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http://amostlyrosyoutlook.blogspot.com/2011/11/global-classroom-seasons-around-world.html | 2018-07-19T19:33:18 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-30/segments/1531676591216.51/warc/CC-MAIN-20180719183926-20180719203926-00088.warc.gz | 0.931794 | 195 | CC-MAIN-2018-30 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-30__0__47759018 | en | Thursday, November 3, 2011
Global Classroom: Seasons Around the World VoiceThread Project
As part of the Global Classroom Project, my second graders are creating a VoiceThread called Seasons Around the World. We are inviting other K-3 classrooms to join us! Each season we will observe the changes in our natural world. We will follow and observe a deciduous tree in our school yard. We will collect data on temperature and sunrise/sunset times. Our goals are to share and compare our seasonal observations and data with classrooms around the world. How are the seasons around the world the same? How are they different? Why do the seasons change? If you would like to participate in this project by sharing your seasonal observations on our VoiceThread I invite you to join the Global Classroom Project. For more information you can tweet me @DebraRosenquist or go to the Global Classroom Wiki. You can also leave a comment on this blog! | environmental_science |
https://cweel.wordpress.com/2016/07/11/maryanne-mcgowan-chair-marketing-communications-committee/ | 2018-04-27T04:24:15 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-17/segments/1524125949036.99/warc/CC-MAIN-20180427041028-20180427061028-00232.warc.gz | 0.956347 | 323 | CC-MAIN-2018-17 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-17__0__232071501 | en | Maryanne McGowan, Chair, Marketing & Communications Committee
Maryanne E. McGowan, CPA, CEM
Duke Energy, Strategy & Implementation Manager
Mrs. McGowan has over 30 years of experience as an accountant and senior-level manager. The past 15 years of her experience have been in the energy industry. She currently is responsible for competitive intelligence and for stimulating business markets in the fields of energy efficiency and energy conservation. She serves in the Consortium of Energy Efficiency, the Association of Energy Engineers, and the Council of Women in Energy and Environmental Leadership. Maryanne has recently completed service on the Steering Committee for an ERPI (Electric Power Research Institute) research project of “Electricity Use and Management in the Water Supply and Wastewater Sectors”. She is presently serving on the advisory board for the WERF (Water Environment Research Foundation) for the project of Barriers to Energy Efficiency and Recovery. She also serves on the Board for Raise the Floor, a program focused on workforce development of women in manufacturing careers. She has recently been named to the Board of Directors of Gateway Community & Technical College Foundation. Additionally, she has been active in the promotion of STEM career development and education in K-12 Schools as well as at the collegiate level. She is a sought after speaker on Energy Efficiency and Energy Management on the national and regional level. Maryanne is experienced in fiscal management, economic analysis, mergers & acquisitions, process design and improvements, resource planning and sustainable energy strategy. She holds a BS and BA from the University of Cincinnati and an MBA from Xavier University. | environmental_science |
https://aerie.burrinja.org.au/the-gallery/ | 2022-01-21T21:35:53 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-05/segments/1642320303709.2/warc/CC-MAIN-20220121192415-20220121222415-00319.warc.gz | 0.884972 | 110 | CC-MAIN-2022-05 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-05__0__157586966 | en | The Paradise Garden
By Jordan Sibley
December 4th, 2021 to March 5, 2022
The Paradise Garden is a hopeful speculation about the future of the Dandenong Ranges forest; this future will see humans living harmoniously with nature, supporting and being supported by the forest. The installation will place the viewer under a canopy of vines that miniature creatures live within, and aims to engage an optimistic discourse about the forest of the future.
