thermometers for non-mercury thermometers at no cost.
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We are not a waste hauler or broker but act independently for the financial benefit of our clients.
Our consultants have the time, expertise and motivation to concentrate efforts on cost reduction strategies for waste and recycling management.
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http://www.doxologywine.com/musings/2014/10/10/doing-right-by-the-kids | 2019-09-19T04:21:29 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-39/segments/1568514573439.64/warc/CC-MAIN-20190919040032-20190919062032-00433.warc.gz | 0.965202 | 814 | CC-MAIN-2019-39 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-39__0__171306318 | en | When tasting at a winery, it is common to hear about how a wine has extra character because the vines were encouraged to struggle. It’s one of those oft-repeated statements that doesn’t even attract scrutiny, but just receives nodding acceptance before you gulp down a small pour of another wine that tastes pretty similar to the last one. But, like many things that have been rotely repeated, there is an interesting backstory.
Grapevines, when not trained and pruned, are a lot like the other vines, including the Virginia Creeper that adorns the brick walls at liberal arts college campuses. All vines are part of the family Vitaceae and, when left to their own devices, these vines happily grow and climb. They sprout leaves often, without overlapping, to maximize the surface area for photosynthesis. This provides the plant with energy, which it uses to climb higher and make more leaves. Vines also produce berries to attract hungry wildlife -- usually birds -- who, in turn, spread their seed through droppings to pass along the vine’s genes elsewhere.
When things are going well, vines are content to keep growing and make only a half-hearted effort at passing along their genetic code. After all, how likely is it that the seed that a bird eats and subsequently relieves itself of will find a better situation than in fertile soil directly next to a brick wall? Especially if the school administration that owns that wall happens to revel in the aesthetic of ivy-covered buildings! So, the comfortable vine wastes little energy ripening its berries, instead allowing them to remain sour. A desperate bird may eat them, but many of the berries simply fall off, allowing those seed to germinate in a place that the parent vine already knows is a successful environment.
However, when the vine is struggling to grow, either because of pests, diseases, or lack of water, nutrients or sun, the options are quite limited. The vine can, and will, grow toward the sun and will search for something to climb. But, if it is in a particularly inhospitable locale -- for instance, many wine regions -- it will choose a more prudent course for its future generations and try to entice a bird to bring its seeds to a better site. With birds having numerous dining options available, this miserable vine will do its darndest to be one of the first choices, making its berries the plumpest, sweetest and juiciest.
When humans first discovered wine, with current estimates being about 7000 years ago, it was made from grapes that were grown wild, with many of the vines climbing the trunks of trees. This wine was likely thin and harsh, but it’s hygienic qualities made it remarkable, people readily adopted it and worked to improve its taste.
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https://www.topmedics.co.uk/product/bioclear-daily-water-line-disinfectant-bcd1001 | 2022-07-01T05:38:15 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-27/segments/1656103920118.49/warc/CC-MAIN-20220701034437-20220701064437-00779.warc.gz | 0.878699 | 120 | CC-MAIN-2022-27 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-27__0__272348312 | en | ▪ For continuous use in dental water line feed bottles.
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http://www.dadsconstruction.com/articles/asbestos-HVAC-duct-work-danger.html | 2018-02-20T00:05:10 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-09/segments/1518891812855.47/warc/CC-MAIN-20180219231024-20180220011024-00480.warc.gz | 0.94409 | 342 | CC-MAIN-2018-09 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-09__0__45304837 | en | Asbestos HVAC Duct Work Danger
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About the Author
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http://www.tabi.la/results/agro-biodiversity-livelihoods/abd-livelihoods-results/ | 2018-02-22T22:50:02 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-09/segments/1518891814292.75/warc/CC-MAIN-20180222220118-20180223000118-00214.warc.gz | 0.919557 | 632 | CC-MAIN-2018-09 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-09__0__108734853 | en | More than 34,000 households in 594 villages have been involved or benefitting from the involvement in TABI supported livelihood activities. The types of results that have been achieved include:
- enhanced capacity to produce.
- increased food production and nutrition.
- increased income or increased exposure to the market.
From 2009 – 2016, TABI tested out more than 25 Agro-biodiversity livelihood options through a small grant mechanism called Sub-project Agreements (SPAs). These activities were mainly implemented by district and provincial staff with some limited support from NGOs and national authorities (NAFRI, DoF, etc).
A crucial part of supporting ABD-based livelihoods is the development of staff capacity to develop, draft, implement and monitor activities through the SPAs. TABI’s efforts to engage Provincial and District staff in the full process through mentoring and on-the-job training in combination with various workshops, has resulted in increased partner staff capacity and some of the SPAs are now self-sustained. As a mean to further outscale the SPA-modality, the production of a basic tool (manual in Lao language) on design, management and implementation of ABD based SPAs has been initiated with the expectation to contribute to the SPA-modality during and after the end of TABI. In addition to increased staff capacity for SPA-management, technical knowledge and skills in specific areas has also increased substantially among both villagers and staff, through technical training on specific subjects such as broom grass making, honey production, mushroom growing, etc.
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Theme, and Livelihood Option
- wet rice cultivar improvement and seed production chain: ‘Khao Gai Noi’
- wet rice cultivar improvement and seed production chain: Black Sticky rice
- upland rice cultivar improvement and seed production chain
Organic vegetables and crops
- Organic vegetable production
- Native Pig
- Native Chicken
- Orange Orchards – various types
- Native Banana Plantation
Industrial Tree Crops
- Coffee under light forest (chestnut)
NTFPs in AgroForestry and Village Forestry
- ‘norloy’ bamboo shoot, medicinal NTFP etc
- Native tea (forest, garden)
- Yarn (benzoin – Styrax)
- Traditional medicine
- Bamboo Shoot Processing
Wet rice paddy Land development
- small scale traditional weir for wet rice production
Cropping soil management
- Legume inter/cover cropping in upland maize fields
Aquatic resources for food and cash
- Fish raising in the rice field
- Management of Shrimp reserve
- Management of Fish Reserves
- Crispy river weed processing, marketing
- Beekeeping and honey production
- List of key data on SPAs and SAA for Year 5, Phase 2 and Year 1 Phase 3
- ABD Profiles for 2015-2016 and 2016-2017
- ABD livelihood options from SDC | environmental_science |
https://nutrafig.com/pages/about-us | 2023-12-10T07:54:30 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679101282.74/warc/CC-MAIN-20231210060949-20231210090949-00049.warc.gz | 0.936561 | 997 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__25589833 | en | We are a third-generation family-owned company in the Central Valley. We're proud to be California’s largest dried fig grower-processor.
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San Joaquin Figs is the only independently owned fig-processing company with its own source of supply, owning over 1,000 acres of figs, of which 320 acres are farmed organically. The acreage includes all of the major commercially grown varieties.
“100 years ago, my grandfather took the old world knowledge and tradition of Italian farmers and created something new right here in the Central Valley of California. Today, we proudly continue this tradition and farm over 1000 acres of figs. As an Italian American, figs were a part of his cultural heritage but Michele paved the way for his son, his grandchildren and his great grandchildren to continue the tradition of cultivating this amazing fruit.” - Owner Keith Jura
“Growing figs is something I can feel really good about. As a mom, I'm always trying to make sure my kids are getting lots of healthy food in their diet. One thing about figs that is great is that they are packable and transportable, they are naturally preserved as a dried fruit so you can just have them.” - Owner Nichole Chomicki
San Joaquin packs a complete line of California dried figs, which includes consumer packages, bulk and industrial products-all packaged under the Nutra Fig label. The company also processes and markets organic figs, which is a market segment experiencing rapid growth. More recently, we have begun creating other snacks like Fignuts- fig and nut bars and carefully curated trail mixes for your pleasure!
We make sustainable practices a priority. Here are some ways we practice sustainability.
Our solar field runs our irrigation pumps.
Rather than using herbicides for weed control, we practice mulching and mowing.
Over half of our figs are organically farmed.
Sub-surface irrigation and drip irrigation reduce water use and water loss.
We don’t till the soil of our fig orchards after they are planted. Instead, the soil is cultivated to encourage the growth of naturally occurring nitrogen fixing microbes. This helps reduce water from dropping through the soil too quickly, reducing the overall irrigation demands, and reduces the need for fertilizer, keeping a healthier tree that lasts longer.
A naturally occurring spring and a river on our property are main water sources. These help maintain and recharge our groundwater level.
The crops we plant are carefully assessed against water resources, to ensure our water demand is at equilibrium with our water supply.
We want to farm for another 100 years in California and water sustainability is the most important part of that plan!
We use the California Almond Sustainability Program to assess sustainability practices at our almond orchards each year to learn about new practices which we might be able to adopt.
We strive to use the most efficient irrigation technology and methods like micro irrigation drip lines for minimal water loss to evaporation or percolation past the root zone. Annual reviews for distribution uniformity and pump efficiency are conducted to ensure efficiency is being maintained. To ensure the right amount of water is used at each field we have installed soil moisture monitoring probes.
As part of our fertility program, we use nitrogen alternatives—adjuvants to improve soil health and nutrient availability and uptake by root systems.
In partnership with Seeds for Bees, we planted almost 50 acres of honeybee forage. This helps improve pollinator health by providing additional pollen sources for bees, which play a key role in the production of 35% of the world's crops. The cover crop also improves soil health with organic matter, is beneficial for soil structure, and reduces the need for applied nitrogen because of nitrogen fixing plants in the cover crop mix.
We partnered with Monarch Joint Venture to plant 3 acres of Monarch butterfly food source plants—milkweed plant species that are native to our region of California.
In order to minimize the use of herbicides we mow 50% of the orchard floor rather than blanketing with chemical control.
We minimize the use of pesticides by using cultural methods that include the removal and destruction of mummy nuts to lower the following year's navel orangeworm population and maintain orchard perimeters to reduce the need for miticides.
Here at San Joaquin Figs, we love to find new ways to be more sustainable so that our legacy can continue on for generations to come. | environmental_science |
https://www.savantenergyservices.com/solar | 2024-02-25T19:54:23 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474641.34/warc/CC-MAIN-20240225171204-20240225201204-00465.warc.gz | 0.942446 | 2,146 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__99623445 | en | Thanks to innovation and widespread adoption, solar energy has become
cheaper to generate than fossil fuel. There’s also no question that it’s much cleaner and more sustainable as an energy source.
Solar Buy Buy Back
Whether you have solar panels already or are looking into getting solar energy, you need the right energy plan.
7 Insider Tips
Every Person Should Know Before Going Solar
Do You Qualify for a Solar Energy Buyback?
When the weather is nice, your solar panels will be working a lot harder than your air conditioner. This means you’ll have extra energy you’re pushing back to the power grid. Any utility worth its salt will have a smart meter on your home, and they’ll tally up the kilowatt-hours you’re giving them. What they do with this tally, however, will determine how much you should buy, and in some cases, the answer will be “none”. If your energy provider isn’t crediting you for your extra generation, you shouldn’t give them any!
Determine the Right Size System for Your Energy Needs
Even if your utility offers 1:1 net metering, they probably won’t write you a check for sending them extra energy month-over-month. You might send excess energy back to the utility in the springtime, and use up those credits in the hot summer, but you’ll want to make sure that you use as much as you produce over the course of a year. In short, don’t buy more PV than you need.
To understand your specific energy demands, your solar consultant should look at a full year of energy bills if you have them. They should then use a non-biased, third-party data
source to calculate how much solar you’ll need to generate that much energy. To get the numbers right, they should consider the orientation and pitch of your roof, shade from nearby trees and other buildings, and even the local climate in your area. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration offers a free, highly accurate service called PV Watts for easily forecasting a PV system’s production, so there’s not much excuse for not
giving an impartial projection.
Watch Out For Fuzzy Math
Total System Wattage
Sometimes called “system capacity” or “system size”– is the generating capacity of all the panels combined. A single panel in 2020 might be run from 300 to 350 watts. Twenty of these will make for a 6 to 7 kW (a kilowatt is 1,000 watts) PV system, which is smallish to - average for a Texas area residential PV system. 20 kW systems aren’t unheard of for large homes that use a lot of energy.
Price Per Watt
When comparing quotes from competing solar consultants, you can get a solid, apples-to-apples comparison just by looking at this rate. Simply divide the total system price by the total system wattage, and you’ll have a meaningful rate you can take to the bank. Bear in mind that this rule only applies to the PV portion of the project. If there are extras like batteries, roof replacement, etc., the calculation gets a bit more complicated.
Total Cost vs. Effective Cost
In the United States in this day and age, there are incentives for going solar. At the very least, the Federal Solar Investment Tax Credit will give you back 26% of the cost of your solar on your next tax return. You’ll want to know whether the prices you’ve been quoted are treating these “deferred savings” the same way.
EXAMPLE: $23,680 With a $8,320 Tax Credit!
Understand How Shade Will Affect Solar Performance
Partial shade from a chimney, a neighbor’s house, or a nearby tree won’t necessarily be a dealbreaker, but your consultant should consider the effect of shade when discussing your home’s solar potential. A good consultant will have a variety of tools for accurately assessing the impact. This might be an optical tool like a Suneye, or a design application like Aurora, and they might not be able to offer a super–dialed-in value until you’ve engaged them to design your system. But they should be willing and able to discuss it openly, and they should absolutely have the salt to let you know if solar doesn’t look like a very good option. Most relevantly, you as an informed consumer have the common
sense to say “seems pretty shady to me!”
If you’re weighing the environmental ramifications of trimming trees to increase your solar production, you can rest easy knowing that a typical residential PV system offsets as much carbon as a small forest, easily several hundred mature oaks! On the flipside, carbon offset isn’t the only benefit trees provide, and you may just need to choose one over the other.
Don't Get Pressured Into Making a Rush Decision
This may seem like Buying Stuff 101, but every salesperson in America can get their manager to offer you a deal that supposedly ended yesterday. With that in mind, you should never feel like you need to sign today because tomorrow it will be too late. A lot of salespeople in the PV business can take advantage of the fact that they’re the first person you’ve talked to about solar, and they’ll try to get you to sign before you’ve done your research.
Buying immediately from someone you like and trust isn’t necessarily a bad thing...solar really is a no-brainer for the majority of Texas homes, and you won’t go wrong engaging a trustworthy company. But if you feel unsure about something, or it doesn’t all make sense, don’t take a gamble on rushing yourself to get in on some sweet savings. It will still be there once you’ve taken the time to wrap your head around it.
Understand How Shade Will Affect Solar Performance
Solar loans allow folks to go solar without coming out of pocket to the tune of a new car. They typically come with low interest rates, no liens, no prepayment penalties, and they’re intelligently structured to optimize your tax credit money to keep your monthly payment low. However, like most good things in life, all those
great benefits come at a cost. Solar loans have underwriting fees charged by the lender; these fees represent a sizeable portion of the cost of the system–as much as 10% or even more! It’s a bit like “buying points” on your mortgage, and while the fees are unavoidable, the loans are still very much worthwhile in spite of them. But for some folks with the right financial situation, there might be a better way.
If you’re hemming and hawing about just paying cash, you probably should. Unlike with buying a car, cutting out the solar lender saves your installer a chunk of cash, and they should be glad to pass the savings on to you. Whether you decide to finance or pay cash, you are owning your power rather than renting it.
Have a Consumption Meter Installed
Modern PV systems come with highly sophisticated inverters which record how much energy the panels generate. Generation is perpetually being recorded, and homeowners can log in with a cool little smartphone app and see both real-time and historical production for each panel, and for the entire system. At the same time, there's a smart meter on your property that tracks how much energy moves back and forth between your electrical system and the utility. With simple arithmetic, you can figure out how much energy you used in your home in any given time period. If you feel like your solar isn't reducing your energy bill as expected, you can run a little analysis to find out whether the system is underperforming, or if your energy consumption has just increased. Higher rates, lifestyle change, atypical weather, aging appliances and new loads like swimming pools can drive your energy expense up significantly.
However, it’s tedious to be crunching numbers on a regular basis to know how you’re using energy. Fortunately, there’s a tool for that–a relatively inexpensive component called a consumption meter–which ties into your electrical system to log how much juice flows through your home’s circuits. This provides the missing piece of the puzzle with no effort on your part, and also serves as an additional data point to confirm what would otherwise just be a pretty good assumption about your usage. Compare your consumption data going forward with your pre-solar energy bills, and you’ll know whether your solar is doing what you expected it to do. Your installer should have the ability to provide a consumption meter at minimal cost, and should also be of a mind to empower you with as much insight to your solar as you can get.
Be a Savvy Solar Buyer
After decades as essentially “future tech”, only practical on niche applications like satellites and remote, off-grid loads, photovoltaic solar has reached “grid parity” in Texas in recent years. This is the point where the cost of solar energy has officially become lower than the average cost of grid energy, almost all of which has historically been generated from burning fossil fuels. Environmental concerns aside, most Texas residents will save substantial money, or at least break even, by installing solar on their homes. Not everyone is a can-candidate however, and those who are should be able to discern the very best options for their situation. As proponents of our industry who have a vested interest in good business practices, we at KW Solar believe an educated customer is a good customer. And a customer who got burned will–quite understandably influence numerous others to steer clear of solar in order to avoid making similar mistakes.
We hope that with this information, you’ll feel confident taking the next steps toward investing in your own clean, renewable energy. If you’re ready to put your knowledge to use, we’d be honored to be the solar installer who accompanies you on this journey. Feel free to reach out to one of our solar consultants for a candid, noncommittal conversation or check out our website for substantially more information. | environmental_science |
https://lehsoap.com/products/icelandic-volcanic-ash-soap | 2024-02-23T10:51:54 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474377.60/warc/CC-MAIN-20240223085439-20240223115439-00790.warc.gz | 0.866832 | 147 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__154958116 | en | Made from pure, hand-harvested volcanic ash from Iceland's geothermal lava fields, Icelandic Volcanic Ash soap is rich in minerals and antibacterial sulphur which helps slow down the aging process by stimulating collagen production. Used as a skincare remedy for centuries, the ash in this soap is active and provides a mild, natural exfoliation while absorbing toxins for the ultimate clean. 4.3 oz
What it smells like: Think a big, cozy, aged-to-perfection leather armchair, a bonfire on the beach, earthy, warm wood heating up in a dry sauna.
Key Ingredients: Sustainable palm and coconut oils, charcoal, volcanic sand, volcanic ash, volcanic soil. | environmental_science |
https://fast-hand-dryers.co.uk/blog/post/are-hand-dryers-sanitary/ | 2020-10-26T09:58:24 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-45/segments/1603107891203.69/warc/CC-MAIN-20201026090458-20201026120458-00086.warc.gz | 0.955383 | 774 | CC-MAIN-2020-45 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-45__0__210737935 | en | Are hand dryers sanitary?
After we wash our hands, we are often given two choices: should we choose the toilet hand dryer, or the paper towels? Which is more environmentally-friendly and which is the more sanitary option? Also, is there a difference between conventional hand dryers and newer blade models? Where does the electricity come from? What about paper towels, are they recycled? The real answer to all these questions is that it’s complicated. Obviously, as we all know, the way we wash our hands is hugely important; effective washing can reduce the amount of bacterial and viruses that can then be transferred elsewhere. The value of effective hand washing has been extensively studied, but there has been much less research looking at the role hand drying plays.
Warm air dryers vs blade dryers
In the past, some newspapers have reported that using a commercial hand dryer after washing your hands “is so unhygienic that it might be better to not wash at all”. Should we also rub or should we not rub our hands under the dryer? What about bacteria and viruses? Whilst some conventional electric hand dryers have been shown to indeed exacerbate the issue, recent studies show that blade hand dryers, when used for the recommended 10 seconds, are more effective than conventional warm air dryers at removing bacteria from the hands. Research has also shown that keeping your hands still, instead of rubbing them, decreases the amount of bacteria on them. Newer blade models are ultra-rapid and use two high-pressure streams of filtered room-temperature air to blow water off the hands, which are drawn through the airstream.
Researchers have concluded that people are more likely to actually dry their hands properly with a blade dryer and the design discourages you to rub your hands meaning bacteria transfer is less likely.
Another worry is whether these rapid hand dryers actually make the problem of bacteria transfer worse by sucking in bacteria and viruses in the toilets, that’s then deposited on clothing etc.
Our new blade style hand dryers have Hepa filters in them which capture very small particles, including any bacteria and other contaminants from the air. They also have an added UV light that safely and effectively kill bacteria.
So, we’ve cleared up the problem of which hand dryer is better but we still haven’t answered whether you should choose low energy fast hand dryers over paper towels. Hand dryers in general can get a bad press, mainly stemming from manufacturers of paper towels, but should we listen?
Essentially, hand dryers are significantly cheaper to run and can save organisations large amounts of money compared to the costs of paper towels. Hand dryers are the noiseier option though so paper towels may be the better choice for areas that require very low noise levels.