The aerie gallery can be found on the first floor at Burrinja Cultural Centre. | environmental_science |
https://researcher.manipal.edu/en/publications/influence-of-silica-fume-on-mechanical-properties-and-microhardne | 2023-12-10T17:23:06 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679102612.80/warc/CC-MAIN-20231210155147-20231210185147-00567.warc.gz | 0.952607 | 383 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__305339546 | en | Several countries have started using recycled aggregate as a partial replacement to natural aggregate in concrete. Recycled aggregate contains adhered mortar, which distinguishes it from the natural aggregate. In the present study, natural coarse aggregates were entirely replaced by two kinds of recycled coarse aggregates. The recycled aggregates obtained from the jaw crushing method were named recycled coarse aggregate-1 and the aggregates that were further processed by the ball milling method were named recycled coarse aggregate-2. The performance of control concrete and two kinds of recycled coarse aggregate concretes were studied experimentally with respect to mechanical properties. Results indicate that the processing method to obtain recycled coarse aggregates plays an important role in developing the required mechanical properties. The ball mill processed aggregates performed better than the jaw crushed aggregates in concrete. The performance was also assessed with respect to the microhardness of the interfacial transition zone around the surface of the aggregates. The presence of adhered mortar in recycled aggregate weakens it because of the presence of an old interfacial transition zone that affects the strength of concrete. The interfacial transition zone hardness at the aggregate-mortar interface is 53.94, 34.21, and 44.08 % of bulk concrete for control concrete, recycled coarse aggregate-1 concrete, and recycled coarse aggregate-2 concrete, respectively. The addition of silica fume improved the average microhardness, and the same was reflected in the mechanical properties of both the recycled coarse aggregate concretes. It is recommended to use ball mill processed recycled coarse aggregates as a complete replacement to natural coarse aggregates along with a 5 % addition of silica fume for better performance.
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Ceramics and Composites
- Civil and Structural Engineering
- Mechanics of Materials
- Polymers and Plastics
- Metals and Alloys
- Materials Chemistry | environmental_science |
https://wsmvmagazine.com/business/how-do-gas-turbines-improve-power-generation-in-industrial-facilities/ | 2023-12-02T08:15:50 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100381.14/warc/CC-MAIN-20231202073445-20231202103445-00234.warc.gz | 0.958251 | 814 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__271935373 | en | Power generation is an essential aspect of any industrial facility, and its efficiency is crucial to the productivity and profitability of the business. Gas turbines have become increasingly popular in recent times as they offer a more efficient, reliable, and cost-effective solution to power generation. In this article, we will explore how gas turbines improve power generation in industrial facilities.
What are Gas Turbines?
Gas turbines are machines that convert fuel into mechanical energy, which is then used to generate electricity. This process begins with the combustion of gas in a combustion chamber, which drives a turbine that produces mechanical energy. This mechanical energy is then used to power a generator that produces electric power.
The efficiency of Gas Turbines
Gas turbines are highly efficient in converting fuel into electricity. They can achieve efficiencies of up to 60%, which is significantly higher than other forms of power generation, such as steam turbines, which have efficiencies of around 30-35%. This means that gas turbines can generate more electricity from the same amount of fuel, resulting in lower operating costs and reduced emissions.
Gas turbines are a popular choice for power generation due to their high efficiency in converting fuel into electricity. With efficiencies of up to 60%, they outperform other forms of power generation, such as steam turbines, by a significant margin. This means that gas turbines can generate more electricity from the same amount of fuel, resulting in lower operating costs and reduced emissions. Additionally, gas turbines can start up quickly and respond rapidly to changes in demand, making them an ideal choice for meeting peak demand requirements. Overall, gas turbines are a reliable and efficient source of power generation for a variety of applications.
Reliability of Gas Turbines
Gas turbines are highly reliable and can operate continuously for extended periods. They are designed to operate in harsh environments, such as high temperatures and dusty conditions, making them ideal for use in industrial facilities. They also require minimal maintenance, which reduces downtime and increases productivity.
Moreover, gas turbines are highly efficient and can generate large amounts of power with relatively low fuel consumption. This makes them a cost-effective option for power generation in a variety of settings, from large-scale power plants to remote locations such as oil rigs and mining sites. Additionally, gas turbines can be easily integrated with renewable energy sources, such as wind and solar power, to provide a more sustainable and reliable energy mix. Overall, gas turbines offer a range of advantages for industrial and energy applications, making them a popular choice for power generation worldwide.