Let’s look at the science though. According to Healthfully, the average dryer uses 0.018 kilowatt hours of electricity for 30 seconds, or around 2,200 watts of power total to run. This means that approximately 26.61 pounds of carbon dioxide is given out when it is used three times per day. Environmentally, the energy intensive process to produce paper towels compares unfavourably to this, and even recycled paper towels have been found to be less eco-friendly than the latest breed of fast low energy hand dryers. The worst performing of them all were the warm air dryers, which have been found to be up to 80% less efficient than a Bremmer blade dryer. The conclusion? The option to choose (over 90% of the time), is the newer low energy dryer with hepa filter and UV light, which has been shown to be the most efficient, hygienic and greener option. | environmental_science |
http://pamgrafsteinphotography.com/my-photographic-journey/ | 2018-01-17T04:42:28 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-05/segments/1516084886815.20/warc/CC-MAIN-20180117043259-20180117063259-00530.warc.gz | 0.965306 | 186 | CC-MAIN-2018-05 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-05__0__68593398 | en | Investigating the natural world has always defined my character. Over the years, I grew to love any activities that brought me outdoors and into the woods. I learned to appreciate the environment and the creatures that live within it.
When I started my career as a middle school Life Science teacher some 18 years ago, I purchased my first “real” camera. I learned what I could from basic photography courses and photography books, and began my quest to capture the powerful imagery which Nature bestows.
My creative purpose is to effectively merge the worlds of Natural Science and Art, but in the absence of natural elements, I am impelled to be resourceful, creating interesting images using commonplace objects and playthings.
I reside in Congers, NY with my husband and two children. I credit my active membership in the Rockland Photography Club for the education, motivation and inspiration that has nurtured my growth as an artist. | environmental_science |
http://www.sunsetcoastbirdingtrail.org/ | 2017-04-28T10:30:54 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-17/segments/1492917122933.39/warc/CC-MAIN-20170423031202-00321-ip-10-145-167-34.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.937602 | 662 | CC-MAIN-2017-17 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-17__0__8870080 | en | This site is under construction. Please keep checking back to get updates. In the meantime, here is a brief introduction to what we are all about.
In 2011, the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS) conducted a demographic and economic study regarding birding in the United States. The study found that in 2011 there over 47 million individuals in the United States over the age of sixteen who regarded themselves as birders. Of these 47 million, over 2 million were Michigan residents. In addition, the study estimated that birders spend approximately $41 billion on trips and equipment for the purpose of birding, generating a total economic impact of over $107 billion!
Over the last few years, many regions in Michigan have developed birding trails with the purpose of attracting birders to their area. The Saginaw Bay Birding Trail, The Superior Birding Trail, The Sleeping Bear Birding Trail, The Beaver Island Birding Trail, The Sunrise Coast Birding Trail, and the North Huron Birding trail have all now been established. Information regarding each of these trails can be found on Michigan Audubon’s website at http://www.michiganaudubon.org/go-birding/birding-trails/.
Antrim, Charlevoix, and Emmet Counties host a wide variety of protected areas and habitats that attract a large number of Michigan’s over 400 bird species. Whether it is a pair of nesting, federally endangered Piping Plovers, a Snowy Owl visiting for the winter, or the many warblers and waterfowl that pass through the area on their way to and from their breeding grounds, the tip of the Northwest Lower Peninsula offers exciting birding opportunities. Local parks, nature preserves, and natural areas make prime birding locations easily accessible and also highlight local conservation efforts.
With this in mind, a group of individuals and conservation related organizations in these counties are developing the Sunset Coast Birding Trail. The trail will provide information about birding in this region and highlight sites that provide prime birding opportunities to encourage birders to visit the area. Primary sites will be highlighted on a website, a printed map, and will also feature signage at the site itself. There will be approximately 30 primary sites on the birding trail – roughly ten per county. Because a printed map has limited space in which to feature sites, additional sites that offer good birding opportunities will be identified that will be featured on the website only.
The trail will also point visitors to other local amenities and attractions such as hotels/campgrounds, restaurants, museums, and other tourism oriented establishments. Birders visiting the area will need a place to eat, place to stay, and may also shop and visit attractions. Given that the prime birding months span from September through May, visiting birders can provide a boost to the local economy during the slower seasons.
Successful birding trails in more than 20 states are demonstrating that trails bolster economies, bring people closer to nature and create support for conserving habitats. The Sunset Coast Birding Trail will offer a unique opportunity to showcase the diverse natural features of Antrim, Charlevoix and Emmet counties and generate an economic benefit to the local communities. | environmental_science |
https://www.coastlive.com.au/news/local-news/three-rivers-one-estuary/ | 2021-07-30T11:07:23 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-31/segments/1627046153966.52/warc/CC-MAIN-20210730091645-20210730121645-00411.warc.gz | 0.930106 | 439 | CC-MAIN-2021-31 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-31__0__177435115 | en | A new Alcoa funded project will see groups come together to improve the health of key Peel waterways.
The $2 million 'Three Rivers, One Estuary' vision was launched on Friday with multi-agency and community approaches set to help bolster the health of Peel's waterways.
The projects, headed by The Nature Conservancy, Peel-Harvey Catchment Council, and Greening Australia, aim to improve the health of the Serpentine, Murray and Harvey rivers along with the Peel Harvey Estuary, which is internationally recognised as a wetland of significance under the Ramsar Convention.
Stakeholders across government, community and the environmental sector came together in Mandurah for the launch, made possible through funding from the Alcoa Foundation.
Alcoa of Australia Chairperson and Managing Director Michael Parker used the launch to call on the community to get behind the vision and the three projects spearheading it.
“Collaborations like Three Rivers, One Estuary allow for a big vision and great success as we tap into the strengths of individual initiatives and create synergy for an even greater purpose," he said.
"Our hope is that other environmental and land management groups, governments at all levels, and the broader community will get behind their work. There will be plenty of opportunities for us all to roll up our sleeves and help make an even bigger difference together.”
The Nature Conservancy Australia Marine Manager Dr Chris Gillies said they would hold a series of public presentations and workshops to coincide with these projects, seeking the community’s input into what in-water projects will return the highest conservation benefit in the area.
“Our local and international experts will work with the community to discuss the latest restoration methods for improving fisheries, reducing nutrient runoff and protecting shorelines against sea level rise and flooding,” Dr Gillies said.
“This will help us determine the best projects we can implement in the area to deliver the maximum conservation outcome.”
Peel-Harvey Catchment Council Chairman Andy Gulliver and Greening Australia chief executive officer Brendan Foran echoed the same message, urging community members to get involved. | environmental_science |
http://www.winesofbathurst.com.au/ | 2015-01-29T12:17:20 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2015-06/segments/1422118551401.78/warc/CC-MAIN-20150124165551-00011-ip-10-180-212-252.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.940902 | 516 | CC-MAIN-2015-06 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2015-06__0__72374298 | en | The Bathurst Wine Region covers three local government areas: Bathurst, Lithgow and Oberon. This cool climate region has vineyards at elevations ranging from 700 to 1050 metres, making the region ideally suited to cool climate grape varieties in addition to other popular and some lesser known varietals. The extended ripening period enhances the subtle, often lower alcohol characteristics associated with cool climate wines.
Bathurst Regional Vignerons Association (BRVA) was formed in 1998. Its major role is to represent the members’ interests by sharing information and resources to benefit production of fine wines and to promote the region’s wines effectively. A significant initiative of BRVA members was to establish the National Cool Climate Wine Show. The Show was founded in 1999 with a panel of respected wine judges who, from the outset have judged to international standards. Over the years, the Show has grown in size and stature to become the premier cool climate wine show in Australia. It has always existed to benefit, promote and provide world class feedback for Australia's cool climate wine growers.
The winemakers of BRVA, under the banner Wines of Bathurst, are spearheading a range of promotions to increase awareness of the region and the quality of its wines both locally and further afield. The region has always been a significant agricultural and horticultural area; its small wine industry continues to grow in stature with a number of local wines awarded medals at prestigious wine shows and one, a local Shiraz, named one of NSW top wines.
Wines of Bathurst also supports the region's excellent produce and creative talent through collaboration with local producers and chefs in annual and one-off events promoting the best the region has to offer in food, wine, beer and spirits. Wines of Bathurst’s on-going “Take a local home for dinner” campaign on Facebook features wines and winemakers from the region. The local community has embraced the regional wine industry and you will find many local drops at restaurants, cafês, hotels and bottle shops.
Varieties produced in the region include:
Chardonnay, Riesling, Pinot Grigio, Vermentino, Sauvignon Blanc, Arneis, Semillon, Gewurztraminer
Shiraz, Barbera, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sangiovese, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Tempranillo, Petit Verdot, Lagrein | environmental_science |
https://pest.website/ | 2023-12-08T08:46:34 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100739.50/warc/CC-MAIN-20231208081124-20231208111124-00628.warc.gz | 0.934078 | 127 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__17912992 | en | In Cheap Pest Control Brisbane, our technicians are fully qualified, licensed and highly skilled. We’ve been involved in the Pest Management for more than 15 years and all of our technicians have over ten years of pest control experience. We inspect your property, thoroughly, to provide you with the best pest management possible, rather than blind extensive spraying. We proudly use the latest, natural approaches to minimize your family’s exposure to insecticides. We use pet and child-friendly insecticides that have no negative impact on the environment. In all treatments, we will make sure that you are 100% satisfied with our services. | environmental_science |
http://sierracommons.org/the-grant-farm-secures-3m-for-green-energy-projects/ | 2013-05-19T01:45:57 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368696383081/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516092623-00002-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.905732 | 1,047 | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2013-20__0__89651127 | en | The Grant Farm Secures $3M for Green Energy Projects
For Immediate Release Contact: Shawn Garvey 530.559.2791
$3 Million Awarded for Waste to Energy Facilities
Nevada City-based The Grant Farm secures $3 million for two energy projects that will create 525 construction jobs and 75 permanent green energy positions
Nevada City, California – The California Energy Commission approved nearly $3 million for two high profile projects represented by local Fund Development company The Grant Farm that will transform Waste-to-Energy facilities in Northern California.
The awards — $1.49 million for the Advanced Bioenergy Center Mendota, and $1.31 million for the Sacramento BioRefinery #1 – fund the pre-development and engineering costs to construct two landmark biorefineries that will utilize hundreds of tons of green waste by converting it to fuel for buses, electricity and high value compost.
Advanced Bioenergy Center Mendota
The Grant Farm managed, coordinated and wrote this successful application for $1.49 million in funds from the California Energy Commission for the Advanced Bioenergy Center Mendota (ABCM), a multi-partner collaboration that includes the Mendota Advanced Bioenergy Beet Cooperative, UC Davis, California State University, Fresno; Spectrum Energy Solutions, IR1 Group and Shell Oil. This application received the highest score of any competing application in the state of California.
When complete, the proposed $200 million ABCM facility will:
- Process nearly 1 million tons per year of locally-sourced sugar beets
- Utilize 80,000 additional tons of almond prunings and other agricultural waste that state law will prohibit from burning on June 1, 2010
- Generate 6.3 Megawatts (MW) of certified Green-e electricity;
- Produce 33.5 million gallons of advanced ethanol and 1.6 million standard cubic feet (SCF) of renewable biomethane
- Process wastewater on behalf of the City of Mendota and create a net positive of 365 acre feet of irrigation water per year
- Create up to 325 construction, engineering and design jobs; 50 BioRefinery Operations positions, 40 to 50 Feedstock Operations jobs and 160 farm labor positions in a community which currently claims the highest unemployment rate in the United States
- Generate $90 million in direct economic activity
Sacramento BioRefinery #1
The Grant Farm has managed the Public Fund Campaign for Clean World Partners’ proposed Sacramento BioRefinery #1 (SBR1) since 2009. Partners in the project, to be sited at the Sacramento Recycling & Transfer Station, include the Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD), UC Davis, Yolo County Transit District, CALSTART, and others. SBR1 was awarded $1.35 million from the California Energy Commission to fully fund pre-development costs.
When complete, the proposed $23 million facility will:
- Provide a reliable, locally produced supply of 71,324,285 SCF of compressed natural gas (CNG) for the Yolo County Transit District (YCTD) CNG Bus fleet—displacing 584,000 gallons of gasoline a year, or approximately 84 percent of YCTD’s annual demand
- Produce average daily outputs equaling:
- 195,409 SCF of biomethane
- 19,977 SCF of hydrogen
- 3,313 gal of concentrated liquid fertilizer
- 8,521 gal of clean water
- 15 TPD of marketable compost
- Divert 36,500 tons of organic wastes annually from area landfills
- Reduce GHG by 15,512 metric tons per year
- Create 227 full-time, direct and indirect jobs during the project performance period and 16 full-time, permanent jobs
- Demonstrate a growd waste-to-energy solution developed with state funding at the University of California, Davis for national and global export. Successful commercialization and licensing will prompt private, state and federal investment in the billions of dollars
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Dr. Jonny Rutqvist is a Senior Scientist and Head of Hydrogeology Department, Energy Geosciences Division, at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL). He holds a PhD degree in Engineering Geology from the Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden. For over 30 years, Dr. Rutqvist’s research has been focused on geomechanics and modeling of coupled thermal, hydraulic, mechanical, and chemical (THMC) processes in geological media for a wide range of geoscientific and geoengineering applications, including geologic carbon sequestration, nuclear waste disposal, geothermal energy extraction, unconventional oil and gas, and underground energy storage. Dr. Rutqvist was one of the pioneers applying coupled fluid flow and geomechanical modeling to geologic carbon sequestration, including modeling of induced seismicity and caporck leakage. Dr. Rutqvist has authored over 200 peer-reviewed journal papers, and is a four-time recipient of the American Rock Mechanics Association (ARMA) Awards. | environmental_science |
http://city-sentinel.com/archive/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2169:2010-tornado-count-unusually-low&Itemid=100263 | 2013-05-23T22:35:47 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368704007597/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516113327-00064-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.951757 | 1,119 | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2013-20__0__113764243 | en | Forecaster warns state to brace for May
Shhhh! Hear that? Don’t hear anything? Exactly. Oklahoma has essentially escaped the usual sounds of spring – pelting hail, the swoosh of high rains, high winds, the crash of damage on the other side of the door.
And interestingly, this is tornado week in Oklahoma.
While tornados have stuck elsewhere in the U.S., Oklahoma’s weather has been uncharacteristically quiet so far, said Gary McManus, associate state climatologist, Oklahoma Climatological Survey.
“The tornados have pretty well missed us and we really haven’t been that active with any type of severe weather,” said McManus.
McManus conceded it has partly been luck. Some storms have formed, wreaking havoc, then losing steam over Oklahoma. Others have formed very close to us, but didn’t drop a tornado or a hail stone until passing us by.
So why the respite? Without throwing about fancy weather terms, basically, several weather phenonenoma have kept the Sooner state a little cooler than usual. Tornados usually are born when cool air above clashes with warm air, combined with a few other ideal weather-related circumstances.
But don’t become too comfortable, yet. Several of the worst storms in history have hit Oklahoma in early May, is in right now.
May usually brings ideal tornado conditions – warm weather near the earth’s surface, Oklahoma’s high winds and the cool temperatures in the so-called jet stream, about 10,000 or more above the ground.
“There’s just a perfect combination of everything that happens during May that makes it our main tornado threat month,” McManus said. People should never think we’re out of the woods when we get into May.”
“I would always caution that each May is going to the worst month we’ve seen. That way we’re always prepared.”
Based on statistics kept since 1950, the state’s tornado season usually averages 53 annually. It peaks in May, and then begins easing off in the summer.
So far this year, southern US states have been visited by well over 100 tornados, many of them leaving damage and tragedy in their wake.
According to officials from the National Weather Service, a couple of tornados touched down on March 8 in western Oklahoma, including an EF2- rated twister that damaged parts of tiny Hammon, OK.
A weak tornado touched down near Bryans Corner in Beaver County on April 22. No damage or injuries were reported. Oklahoma’s tornado count so far this year is three.
Oklahoma’s muted severe weather season so far has resulted from a combination of favorable climate factors.
McManus also cautioned that complacency is not a wise approach.
A quiet start is not always an accurate indication of what the rest of the severe weather season will look like, he said.
Oklahoma experienced a very quiet January-April in 1998 with only two tornadoes reported. The storm season soon became much more active with 22 tornadoes reported during both May and June. The total for that year ended at 83.
That serves as a reminder to stay prepared because the state’s fortunes can change rapidly with the next bout of severe weather.
Tornado sirens remain important tool for citizen safety
Although the spring 2010 has been quiet in terms of severe weather, tornado sirens remain an important community tool, city emergency officials say.
In Oklahoma City, the sirens mean the National Weather Service has issued a tornado warning for one or more counties that Oklahoma City stretches into.
The City sounds all of its sirens in the county for which a warning has been issued.
The sirens are residents’ cue to go indoors and immediately turn on a television or radio and get information about the storm’s intensity and location.
“Activating all of the sirens may irritate some residents, but it is incumbent on us to err on the side of safety,” Oklahoma City’s emergency manager, Police Sgt. Frank Barnes said. “We want to give all residents sufficient time to take protective actions.
“We know it can be sunny on Midwest Boulevard in the eastern half of Oklahoma City while a tornado is brewing near Rockwell in the western part of the City.
Severe weather and tornados move, and drivers need to know what they might be traveling into. It also gives people an opportunity to call family and friends in the threatened area to make sure they heard the warning.”
Sirens sound for three minutes each time they are activated and are sounded each time a new warning is issued.
“It’s important to know that when the sirens stop, it does not indicate the threat of a tornado has passed. Oklahoma City does not give an “all clear” signal.”
Those who need to take cover should bring a battery-operated or all-hazards weather radio with them so they can track the storm and will know when danger has passed.
There is no uniform statewide or nationwide policy on when to sound tornado sirens. Different cities have different policies.
Oklahoma City tests tornado sirens at noon on Saturdays when there is no threat of severe weather. | environmental_science |
https://redriverharvest.localfoodmarketplace.com/Producer/9ced427d-0d19-4e7e-ac29-264cc1de95e1 | 2022-12-05T06:47:22 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-49/segments/1669446711013.11/warc/CC-MAIN-20221205064509-20221205094509-00139.warc.gz | 0.915123 | 124 | CC-MAIN-2022-49 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-49__0__270231633 | en | New Roots Farm Incubator Coop
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New Roots Farm Incubator Cooperative was designed to provide support for beginning farmers by offering a lease to farmland, the shared use of equipment & facilities, and training that provide support for launching fresh vegetable production. We currently have 12 farmers sharing a 3 acre parcel north of Moorhead, MN.
We follow organic farming practices, with heavy use of compost and hand tools. | environmental_science |
https://blendedbypip.com.au/collections/sale/products/natural-rubber-dummy-sage-green | 2022-07-01T01:50:38 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-27/segments/1656103917192.48/warc/CC-MAIN-20220701004112-20220701034112-00451.warc.gz | 0.842604 | 265 | CC-MAIN-2022-27 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-27__0__16677099 | en | Natural Rubber Dummy - Sage Green - Cub and Bear Co.
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Natural Rubber Soothers is a family run Australian business that offers eco friendly and ethically made products. They want to help families make safer and greener parenting choices by offering safe and natural dummies and tethers. | environmental_science |
http://unggulpkr.com/2021/07/03/ilha-de-queimada-grande/ | 2021-10-26T01:27:34 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-43/segments/1634323587794.19/warc/CC-MAIN-20211026011138-20211026041138-00253.warc.gz | 0.934912 | 1,231 | CC-MAIN-2021-43 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-43__0__187546596 | en | Ilha De Queimada Grande
Golden lancehead newborns and youthful snakes feed on invertebrates. Scientists consider thatabout eleven,000 years in the past, a rise in sea levels gradually separated the Ilha da Queimada Grande Island from mainland Brazil, resulting in the isolation of the species. The snakes, due to this fact, advanced over thousands of years on a unique path compared to their mainland cousins.
In truth, people as soon as tried to wipe them out by setting fires, in hopes that they could then use the island for growing bananas. And overzealous collectors have triggered the inhabitants to say no by over-collection of specimens for science in addition to for the unlawful wild animal trade. The species feeds totally on migratory birds that use the island as a rest-stop, so in fact potential changes from sea stage rise or any adjustments in the habits of migrating birds might also spell disaster for the species.
The island consists of bare rocky areas, open grassy areas, and lowland rainforest; the latter covers approximately 60% of the complete island , and is the typical habitat of the target species. Altitudinal variation in the island ranges from 0 to 200 m above sea degree . The local weather is subtropical with two outstanding seasons; one wet and heat and the other dry and cold (April to September, see for particulars).