Cost-Effectiveness of Gas Turbines
Gas turbines are a cost-effective solution to power generation in industrial facilities. They have lower operating costs than other forms of power generation, such as steam turbines, which require more fuel and maintenance. Gas turbines also have a shorter startup time, which means that they can be used to meet sudden increases in electricity demand, reducing the need for expensive peak-load power plants.
Applications of Gas Turbines in Industrial Facilities
Gas turbines have a wide range of applications in industrial facilities. They are often used in power plants to generate electricity, and in oil refineries and chemical plants to power pumps and compressors. They are also used in the aviation industry to power aircraft engines.
Additionally, gas turbines can be used for cogeneration, where excess heat from the turbine is captured and used for heating or cooling purposes. They are also used in marine vessels for propulsion, and in the military for portable power generation. Gas turbines are known for their efficiency and reliability, making them popular in various industries.
Gas turbines are a highly efficient, reliable, and cost-effective solution to power generation in industrial facilities. They offer a range of benefits, including high efficiency, reliability, low operating costs, and a reduced environmental impact. Gas turbines have a wide range of applications in industrial facilities, and their flexibility makes them ideal for meeting fluctuating electricity demands. As companies strive to reduce their environmental impact and increase their productivity, gas turbines are likely to become an increasingly popular solution to power generation. | environmental_science |
https://kubekubenz.com/en/company/responsibility-quality | 2023-12-02T04:26:26 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100327.70/warc/CC-MAIN-20231202042052-20231202072052-00138.warc.gz | 0.915832 | 261 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__114584735 | en | Responsibility & Quality
Our company policy is firmly based on the promotion of sustainable development, a sparing draw on resources, and the protection of the environment: this is our commitment to the global Responsible Care initiative.
To us, environmental protection is not a hollow phrase, but a concept that is filled with life every day, including a 100% quota of Euro 6 standard vehicles in our fleet, multimodal transport chains, precise route optimisation for less empty mileage, and regular ECO training courses for the active reduction of fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. Not only on the strength of our certifications can our customers rely on perfect, reliable, and eco friendly transport services every day - our company´s success is also boosted by detailed and innovative quality management.
Our quality management system is certificated at regular intervals:
- DIN EN ISO 9001:2015 certification for the transport of liquid, gaseous, and free flowing hazardous goods and other products in tankers and containers.
- GMP certification for the transport of liquid fodders and fodder additives in tank containers and tanker trailers in accordance with the requirements under the GMP+ (good manufacturing practice) standards (2020)
- evaluations with the CEFIC Safety and Quality Assessment Systems (SQASs) | environmental_science |
https://www.lttvending.co.uk/water-systems/billi/ | 2018-10-18T14:17:50 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-43/segments/1539583511872.19/warc/CC-MAIN-20181018130914-20181018152414-00139.warc.gz | 0.832514 | 325 | CC-MAIN-2018-43 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-43__0__83781752 | en | Smarter, safer and more convenient, the Billi drinking water appliance delivers invigorating filtered boiling and chilled drinking water. Elegantly styled, a futuristic design and cutting edge technology, the Billi meets green building requirements, disability access and ergonomic design imperatives.
- Seven different models with three tap styles
- Smallest under counter unit footprint
- Patented heat exchange system delivers substantial energy savings
- Safety switch for safe use of boiling water
- Bottled Only
- Splash free delivery
- 7 day time switch with standby mode
- No cupboard ventilation required
- From 90 cups boiling water per hour
- From 60 cups chilled water per hour
A technological breakthrough in energy efficient appliance design, Billi’s unique heat exchange system uses change of state technology allowing a large amount of heat to be absorbed and stored. Typically this heat generated during the chilling cycle is wasted to the atmosphere. Billi recovers this waste heat energy to preheat the boiling water enabling our systems to achieve substantial energy savings.
An in built 7 day time switch ensures the system is running only when it is needed, eliminating unnecessary out of hours power consumption.