Brazil’s Forbidden Snake Island
However, the island can be residence to many other giant birds, millipedes, varied lizards, spiders, and other snakes. Any of those creatures might probably prey on neonate vipers or viper eggs. Based on the limited information on this species, the golden lancehead viper has no predators on the island. The golden lancehead doesn’t make many headlines in comparison with different dangerous snakes.
Of course, Duarte et al. also stress that there’s a lack of remark of this species, as a result of inaccessibility of the island Queimada Grande, and that simply because a relationship between B. insularis and different species has not been noticed doesn’t mean that such a relationship doesn’t exist. In the past, fires have been intentionally started on the island in anattempt to remove the golden lancehead snakes sothat acreage on the island could be utilized for plantation agriculture. The island’s name, Ilha da Queimada Grande, is a Portuguese title that loosely translates to Slash and Burn Fire or Big Burnt Island. The name refers to an try made by early builders to determine a banana plantation on the island through the slash and burn methodology, which is an environmentally harmful method. Such activities probably led to the dying of a major population of snakes on the island.
Unfortunately, because of lack of direct observation, not much is known of the golden lancehead and its ecological function on the island. Thankfully, the commonest snakes in the UK usually are not lethal, with the adder the one venomous species. Many of the birds that arrive on the island and find yourself being food for the snakes originate on the mainland in Brazil, which lies some 33km away.
Significance Of The Golden Lancehead Snake
Accounting for detectability improves the estimation of population charges, together with abundance and dynamics, crucial for managing species . Improving detection likelihood estimates by way of good sampling design and predictor variables is essential as a result of it offers support for the evaluation of all other parameters . This, in flip, permits simpler management tips to be applied in snake populations , . Since the black-market demand has risen, the population of snakes in Snake Island has decreased by 15% in the final 15 years. The major purpose and the main menace to the animal is habitat destruction.
Ilha da Queimada Grande, located about 90 miles off the São Paulo coast, seems like one other a kind of beautiful locations—at first look. Almost every Brazilian is aware of concerning the island, however most would by no means dream of going there—it’s infested with between 2,000 and 4,000 golden lancehead vipers, one of many deadliest snakes in the whole world. The research of snake populations has gained more consideration up to now years, however information on inhabitants biology and dynamics of most species remains to be lacking. To our information, the golden lancehead is the primary Neotropical snake to have such information out there while accounting for imperfect detection.
” says Daily Mail commenter “Libbitylobs” in a moment of quiet self-reflection. Herpetologists at Brazil’s Butantan Institute have developed an anti-venom for the navy and scientists to take with them once they go to Snake Island. But they aren’t actually certain how a lot to manage within the case of a snakebite, or how the serum may affect the sufferer. To discover proof of this conspiracy, you want look no additional than Ilha da Queimada Grande, a tiny island with an enormous name that’s about ninety miles off the coast of Brazil.
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insularis are discovered within the wild, if that population is wiped out, then the species might be extinct in the wild. Adult Bothrops insularis are the one animals on the island of Queimada Grande which have been reported to eat birds. There are different fauna, similar to frogs, lizards, and birds, on the island that eat invertebrates, however as a result of bugs are so plentiful in ecosystems, they may not be a limiting resource. Therefore, research must be carried out to determine whether or not juvenile and newborn golden lanceheads should compete for meals with different fauna. Sexually mature Bothrops insularis mate throughout August and September, and have been known to mate both in the timber and on the bottom. The common dimension for a litter of golden lanceheads is 6.5 newborns. | environmental_science |
https://taceesm.ba/dissemination/sustainability-efforts | 2024-02-25T17:20:20 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474641.34/warc/CC-MAIN-20240225171204-20240225201204-00175.warc.gz | 0.90598 | 672 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__64462235 | en | Sustainability Efforts Towards Cost Optimization of Building Energy Performance In Architectural Design
Marko Jaušovec, PhD in Architecture, Assistant Professor, UM FGPA
Metka Sitar, PhD in Economics, Associate Professor, UM FGP
The building industry's high consumption of raw materials and energy has a significant impact on sustainability, with the EU building sector alone responsible for 38% of CO2 emissions and 40% of energy consumption. To reduce emissions, the EU introduced the Energy Performance of Buildings Directives, which Slovenian Regulations for the Efficient Use of Energy in Buildings further harmonized in 2010.
While sustainable architecture guidelines focus on energy efficiency measures, life cycle cost (LCC) evaluation is necessary to assess the cost-effectiveness of building alternatives over their lifetimes. However, many LCC assessment methods exclude operational costs, such as maintenance, service, replacement, cleaning, and demolishing costs, that add considerable value to the building's lifetime period. Additionally, most LCC analyses are limited to life-time periods of 30, 50, or 80 years, missing an assessment of cost evolution during defined intervals. To fill this research gap, a study introduced a comprehensive cost- optimized evaluation method based on Building Information Modelling (BIM) supporting LCC assessment. The study focused on heating systems' cost-effectiveness, with gas, pellet, and heat pump systems evaluated for three advanced prefabricated system envelopes used for a single-family house. Accordingly, the study included five BIM use purposes categories of the BIM based LCC assessment as (i) gather, (ii) generate, (iii) analyze, (iv) communicate, and (v) realize. In order to exploit the automated evaluation process in the computing environment several programs were used, as ArchiCAD, the BIM software for architectural design and modelling for the case study BIM model, and the BEM evaluation, carried out in combination with Legep, a tool providing a database for building elements including the respective costs for construction, energy, water, wastewater, cleaning, maintenance, replacement investment, regular repair, observed in their time cycles over the 50 years’ life time.
The study's assessment confirmed the assumption that the optimal value parameters of high-performance buildings do not only depend on energy-efficient design solutions, and operational costs calculated by LCC analyses do not only depend on energy costs. The study outcomes represent a novelty in terms of the feasibility of building constructions, providing interesting insights into sustainable architectural design. Link:
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https://profound-tech.com/residential/energy-management | 2019-07-19T00:19:32 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-30/segments/1563195525863.49/warc/CC-MAIN-20190718231656-20190719013656-00431.warc.gz | 0.955751 | 405 | CC-MAIN-2019-30 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-30__0__212111526 | en | Energy Management Solutions for Everyone
Who doesn't love coming home to a warm, welcoming house? Or for your heating/cooling system to automatically adjust the temperature based on pre-selected scheduling? An energy management system allows you to monitor and control the energy consumption of your home's heating and cooling systems, the lights, the electronics, and some large household appliances, giving you a detailed history, as well as an accurate real-time analysis, so you know exactly what to expect the next time you get an energy bill.
Even more than just managing consumption, an energy management system also allows you to monitor the energy that is being created by your solar power, solar thermal or hydrogen fuel cell. Managing your energy is no longer about just trying to use less, but it is also helping you to work to become energy independent one day. Profound Technologies is ready to help you manage your energy systems with the most modern technological advancements available.
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Your life, family, and home are unique. Unlike "one size fits all" solutions, a Profound Technologies' energy management system is infinitely customizable to blend in with your lifestyle.
Premier support is more than a responsibility at Profound, it's an extension of their commitment to providing the best, easiest customer experience. Profound Technologies is supported by a nationwide network of technicians, and they are ready to assist you with energy management system options. | environmental_science |
https://ufv.ca/food-agriculture-institute/meet-the-team/sarah-louise-ruder.htm | 2024-04-15T13:08:53 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816977.38/warc/CC-MAIN-20240415111434-20240415141434-00232.warc.gz | 0.921649 | 140 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__66820991 | en | Sarah-Louise Ruder is a PhD candidate at the University of British Columbia’s Institute for Resources, Environment, and Sustainability. Interdisciplinary by training, Sarah-Louise is an environmental social scientist studying food and agriculture in Canada. She holds a Master of Environmental Studies and an Honours Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science from the University of Waterloo and Queen’s University, respectively. Her research explores transitions to more sustainable, food secure, and just food systems and the politics of novel agri-food technologies. She employs critical, reflexive, and intersectional feminist approaches across her research, writing, teaching, and activism. | environmental_science |
https://houston.uchicagoalumni.org/article.html?aid=267 | 2019-04-21T04:43:50 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-18/segments/1555578530176.6/warc/CC-MAIN-20190421040427-20190421062427-00156.warc.gz | 0.934654 | 154 | CC-MAIN-2019-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-18__0__132012668 | en | Chicago Booth: 2017 Energy Forward Conference
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This event is hosted by the University of Chicago Booth School. | environmental_science |
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Sites in England, Scotland & Northern Ireland are not required to register, please tick exempt. | environmental_science |
https://new-london.jobsgopublic.com/vacancies/303608?search=5af02e7aacde4facdee1a5a3b3347a1e2dd139824ff411cc84e438ad3c9bbfdd | 2022-10-07T05:02:23 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-40/segments/1664030337971.74/warc/CC-MAIN-20221007045521-20221007075521-00108.warc.gz | 0.929104 | 848 | CC-MAIN-2022-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-40__0__206306949 | en | Take climate action into the community
At Kensington and Chelsea, we’re taking climate change seriously. In October 2019, we declared a climate emergency, and since then our Climate Change Team has been responsible for delivering our Climate Emergency Action Plan. Working towards carbon neutrality and taking a stand for nature is a fundamental part of our ambitious plans for the future. But we can’t do it alone. As a Climate Emergency Engagement Officer, you can help us reach our goals, putting the people and environment of Kensington and Chelsea first at every turn. This is a truly unique opportunity to make an impact where it matters, and to deliver real change and support to the socially and economically excluded communities, traditionally underrepresented and residents most vulnerable to the effects of climate change.
In this role, you’ll develop a strategic climate engagement strategy that aims to promote greater awareness about tackling the climate crisis across Kensington and Chelsea and involving residents in climate decision making. You’ll build strong partnerships and genuine collaboration with residents, schools, businesses, and a whole host of other organisations across the borough, working in tandem to increase participation and civic engagement on the climate change agenda.
Working closely with the members of the Climate Change Team, you’ll help inform, engage, inspire, and empower residents, communities, partners, and businesses to take climate action in their local areas. This will involve outreach, organising events and trainings, developing and delivering communication campaigns, consultation and codesign work, and delivering projects. This is a varied and multifaceted role, and so you’ll need to show real flexibility in supporting the Climate Change Team reach their goals.
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You’ll be educated to degree level in an environmental subject or other relevant subject area, with demonstratable knowledge about the current climate change issues affecting local authorities. You’ll also have an excellent understanding of environmental sustainability issues, climate change, energy – including current legislation and national policy in an inner London setting – and the ability to provide appropriate guidance relating to them.
With experience of developing and implementing practical solutions to environmental and sustainability issues, you’ll be capable of managing and delivering in all aspects of programmes - from inception to delivery. A natural communicator, you’ll be capable of communicating and engaging with a wide range of individuals and groups both verbally and in writing. On a personal level, you’ll be a quick learner with great problem solving, project management, and analytical skills. You’ll have the ability to work under pressure, make effective decisions, and deliver against deadlines. Most importantly, you’ll be a person passionate about getting communities involved in reducing the impacts of climate change on people and natural places. This is an exciting opportunity to do your bit for the planet, and progress your career in a dynamic and motivated local authority.
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Interview date: Week commencing 29th August 2022 | environmental_science |
http://zimtravelagent.com/backpackers/victoria-falls.html | 2019-08-26T02:36:47 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-35/segments/1566027330962.67/warc/CC-MAIN-20190826022215-20190826044215-00424.warc.gz | 0.954928 | 1,390 | CC-MAIN-2019-35 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-35__0__46517159 | en | Victoria Falls spans more than one mile wide and plummets between 350 to 360 feet, making it twice the width and depth of Niagara Falls. During the height of the rainy season (April), more than 300,000 gallons of water travel over the falls every second.
A unique feature of the Victoria Falls is that opposite the water fall the level of the land continues,allowing the visitor to walk along its whole length, separated only by the gorge, and close enough to feel the roar of the water as it drops into the Batoka Gorge. So vast are the falls and their setting that it is very difficult to grasp their true grandeur.
Victoria Falls is one of the natural wonders of the world, and a tourism destination of note. You can do game drives, river cruises, bike rides or bush walks, horse-riding, fishing and birdwatching, adrenalin activities and historical tours - Victoria Falls has it all!
Victoria Falls town is surrounded by National Park, and wild animals roam freely, including elephant, buffalo, various antelope species, warthog, vervet monkeys and baboons. All may sometimes be seen in and around town - and often are!
Above the Victoria Falls the Zambezi River offers sunset cruises, fishing, birdwatching and game viewing opportunities along the Zambezi National Park. Below the Victoria Falls the Zambezi River, as it twists and turns its way through the Batoka Gorge, is home to gorge swings, bungee jumps and some of the wildest white water rafting in the world.
A must see! Entry to the Victoria Falls National Park costs $30 for non-nationals, with lower rates for national and regional passport holders. The park is open from 6.00am to 6.00pm daily.
Take a picnic and make the most of your time here, you can easily spend several hours in the park. The best time for rainbows in the spray is the afternoon, although mornings are often quieter and sunrise is well worth getting up for.
The rainforest and several other sections of the Falls a wet all year round, and a light waterproof is recommended. Cameras and other electrical gadgets will need waterproof bags to keep them dry. The Victoria Falls Rainforest Café, located inside the park, serves a full all day menu.
Outside the Victoria Falls Park in the car park is a great little curio market, which is run by a co-operative of local artists and traders - don't be tempted to buy from street sellers and if you can support these sellers who are trying to do it the right way. You can also hire waterproof raincoats here if you don't have your own.
The Victoria Falls can be viewed from both the Zimbabwean and Zambian sides – although only the Zimbabwe side allows you to walk along opposite the lip of the Falls for about two-thirds of its length and the area of the rainforest and Victoria Falls on the Zimbabwean side is twice as large as the Zambian side. When the water is low the Zambian side can be very disappointing as there is very little water coming over their end of Falls, partially due to the intake of water for the hydroelectric power station on the northern bank. Be aware of visa implications if leaving Zimbabwe and entering Zimbabwe. but note you'll also get an extra perspective on the Falls from the Victoria Falls Bridge, which you can visit without all the visa implications (although you will still need your passport!).
David Livingstone was the first European to view the Falls in 1855, naming them the Victoria Falls in honour of the reigning British monarch, Queen Victoria. His written accounts caught the imagination of Victorian Britain and, together with the paintings of Thomas Baines, brought the Victoria Falls to the attention of the world.
Arriving at the island which now bears his name, on the very lip of the Falls, he gained his first view of them from what must be one of the most breathtaking of viewpoints, describing it as “the most wonderful sight I had witnessed in Africa”.
Prior to these first European explorers the Falls had been inhabited by the local Toka-Leya tribes under Chief Mukuni, mainly located on the northern bank of the river for safety from Matabele cattle raiders under Mzilikaze, a where the Mukuni cheiftanship continues to this day.
Within fifty years of Livingstone's first visit to the Falls, Cecil Rhodes had occupied a country and built a railway line from the Cape to the Falls, although he did not live to see it or the Falls. The Victoria Falls Hotel was opened in 1904 and the Victoria Falls Bridge opened in 1905, heralding the beginnings of tourism to the region.
Since these early beginnings millions of visitors from every corner of the world have be drawn to Zimbabwe to view one of the widely claimed 'Seven Natural Wonders of the World'.
A spectacular 1708 meters wide with an average depth of 92 meters the Victoria Falls forms the largest single curtain of falling water on earth, twice the height and one and a half times the width of Niagara Falls.
The volume of water carried by the Zambezi River varies greatly during the year, and depends on the seasonal rains in the Upper Zambezi catchment, which occur from late November until March. The water is at its highest from about the middle of March until about the middle of May, and during this period the huge volume of spray from the Falls can all but obscure them from immediate view. The spray plume rising above the Falls can reach up to 500 metres high and be visible 30 kilometres away and the constant localised rain nurtures a miniature 'rainforest' ecosystem under its shadow, and the visitor should be prepared to be soaked to the skin (waterproofs advisable!).
Towards the end of September the river levels starts getting really low, with the Victoria Falls exposed within the rocky gorge, until the end of November when the local rains start filling up the river again. Clear of the shroud of spray, you can marvel at the solid rock walls of the gorge, worn smooth by the abrasive power of the water, and watch the tumbling streams of water fall into its depths.
Near the eastern end of the Falls, about three quarters of the way along its length, the river escapes through a narrow opening, only 60 metres wide. It then flows into a deep pool called the Boiling Pot, about 150 metres wide, before turning and racing on its 100 kilometre journey through the zigzagging Batoka Gorge. Compressed from such a wide open channel into the narrow twisting gorge, the river changes from placid and peaceful to tortuous and treacherous.
Read more about the human and natural history of the Victoria Fall region - To The Victoria Falls (external site, opens in a new window). | environmental_science |
https://www.lima-airport.com/en/comunicados/noticias/ver/aeropuerto-jorge-chavez-sera-el-primer-terminal-aereo-del-peru-en-utilizar-energia-de-fuentes-renovables | 2024-04-24T02:16:53 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818999.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20240424014618-20240424044618-00786.warc.gz | 0.934041 | 483 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__115811916 | en | Jorge Chávez Airport will be the first Peruvian air terminal to use energy from renewable sources
Lima Airport Partners (LAP), operator of Jorge Chávez International Airport (AIJC) and ENGIE Energía Perú, a Peruvian power generation company, signed an important contract for the supply of 100% renewable energy for the first air terminal in Peru, as well as for its mega expansion project. Through this contract, LAP will be able to supply its operations with energy from 100% renewable sources, backed by I-REC International Certification. This supply agreement is for a contracted power of up to 28.8 MW and is valid until December 2031, starting in September 2021 for the expansion project and from January 2022 for the existing terminal. "In the framework of our sustainability policy and our commitment to contribute to the mitigation of climate change, the agreement reached with ENGIE Energía Perú will allow us to continue expanding our operations of the existing terminal and the construction of the new terminal, growing in a sustainable and responsible way with society and the environment, using 100% renewable energy," said Turgay Kircar, LAP's Central Operations Manager. It should be noted that with this contract, LAP estimates that it will contribute to avoiding the annual emission of approximately 15,000 tons of CO2e into the environment. This will reduce between 99% and 100% of the greenhouse gas emissions generated by electricity consumption. "At ENGIE, we are committed to helping our customers be part of the energy transition to a carbon neutral economy. This 100% renewable energy contract with LAP represents a clear example of the commitment of both companies to seek energy solutions that are increasingly sustainable and beneficial to the environment," said Daniel Cámac, Commercial Vice President of ENGIE Energía Perú. ENGIE Energía Perú is one of the largest power generation companies in the country. With 24 years in the Peruvian market, it is part of the ENGIE Group, the largest independent power producer in the world, with 170,000 employees in 70 countries. Its purpose is to accelerate the transition to a carbon-neutral economy, offering low-carbon electricity generation, renewable energy and energy infrastructure. Finally, LAP remains firmly committed to sustainability, to provide a unique, simple and efficient service experience, and to be an airport that promotes development for all. | environmental_science |
https://swillpower.nl/ | 2020-04-01T23:44:50 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-16/segments/1585370506477.26/warc/CC-MAIN-20200401223807-20200402013807-00147.warc.gz | 0.943813 | 290 | CC-MAIN-2020-16 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-16__0__84424978 | en | "We create a sustainable world by denying waste exists and by transforming organic material into clean energy."
As consultants we visited many staff restaurants in which organic waste (swill) is simply thrown away. This is a very costly method to get rid of this swill. Not only are high collection and transportation costs involved, but also valuable organic material is reduced to worthless waste.
There is a smarter solution for this challenging issue. By fermenting the organic material into biogas and then upgrade it to green gas this solution works both ways: neutralizing the waste problem for medium and large sized companies and at the same time creating a new sustainable usage for high value organic material. A truly sustainable cycle!
We started to look for competent partners and founded a joint venture with high tech companies in the fermenting and engineering business. Out of it came Swillpower, a company that solves your waste problems by transforming swill into clean energy.
In 2016 we acquired a substantial international subsidy and thanks to the support of some visionary companies and the local government our challenging adventure was born.
facility at the Energy Transition Centre (EnTranCe), the hot spot for new business development in energy transition and part of Energy Academy Europe.
Our goal is to build a working prototype of the Swillpower converter before the summer of 2019. In the next months we'll keep you informed about our thrilling project through this website. Stay tuned! | environmental_science |
http://joannavargasnaturalbeauty.com/living-a-green-lifestyle/ | 2018-01-20T07:15:36 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-05/segments/1516084889473.61/warc/CC-MAIN-20180120063253-20180120083253-00565.warc.gz | 0.929247 | 590 | CC-MAIN-2018-05 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-05__0__187121635 | en | Living A Green Lifestyle
November 16th, 2008
Reduce. Recycle. Reuse Living a green lifestyle.
“Living green” is a notion that benefits every lifestyle. Now, more than ever, being environmentally conscious is rapidly developing from a trend to a way of life. With gas prices sky rocketing and natural resources dwindling before our eyes, we can easily make small changes to limit our impact on the earth.
Joanna Vargas Salon, Skin Care Sanctuary shares with you some quick and simple suggestions that can act as a checklist and starting point on the road to reducing your carbon footprint and beginning your path to green living. And it does not matter whether your business is a spa or some other enterprise, with some small but beneficial adjustments, these tips can be easily integrated into your everyday life and that of your business.
Switch to energy efficient light bulbs and appliances, such as those certified by Energy Star. They use up to seventy five percent less energy and last a great deal longer than conventional alternatives. We use power strips here at our day spa in New York City as a convenient way to collectively plug in our electronics and shut them off when they are not in use. While this may seem like an easily forgettable step, it is important to consider that electronics contribute to between five to twenty percent of your monthly power bill while on standby.
Save plastic wrap, bubble wrap, boxes and any other commonly reusable materials. Urge your office or apartment building to recycle if it does not already. Also, think before you print your emails and faxes. Here at our skincare salon we think, do we really need a hard copy? And if we do, can we use that piece of paper to print double-sided on it.
Organic canvas and cotton bags are an environmentally conscious and stylish alternative to plastic shopping bags. Joanna Vargas Spa uses bags that are made from recycle materials. You at home or the office can reinvent vintage clothing and furnishings. An old wood chair in good condition but covered with old or ugly fabric found at a thrift store can easily be cleaned and recovered. A fabulous vintage coat can easily be altered, leaving you with a one of a kind treasure that now fits to your specifications.
Reduce, recycle, and reuse. There is no better time to start than now!
Joanna Vargas Skin Care Salon in New York City is dedicated to improving our relationship with the environment and the people that live in it. That is why we strive to strengthen our green life style by only using organic skin care products and noninvasive techniques. Please if you have any questions or wish to make an appointment call us at 212.949.2350 or email us at [email protected]. And when you shop on our online store use this code uar296US!+cS for 10% off during check out. | environmental_science |
https://primaconstructions.com/eco-options/ | 2020-06-04T08:28:12 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-24/segments/1590347439213.69/warc/CC-MAIN-20200604063532-20200604093532-00250.warc.gz | 0.940175 | 351 | CC-MAIN-2020-24 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-24__0__143968203 | en | Whether your motivations for going solar are economic, environmental, or personal, this list of solar power benefits will have something for everyone. Here are some reasons why you should consider changing to solar;
Whether you’re a homeowner or a business owner, electricity costs can make up a large portion of your monthly expenses. With a solar panel system, you’ll generate free power for your system’s entire 25+ year lifecycle. Even if you don’t produce 100% of the energy you consume, solar will reduce your utility bills and you’ll still save a lot of money.
Solar panels aren’t an expense – Thanks to substantial electricity bill savings, the average homeowner pays off their solar panel system in seven to eight years!
One of the most clear cut benefits of solar panels is the ability to hedge utility prices. In the past years, residential electricity prices have gone up by an average of 3% annually. By investing in a solar energy system now, you can protect yourself against unpredictable increases in electricity costs. If you’re a business or homeowner with fluctuating cash flow, going solar also helps you better forecast and manage your expenses.
Multiple studies have found that homes equipped with solar energy systems have higher property values and sell more quickly than non-solar homes. Surveyors are increasingly taking solar installations into consideration as they value homes at the time of a sale, and as homebuyers become more educated about solar, demand for properties equipped with solar panel systems will continue to grow.
Solar is a great way to reduce your carbon footprint. A typical residential solar panel system will eliminate three to four tons of carbon emissions each year—the equivalent of planting over 100 trees annually. | environmental_science |
https://eyrie-ecology.co.uk/our-services | 2022-07-03T12:33:48 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-27/segments/1656104240553.67/warc/CC-MAIN-20220703104037-20220703134037-00417.warc.gz | 0.878574 | 451 | CC-MAIN-2022-27 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-27__0__192073429 | en | Specialist research, survey and monitoring, mitigation and conservation, assessment and evaluation services
We aim to provide technically excellent ornithological and ecological fieldwork and advice. We can accommodate projects of any size, nationwide, covering all habitats and species, offering a dedicated, cost-effective service to successfully deliver projects within budget, schedule and specification.
We are experienced in all aspects of ecology and ornithology, which ensures that our fieldwork produces technically excellent surveys and reports, promoting objective analysis and assessment.
Our experienced ecologists and ornithologists maximise systematic data collection via implementation of recognised and approved survey methodologies and the design of bespoke techniques to compliment project specifications.
Working on a sub-consultant and freelance basis we specialise in the following professional services:
We particularly specialise in bird surveys, including but not limited too – preliminary bird walkover surveys, breeding bird surveys (CBC territory mapping), wintering and migratory bird surveys, upland wader surveys, vantage point surveys (often renewable energy applications), wetland bird surveys (WeBS), raptor surveys/monitoring, seabird surveys/monitoring and species specific surveys, research and monitoring including Schedule 1 species listed on the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981.
Preliminary ecological appraisals, bats (potential roost assessments, dusk/dawn surveys etc), badgers, reptiles, water vole, otter, red squirrel and great crested newts .
Research and Education
Research projects with government and non-government organisations (including species specific studies), education sessions/talks at schools and other institutions – including guided walks, talks and identification tutorials.
Mitigation and Conservation
Robust mitigation advice to projects of all sizes including bespoke recommendations tailored to the project/species involved and outcomes required.
Advice and/or practical assistance with provision of habitat and nest boxes for specific or general enhancement targets.
Additionally, we can also provide species specific, mitigation boxes (bird nest boxes inc raptors, bat boxes, dormouse boxes etc). Examples of which can be seen in our newsletter. These are also available for individual order at special request. | environmental_science |
https://sotonpolitics.org/2013/03/22/reflections-on-world-water-day/?shared=email&msg=fail | 2022-06-28T10:17:48 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-27/segments/1656103360935.27/warc/CC-MAIN-20220628081102-20220628111102-00137.warc.gz | 0.967788 | 622 | CC-MAIN-2022-27 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-27__0__273221532 | en | Today, March 22nd, is World Water Day, in which a host of international agencies such as the United Nations attempt to raise awareness of the vital significance of – but also the many threats to – this precious resource. For those interested in natural resource justice, water occupies a very special place. Along with air, it is unquestionably necessary to any human existence. But whereas air raises relatively few issues – people are rarely deprived of air, although sometimes its poor quality impairs their health – across the world access to water is patchy at best. Many people – most commonly women – find accessing water every day time-consuming, expensive and in many cases dangerous.
Some communities – like the UK – consume huge amounts of water, and rarely even have cause to think about its ready availability (short of the occasional hosepipe ban!). On closer inspection, though, this is not because we have plenty of water within our borders. The UK actually has a massive ‘external water footprint’ – which means that more than two-thirds of the water used to produce the goods, services (and most importantly food) that we consume is actually used to produce those goods overseas. This makes us a major net importer of ‘virtual water’, indirectly consuming water from a series of countries across the world. We are deeply embedded in, and dependent upon, this global trade in ‘virtual water’ – although most of us have no idea of it.
Our deep involvement in the movement of virtual water across the globe, and the fact that water itself is not produced by anyone but in fact circulates through a global hydrological system which we all benefit from but over which we have little control, means that we ought to sit up and take notice of the costs associated with the virtual movement of water. We also should recognise the situation faced by those whose access to water is much less secure. Strikingly, people living in slums in the Philippines pay more for their water than do people in Britain. Belatedly, we are recognising that access to water and sanitation is a human right, and a basic one at that. So there is an urgent need to enhance the infrastructure needed to transport water cheaply and effectively to where people actually need it. And given that agriculture accounts for about 80% of global water usage, there is a further need to spread efficient technologies which would wean countries off environmentally unsustainable forms of irrigation.
The UN has declared 2013 the International Year of Water Cooperation, highlighting the work that remains to be done. Individuals can give to charities such as WaterAid which share these twin projects of developing infrastructure and improving agricultural efficiency. They can try to educate themselves to consume less water-intensive products. But other opportunities could also be explored. Through the pioneering work of Wereld Waternet, every time a resident of Amsterdam runs their tap or fills their bath they pay a small surcharge ring-fenced for improving water infrastructure in countries like Egypt, Morocco and Suriname. On World Water Day, is it time to explore such ideas closer to home? | environmental_science |
https://www.hetpelimentje.nl/englisch/regio-dennebos.html | 2023-12-04T18:36:50 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100534.18/warc/CC-MAIN-20231204182901-20231204212901-00004.warc.gz | 0.97674 | 427 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__308014874 | en | The Texel pine forest, the 'Dennenbos', is a planted forest. There are few indigenous trees on the island. The island inhabitants were dependant on the wood which washed up on the beach. It used to be commonplace to make the rafters for farmhouses out of the masts of ships which were washed up on the shore.
At the end of the 19th century enterprising Texel inhabitants decided to put the barren dunes to good use. Trees were planted, mainly pine trees, to produce wood. Many Texel people were sceptical about the planting of 'the Dennenbos'.Little grew in the dunes and many thought that pine trees wouldn't survive on Texel. The nature conservationist Jac.P. Thijsse,who taught on Texel from 1890-1891, protested against the exploitation of the landscape.
Later on the sceptics changed their opinion. Thijsse was right in saying that by draining the wet dune valleys a unique environment would be lost. But in his famous Verkade-album 'Texel' from 1927 he wrote enthusiastically about a cycle ride through the 'Dennenbos': "Everyone visiting the 'Dennenbos'' will have to agree that the State woodland commission has done good work here and that it has improved the quality of life on Texel. Of all the things our island can be proud of, one thing is missing, and that is protection from the wind.
The islanders became fond of the 'Dennenbos'. The wood production was poor due to the infertile land and the see winds, but once tourism started booming on the island the 'Dennenbos' became an important leisure area. Deciduous trees were planted in order to create a more varied environment. The 'Dennenbos' is still called De Dennen, meaning 'the pines'. Just how important the pine trees are to the islanders became apparent a few years ago when they campaigned against the plans of Staatsbosbeheer to fell part of the pine forest. | environmental_science |
https://fishertonmill.co.uk/july-2021/ | 2021-11-27T15:18:15 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-49/segments/1637964358189.36/warc/CC-MAIN-20211127133237-20211127163237-00488.warc.gz | 0.947007 | 424 | CC-MAIN-2021-49 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-49__0__16825377 | en | An exhibition of artworks made from recycled materials
Saturday 10th July to Saturday 14th August 2021
Sculpture, jewellery, mosaics, glass frames, lighting, homeware and furniture all made from reclaimed and recycled materials by artists who are dedicated to creating new art from old waste.
Professional sculptor Ptolemy Elrington creates 'hubcap creatures' working with recycled materials incorporating a regenerative eco aware theme in his work. Jake Partridge creates artworks from repurposed and recycled materials saving many skateboards from landfill and collecting dust in the back of skate shops and peoples garages. Adele Zaslawska makes mosaics to make people smile & to perhaps trigger fond memories, using the beautiful patterns & designs of old china, often incorporating a little bit of history with the maker's stamp. Anthony Harris is a glass artist based in Salisbury, relocating after working for fifteen years at the Royal College of Art to continue with his glass art and restoration business. His recycled frames incorporate artwork using silver and gold leaf adhered to a glass surface, drawing into the surface to reveal an image. Themes include birds, bees and blossom.
The exhibition also features the work of: 'J.A.M.S Ironwork' (lighting made from upcycled vintage materials), 'Rescue & Revive' (hand crafted gifts and sculptures using reclaimed, found and vintage materials including cutlery, stained glass, tin and driftwood), Rebecca Crawford (mobiles and jewellery using recycled plastic), Tom Sibbick (sculptures using recycled materials) and 'Badger & Birch' (Terrazo homeware crafted from waste mussel, oyster and scallop shells reclaimed from local seafood restaurants).
At Fisherton Mill, Salisbury 'Recreate' is a truly imaginative and inspiring exhibition running for 5 weeks and not to be missed!
Opening hours: Monday-Friday, 10am-5pm; Saturday, 9.30am-5.30pm | environmental_science |
https://www.retyche.com/pages/consign | 2022-01-27T19:38:55 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-05/segments/1642320305288.57/warc/CC-MAIN-20220127193303-20220127223303-00665.warc.gz | 0.954385 | 120 | CC-MAIN-2022-05 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-05__0__199852834 | en | Recycling and repurposing is our mission. Through consignment, we do our part in the circular economy by reducing the fashion industries’ yearly impact on pollution. Our sustainable solution is to entice customers to buy pre-loved from our repurposed, near-perfect luxury goods.
If you would like to consign with us or to find out more information on what consigning is really all about; we would love to hear from you!
Simply send us an email at [email protected] with descriptions of your items and photos. | environmental_science |
https://theplacebetween.co.uk/blog/how-to-improve-energy-efficiency-in-period-homes-sustainable-retrofitting-techniques | 2024-04-12T20:38:44 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816070.70/warc/CC-MAIN-20240412194614-20240412224614-00415.warc.gz | 0.934184 | 1,433 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__137000905 | en | Enjoyable sustainable renovations
What is retrofitting?
It a nutshell, it refers to the addition of new technology, components or features to older systems. Retrofitting period homes involves upgrading existing properties to improve energy efficiency, comfort, and sustainability. It also often involves retaining / refitting original finishing features.
Some popular techniques for retrofitting period homes include: draught-proofing, insulation, double or triple glazing, heating upgrades, ventilation, energy efficiency lighting, and solar panels.
Improving the energy efficiency of a period home while maintaining sustainability involves a combination of thoughtful design, high-quality materials, and environmentally friendly practices.
Here are five important changes that you can consider making on your period home:
1. Insulation upgrades - lots to choose from
Enhancing insulation throughout the home is crucial for reducing heat loss and improving energy efficiency. In a period home, this can be achieved by adding insulation to the roof space, walls, and floors without compromising the historical integrity of the
Using sustainable insulation materials such as sheep's wool, cellulose, or recycled fibres can minimise environmental impact. Insulation is a wide topic as it refers to the contents of external and internal walls and floors as well as their finishing layers. That topic is a whole other blog post that I am committed to write on soon.
With a bit of research you'll find that a number of companies nowadays produce insulation materials that are sustainable and easy to fit/apply. It can be easy to go to the most popular product or to reply on your building contractor to choose.
However, renovating sustainably requires us to be proactive. Educate yourself on the composition of the materials that are being fitted in your home. Support your builder in choosing sustainable and ethical materials that will last, won't cost the earth (meaning both the planet and your pockets), and won't be harmful to the health of the household. If you care but are not sure where to start or how to achieve that, ask for advice from the experts.
You can even do some of the work yourself if not all of it. Ot is simpler that it looks, but I won't lie, it is messy and disruptive to open walls. Decide if you want to live in during the works. Whatever you choose, it will be well worth the inconvenience, when you see your energy bills reduced by half or more.
2. Window restoration or replacement - you have options
Replacing widows when they can be refurbished can also cause unnecessary waste. Instead of replacing them outright, you can consider restoring and upgrading existing windows with techniques such as draught-proofing, adding secondary glazing, or installing custom-made storm windows.
If replacement is necessary, opt for energy-efficient windows with low-emissivity coatings and thermal breaks, preferably made from sustainably sourced materials like timber. Replacing windows can be a significant expense and typically, window fitting in the UK involves a long lead time.
My advice before making the decision to replace or refurbish windows is to get three quotes from contractors who can do both. Start your search for contractors early in your renovation process. Once you've signed a contract with deposit, the lead time is on average 8-16 weeks before fitting.
When buying a property, check the condition of the windows and make sure your renovation budget includes their replacement or restoration if this is going to be necessary in less than five years from moving in.
Replacing windows is minimally disruptive and (although it is possible that the wall around the window will need repainting) you can easily get this done while living in the property.
3. Heating system modernisation -
Updating the heating system is essential for improving energy efficiency in a period home. This can be done in a number of ways : boiler replacement, zoned heating, and increased radiator size are here discussed.
Consider replacing outdated boilers with high-efficiency condensing boilers or exploring renewable heating options such as heat pumps or biomass boilers. The key word there is : outdated. Boilers have a long lifespan and can be repaired multiple times. To learn more about changing your heating system, you can read The Place Between's other post Hiring a Heating Engineer for Gas Boiler Replacement: Tips and Considerations.
Implementing zoned heating controls and smart thermostats can also help optimise energy usage and reduce heating costs while maintaining comfort levels. This sort of improvement can be disruptive and is best done when renovating, i.e. when you are opening the floors and walls anyway. Smart radiator valves are an alternative for those who aren't renovating their homes but would like to control radiators remotely.
When renovating, increasing radiator size/heat output can allow your system to reach a balance a warmth and efficiency at a lower temperature. With the cost of living crisis, the advice to lower the temperature of boilers to reduce energy bills has become very popular.
However, this may not work for your home if your radiators are not energy efficient. High-efficiency radiators, such as those with double panels or fins, will generally provide better heat output while using less energy compared to traditional single-panel radiators. So here comes a dilemma when you would like to retain or refit beautiful old cast iron radiators. I promise to look into this in more details too. Stay tuned, sign up to our newsletter and get a copy of our Green Home Renovation e-booklet to get more insight.
4. Air tightness improvements
Addressing air leakage and draughts is key to enhancing energy efficiency and comfort in a period home. You can seal gaps and cracks around windows, doors, floorboards, and other areas of air penetrations using eco-friendly caulks, weatherstripping, or expanding foam insulation. Dense and natural fabric such as velvet, wool and felt can also be added to draughty spots, such as the front door or french garden doors.
When renovating, consider installing airtight membranes or breathable insulation barriers in the walls and floors to minimise heat loss while allowing moisture to escape, thus preventing condensation and mould issues.
5. Renewable energy integration
Incorporating renewable energy technologies can further reduce reliance on fossil fuels and lower carbon emissions in a period home. Options include installing solar
photovoltaic (PV) panels on the roof to generate electricity, solar thermal systems for hot water heating, or even small-scale wind turbines or micro-hydro systems where feasible.
If you are new to this, you can get advice and enquire about systems that are appropriately sized for the home's energy needs. The environmental impact of the materials used in manufacturing and installation is also relevant.
By implementing these changes thoughtfully and sustainably, homeowners can significantly improve the energy efficiency of their period homes while preserving their historical character and minimising environmental impact. Working closely with experienced professionals who specialise in period home refurbishment and environmental sustainability is wise. | environmental_science |
http://www.aafa.org/print.cfm?id=9&sub=19&cont=470 | 2015-10-06T09:44:32 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2015-40/segments/1443736678574.43/warc/CC-MAIN-20151001215758-00208-ip-10-137-6-227.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.908492 | 883 | CC-MAIN-2015-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2015-40__0__20451266 | en | If you have asthma or allergies you don’t have to limit your yard decorating to stones and concrete! There are many plants you can use to design your home garden including flowers, shrubs, trees and more, that won’t contribute to your outdoor allergy symptoms. (See some pictures of a few common allergenic plants.)
However, keep in mind that, even if your garden is “allergy free,” many of the pollens that affect you can travel to your yard from other gardens in the neighborhood or even from as far away as the next state. But there are intelligent and create ways to make sure you minimize the allergens growing right in your own back yard.
Blowin’ in the Wind
Many plants “mate” by releasing billions of pollen grains into the wind during the spring, summer and fall months, including many grasses, trees, and bushes. These are the types of plants you want to avoid in your garden. Instead, you should consider plants that rely on insects for cross-pollination, which are known to have pollen grains that are much heavier and don’t travel through the air quite as easily.
Among these types of plants are several bright colored flowers, fruit trees and shrubs. Ask any nursery expert or a local horticulturalist to help you identify these types of plants and make a list of those you’d like to see in your garden plan.
- Grasses - Bermuda, Fescue, Johnson, June, Orchard, Perennial Rye, Redtop, Salt Grass, Sweet Vernal, Timothy.
- Shrubs - Cypress, Juniper.
- Trees - Alder, Ash, Aspen, Beech, Birch, Box Elder, Cedar, Cottonwood, Elm, Hickory, Maple, Mulberry, Oak, Olive, Palm, Pecan, Pine, Poplar, Sycamore, Walnut, Willow.
- Weeds - Poison Ivy/Oak/Sumac, Cocklebur, Pigweed, Ragweed, Russian Thistle, Sagebrush.
- Flowering Plants - Begonia, Cactus, Chenille, Clematis, Columbine, Crocus, Daffodil, Daisy, Dusty Miller, Geranium, Hosta, Impatiens, Iris, Lily, Pansy, Periwinkle, Petunia, Phlox, Fose, Salvia, Snapdragon, Sunflower, Thrift, Tulip, Verbena, zinnia.