An energy saving standby mode can be selected to activate after a pre-set time of non-use. The Billi will power down to conserve power.
Water-cooled systems do not require cupboard ventilation or a cooling fan.
- See Vending Machine Supplies for Water Cups
Floor standing – Width – 260mm, Depth – 485mm, Height – 1145mm
Dispense Height – 175mm | environmental_science |
https://grupoakamo.com/tikomangos/ | 2024-03-04T10:45:46 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947476442.30/warc/CC-MAIN-20240304101406-20240304131406-00093.warc.gz | 0.927972 | 194 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__161853252 | en | Tiko Mangos is a family-owned business dedicated to the production of fresh mango. Established in 1995, our company is located in the city of Los Mochis, Mexico. Tiko Mangos is devoted to growing high-quality mango for both domestic and international markets. Our mango trees thrive under our sustainable resource management strategy that ensures the well-being of the community. We aim to increase the quality of life of our employees and their families through employment and development opportunities.
Tiko Mangos strives to be a pioneer in the agriculture sector, moved by our values and commitment to our clients; we continue to produce superior and organic mangos. We optimize our natural resources and incorporate new technologies to guarantee a minimal environmental impact. Additionally, our organic practices and food-safety policies adhere to local and international guidelines, we focus our efforts to escalate the company’s competitivity and thus maintain its sustained progress within the regional agri-food business community. | environmental_science |
http://www.american-architects.com/en/projects/41989_Red_Rock_Canyon_Visitor_Center | 2017-04-26T04:05:08 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-17/segments/1492917121153.91/warc/CC-MAIN-20170423031201-00443-ip-10-145-167-34.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.944052 | 1,255 | CC-MAIN-2017-17 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-17__0__322465444 | en | Las Vegas may be an illuminated oasis in the American Southwest, drawings its electricity from the Hoover Dam and solar plants, but water conservation is the most pressing concern for the city and the region. About 15 miles (24 kilometers) west of The Strip is Red Rock Canyon, Nevada's first National Conservation Area. It offers hiking trails, rock climbing, mountain biking, and other recreations, but as the Visitor Center designed by Line and Space shows, it is also a place to learn about the desert landscape and its conservation. The architects answered some questions about the project.
The Visitor Center’s palate of natural materials and its low profile helps the building merge with the existing landscape. ( Photo ©: Robert Reck )
What were the circumstances of receiving the commission for this project?
Line and Space responded to a Request for Proposal (RFP) for miscellaneous projects in the state of Nevada. One of these projects was the Red Rock Canyon Visitor Center Complex (RRCVC), which involved conversion of the existing visitor center into administrative offices and construction of a new visitor center. Also included in the commission were exhibits, plazas, site development, a fee/contact station and parking, and utility upgrades.
The entry is sheltered by a “big hat” (a roof with deep overhangs and skyholes) which creates an intermediate thermal transition zone and forms the collection plane for rainwater harvesting. ( Photo ©: Les Wallack, FAIA )
Can you describe your design process for the building?
The project started with Line and Space facilitating intense 7-day programming workshops where clients, stakeholders and the public were invited to participate in sessions focused on defining the needs, goals and design parameters for the new RRCVC. In response to common goals of environmental education, conservation and stewardship, the project design emphasizes the specific attributes of Red Rock Canyon itself, in lieu of traditional dioramas and pseudo-natural imitations often seen in Las Vegas.
The Center provides a primarily outdoor experience that is designed to instill in individuals a sense of personal responsibility for the land's well-being. The architecture expresses environmental conservation, is responsive to climate and environment, and demonstrates appropriate desert design. The goal is that visitors will go away with a new understanding of conservation, buildings that respond appropriately to their environment, and energy conserving practices, products, and ideas that they can use in their personal lives.
This 80-foot long mullionless, anti-reflective window provides a dramatic connection to the outdoors. ( Photo ©: Robert Reck )
How does the completed building compare to the project as designed? Were there any dramatic changes between the two and/or lessons learned during construction?