- Grasses - St. Augustine
- Shrubs - Azalea, Boxwood, English Yew, Hibiscus, Hydrangea, Viburnum.
- Trees - Apple, Cherry, Chinese Fan Palm, Fern Pine, Dogwood, English Holly, Hardy Rubber Tree, Magnolia, Pear, Plum, Red Maple.
In addition to strategically selecting certain plants, other prevention tips include:
- When working outdoors, wear a NIOSH-approved face mask, hat, glasses, gloves and a long-sleeve shirt to reduce skin and nose contact with pollen.
- Since wood chips or mulch can retain moisture and encourage molds to grow, use gravel, oyster shell, or special plant groundcovers (vinca or pachysandra) instead.
- Asking a family members who don't have allergies to mow lawns and weed flower beds.
- Keep grass cut low - 2 inches high - to help keep stems of pollen from reaching to high into the wind.
- Be cautious about using hedges since their branches easily collect dust, mold and pollen, and keep then pruned and thin.
- Keep the windows in the house closed while mowing and for a few hours afterwards.
- Limit your gardening days to cool or cloudy days, and in the later afternoon or evening when pollen concentration in the air is generally lower.
- Immediately shower and change your clothes when you go back indoors and make sure to wash your hair to remove allergens trapped there.
SOURCE: This information should not substitute for seeking responsible, professional medical care. First created 1995; fully updated 1998; most recently updated 2005.
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https://shop.therockwellist.com/shop/product/64ef13f047fd283f80123c58 | 2023-12-03T21:13:43 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100508.53/warc/CC-MAIN-20231203193127-20231203223127-00464.warc.gz | 0.845446 | 339 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__9099826 | en | Deodorant Tofu Cat Litter Green Tea Scented
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https://www.sesyouth.org/all-tennessee/10169183 | 2023-06-05T04:25:07 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224650620.66/warc/CC-MAIN-20230605021141-20230605051141-00446.warc.gz | 0.930323 | 963 | CC-MAIN-2023-23 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__160504232 | en | 2022 ALL TENNESSEE LUTHERAN YOUTH GATHERING
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650 East Main Street
November 12-13, 2022
For youth in 6th - 12th grade
Cost: $40 per person
(While "Tennessee" is in the title of this event, we welcome ALL youth in 6th - 12th grade!)
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NovusWay Ministries recently entered into a conservation easement on 518 of the camp’s 750+ acres. This step culminates a seven year process of working with the Blue Ridge Conservancy to find a way to preserve and protect the wilderness nature and character of the camp for future generations. Designated by the state of North Carolina as “Lutherock Natural Area,” this camp represents one of the top areas in the state to preserve and protect. With two globally endangered ecosystems (Northern Hardwood of Beech, Birch and Sugar Maple), High Elevation Rock Summits, and three globally endangered species, it is no wonder the Blue Ridge Conservancy was eager to enter into an easement. The Clean Water Management Trust Fund also desired to protect the water quality of the North Toe River (also on the property), a primary source of drinking water for Spruce Pine, NC. The easement is in accord with the Natural Resources Management Plan authored by Dr. Ed Hauser, who chaired NovusWay’s Environmental Stewardship Advisory Council and the North Carolina Synod’s Task Force on Caring for Creation. It also affirms the desire of the original twelve congregations that owned and operated Lutherock for four decades that the site remain a wilderness place and not be over-developed. Hauser had this to say about the easement, “I’m delighted at this action that will insure the visual scenic beauty, ecological integrity of endangered ecosystems and species, and natural streams and their riparian zones which support populations of the Wheller’s Salamander, a globally endangered species, and native brook trout. Camp Lutherock is literally a treasure for today and for future generations.” Lutherock program directors, Kara and Jacob Ridenhour, are actively working to develop the “Living Waters Outdoor School” that focuses on environmental and adventure education at Lutherock. The site will utilize the unique Lutherock ecosystem as an outdoor classroom to help students not only experience the grandeur of God’s creation, but learn to better care for it. Chief Operating Officer Susan Troutman, who guided the easement process for NovusWay together with board members, the Rev. Greg Williams, Hendersonville, and Joanna Britt, Winston-Salem, commented about the easement, “We were very careful to protect the camp’s facilities and future program and development potential, while at the same time respecting the unique ecosystem and treasures of Lutherock.” The Blue Ridge Conservancy and Clean Water Management Trust Fund purchased the easement on 518 acres, but the camp maintains use of that part of the property. This means that the camp can continue to use and maintain hiking trails, undertake rock climbing, use and install tent platforms, picnic sites and overnight camping sites and ropes courses. However, the camp cannot build permanent structures or roads in the easement area. Troutman also indicated that all camp facilities (including the staff residence, climbing tower, recreation field, and the area known as the “saddle) are outside of the easement area. Also outside of the easement are all locations of potential future development. There are additional benefits to the easement. Many readers will remember how Lutherock battled to keep Mountain Electric from running a transmission line through the site in 2012. With the easement no transmission line can run through the property. When the Blue Ridge Conservancy conducted a survey at its expense, they created a trail around the boundary, which now is a benefit to maintaining and monitoring the land. The Board of Trustees was unanimous in voting to enter into a conservation easement that both enables the ministry of Lutherock to continue to grow and develop in the future, while preserving the unique ecosystem and wilderness nature of the site. | environmental_science |
https://www.earlymoments.com/product/?sku=00001809&project=BRU | 2023-06-04T09:49:02 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224649741.26/warc/CC-MAIN-20230604093242-20230604123242-00709.warc.gz | 0.913521 | 244 | CC-MAIN-2023-23 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__281316761 | en | The Cat in the Hat starts at the top—of the rain forest, that is—and takes readers down through the different layers to see all sorts of wonderful creatures and incredible plants and trees. The beautifully rendered illustrations show in detail the exotic birds and animals, while also highlighting the colorful plants, such as orchids, that inhabit this amazing ecosystem. Readers will see how animals and insects camouflage themselves among the leaves and trees—and be challenged to spot the creatures for themselves. And all the while, the Seuss-inspired verse will keep things moving along (and easy to understand). From top to bottom, the Cat will show readers the treasures of the tropical rain forest.
Tie-in Activity: Consider making a simple terrarium out of a clean, clear plastic 2-liter bottle, with the label removed. Cut the bottle in half. Add 1-2 inches of pebbles; a layer of activated charcoal to act as a filter (optional); and several inches of potting soil. Plant seedlings in the soil, and then water them. Slip the top (with cap) back on over the bottom half. Place the bottle in the sun and watch the "rain" form inside. | environmental_science |
https://riggripinc.com/portable-berms.html | 2020-08-12T13:34:08 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-34/segments/1596439738892.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20200812112531-20200812142531-00102.warc.gz | 0.854737 | 211 | CC-MAIN-2020-34 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-34__0__143146766 | en | Portable Spill Containment Berms
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https://visitlaramie.org/event/wyoming-rocks-geology-in-everyday-life-today-and-in-the-past?instance_id=34839 | 2020-02-28T14:39:15 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-10/segments/1581875147234.52/warc/CC-MAIN-20200228135132-20200228165132-00242.warc.gz | 0.808092 | 180 | CC-MAIN-2020-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-10__0__50083019 | en | Celebrate Earth Science Week at Wyoming ROCKS: Geology in Everyday Life—Today and in the Past on Saturday, October 19 at 11 a.m.–2 p.m., at the UW Geological Museum. Learn how geology is reflected in the foods we eat and the items we use both today and in the past. Activities include rock art painting, match the mineral, rock ID kits, scavenger hunt, virtual field trip, and planetarium shows. Free and open to the public. Co-hosted by the Geological Museum, Wyoming State Geological Survey, U.W. Planetarium, and the Office of the Wyoming State Archaeologist.
Wyoming ROCKS: Geology in Everyday Life—Today and in the Past
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https://signup.txstate.edu/topics/489-general-stormwater-awareness-gh-pp-and-idde-training | 2022-09-27T08:01:49 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-40/segments/1664030334992.20/warc/CC-MAIN-20220927064738-20220927094738-00229.warc.gz | 0.904518 | 155 | CC-MAIN-2022-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-40__0__237521835 | en | Texas State University became regulated in December 2013 under the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permit, a state mandated stormwater protection permit. This will require additional measures to be taken in regards to stormwater runoff, including mandatory campus wide awareness training. This session will cover General Stormwater Awareness, Good Housekeeping/Pollution Prevention, and Illicit Discharge, Detection and Elimination trainings.
You will learn:
-What stormwater is and where it goes
-The concerns of stormwater runoff on it's path to the river
-How you can help protect the river and the creatures that inhabit it
-How to detect and report an illicit discharge
-Best practices for general facility maintenance, pollution prevention practices and good housekeeping procedures | environmental_science |
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The Wellthisiswhatithink household has been experiencing a sudden rush of cockroaches. (Insert horrified scream at regular intervals here.)
This is an unusual infestation for us. We frequently have to deal with invasion of ants (whenever we get consecutive days of rain they move indoors) and sometimes mice (now seemingly dealt with by chucking inordinate amounts of “Ratsak” into the cavity under the house). Mice and ants frequently reach plague proportions in Australia. But we have, thus far, seen very few ‘roaches, until this year. This year, it seems every time we move an item, something dark and vaguely menacing scuttles rapidly away.
When you think of cockroaches, you’ve got to admit you think filth and squalor. Certainly Mrs Wellthisiswhatithink does. She is mortified at every appearance.
But are these traditional beliefs that cockroaches are dirty, disease-spreading bugs actually entirely accurate? As always, the worldwideinterwebs thingy is our friend.
Apparently there are nearly 4000 species of cockroaches in the world, but only 25 to 30 actually have a pest status.
And yes, cockroaches love to live in filth — but does that make them dirty?
You want to know why we like big spiders in Australia? This is why.
An interesting test has just been completed to see just how dirty cockroaches are in relation to a human being and other things we have daily contact with.
The researcher took two swabs of germs. Firstly, a cockroach will run across a dirty surface, such as the kitchen floor, and will then be left for two hours before a swab is taken of its’ er, feety little things. The a human set of fingers will then walk across the same surface and he won’t wash his hands for two hours before his swab is taken.
Both samples are then put into separate Petri dishes, then turned upside down and put into an incubator at 37 degrees to be left overnight. If there are any germs, they’ll easily be seen in the morning.
Twenty-four hours later it’s time to compare the cultures to find out who’s the king of clean.
First swab: a control swab was added to the experiment to guarantee the experiment is accurate. There is no bacteria growing on this plate.
Cockroach’s swab: There are a few colonies of bacteria there.
Human swab: There’s a lot more bacteria on the plate where the human hand was swabbed.
The cockroach is actually cleaner than human.
Why? Because cockroaches actually clean themselves fastidiously — all the time.
“Most species of cockroaches are kind of like cats. Cats are considered to be a very clean animal because it’s always grooming itself. And cockroaches do that also,” says bug collector Darrin Vernier. He lives in the US state of Arizona and is crazy about creepy crawlies.
Darrin’s got 10,000 roaches in his personal collection and he claims that his roaches are invaluable in breaking down dead and decaying matter in the eco-system.
So cockroaches could be seen in the insect world as the obsessive compulsive fastidious cleaner?
Darrin says this is a great way to look at it: “Sometimes I walk in from the outside and I track in dirt under my feet accidentally. That’s really the only thing the cockroach does that has any relation to filth at all and it’s because we’ve already left it there. If we clean it up it’s not a problem.”
So if roaches are so clean, what sort of dangers do they really pose?
Dr Noel Tait is an honorary professor in invertebrae zoology at Macquarie University. He says the problem with cockroaches are those nasty little deposits they leave behind.
“The allergens are cockroach allergens themselves. They are in the faeces because they are chemicals from the bodies of the cockroaches. And people who are susceptible to allergic situations can become hyper-sensitised to them,” says Dr Tait. So regular cleaning reduces the possibility of an allergic reaction to roach faeces. (Reaches for a Chux and the disinfectant.)
There are no available Australian statistics, but in the United States, up to 60 percent of asthma sufferers are affected by cockroach allergens.
If you’re one of them, you could get skin rashes, watery eyes, nasal congestion and even asthma attacks.
Cockroaches can, indeed, spread disease. And even quite frightening ones, like salmonella, staphylococcus and even leprosy. Entomologist David Rentz says the dirtiness of a cockroach is entirely dependent on where it has been.
“Studies have shown that they pick up these things on their feet and move them around that way and when they are feeding, of course they get bacteria and such on their mouthparts,” he said.
“If they have not been any place where they can get germs, well they are not germy at all.”
Luckily most homes are free of really nasty germs. A quick whizz round with an airborne disinfectant spray will help.
Dr Rentz is quick to point out that it’s only the six or eight introduced species of cockroach in Australia that are worth killing.
The more than 500 species of native Australian roaches are unlikely to survive long in an urban environment and are important to the native ecosystem.
“It’s just a very small percentage of the total number of cockroaches that give the whole group a bad name,” he said.
So if you don’t want cockroaches taking up residence at your house — clean up. Cockroaches in homes are only as dirty as the environment they are living in. If you have a filthy house, they will spread that filth around your kitchen, but if your kitchen is clean and hygienic, you won’t be providing them with a food source and they won’t bother so much. But if the odd cockroach does show up, at least you know they’re not that bad. They’re actually quite hygienic.
Cleaning up regularly is the best bet. Chances are the roach will be hungry and go looking for richer pickings next door.
Some common cockroach hiding spots.
Start by attacking these areas with a combination of insecticide (the barrier kind will help) and loads of hot soapy water and a broom.
Cockroaches thrive in warm, humid conditions. They prefer to live in kitchens and other food preparation areas, so they can feed off food spills. But cockroaches can eat just about anything, and can survive without food for long periods of time. Cockroaches are scavengers. While most roaches prefer sweets given a choice, in a pinch, they will eat just about anything: glue, grease, soap, wallpaper paste, leather, book-bindings, or even hair. Worse yet, a cockroach can survive a remarkably long time without food. Some species can go as long as 6 weeks without a meal! These traits make cockroaches in our homes tough to control. But in nature, cockroaches provide an important service by consuming organic waste. They’re the garbage collectors of their habitat. So patience in getting rid of them helps, too.
Hiding spots for the household cockroach include:
- Cracks in walls.
- Confined spaces, such as behind the refrigerator, in a pantry or underneath a stack of magazines, newspapers or cardboard boxes.
- Any furniture items that are generally left undisturbed.
- Kitchen cupboards.
- Below sinks.
- Around water heaters.
- In drains and grease traps.
But what about the one about cockroaches being able to survive a nuclear war? Well, it’s true, they can. For humans, a lethal dose of radiation is about 800 rems but some roach varieties can withstand doses up to a hundred times bigger, and as long as they’re not in the blast zone, they’d survive the radioactive fallout of a nuclear explosion.
As Fruit Of One’s Loins remarks, “that’s just creepy; that’s why I hate them”. (Cute horrified scream and gallons of soapy water.)
So how to deal with the sudden appearance of a cockroach in your life?
Chances are a rolled up newspaper or a fry pan won’t cut it. Those little suckers are fast. Measurably fast.
Cockroaches detect approaching threats by sensing changes in air currents. The fastest start time clocked by a cockroach was just 8.2 milliseconds after it sensed a puff of air on its rear end. Once all six legs are in motion, a cockroach can sprint at speeds of 80 centimeters per second. And they’re elusive, too, with the ability to turn on a dime while in full stride. Whacking them with a sizeable burst of insect spray will give you a better chance.
Except the little buggers often scuttle off anyway. Are they resistant to that, too? They’re superhero insects.
Perhaps most fascinatingly, cockroaches can be conditioned. Russian physiologist Ivan Pavlov first documented the concept of classical conditioning, famously demonstrated by his salivating dogs. The dogs would hear a ticking metronome each time they were fed. Soon, the sound of the metronome alone was enough to make the dogs salivate in anticipation of a meal. Now Makoto Mizunami and his colleague Hidehiro Watanabe, both of Tohoku University, have found that cockroaches can also be conditioned this way. They introduced the scent of vanilla or peppermint just before giving the roaches a sugary treat. Eventually, the cockroaches would drool – yes, drool – when their antennae detected one of these scents in the air.
We are currently working out how to use this information to rid us of urban cockroaches once and for all by creating a new roach trap which will excite them into getting caught all on their own, and which will make us millions. Watch this space. | environmental_science |
https://curvatecture.com/snap/weekend/ | 2019-04-25T04:55:52 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-18/segments/1555578681624.79/warc/CC-MAIN-20190425034241-20190425060241-00236.warc.gz | 0.934079 | 1,036 | CC-MAIN-2019-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-18__0__220583409 | en | Over October, November, and December 2018, we will be running 6 weekend workshops as part of our Super Natural Apprentice Program. These programs will be aimed at beginners or enthusiasts, or people who are looking to expand the range of their natural living knowledge, all held on a beautiful Organic Farm property in Gippsland, VIC Australia.
These courses will cover:
plus 2 more weekends to be announced!
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‘Permaculture is the design of systems for efficient, productive and regenerative outcomes. It differers from organic gardening in its approach to planning for functional interconnected systems.
This workshop is an overview of Permaculture Design Course topics, such as plant and animal systems, patterns and ecology, water storage and conservation and energy cycling; focusing on exercises that assist in finding the relationships between elements and how this can lead to higher yields in food production and efficient time and resource distribution. Access to property is not essential in order to benefit from Permacultures teachings, as the principles can be applied to many different situations. Learn how to live a life of purpose, fulfilling more of your daily needs in a regenerative manner that can lead to positive planetary outcomes.
In this workshop you will learn: – Permaculture Eithics and Principles and how to apply them to different facets of life – Understanding and improving soil – Animal Systems and Beekeeping – Annual Garden Systems – Perennial Garden Systems – Water management – Utilising microclimates This 3 day workshop will guide you in designing for land-based systems that are efficient and beautiful. Become an Earth steward and start practicing regenerative ways of living.’
Taj is an enigmatic, energetic, completely focussed teacher who will bring her intense knowledge base to EdenHill to share with all of us theoretical concepts, and then how they might play out on our specific land.
Come and join the owners of EdenHill Farm, Leni & Paul, as we explore in depth their approach to Organic Farming and Aquaponics on their beautiful 20acres in Gippsland VIC.
Experience Pauls’ extensive knowledge and approach to composting (wet and dry) focussing on quail manure and worm juices. Quail manure is some of the highest nitrogen containing manures of the bird world, and makes a fantastic organic compost. Learn how to precisely brew worm juice and craft compost, and how to implement it properly once it’s ready.
Lenis seed raising approach is a huge passion of hers. Her mission includes bringing beautiful plants and vegetables into peoples lives and homes, and sells her seedlings each week at many different local markets. You will learn all you need to know to raise beautiful, healthy seedlings, which will grow into luscious, full plants to provide you with delicious organic produce.
Also explore their extensive market garden and how they tend, harvest, and move their beautiful organic produce.
There will also be a module on Aquaponics, the marrying of Aquaculture and Hydroponics, and how you can setup and care for your own system to entertain a hobby or produce larger scale fish and vegetables.
If you are one of Leni and Pauls regular customers, come and say hello and checkout where all the magic happens!
Come and learn the theory and practical installation of a simple solar power setup on one of our cute little tiny houses. The system will service the needs of the inhabitant, and let them charge daily devices and evening lighting.
Taught by an incredibly knowledgable Dominic, his explorations into power and electricity boggle us, and he is able and willing to tackle even some of the most in-depth questions on the electrical world.
Wether you’d like a small system to take camping, or a full scale off-grid home setup, this course will give you a great introduction and hands on experience with the world of Solar Power.
Join the growing community at EdenHill farm, with all organic meals lovingly prepared and included in the price.
‘Born from necessity (and a whole lot of ice fishing) in the remote wilderness, The Bush Tannery is a rediscovery of our connection with nature and the traditional practices and teachings that tap into, and strengthen that bond.’
‘Our aim is to teach and support the most ethical, sustainable and respectful practices that celebrate life, through community engagement and a sharing of the traditional skills and practices of tanning and leather crafting. Explore our site to learn more about our journey and practices, and check out our upcoming workshops to see how you can be part of it.’
Josh is a wonderful teacher and custodian of traditional techniques of how to take almost any animal skin and process it into beautiful, usable leather and fiber, for a multitude of uses.
Josh has extensively studied many different traditional techniques from bark tanning to brain tanning, and is a wonderful teacher.
If you are interested in booking a Weekend Workshop, please follow these links:
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http://www.sse-llc.com/philips-ultrasound-building-addition-survey-site.html | 2020-07-15T08:02:54 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-29/segments/1593657163613.94/warc/CC-MAIN-20200715070409-20200715100409-00556.warc.gz | 0.898571 | 200 | CC-MAIN-2020-29 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-29__0__215330249 | en | Philips Ultrasound Building Addition Survey & Site Design
Philips Ultrasound, Armagh Township, Mifflin County, PA
Stahl Sheaffer provided survey, site design, traffic, environmental, and land development services to the architect on this multi-building addition for Philips Ultrasound. Associated site improvements required to support the additions included a parking lot expansion, a new loop driveway and entrance onto a State Route, truck dock access, and stormwater management facilities.
This project was under the jurisdiction of the Armagh Township Stormwater, Zoning, and Subdivision/Land Development Ordinances and required a Land Development Plan and stormwater management plan approval from the Township. Additionally, the project required an Individual NPDES permit from the PA Department of Environmental Protection, a Traffic Impact Study (TIS) and Highway Occupancy Permit (HOP) from PennDOT, and environmental permitting through the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services and Pennsylvania Game Commission. | environmental_science |
http://www.linglelab.org/ | 2023-12-10T06:32:12 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679101282.74/warc/CC-MAIN-20231210060949-20231210090949-00611.warc.gz | 0.869303 | 367 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__28019628 | en | Whether a prey animal hides, flees or counterattacks when faced with an approaching predator influences myriad aspects of its behaviour, ecology and even psychology. It therefore is not surprising that our early observations of coyotes hunting mule deer and white-tailed deer led my students and me in these different directions.
Ecology: Prey behaviour and predator-prey relationships.
We still conduct work on the influence of prey behaviour and predator-prey relationships, relying on exceptional observation conditions at our main study site on the prairie grasslands of southern Alberta.
Behaviour: Inter-species hybridization and transmission of disease:
We are beginning a new project that investigates conditions that facilitates or prevents hybridization between white-tailed deer and mule deer, two species that are able to interbreed and produce fertile hybrid. When conducting this work, we plan to conduct detailed observations of mating tactics and other social interactions that may help to understand variation in the transmission of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD), a fatal prion disease spreading across North American deer.
Psychology: Evolutionary continuity in infant cries and caregiver responses.
Another major focus of the lab is the evolutionary continuity in newborn cries and adult responses to these cries. Our discovery that deer mothers respond to newborn cries of diverse species of mammals suggests suggest that a response to infant cues of a different species is not uniquely human, but may instead be the result of sensory mechanisms shared across mammals through tens or hundreds of millions of years of evolution.
Dr. Susan Lingle
Department of Biology
The University of Winnipeg
515 Portage Ave.
Winnipeg, MB R3B 2E9 Canada
Tel: (204) 258-2964
For updates, see our facebook page:
Twitter: team mule deer @linglelab | environmental_science |
http://lcwsd.com/?page_id=521 | 2021-01-22T21:30:31 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-04/segments/1610703531429.49/warc/CC-MAIN-20210122210653-20210123000653-00223.warc.gz | 0.96612 | 451 | CC-MAIN-2021-04 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-04__0__200459081 | en | The Lakeside County Water & Sewer District (LCWSD) currently operates and maintains three water systems – the Lakeside System, Troutbeck Rise/Lakeside Estate System, and Cherry View System.
The Lakeside Water System was acquired from Bill Brass in 1997. It consists of a 200,000-gallon steel storage reservoir and three water wells. It services approximately 293 units.
The TB/LE Water System, originally called the Troutbeck Rise Water System, was privately owned until December 2002 when the LCWSD assumed ownership and operation of the system. About that same time the system was expanded to include the Lakeside Estates Subdivision. An old redwood water storage tank was replaced with a new 120,000-gallon steel tank. The system is served by two water wells located in Troutbeck Rise and Lakeside Estates, respectively. In 2006 the Spurwing Development was added to the system. As of 2014 this system services 92 connections.
The Cherry Hill and Mission View water systems were acquired in 2010 and 2011, respectively. On January 10, 2014 the two systems were combined to form the Cherry View Water System. This water system consists of one 176,000-gallon storage tank, four wells, a storage reservoir, and pump houses. This system provides water service to approximately 155 units.
We strive to maintain a high level of protection and efficiency with these water systems. Of high priority was to add water meters to all residents for two reasons: 1) to track usage for billing purposes; and 2) to monitor our system for leaks. Also in 2006 we added a radio read system to the meters with the capability to detect leaks or high use situations and to reduce meter reading time by two-thirds.
In 2009 we installed sensors in all wells so we can monitor them on a daily basis. We hired a hydrologist to perform and monitor a drawdown pump test of our largest well for 72 hours. This test provided very valuable data that revealed a very solid performing aquifer with plenty of good clean water. We have now had ten consecutive years of monthly, bacteria-free tests to back that up.
We hope you will continue to enjoy a clean glass of water on us! | environmental_science |
http://sostort.com/2014/12/11/the-importance-of-duct-cleaning/ | 2023-09-24T06:07:44 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506623.27/warc/CC-MAIN-20230924055210-20230924085210-00610.warc.gz | 0.964462 | 509 | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__159986324 | en | Duct cleaning often gets overlooked because it is the behind the scenes of your heating and air unit. Even though you don't think of the ductwork as much, it is one of the most important parts of your HVAC system. Since the ducts carry the cool or warm air throughout your home to keep it at a comfortable temperature, these ducts need to be clear so that they work efficiently. Continue reading to learn why you should have your ducts cleaned regularly.
Benefits of Duct Cleaning
- Extends the life of your HVAC system by making it work less hard
- Reduces heating and cooling bills by using less energy to keep comfortable
- Moves less dust and dirt throughout the home or building
- Reduces maintenance and repair requirements with a clean system
Health Problems Affected by Dirty Ducts
Sinus Problems and Allergies
If you don't clean your ducts regularly, the dust, debris, and dirt builds up and travels with the air into your home. Instead of breathing clean, fresh air while you are in your home, you are breathing in all of these allergens and pollutants.
Some people will not be bothered by the particles in the air, but if you have existing sinus or allergy problems, you will suffer. Your allergies will worsen, and you will suffer from more frequent sinus infections than before. So if you find that your allergies are worse, seemingly out of nowhere, have your ductwork inspected and cleaned.
Asthma and Respiratory Problems
If you have asthma, you don't take breathing clearly for granted, and it is even more important to your health that you breathe in clean air. Any dust, pollen, dirt, or mold that is released into the air from the dirty ductwork can cause you to have an asthma attack, which can be very dangerous, depending on how severe your asthma is.
Even if you don't have any pre-existing conditions, you can get sick from dirty ducts. In addition to the normal dust, pollen, dirt, and other allergens in dirty ducts, fungi, viruses, and bacteria are present too. These germs travel throughout the space with the warm or cool air and will end up making you sick with a respiratory illness.
As you can see, dirty air ducts are something that you should take seriously. Having your ducts cleaned yearly is usually enough for most spaces and you will find that it is worth the expense to breathe fresher air. | environmental_science |
https://veteransresources.org/2016/02/fact-sheet-agent-orange-and-presumptions-of-service-connection/ | 2022-06-29T01:20:57 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-27/segments/1656103619185.32/warc/CC-MAIN-20220628233925-20220629023925-00226.warc.gz | 0.943814 | 2,010 | CC-MAIN-2022-27 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-27__0__68246313 | en | The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) remains committed to ensuring that Vietnam-era Veterans receive benefits they have earned through their service. This commitment includes determining presumptive service connection related to Agent Orange and other herbicide exposure.
- Congress has provided that a Veteran who “served in the Republic of Vietnam during the period beginning on January 9, 1962, and ending on May 7, 1975,” will be presumed to have been exposed to an herbicide agent during such service. This presumption of exposure may be used to service connect an herbicide-related disease and establish entitlement to VA disability compensation.
- VA interprets the phrase “served in the Republic of Vietnam” to refer to duty or visitation on land (ground troops) or on the inland waterways of Vietnam (“Brown Water” Navy), but not to include service in the waters offshore (“Blue Water” Navy) or in the airspace above Vietnam.
- In 2008, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (Haas v. Peake) upheld VA’s policy as a reasonable interpretation of the governing statute.
At the request of VA, the Institute of Medicine (IOM) conducted a review of numerous medical studies related to whether Blue Water Navy Veterans were exposed to herbicides during Vietnam service.
- The IOM determined in its report, Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans and Agent Orange Exposure (2011), that there was insufficient evidence to conclude that Blue Water Navy Veterans were exposed to herbicides.
- The medical and scientific evidence available at this time does not support extension of the presumption of exposure to herbicides to Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans.
A recent Veterans Court decision, Gray v. McDonald, required that VA re-evaluate and clarify its definition of “inland waterways.” Consistent with the decision in Gray, the Department has clarified that it defines inland waterways, which are part of the Republic of Vietnam for purposes of acknowledging Agent Orange exposure, as fresh water rivers, streams, canals, and similar waterways. Because these waterways are distinct from ocean waters and related coastal features, service on these waterways is service in the Republic of Vietnam. VA considers inland waterways to end at their mouth or junction to other offshore water features, as described below. For rivers and other waterways ending on the coastline, the end of the inland waterway will be determined by drawing straight lines across the opening in the landmass leading to the open ocean or other offshore water feature, such as a bay or inlet. For the Mekong and other rivers with prominent deltas, the end of the inland waterway is determined by drawing a straight line across each opening in the landmass leading to the open ocean.
In contrast, offshore waters, where exposure to Agent Orange will not be presumed, are the high seas and any coastal or other water feature, such as a bay, inlet, or harbor, containing salty or brackish water and subject to regular tidal influence. This includes salty and brackish waters situated between rivers and the open ocean. Examples of offshore bays or harbors in Vietnam include, but are not limited to DaNang Harbor, Nha Trang Harbor, Cam Ranh Bay, Qui Nhon Bay, and Ganh Rai Bay.
Veterans who meet certain service qualifications and have any of the medical conditions determined by VA to be related to exposure to Agent Orange are encouraged to apply for benefits. Claimants may apply online through the eBenefits portal or by filling out VA Form 21-526, Veterans Application for Compensation and/or Pension, or VA Form 21-526EZ, Fully Developed Claim (Compensation). Additional information regarding exposure to herbicides during Vietnam service is available on VA’s Public Health site at http://www.publichealth.va.gov/exposures/agentorange/.
Who are Blue Water Navy Veterans?
Blue Water Navy Veterans are those sailors and other Veterans who served aboard ships that did not enter Vietnam’s inland waterways.
Were Blue Water Navy Veterans exposed to Agent Orange?
The U.S. military sprayed Agent Orange over the Vietnam land mass. However, Blue Water Navy Veterans may be entitled to the presumption of Agent Orange exposure if they were on a ship when it entered Vietnam’s inland waterways or went ashore.
Why doesn’t VA recognize Blue Water Navy Agent Orange exposure?
The presumption of exposure to Agent Orange during Vietnam service is based upon service in Vietnam where Agent Orange spraying occurred, which includes the country’s inland waterways. VA asked the Institute of Medicine (IOM) to determine whether there was any scientific basis for concluding that Blue Water Navy Veterans, who had only shipboard service off the coast of Vietnam, were also exposed to Agent Orange. IOM was unable to determine whether or not Blue Water Navy Veterans were exposed to herbicides sprayed in Vietnam.
Were any Navy Veterans exposed to Agent Orange?
Yes. VA recognizes that many Navy Veterans served in Vietnam, and those Veterans are afforded the presumption of exposure to Agent Orange and service connection for diseases associated with Agent Orange exposure.
Doesn’t an Australian study conclude that Blue Water Navy Veterans were exposed to Agent Orange?
No. IOM validated the Australian study’s laboratory methodology and confirmed that the intake of Agent Orange-contaminated seawater on Navy ships could result in exposures through the Navy’s potable water desalinization process. However, the IOM concluded that the lack of evidence regarding the extent of any herbicides in the seawater made it impossible to determine whether Blue Water Navy personnel were exposed to herbicides through such processes.
Isn’t there new science proving Blue Water Veterans were exposed to Agent Orange?
No, environmental health experts in VA’s Veterans Health Administration have reviewed the available scientific information and concluded that it is not sufficient to support a presumption that Blue Water Navy Veterans were exposed to Agent Orange. This review includes the 2011 Institute of Medicine report specifically addressing the plausibility of offshore exposure, as well as subsequent research published in reputable scientific journals. VA, however, remains concerned with the health and well-being of all Veterans, including those who served off Vietnam’s coast. As a result, we have partnered with the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the Vietnam Veterans of America and the Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans to initiate a groundbreaking study of Blue Water Navy Veterans health outcomes. We hope to have data gathered and analyses published in 2017.
What’s next for Blue Water Veterans?
VA will continue to resolve their claims for Agent Orange-related disability benefits on a case-by-case basis.
Where can Navy Veterans find more information?
On the web at http://www.publichealth.va.gov/PUBLICHEALTH/exposures/agentorange/index.asp. We also maintain a public database of ships known to have operated on the inland waterways for some period of time at http://www.publichealth.va.gov/exposures/agentorange/shiplist/list.asp.
Ships List FAQs
I served on a PCF “Swift Boat” in and around the Rung Sat Special Zone in 1968. Am I entitled to a presumption of exposure to Agent Orange?
Yes, VA has determined that Veterans who had Vietnam service aboard certain classes of boats and ships that operated primarily on Vietnam’s inland waterways are entitled to the presumption. PCF is one of those classes. Additionally, service in the Rung Sat Special Zone is service in Vietnam, not offshore, under VA’s policy.
I served from 1965 to 1967 aboard the USS Guadalupe (AO-32), an oiler that operated in Ganh Rai Bay during April 1966, but I have never filed a claim for disability benefits. My doctor just diagnosed type II diabetes. Am I still entitled to the presumption of Agent Orange exposure?
As a result of the remand by the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims in Gray v. McDonald, VA reviewed and clarified its policy concerning inland waterways where exposure to herbicides will be presumed. Although VA had previously considered Qui Nhon Bay and Ganh Rai Bay to be inland waterways, these two offshore bays are no longer considered inland waterways under VA’s policy clarification.
Although VA will no longer add new ships or new dates of service to the ships list based on their presence in Qui Nhon Bay or Ganh Rai Bay, VA has already established a presumption of Agent Orange exposure for a number of ships entering those bays, including the Guadalupe’s April 1966 service. VA will therefore continue to extend that presumption to crewmembers who were aboard the Guadalupe at that time. If you were actually aboard the Guadalupe when it operated in Ganh Rai Bay in April 1966, you will be entitled to the presumption of Agent Orange exposure.
I served aboard a ship that operated on Ganh Rai Bay during April 1968, but I have never filed a claim for disability benefits. My doctor just diagnosed type II diabetes. VA has already recognized my ship’s service on Ganh Rai in 1966, but not 1968. Am I still entitled to the presumption of Agent Orange exposure?
If you went ashore in Vietnam at any point while performing active service, you are entitled to the presumption of exposure to Agent Orange. Although your ship is already on the list because it operated in Ganh Rai Bay in 1966, we are not adding the April 1968 period to the list because it was not service on Vietnam’s inland waterways. Because we’re not adding the April 1968 period to VA’s ships list, that offshore service cannot be used to establish a presumption of exposure to Agent Orange.
[Source: Released February 4, 2016] | environmental_science |
https://moreton2031.wixsite.com/plan/post/why-biodiversity-is-important | 2024-02-22T08:21:57 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947473735.7/warc/CC-MAIN-20240222061937-20240222091937-00222.warc.gz | 0.947204 | 735 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__157075478 | en | Biological diversity, or biodiversity, is the scientific term for the variety of life on Earth. It refers not just to species but also to ecosystems and differences in genes within a single species. Everywhere on the planet, species live together and depend on one another. Every living thing, including man, is involved in these complex networks of interdependent relationships, which are called ecosystems.
Healthy ecosystems clean our water, purify our air, maintain our soil, regulate the climate, recycle nutrients and provide us with food. They provide raw materials and resources for medicines and other purposes. They are at the foundation of all civilisation and sustain our economies. It's that simple: we could not live without these “ecosystem services”.
However, despite its critical importance, biodiversity across the world, and within the UK, is in significant decline. It is estimated that more than one in ten (15%) of the UK’s wildlife species is at risk of extinction, and the numbers of the nation’s most endangered creatures have plummeted by two-thirds since 1970. The abundance of all wildlife has also fallen, with one in six animals, birds, fish and plants having been lost.
There are, of course, a wide range of causes of biodiversity loss, such as pollution, intensive farming practices, climate change, the introduction of invasive species, and population growth. However, it is not all doom and gloom, and steps can be taken to both protect against biodiversity loss and to proactively reverse and improve levels of biodiversity. The “planning system” (i.e. the policies that guide decisions on what developments can happen, where and how), can play a huge role in supporting biodiversity, and that is why it has emerged as a key priority within Moreton-in-Marsh’s emerging Neighbourhood Plan.
Through a Neighbourhood Plan, policies can be developed to provide protection for key areas of land that may be rich in biodiversity, or play a key role in supporting biodiversity in the town. It can include policies to encourage more energy efficient new buildings, and to encourage and support more sustainable modes of travel to reduce the use of car within the town. It can also take advantage of new legislation that is being developed by the UK Government through the new Environment Act to require “Biodiversity Net Gain” through future developments.
The principle of Biodiversity Net Gain is simple – any new developments must lead to an overall increase in biodiversity. Biodiversity net gain requires developers to ensure habitats for wildlife are enhanced and left in a measurably better state than they were pre-development. They must assess the type of habitat and its condition before submitting plans, and then demonstrate how they are improving biodiversity – such as through the creation of green corridors, planting more trees, or forming local nature spaces. Green improvements on site will be encouraged, but where they are not possible, developers will need to pay a levy for habitat creation or improvement elsewhere. Through the Moreton-in-Marsh Neighbourhood Plan, we can develop ideas and projects that would help increase biodiversity within the town, and then use funding from developers to make these happen. Ideas already discussed include a community orchard, planting of wildflowers, and enhancements to existing green corridors.
As we develop the Moreton-in-Marsh Neighbourhood Plan, we would love to hear your ideas and thoughts about how we could protect and improve biodiversity within the town. Please let us know your thoughts by contacting us directly or engaging in the various consultation activities and surveys that will be ongoing as we develop the plan. | environmental_science |
https://www.stpiusx.co.uk/4932-2/ | 2019-07-22T17:05:11 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-30/segments/1563195528141.87/warc/CC-MAIN-20190722154408-20190722180408-00538.warc.gz | 0.959073 | 140 | CC-MAIN-2019-30 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-30__0__134431072 | en | We have butterflies!!!
Over the last few weeks Reception have taken care of baby caterpillars and learnt all about the life cycle of the butterfly.
We watched the whole cycle happen before our eyes. Our five caterpillar eggs, became very hungry caterpillars, then chrysalis, and finally five beautiful `painted lady` butterflies.
We fed our butterflies fruit, sugared water and flowers and when they were strong enough we decided to set them free.
We chose the back of our school field and decided that it was the most suitable environment for our butterflies.
What a beautiful afternoon we had releasing them into the wild.
Goodbye butterflies we will miss you! | environmental_science |
http://eswau.net/news/colton-receives-hornaday-award/ | 2018-02-25T23:36:46 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-09/segments/1518891817523.0/warc/CC-MAIN-20180225225657-20180226005657-00310.warc.gz | 0.964242 | 186 | CC-MAIN-2018-09 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-09__0__108106725 | en | Congratulations to our brother Thomas Colton for receiving the William T. Hornaday Award from the Boy Scouts of America. The William T. Hornaday Award is presented by the BSA for service in conservation and ecology and has
been referred to as “an Olympic Medal bestowed by the Earth”.
The award was created in 1914 by Dr. William T. Hornaday, director of the New York Zoological Park and founder of the National Zoo in Washington, D.C. It was created to encourage learning about natural resource conservation and the environment, teach sound stewardship of the natural resources and the environment, and recognize those who are outstanding in this field.
The award is rare. Only around 1,100 Hornaday awards have been given in the past 100 years. It takes a substantial commitment of time and energy to earn the award. Congratulations to Thomas for receiving this award and to his commitment to outdoor ethics. | environmental_science |
http://www.kba-notasys.com/company/environmental-protection/ | 2016-05-25T09:04:27 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2016-22/segments/1464049274324.89/warc/CC-MAIN-20160524002114-00013-ip-10-185-217-139.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.955405 | 181 | CC-MAIN-2016-22 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2016-22__0__126715866 | en | All our new products and processes are developed with a close view to reducing the impact on the environment.
Existing products and processes are assessed continuously in the light of new developments. With the move to our new facility in the Northern part of Lausanne we pushed this philosophy through to our day-to-day working live.
Our new facility is CO2 neutral and we put great emphasis in the separation of various types of waste. Not just concerning printing but also in our offices.