The completed project is very close to the original design. This was facilitated by Line and Space’s time on site performing construction administration to swiftly answer and address any questions or issues the contractor had during construction. The extended periods of time on site also helped developed a collaborative environment where architect and contractors worked together to ensure design intent was fulfilled.
Integral to the architecture, interpretive exhibits are designed as abstractions of the surrounding Red Rock Canyon geology. Natural and durable materials such as concrete masonry and steel reduce maintenance needs and extend the service life of the facility. ( Photo ©: Johnny Birkinbine, AIA )
How does the building compare to other projects in your office, be it the same or other building types?
Line and Space has been pioneering experiments in the creation of outdoor tempered microclimates and bio-adaptable transition zones since the 1980’s with our first public building the Boyce Thompson Arboretum Visitor Center. The Arboretum was one of only six nationwide to receive the American Institute of Architects (AIA)/American Schools of Collegiate Architecture (ASCA), Environmental Award – predecessor to the AIA Committee on the Environment (COTE) Top Ten Award for its innovative environmental design. The RRCVC utilizes many of the ideas first developed at the Arboretum such as the creation of comfortable transition spaces between indoors and outdoors, tempered microclimates, and water harvesting.
Harvesting energy from the sun, the 55 kW photovoltaic array provides power to the new Visitor Center, and an interpretive opportunity for visitors. ( Photo ©: Robert Reck )
How does the building relate to contemporary architectural trends, be it sustainability, technology, etc.?
Starting with our first project, an earth integrated home, we have developed new and creative environmental strategies that today are becoming commonplace in green design. Throughout our 35 years of practice, we have created and implemented new approaches to resource conservation in the areas of daylighting, recycling, rainwater harvesting, grey water reuse, and environmental conditioning.
The LEED Gold RRCVC continues our commitment to designing inspiring, resource conserving spaces for our clients. The project integrates several sustainable features such as proper orientation and daylighting, multiple water harvesting and reuse systems, solar power, solar hot water, and a transpired solar wall.
The new Visitor Center submerges patrons in the environment. Exhibits and interpretation are focused upon adjacent natural features to educate visitors and encourage them to explore the Conservation Area themselves. ( Photo ©: Robert Reck )
How would you describe the architecture of Nevada and how does the building relate to it?
The state of Nevada is one of the most rapidly growing areas in the United States. Thousands of people move there each year, many have diverse backgrounds, experiences, and knowledge, but few understand what it is to live in the desert.
The design of the new facility provides an outdoor experience which instills in individuals a sense of personal responsibility for their land’s well-being. Key to the visitor’s understanding of Red Rock Canyon is the need to experience, and be a part of the inspirational desert landscape. The design of the new Visitor Center fulfills this, where 1,000,000 visitors per year are introduced to the geology, science, art and culture of Red Rock Canyon, and encouraged to visit the nearby real thing.
Email interview conducted by John Hill. | environmental_science |
https://fantasyfloralva.com/cut-flower-garden/ | 2024-04-19T15:39:06 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817438.43/warc/CC-MAIN-20240419141145-20240419171145-00050.warc.gz | 0.923799 | 442 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__165619291 | en | Cut Flower Garden
A couple of years ago, I started a pollinator garden. Each year I add new perennials so I’m excited to see how full and colorful it has become. This year I decided to start a cut flower garden, focusing on pollinator friendly flowers as much as I can. This new garden will specifically contain flowers that lend themselves to being cut and brought inside for arrangements.
Each arrangement starts with the stars of the arrangement. Right now, my favorite flowers are ranunculus and dahlias so those will definitely be in the garden. Unfortunately in this area, neither flower survives the winter. Dahlias are tubers so you can dig the tubers up, store them in a cool dry place for the winter, and then plant them again in the spring. So I’m told! Last year was the first time I planted dahlias and then dug them up before winter. I’ll keep you posted on how successful I am at replanting and growing them this spring!
My favorite arrangements also include tall slender flowers. This year I’m going to try gladiolas and snapdragons. I planted gladiolas in my front yard last year. Supposedly gladiolas can survive the winter in Northern Virginia. I’ll let you know if they come back up! I’ll plant more gladiolas in my cut flower garden so I’ll know if I can leave the bulbs in the ground or dig them up at the end of the season.