As one of the few companies in Lausanne we are connected to the city’s remote heating network. Along with the International Olympic Committee’s building, ours is, in fact, one of only two also using the city’s remote heating network for cooling purposes.
Another feature is our naturally covered rooftop which is not only environmentally friendly but it also creates a more pleasant working environment. | environmental_science |
http://meat-abolition.org/zh-hans/actu/call | 2017-03-29T13:11:01 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-13/segments/1490218190295.65/warc/CC-MAIN-20170322212950-00049-ip-10-233-31-227.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.939353 | 313 | CC-MAIN-2017-13 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-13__0__272396337 | en | Concern for animals is growing in all countries throughout the world.
Yet, never before had so many sentient beings been killed for food.
We are depleting the seas and monopolising most of the land area.
We constantly impose unspeakable suffering on the animals of this planet.
At the same time, an ever growing number of us refuse to collaborate in the gigantic machine of death.
When hundreds of billions of lives are at stake, we must now do more than refuse to collaborate:
we must refuse this constant butchery, we must demand an end to the massacre, we must clamour for abolition!
We demand the abolition of the production and consumption of animal flesh throughout the world !
We demand the prohibition of the products of hunting, fishing and livestock farming, because they involve the exploitation, suffering and death of sentient beings.
Let’s organise actions everywhere,
From 20 to 27 September 2014
For the upcoming World Week for the Abolition of Meat!
We are calling on you to organise and announce here any actions that you consider useful so that we can work together to bring closer the day when no animal will be unnecessarily killed to be used for food.
Because meat production involves killing the animals that are eaten,
because their living conditions and slaughter cause them to suffer,
because eating animal products isn't necessary,
because sentient beings must not be mistreated or killed unnecessarily;
therefore, farming, fishing and hunting, as well as selling and eating animal products, have to be abolished. | environmental_science |
https://aulandbottle.com/product/480ml-single-wall-304-stainless-steel/ | 2023-10-02T15:17:32 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233511000.99/warc/CC-MAIN-20231002132844-20231002162844-00864.warc.gz | 0.864318 | 417 | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__130417425 | en | Introducing the 480ml Single Wall 304 Stainless Steel Water Cup, a fusion of functionality and style for elevated hydration. Crafted from premium-grade 304 stainless steel, this water cup exemplifies durability and rust-free assurance, ensuring a companion that stands the test of time. Its single-wall design not only guarantees lightweight portability but also makes it the perfect choice for outdoor pursuits, travel adventures, or everyday use at home or work. With a sleek, contemporary aesthetic, this water cup is more than just a beverage holder – it’s a fashion-forward statement that seamlessly complements any setting.
- Premium 304 Stainless Steel: Our commitment to quality shines through with the use of superior 304 stainless steel, endowing the water cup with unparalleled strength and corrosion resistance, promising lasting performance.
- Lightweight and Portable: The single-wall construction ensures that the 480ml water cup remains lightweight and effortlessly portable, ideal for those on the move, whether it’s a trek through the wilderness or a bustling urban commute.
- Sleek and Modern Design: Combining practicality with aesthetics, the water cup’s contemporary design adds a touch of sophistication to your beverage experience, making it a suitable choice for various occasions.
- Eco-Friendly Choice: By choosing the reusable 480ml Single Wall 304 Stainless Steel Water Cup, you’re not just elevating your hydration routine but also contributing to a greener planet by reducing single-use plastics.
The 480ml Single Wall 304 Stainless Steel Water Cup redefines the standards of durability, convenience, and style in one exceptional package. Designed for both the outdoors and everyday life, this water cup’s premium 304 stainless steel construction guarantees resilience while its single-wall structure keeps it lightweight. Embrace a sustainable lifestyle by choosing this eco-friendly alternative to disposable plastic bottles. Elevate your hydration journey with a water cup that effortlessly combines elegance and functionality, ensuring you stay refreshed and stylishly hydrated wherever you go. | environmental_science |
http://www.heinz.com/sustainability/supplychain/sustainable-sourcing.aspx | 2017-01-18T18:07:11 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-04/segments/1484560280310.48/warc/CC-MAIN-20170116095120-00255-ip-10-171-10-70.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.94421 | 1,535 | CC-MAIN-2017-04 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-04__0__10053349 | en | Heinz is committed to working together with major stakeholders from industry, government and the public to help achieve a more sustainable approach to sourcing raw ingredients for our products. We are also focused on safety and quality, and we set strict buying specifications in order to meet these requirements. In 2012, Heinz was recognized with a Justmeans Social Innovation Award for Best Incorporation of Ethical Sourcing or Certification.
Sustainably Sourced Cocoa - UTZ Certified
Background: Poor soil fertility management, aging tree stocks, improper use of chemicals, uncontrolled deforestation and poor labor conditions are several of the challenges faced by the cocoa industry. These factors also represent imminent threats to the sustainability of cocoa farming. As consumers grow increasingly aware of these situations specific to the cocoa industry, they demand products that are sourced in a responsible way.
Position: As we announced in our last report, our De Ruijter brand in the Netherlands was the first major chocolate sprinkles manufacturer to announce the switch to UTZ CERTIFIED cocoa that adheres to sustainable agriculture practices for the cocoa supply. We are pleased that all cocoa bought by Heinz as of January 1, 2013 is 100% sustainable – UTZ CERTIFIED. This includes the De Ruijter, Venz and Kwatta brand chocolate sprinkles brands. The move to UTZ CERTIFIED cocoa is an important step that helps to provide a sustainable future for Ivory Coast cocoa growers. By teaching growers safe and more efficient farming practices, the quality and yield of cocoa beans will increase, resulting in a better income for farmers and knowledge shared throughout the supply chain. UTZ CERTIFIED works together with major stakeholders from industry, government and the public to help achieve a more sustainable cocoa sector. The Code is internationally recognized, and the goal is to reach many small farmers and involve them in the global supply for responsible cocoa.
Certified Sustainable Palm Oil
Heinz recognizes that unsustainable cultivation of oil palm contributes to deforestation, climate change and a lack of biodiversity in oil-producing countries.
Background: Heinz has been committed to the sourcing of certified sustainable palm oil and has a solid track record of continual improvement on the company’s journey to achieve 100% certified sustainable palm oil by the end of 2013. In the last report, we announced that Heinz converted our largest global palm oil usage to segregated certified palm oil sources from a new plant in the Netherlands. As a result, Heinz began using segregated certified sustainable palm oil in manufacturing frozen potato products at our Westwick factory. Heinz also reduced our palm oil usage in North America through product reformulation to enhance product health and wellness.
Commitment: Heinz completed its conversion to 100% certified sustainable palm oil in December 2013. Our Global Sustainable Palm Oil Steering Team, which includes our key regional procurement, quality and R&D personnel, assesses and facilitates compliance with this goal globally. This team also works closely with Research & Development to ensure that palm oil is only used in new products when there is no technical or commercial alternative available. We are also reformulating existing recipes to incorporate alternative environmentally responsible sources.
Heinz promotes the use of palm oil from sustainable sources through our membership in the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO). This not-for-profit association brings together stakeholders — including palm oil producers, palm oil processors or traders, consumer goods manufacturers, retailers, banks and investors, environmental or nature conservation non-government organizations (NGOs), and social or developmental NGOs — to develop and implement global standards for sustainable palm oil.
In its November 2013 Palm Oil Buyers Scorecard, the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) said, “This Scorecard shows that a handful of companies like... Heinz have done exactly what WWF has asked of them. They have put the effort into making sure they’re in a good place to meet their commitments to use Segregated CSPO and to move away from relying on Book and Claim certificates.”
Farm Animal Welfare
Heinz recognizes that animal welfare is a growing consumer interest.
Background: Heinz is one of the world’s premier food companies. At Heinz we have always been committed to providing safe, wholesome and nourishing foods that enhance the lives and well-being of people everywhere – a philosophy that extends throughout our supply chain, and in particular in our approach to animal welfare. As with all ingredients, the primary concerns for Heinz are safety and quality, and we set strict buying specifications in order to meet these requirements. At Heinz, the provenance of our ingredients is important to us. We have a long-standing history of ensuring traceability in our agricultural supply chain, and we share best practices across our global business. We keep our meat supply chain as short as we can in order to maintain the best possible levels of ingredient traceability.
Heinz believes that animals should be treated with compassion and we are committed to ensuring that the ingredients we purchase from our suppliers are produced in a sustainable and ethical manner. Heinz does not operate any animal processing facilities and is not a leading buyer of animal-derived ingredients. However, we have several ongoing initiatives and a global position statement to ensure a consistent approach on animal welfare for our animal-derived products.
Cage Free Eggs:
Heinz is not a major user of eggs and therefore we have little to no influence on the costs of egg prices either in the U.S. or globally. That said, Heinz has made a commitment to source our eggs from cage-free chickens as suppliers meet our growing request for this ingredient. Specifically, in the U.K., we use free-range eggs in Heinz Mayonnaise.
Across all Heinz businesses, we continue to work with our egg suppliers to review and further understand the options and capabilities in cage-free sourcing going forward. We ask stakeholders to work with major egg suppliers and users to bring down the costs of cage-free eggs, which today are significantly higher than those of caged eggs.
Heinz applauds and supports industry efforts to move away from using gestation crates for pregnant sows. The Company is currently working with its pork suppliers to understand and document their plans to reduce or end the use of gestational crates. This information is used to inform the Company’s choice of suppliers now and in the future, in an effort to increase the Company’s use of pork from crate-free sources.
Position: Heinz recognizes that many consumers have concerns about animal welfare and we take these concerns seriously. First and foremost, no Heinz products are tested on animals. Secondly, Heinz suppliers are required to have implemented validated Animal Welfare Programs to prevent the abuse of animals. These Animal Welfare Programs are to be compliant to the Humane Methods of Slaughter Act (HMSA), the Federal Meat Inspection Act and the Poultry Products Inspection Act. Heinz requires written confirmation of compliance to these Animal Welfare Programs. Heinz requires formal Animal Welfare Assurance programs at each of our supplier locations validated through audits and a target training program to preserve the health and well-being of the animals and food safety of the finished products.
In addition to compliance with all local legislation in force in the country of origin, Heinz requires that its suppliers adhere to the principle of the Five Freedoms for animal welfare:
- Freedom from hunger and thirst;
- Freedom from discomfort;
- Freedom from pain, injury and disease;
- Freedom to express normal behavior; and
- Freedom from fear and distress. | environmental_science |
http://www.ornis.hu/?download&aid=271&volume_id=23&lang=eng | 2023-10-03T00:25:41 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233511023.76/warc/CC-MAIN-20231002232712-20231003022712-00840.warc.gz | 0.882817 | 201 | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__90281165 | en | Ornis Hungarica. vol.22(1). (2014) p.1-14.
A case study on the phylogeny and conservation of Saker Falcon
The Saker Falcon is a falconid raptor species with Palearctic distribution. It has never been a common bird in Hungary, now there are cc. 220–230 nesting pairs within the country borders. Currently total world population is cc. 19 000–34 000 individuals. Its taxonomic status is complicated. Two subspecies are distinguished (Falco c. cherrug and Falco c. milvipes); however, molecular data does not support this split. Phylogeny of the species is also not clarified, similarly to closely related raptors. There are many factors threatening the population of the Saker. One of these factors is the occurrence of the hybrid falcons. By molecular investigations more data can be gained, that could be useful in practical conservation, too. | environmental_science |
http://www.dasisporn.com/aqi-india/ | 2023-09-26T05:30:36 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510149.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20230926043538-20230926073538-00581.warc.gz | 0.955097 | 119 | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__52582583 | en | Air pollution is a major concern in India. National Air Quality Index (AQI) was launched in 2014 to disseminate information on air quality in an easily understandable form for the general public. AQI has six categories of air quality. These are: Good, Satisfactory, Moderately Polluted, Poor, Very Poor and Severe. AQI is considered as ‘One Number- One Colour-One Description’ for the common man to judge the air quality within his vicinity. The formulation of the index was an initiative under Swachh Bharat Mission (Cleanliness Mission). | environmental_science |
https://ptssb.com/cannon-artes-ingegneria.html | 2023-06-04T18:29:10 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224650201.19/warc/CC-MAIN-20230604161111-20230604191111-00076.warc.gz | 0.944247 | 235 | CC-MAIN-2023-23 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__209504136 | en | ARTES Ingegneria was founded in 1977 as the BONO Company in charge of waste water treatment. BONO, the mother Company, was already committed, right from its birth in 1958, to excellence in the business of Steam Boilers and Boiler-Water Treatment.
At the incorporation of BONO into the Cannon Group in 1988, ARTES inherited the international attitude, the innovative mind and the strength of a multinational Company that paved the way to ambitious goals of growth and technological improvement.
Water treatment systems are designed by ARTES’ engineers on its own know-how and on proprietary technologies while fabrication and skid-mounting are performed “in-house” in full respect of the quality, safety and environmental international standards.
ARTES is currently one of the leading companies providing water & waste water treatment solutions in the Oil & Gas sector, onshore and offshore, upstream and downstream, with supplies to the major National and International Oil Companies and EPC contractors. ARTES’s installations are in the most diversified sectors including oil production, refining, petrochemicals, gas treatment, fertilizers plants. | environmental_science |
https://www.fischerairconditioning.com/the-role-of-hvac-in-indoor-air-quality/ | 2024-02-27T07:30:59 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474671.63/warc/CC-MAIN-20240227053544-20240227083544-00285.warc.gz | 0.947124 | 1,887 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__192003218 | en | The role of HVAC in indoor air quality is complex. HVAC systems regulate temperature and humidity and provide ventilation to remove stale air and replace it with fresh outdoor air.
Air filters can remove particles including dust, pet dander, and pollen, reducing allergy and respiratory conditions. They can also trap volatile organic compounds, which are emitted from cleaning products and furniture. Learn more by clicking here at https://alltemprefrigerationfl.com/.
Ventilation is the process of moving fresh air into a building or room and distributing it to different parts of the space. Its primary purpose is to dilute metabolic pollutants (carbon dioxide and odor) as well as airborne particulates that are generated within the space.
A ventilation system can be natural or mechanical. In addition, there are hybrid systems that use both types of ventilation simultaneously. Regardless of the type of ventilation, the system must be designed to ensure that indoor air temperatures are regulated and that heat and moisture are dissipated.
The HVAC industry is constantly striving to improve energy efficiency and reduce environmental impact. HVAC equipment is used in industrial, commercial, and residential spaces and includes a wide range of appliances, such as furnaces, AC units, thermostats, ductwork, and more.
As a result, many HVAC manufacturers are working to develop more environmentally friendly technologies that will help save energy and reduce carbon emissions. The benefits of improving energy efficiency for HVAC systems are significant, and they extend beyond saving money on energy costs. They also contribute to improved indoor air quality, which is beneficial for occupant health and productivity.
Poor ventilation is a major contributor to poor indoor air quality in homes and other buildings. Pollutants such as carbon monoxide, radon, and other gases can build up to dangerous levels without adequate ventilation. Biological contaminants such as mold and bacteria can also grow in poorly ventilated environments.
Proper ventilation can reduce or eliminate many of these problems. However, source control must be implemented to remove or diminish specific sources of pollution, such as removing secondhand smoke from your home or using exhaust fans in kitchens and bathrooms, and ensuring that clothes dryers are vented outdoors. In some cases, source control is a more cost-effective approach to improving indoor air quality than increasing ventilation. This is especially true for specific pollutants like VOCs, which can be reduced by eliminating or reducing their sources rather than simply diluting them with outdoor air.
When it comes to reducing airborne pollutants, HVAC systems have a lot going for them. Many systems feature filters that can reduce the amount of particulate matter circulating in the air, which is particularly beneficial to individuals with allergies or respiratory conditions. HVAC systems with advanced filtration can also remove gaseous contaminants, including VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds), from ventilation air.
According to someone who oversees the program that rates building products and furnishings based on their chemical emissions, concentrations of pollutants can be up to five times higher indoors than outdoors. As people spend 90% of their time indoors, poor IAQ can lead to headaches, fatigue, asthma, and other health problems.
Air filtration in HVAC systems is a key component to improving IAQ. The system draws in fresh air, filters it, and circulates the filtered air throughout the indoor space, expelling stale air. The filtration system can reduce the presence of allergens, including dust, pet dander, and mold spores, which are common causes of respiratory irritation. In addition, the filtration system can reduce airborne pathogens such as bacteria and viruses.
The temperature and humidity levels of indoor environments are also important factors in maintaining good IAQ. HVAC systems regulate the temperature and can maintain optimal humidity levels to prevent the growth of mold and other microorganisms. Humid air feels warmer and is less irritative than dry air, which can cause nose irritation and itchy eyes.
The types of contaminant removal available for HVAC systems vary by model. For example, some models can remove odors and some can even capture airborne toxins, such as carbon monoxide and VOCs, through the use of specialized gases such as permanganate oxidizers and activated charcoal. Some options can be used as standalone systems while others can be added to preexisting HVAC equipment. The best choice depends on the specific needs of a business or facility. An organization offers HVAC training that covers various aspects of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning to prepare candidates for an entry-level position in the field. Contact a training representative for more information.
A wide variety of products and materials in our buildings produce volatile organic compounds (VOCs). These airborne toxins are produced when these chemicals react with oxygen. The VOCs then evaporate into the air. This off-gassing has been linked to a wide range of health issues including headaches, fatigue, nausea, dizziness, and skin irritation. VOCs are also known to cause respiratory problems, eye irritation, and damage to the liver and kidneys. Some VOCs are also suspected or proven carcinogens.
While a few VOCs are naturally occurring in the environment, most are human-made. Some of the largest sources of VOCs are petroleum-based fuels, paints and coatings, building materials, dry cleaning solvents, and some pesticides. Typically, VOC levels are higher indoors than outdoors. This is due to a combination of fewer natural VOC emissions as well as more anthropogenic emissions.
Fortunately, there are many ways to reduce VOCs in the workplace. For example, balancing humidity levels helps prevent VOCs from evaporating into the air. It is also helpful to let new carpets, furniture, and building materials air out before installing them indoors. Keeping indoor air humid can help with itchy eyes and noses as well as make temperatures feel warmer which allows thermostats to be set lower, saving energy consumption.
In addition, implementing high ventilation rates can significantly reduce VOC levels. Standard 62.1 provides guidelines for ventilation rate requirements and procedures. However, enabling high ventilation in a space is often costly and may require redesign of the pre-existing HVAC system. Additionally, incorporating high ventilation increases the amount of outdoor air that needs to be heated or cooled, which can increase energy costs.
Another important way to reduce VOCs is to limit the amount of VOC-producing products and materials in your building. This includes limiting the use of cleaning products, avoiding smoking, and storing building products such as paints and coatings in a garage or basement connected to the building. In addition, using a fan to pull air out of the room while you’re painting or using other VOC-producing products can help.
Although it can seem daunting to incorporate best practices for maintaining IAQ, ignoring them can lead to unhappy and unhealthy occupants. This can result in lost productivity, higher maintenance costs, and even litigation.
Carbon dioxide is a colorless, odorless gas produced naturally in the human body through respiration and as a byproduct of some metabolic processes. It is a major greenhouse gas and is also produced by the burning of fossil fuels. Exposure to elevated concentrations of carbon dioxide may result in a variety of adverse health effects, including headaches, tiredness, and weakness. High concentrations of CO2 in indoor air typically indicate inadequate ventilation.
The amount of CO2 in a room is usually measured in parts per million (ppm). When reading the measurement, it should be noted that the lower the number the better, as this is indicative of higher levels of fresh air being brought into the room or building. This is a key indicator of HVAC systems working properly as it can be difficult for humans to bring in enough fresh air without producing too much CO2.
As homes are built more tightly and aerated naturally through gaps and cracks, mechanical ventilation has become increasingly important to maintain good indoor air quality. The venting system brings air in from the outside through an air conditioning unit, which contains an air filter to remove dust and debris, and then through ductwork that delivers it to the different rooms within a home.
Most HVAC systems are fitted with a carbon monoxide detector to alert users when harmful levels are reached and can be adjusted to avoid this problem. In addition to this, it is recommended that a CO2 monitoring device be installed to help ensure the safety of your family and pets.
In 1987, a magazine published the Exposure Guidelines for Residential Indoor Air Quality, which recommends that long-term exposure to CO2 in a dwelling should not exceed 3,500 ppm. This value was determined to be the lowest concentration at which direct physiological adverse health effects such as increased blood acidity have been observed in human subjects after several weeks of continuous exposure. In addition, epidemiological and controlled human exposure studies of school or office settings have demonstrated that higher CO2 concentrations are associated with an increase in symptoms of mucous membrane irritation and respiratory tract disorders (such as coughing, sneezing, runny nose, and sore throat); a decrease in neurophysiological performance tests (e.g., decision-making, reaction time and test scores); and decreased productivity. | environmental_science |
https://store.flw.com/categories/air-capture-hoods.html | 2024-04-17T03:22:16 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817128.7/warc/CC-MAIN-20240417013540-20240417043540-00335.warc.gz | 0.945241 | 180 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__105117774 | en | For over 50 years, TSI Alnor has manufactured high-quality air velocity equipment. One of their primary products is the air capture hood, also known as a balometer. These devices are specially designed to measure the amount of air coming out of grilles and diffusers in HVAC systems. This is where FLW comes in as the leading stocking distributor of TSI Alnor instruments. They provide a complete line of capture hoods, air velocity meters, air quality meters, air velocity transducers, airflow monitors, and more. These instruments are essential for maintaining air quality in any HVAC system. With the collapsible hood sealing over the grille or diffuser and the meter measuring the airflow volume, these balometers are an accurate and direct way to determine the amount of air passing through. Choose TSI Alnor and FLW for all your air velocity and quality needs. | environmental_science |
https://radicalhopesyllabus.org/2020/07/23/anxieties-activism-using-action-to-cope/ | 2024-02-28T01:52:32 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474690.22/warc/CC-MAIN-20240228012542-20240228042542-00331.warc.gz | 0.916022 | 1,011 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__126818683 | en | By Danielle Castillo and Jared Stilwell
While conversations concerning climate change continue to ritually concentrate on the consequences we face and the action needed in order to ensure sustainability, we often disregard the mental health effects that natural disasters and fear-dominated rhetoric pose towards individuals today. Whether it be extreme flooding in indigenous communities in South America or viewing a Facebook post detailing the overwhelming effects of oversea fishing from the comfort of your apartment in California, experiencing symptoms of anxiety and worry has become common in discussions of climate change. Unfortunately, this frames environmental efforts as hopeless and the consequences of climate change as inevitable. It is this model of hopelessness that has caused the mental health of communities around the world to suffer. It is thus more than necessary we include strategies of dealing with despair in conversations of hope towards a sustainable future.
As Maria Ojala explains, worry and anxiety can cripple potential critical actors in climate change movements. If we do not address what is directly stunting action, how can we move forward? This can be more closely observed in India where there has been documented high rates of farmer suicides as a response to crop failure due to extreme droughts (See Padhy, Sarkar, Panigrahi, & Paul, 2015). The effects of climate change extend beyond the immediate environment that surrounds us, we must therefore acknowledge how climate anxiety functions in order to find hope at all.
Ojala further outlines that climate change education has to produce a way to tackle this anxiety. By understanding, learning, and applying coping mechanisms for the preservation of people’s mental health, the hope for fighting climate change becomes viable. These methods include learning how to engage local communities through messaging—as seen with the High Water Line initiative. Even when reflecting on the emergence of young climate change activists it was found that their mental health actually improved as a result of them taking action in order to save our planet (4 Activist Girls). Interestingly enough, by understanding the social, spiritual, and the emotionality of climate change they were able to develop their own treatment to cope with their mental health issues. Emotional reckoning thus enabled activists to find hope both for themselves and for the world at large.
Our definition of radical hope:
In order for hope to be truly radical, we need to recognize our anxiety and actively push against its strain. We can do this by gaining an emotional understanding of where we stand in relation to hopelessness. This method of thinking forces the individual to look internally first and evaluate before addressing worldly issues, thus providing an alternative method of mobilization which can be truly radical within itself. In this case, every act you make—from classroom discussions, changing daily consumption habits, to calling representatives to push for local policy change—becomes inherently radical because taking action becomes a form of internal and external healing. Radical hope is the process of acknowledging the symptoms of anxiety and worry, processing how despair fuels you, and choosing to hope in spite of the circumstances. Hope can take many forms, but to radically hope means to believe in the preservation of your life and the life of the world.
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Ojala, Maria. “Facing Anxiety in Climate Change Education : From Therapeutic Practice to Hopeful Transgressive Learning.” Canadian Journal of Environmental Education 21 (2016): 41–56.
Cunsolo Willox, Ashlee, Sherilee L. Harper, James D. Ford, Victoria L. Edge, Karen Landman, Karen Houle, Sarah Blake, and Charlotte Wolfrey. “Climate Change and Mental Health: An Exploratory Case Study from Rigolet, Nunatsiavut, Canada.” Climatic Change 121, no. 2 (November 1, 2013): 255–70.
Fritze, Jessica G., Grant A. Blashki, Susie Burke, and John Wiseman. “Hope, Despair and Transformation: Climate Change and the Promotion of Mental Health and Wellbeing.” International Journal of Mental Health Systems 2, no. 1 (September 17, 2008): 13.
Padhy, Susanta Kumar, Sidharth Sarkar, Mahima Panigrahi, and Surender Paul. “Mental Health Effects of Climate Change.” Indian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine 19, no. 1 (2015): 3–7.
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Ro, Christine. “The Harm from Worrying about Climate Change.” BBC Future, October 10, 2019.
Mosher, Eve. HighWaterLine: Visualizing Climate Change. highwaterline.org. | environmental_science |
http://pngpower.com.pg/index.php/2012-01-06-00-28-21/report-downed-or-low-lying-power-lines | 2017-04-23T17:51:09 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-17/segments/1492917118740.31/warc/CC-MAIN-20170423031158-00371-ip-10-145-167-34.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.912673 | 172 | CC-MAIN-2017-17 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-17__0__227272192 | en | Low lying or fallen power lines
Quite often power poles and lines succumb to PNG’s unpredictable and often wild weather seasons. Strong winds, heavy rains, and factors like trees falling affect the distribution network around the country.
Often you will come across a leaning power pole with low power lines due to heavy rainfall and strong winds. In worst cases, you will see fallen power poles and/or power lines caused by trees falling on them.
If you see low lying or downed (fallen) power lines, please inform PNG Power immediately.
Low lying or downed power lines pose high risks of injury or even death if you go near them.
Please stay away from fallen power lines and report it to:
342 8610 / 8617
7198 1000 / 1001 / 1002 / 1003
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UK wind power is becoming increasingly central to the Government’s energy strategy, with the country’s ambitious target to provide 15 per cent of total power consumption from renewable sources by 2020 stimulating the market for onshore projects.
Scotland, with its strong supply of raw energy, is a hub for UK wind farm development and aims to produce 80 per cent of electricity from renewable sources by 2050.
Community Windpower is an operator that plans to make a significant contribution to these targets in the coming years, whilst providing economic, environmental and educational benefits to the local communities to which it supplies electricity.
As part of its ongoing development strategy, the organisation aims to develop a portfolio of more than 200 megawatt (MW) of wind farm projects in the UK over the next three years. The first, Millour Hill, is a landmark development that will see the first use of Siemens’ Direct Drive turbine technology in the UK. The project requires a £21.6 million debt package to fund its construction and operation.
To finance the Millour Hill facility, Community Windpower secured an agreement with Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking (“Lloyds Bank”), drawing on the European Investment Bank’s Intermediated Lending Scheme for Onshore Wind Projects.
In April 2011, Millour Hill, an 18MW wind farm in North Ayrshire, reached financial close. Sponsored by Community Windpower, an independent wind farm operator, the Millour Hill project will contribute to Scotland’s renewable energy targets and provide the communities of Dalry, Kilbirnie and Beith with reliable, green electricity.
The Millour Hill project will consist of six turbines with a maximum tip height of 125 metres, generating up to 18MW of clean electricity. It will displace approximately 20,300 tonnes of carbon dioxide per annum, 470 tonnes of nitrous oxide and 140 tonnes of sulphur dioxide. Millour Hill is expected to be operational in early 2012 and will supply power to approximately 14,000 homes in the local area.
The wind farm will also be the first in the UK to utilise Siemens’ direct drive turbines, which require half the component parts required for conventional geared wind turbines, allowing for increased output and ease of maintenance. The project will also be supported by a 15 year service agreement from Siemens – representing a significant commitment from one of Europe’s leading turbine providers – while electricity generated will be sold via a long-term PPA to multinational energy company, GDF Suez.
Millour Hill will supplement the existing six turbine, 18MW Dalry Community wind farm, a Community Windpower project which became operational in 2006.
Lloyds Bank acted as sole mandated lead arranger on a £21.6 million debt package to fund the construction and long-term operation of Millour Hill, as well as further future Community Windpower projects.
It is the fourth transaction Lloyds Bank has supported under the UK onshore wind European Investment Bank (EIB) Intermediated loan facility, which provides a financing benefit in relation to 50 per cent of the total investment cost.
Community Windpower selected Lloyds Bank based on its Renewable Energy team’s proven expertise in backing onshore wind farm projects, having jointly funded RES’ 48MW Hill of Towie and 28MW Kelburn windfarms, and Infinis Group’s 22MW Glenkerie project in 2010.
The wind farm developer also recognised Lloyds Bank’s as one of the market leaders in the wider renewable energy sector. To date, Lloyds Banking Group has arranged or underwritten approximately £2.4 billion for over 45 projects worldwide.
As well as financing Millour Hill, the new long-term portfolio facility will see Community Windpower grow its onshore wind assets to in excess of 200MW capacity over the next three years. The package will also enable the company to reduce costs through the standardisation of financing terms and documentation over the period of the facility, and protect cash flows by cross-collateralising projects as necessary.
As a result of the strong relationship Lloyds Bank has developed with Community Windpower, it has been mandated to finance the operator’s next asset.
Ed Wilson, Head of Renewables at Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking Project Finance, said: “Community Windpower is a highly progressive and ambitious organisation whose community-focused, consultative approach delivers local energy supplies with economic, environmental and educational benefits.
“Whilst contributing to Scottish and UK renewable energy goals, and benefiting the local community it will power, Millour Hill is made even more significant by Community Windpower’s newly formed partnership with Siemens. The project will be one of the UK’s most efficient wind farms thanks to the turbine manufacturer’s Direct Drive technology and, as such, will set the benchmark for similar small and medium-sized facilities.
“The funding structure in place illustrates our long term support for Community Windpower and its intention to significantly grow its portfolio, and will allow the organisation to reduce professional adviser costs over the 15 year period of the facility.”
Rod Wood, Managing Director at Community Windpower, commented: “Millour Hill is the latest in a series of planned wind farm projects that will provide notable environmental and social advantages to local communities, whilst continuing to clean the UK’s energy output.
“Lloyds Bank was the natural choice to finance the facility from a very early stage, taking into account its excellent record in supporting onshore wind farms and wider renewable energy projects.
“Through the lender’s trusted advice, sector expertise, complex structuring skills and subsequent long-term commitment, we have secured a debt package that not only positions us to construct and operate Millour Hill, but also to grow our assets over the next three years.”
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Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking
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Azmighan or Ezmeyghan is a village in the central part of Tabas city, South Khorasan province Iran. The village is located in Montazerieh district. To reach the village of Azmighan, you have to enter the Tabas to Bashrouyieh road, which is also called the airport road, because Tabas airport is located on the same road. Thirty kilometers from Tabas, the sign of the tourist village of Azmighan can be seen on the right side of the road. After passing another 5 km on this road, you will reach Azmighan village.
Due to its permanent rivers, this village is different from other villages in the desert in terms of climate. The village of Ezmeyghan is the only place where you can see the cultivation of dates and rice together. Ezmeyghan has two different climates: hot and humid vs. hot and dry, one of which is suitable for producing dates and the other is suitable for rice cultivation. Also, the flow of water between these farms and gardens has created a natural, green, and pleasant texture. In the middle of the village, several natural and artificial pools of water and canebrake and reeds and palm trees and paddy fields amaze the visitors. Near the agricultural farms is a vertical wall of a mountain hill with small caves and holes that have long been dug.
This area is called “Khanik”. Continuing the route, you will reach beautiful natural water pools at the slopes of the rocky cliffs of the mountain, which are the source of this small river. The water in these ponds is very clear and there are many cute small fishes called the Doctor Fish. They gather around your feet and tip the skin of your feet and provide you with a natural, free, and heartfelt massage. The sunshine among the magnificent palm leaves and its reflection in the water of the river, which is full of cute little fishes, displays a special beauty in the heart of the desert.
From rural attractions and gardens to paddy fields and perennial palm trees, from summer slopes to beautiful natural springs, from ancient textures with native architecture to historical and cultural monuments are all attractive attractions for tourists. Due to the pleasant climate and mesmerizing nature of the village, visiting it is recommended in every season of the year; in spring, the aroma of spring orange and tree blossoms, and in summer, the beauty of the paddy fields is spectacular. In addition, the temperate climate in autumn and winter gives travelers the opportunity to enjoy a desert tour. If you go to Ezmeyghan, be sure to visit the river and find the Takht-e Aroos at the heart of the river. On the way to the Takht-e Aroos, there are beautiful gardens-restaurants where you can enjoy local foods such as Ash. The tourist area of Kal Jenny in Tabas is also located near the village of Azmighan. It is highly recommended to visit this spectacular and magical place.
Ezmeyghan village is one of the most beautiful tourist areas of Tabas. The village is located 40 km east of the central part of Tabas city. The houses in this village are architecturally similar to other desert houses. Clay, mud, and soil are together with wood are the main materials for these houses. Pristine and beautiful nature along with unique tourist attractions has made Ezmeyghan a spectacular and lively village. Ezmeyghan is one of the few desert areas with permanent rivers. This village is exemplary and unique in the country in terms of plant diversity. In Ezmeyghan, in addition to the dates and citrus fruits and other seasonal fruits, rice is also cultivated. Palm trees and rice paddies have given this village a special beautiful view.
Azmighan is one of the most amazing villages in Iran and one of the wonders of Iran’s nature. Among the tourist attractions of Ezmeyghan village, including natural and historical attractions, are the tomb of Sayed Muhammad ibn Ja’far Tayyar, the Takht-e Aroos and the Ghadmgah waterfall, and two old Arabic inscriptions, probably from the time of Muhammad ibn Ja’far Tayyar, and also a 300 years old fig tree with 20 meters height. At a distance of 5 or 6 km from the village, there are two old beautiful castles that the locals call them the Dokhtar Castle (The Girl Castle). Ezmeyghan village is also famous among tourists for two reasons: rice paddies and palm groves. Nowhere else in the world can these two types be seen together.
Takht-e Aroos of Ezmeyghan:
One of the most fascinating natural attractions of Tabas is called Takht-e Aroos, located in Ezmeyghan. Thousands of Iranian and foreign tourists visit this spectacular natural phenomenon every year. The Takht-e Aroos is located above the water stream that leads to this village.
Takht-e Aroos means The bride’s bed. This area is called Takhte aroos because of the large white rock that appears on the bottom of its valley. This large white stone is in the middle of the river and looks like a bed because of the water moving on both sides and because of its white color they call it a bride!
The shrine and tomb of Muhammad ibn Ja’far Tayyar:
This place is the tomb of one of the nephews of the first Shiite Imam (Imam Ali). The beautiful tomb of Imamzadeh is located on a high hill that completely overlooks the village of Ezmeyghan. The building of this shrine has been destroyed several times over the years but thanks to the local people of the village, it has been repaired and renovated many times and is ready to receive pilgrims.
The Ghadamgah strait and waterfall:
There is a beautiful strait and waterfall near the village of Ezmeyghan which is called: Ghadamgah. Travelers and tourists can swim in this strait with the necessary precautions. However, swimming in this strait is not so safe and secure! To reach this beautiful strait, you have to walk about 30 minutes from the village because there is no car route.
Ezmeyghan also has some traditional tourist residences such as Nardoon Residence, the Agha Seyed Zabihollah Traditional Residence, and Amou- Nourouz Residence. | environmental_science |
https://ecosolve.co.uk/news-01/90-big-drainage-investment-at-county-ground | 2024-04-16T04:09:42 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817043.36/warc/CC-MAIN-20240416031446-20240416061446-00276.warc.gz | 0.946955 | 599 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__121441068 | en | All hands went on deck last week to tackle a major drainage and renovation job at Swindon Town FC’s hallowed County Ground pitch.
Under 10 weeks from the start of next season, Ecosol Turfcare went on site to remove the grass playing surface with the Koro Terraplane Rotor to a depth of 12mm, following that up with our Shelton Super Trencher, gravel cart, pipe layer and Sandmaster to renew various elements of the ground’s 30 year old drainage system.
Materials used in the project included - 5000kg of soil improver zeolite; 120 tonnes of sand top dressing, 80 tonnes of stone, 30 tonnes of 80:20 rootzone and 90 tonnes of drainage sand.
“It’s way more than we usually do,” said head groundsman Marcus Cassidy, “and while the pitch didn’t actually have puddling on the surface, water removal and grass growth were poor.” He noticed that following heavy or prolonged rainfall, some areas retained water and others became very soft. “This obviously affected the condition of the pitch and how the football team wanted to play.” The Club had known about various blockages and collapses in the drainage pipes since 2011 and needed to address this as part of the quest towards future League promotion.
Existing drainage of the County Ground comprised 2 x 100mm main drains, one going down each touch line with 40 herringbone lateral drains at 5m centres constructed with 50mm perforated pipes. After preliminary investigation, Marcus and Ecosol Turfcare MD Bretton King decided that the most appropriate course of action was to remove the old main drains and expose the 50mm herringbone laterals.
With these laterals accessible, we jetwashed the herringbones, flushing over a tonne of silt out of the pipes before reconnecting them to two new 100mm main drains.
“Despite a slow start due to bad weather and the subsidence of some areas of main drain trench which needed digging out by hand, the Ecosol team worked tirelessly to catch up,” said Marcus “and have done a thorough and excellent job.”
Secondary drainage was required to maintain percolation of rainfall and sprinkler water from the surface through the soil profile and quickly into the drains. To that end, we employed the Super Trencher to install 50mm sand and gravel slits at 1m centres perpendicular to the herringbone laterals.
After that, the BLEC Sandmaster was used to install sand bands at 26cm centres to further improve surface infiltration.
With the new drains working well, the annual renovation programme could begin. The 90t of sports sand top-dressing was ameliorated into the surface which was then levelled and seeded in four directions with Barenbrug Elite Barpersie seed. | environmental_science |
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http://www.uniurb.it/geoga2012/main_field_trip.php | 2013-05-22T19:55:13 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368702414478/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516110654-00022-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.789399 | 146 | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2013-20__0__88120833 | en | GeoHistories of the Gubbio Apennines GUBBIO - Italy
5-8 JUNE 2012
Two field trips are planned:
7 June 2012
One day field-trip along the Bottaccione Gorge and Contessa Valley.
POST-CONFERENCE FIELD TRIP
Four days post congress field-trip along a transect from Gubbio to Tiber Valley, Valnerina, Monte San Vicino/Genga, Monte Conero and Gola del Furlo is planned from 9th to 12nd June 2012. The topics span from the stratigraphy to the structural geology in geological classic sites of the Umbria-Marche Apennines. | environmental_science |
https://maxatria.com.sg/ | 2019-10-22T14:24:50 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-43/segments/1570987822098.86/warc/CC-MAIN-20191022132135-20191022155635-00115.warc.gz | 0.925114 | 147 | CC-MAIN-2019-43 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-43__0__42049951 | en | Built in 2012, MAX Atria, the convention wing of Singapore EXPO, showcases versatile spaces transformed by natural light and lush garden features. Inspired by nature and the Earth’s natural elements, MAX Atria is designed to provide dynamic spaces that lay the foundation for successful events. Named after crystals, all of our 32 well-appointed rooms evoke a sense of well-being that complemented by verdant landscaping, architecture and interiors that incorporate greening initiatives.
MAX Atria is the first MICE facility in Singapore to receive the Building and Construction Authority Green Mark Platinum standard for its eco-friendly building design. In 2018, it was recognised as the Best Business Event Venue at the Singapore Tourism Awards ceremony. | environmental_science |
http://xifeng.english.guiyang.gov.cn/2022-06/22/c_772838.htm | 2022-06-30T19:43:30 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-27/segments/1656103877410.46/warc/CC-MAIN-20220630183616-20220630213616-00015.warc.gz | 0.966532 | 183 | CC-MAIN-2022-27 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-27__0__42948246 | en | A team of officials from the government of Xifeng county patrol a local river on June 17. [Photo/xifeng.gov.cn]
Senior government officials of Xifeng county, Guiyang, Southwest China's Guizhou province, participated in a series of forest and river patrol activities on June 17, as part of Guizhou's five-year campaign to make its capital Guiyang stronger and more environmentally-friendly.
Officials were briefed on the implementation of the forest chief system, and learned about the protection and development of forest resources. Efforts to boost forest economy and pest control operations were urged.
When patrolling local rivers, officials listened to the river chief system implementation report, and were informed of measures taken to protect water resources, manage coastal areas, and prevent and control water pollution. The coordinated work among different government departments in carrying out systematic water governance was stressed. | environmental_science |
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