Finally, every arrangement needs what I call, “pops of whimsy.” These are flowers that are added for texture, height, and color. I’m going to start with bupleurum, billy balls, veronica, and scabiosa. Bupleurum adds a light airy feeling. Billy balls are just fun! Veronica and scabiosa will take a ho-hum arrangement to wow with their stunning colors and textures.
Stay tuned for updates and hopefully photos of fun arrangements from my cut flower garden! | environmental_science |
https://www.seaotters.com/2013/06/team-ocean-and-kayaking-in-the-monterey-bay-national-marine-sanctuary/ | 2021-01-18T20:17:56 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-04/segments/1610703515235.25/warc/CC-MAIN-20210118185230-20210118215230-00680.warc.gz | 0.923525 | 179 | CC-MAIN-2021-04 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-04__0__157153532 | en | Since 2000 the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary’s Team OCEAN Program has put trained, knowledgeable naturalists out on the water in sanctuary kayaks, to greet and interact with fellow day kayakers. The naturalists serve as docents for the marine sanctuary, promote respectful wildlife viewing, and protect marine mammals from disturbance. A large percentage of ocean kayakers are visitors to the area and unaware of or undereducated about the sanctuary’s existence and sensitive wildlife. Team OCEAN has proven to be a successful program with thousands of contacts per year. Team OCEAN volunteers can be found in Elkhorn slough and along the kelp beds off Cannery Row in Monterey.
For more information about kayaking in the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary, please visit montereybay.noaa.gov/visitor/kayak.html. | environmental_science |
http://www.trop-hibiscus.com/svenska.html | 2018-02-19T10:05:17 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-09/segments/1518891812579.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20180219091902-20180219111902-00476.warc.gz | 0.942372 | 701 | CC-MAIN-2018-09 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-09__0__85005184 | en | Tropical Hibiscus in Sweden
Hibiscus rosa-sinensis is considered an exotic tropical plant. So how has it become so widely grown here in Sweden? Because it is an excellent potted plant! Hibiscus rosa-sinensis has been a common plant in Sweden for more than fifty years. With summer daytime temperatures averaging 15-26 degrees C (60-80F), night-time slightly lower, this climate is never ideal for tropical hibiscus. In a garden they grow but rarely flower until taken in before frost. For outdoor growing Hibiscus syriacus is much preferred.
|Growing tropical hibiscus the Swedish way means affixing shelves beneath windows. Hibiscus need light so choose a south or west window. To keep plants from drying out too soon use double pots; an inner plastic and an outer ceramic planter. In warmer climes than Sweden the shelf should be affixed a little lower so that pots get protected by the wall. This arrangement works very well which show itself in blooms, even during winter months. Artificial pollination will often result in fertile seedpods. Potted hibiscus, when well cared for, can become very old, 40 years or more.|
Some hibiscus cultivars grown in Sweden
Common difficulties peculiar to house grown hibiscus:
Pests: The ones to especially look out for with house grown hibiscus are spider mites, compliments of a dry indoor environment. These can be somewhat combated by proper showers once a week.
Excessive size: Pruning will be needed. Ideal time is in fall, August - October, but spring pruning is practised by some with good results. For a well balanced plant try to establish three main branches. These are shortened to 1/3, all the rest completely cut back. For extremely vigorous plants a cautious root pruning, never more than 1/3 of the rootball, might be utilised in connection with spring replanting.
Replanting: Commonly occur once a year in spring. Carefully lift the whole plant out of the pot. Remove as much of the old soil as possible. Choose a new pot one size larger than the old. For some plants the roots have to be cut back too (see above). Replant in well draining soil.
Drought: Hibiscus rosa-sinensis is fairly drought tolerant. Water regularly but do not leave water standing in the planter. Fertilise every week even in winter (half strength) with low P (phosphorous) fertiliser, but NEVER when the soil is bone-dry. It can burn the roots badly.
Yellow leaves: Often the result of underwatering. Can also occur when plant spent summer outside and are brought indoors in fall. Here the trick is to minimise shock by weaning the plant to indoor conditions. How-to: The first day take plant in 1 hr, the next 2hr and so on until they spend as much time indoors as out.
Light: Placed in window with southern exposure artificial light is rarely needed.
Bud drop: Common result of drought. Some will invariably fall off. If the plant grows unevenly it can be turned, but slowly, about 1/8 turn a week, too rapidly may result in bud drop.
Back to: Tropical Hibiscus Home Page | environmental_science |
http://visittynec.com/Pamatky/Memory.aspx?MemoryId=7568 | 2022-07-01T04:58:28 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-27/segments/1656103920118.49/warc/CC-MAIN-20220701034437-20220701064437-00008.warc.gz | 0.925296 | 606 | CC-MAIN-2022-27 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-27__0__198974121 | en | The park is situated on a steep slope on the right bank of a meander in the Sázava River opposite the village of Zbořený Kostelec. We can find interesting ecosystems on a fragmented relief with many significant flora and fauna species. The park is located on a steep fragmented slope at the confluence of the Sázava and Čakovický potok Rivers. The park stretches across a deep side-valley and a ridge with castle ruins of Zbořený Kostelec on its promontory. Around the park, there are both natural and artificial outcrops of rocks which originated from a metamorphosed island on the Central Bohemian Plateaux together with outcrops of boulder scree. The depth and quality of the soil cover depends on the mother rock and also the configuration of the terrain. Woodland soil type with the presence of skeletons prevails throughout the park.
The plant community is rich, ranging from prairie and warm condition loving species on open areas of rock outcrops through communities of warm loving oak wood and beech wood species to inversion valley stations. The following species may be found amongst the most important ones: Ostrich Fern, Narrow Leaf Helleborine, Polygonatum Odoratum, Bastard Balm.
To name but a few of the important fauna that live here we can list for instance the Common Dormouse, Wood Pigeon, Stock Owl, Black Woodpecker and also some rare species of Bark Beetle (e.g. Pytiophtorus Exculpus) and Anobium Beetle (Episernus Striatellus).
Various species usually found in dwarf oak woodlands near to rock prairie sites at the castle ruin, oak woodland with drying out, acid, fresh, rocky and acid type as far as gorge lime soil types, and also sycamore woodland species are represented in the local woodland vegetation. There are several exquisite individuals of Norway Spruce, that are considered to be the last remaining descendants of the autochthonous Sázava spruce and which are located in the inversion location of the Čakovický potok.
The woods, with an altered species community and presence of non-original species in this area, have been subject to forestry management. The long term aim pursued by the forestry management programme is to change the species composition gradually to a situation which is close to the presumed original species community while using local plants. The construction of the castle had a significant impact on the woods in its vicinity and it is likely that the surroundings of the castle used to be forest free and bare.
Basic Data: Cadastral area of Týnec nad Sázavou and Makovice Area 56,79 ha Altitude 260 – 420 m Established in the Public Notice issued by ONV Benešov in 15.11.1990 | environmental_science |
http://www.saltspringseeds.com/catalog/index.cfm?categoryid=14 | 2013-05-20T08:14:42 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368698646863/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516100406-00047-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.945743 | 419 | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2013-20__0__107572412 | en | Soybean Seeds (Glycine max)
Soybeans are drought-tolerant, nitrogen-fixing plants that enrich the soil. They grow on short bushes to about knee high and are planted and harvested similarly to bush dry beans. A loose well-drained loam is what soybeans like best, but they do well in a wide range of soil conditions.
Unlike almost all available soybeans, ours have not been contaminated by genes from Roundup Ready soybeans. Rest assured the varieties listed below are all NON-GMO.
Soybeans can be used at the shell stage when the seeds are just starting to plump the pods. Steam unshelled pods for 5 minutes, put them under cold water and squeeze the beans out. A taste sensation in July and August, and they freeze well.
We specialize in soybean cultivars that make delicious cooked dry beans. Our varieties (and yours if they become your own homegrown beans) take about 90 minutes at a low simmer to cook.
(Packets contain 25 or more seeds)
We are currently offering 4 varieties of Soybean Seeds (Glycine max).
New Mexico heirloom, originally introduced from Sapporo, Japan in 1929. High yields of small, olive coloured beans w/ dark brown saddle. Great eating quality. Usually dry by mid-August.
These were our earliest and highest yielding edamame soybeans of this season. 3-inch pods, containing light green seeds, mature uniformly on compact plants. Open-pollinated, non-GMO.
Two-tone gold and brown seeds that look like kids' candies. Sweet, buttery and very digestible. Doukhobor heirloom from Grand Forks, B.C.
New Mexico heirloom, originally introduced to the U.S. from Sapporo, Japan in 1929. High yields of small, olive coloured beans which have a dark brown saddle. Excellent eating quality. Similar to Grand Forks but smaller. Usually dry by mid-Aug. | environmental_science |
https://staging.clearh2o.com/2019/07/01/how-to-reduce-cannibalism-in-your-rodent-colonies/ | 2024-03-03T05:32:36 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947476205.65/warc/CC-MAIN-20240303043351-20240303073351-00140.warc.gz | 0.921892 | 1,106 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__167610100 | en | Cannibalism consists of consuming all or part of another individual of the same species. It is quite common in the animal kingdom and has been reported in many species. Cannibalism can occur in drastic conditions where resources such as food, shelter and territory are scarce as a way to regulate population numbers. Cannibalism also occurs for other reasons: lions for example will kill and sometimes eat another males’ cubs to exert dominance, while the praying mantis and some spiders will feast on their mate after breeding.
For more on cannibalism, also read our most recent blog
Cannibalism in Laboratory Rodents: Stressors to Avoid
Mice and rats are no exception: in laboratory mouse breeding colonies, the loss of pups due to cannibalism is a common issue—so common, in fact, that it is often overlooked or accepted as normal. However, cannibalism should be considered a serious problem in the lab animal vivarium: successful breeding is a critical part in providing animals for research. Reduced breeding performance leads to increased costs and inefficient production going against the 3Rs principal of replace, reduce, and refine how animals are used in research, and can even cause the loss of precious transgenic lines. In a way, it is indicative of reduced wellbeing, and is an underestimated welfare issue in laboratory mouse breeding.
Possible causes for cannibalism in laboratory mice are multiple. A foreign smell on the pups can confuse the female, leading to neglect or abandonment and later cannibalization. Try to avoid touching newborns. If you do have to check on them, rub your gloved hands in the cage bedding a few seconds to transfer the smell. If you need to change the cage, transfer the whole nest (pups, nesting material and some bedding) in your cupped hand.
Any kind of stressors can also affect the females and pups negatively. In the animal room, try to limit animal handling, noise, vibrations, bright light, environmental smells, and keep a set dark/light schedule and steady temperature (1). Providing nesting material plays a huge role in breeding success, as pups from active females that spend more time nest building before parturition have a higher chance of survival (2). Offering extra environmental enrichment such as extra bedding, a shack/house, tunnel, or paper tissues results in decreased pup mortality and increased pup weight (3) .
Providing foraging opportunities can also distract the breeders and reduce stress. The results from our “Breeding Support and Pup Health” survey indicates that 27% of respondents use sunflower seeds as a foraging enrichment for their breeders—a way to distract them, reduce stress, and decrease food grinding. ClearH2O’s DietGel® Prenatal contains sunflower seeds as foraging enrichment.
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Some strains are more prone to cannibalism, such as C57BL/6 and BALB/c, which will eat up to 30% of their litters. In particular, C57BL/6 are considered poor first time moms, and will often cannibalize their first litter. Mice and rats are also more likely to consume their abnormal, defected or diseased infants (4) .
A study from Indiana University with DBA/2 mice showed that providing DietGel® 76A to breeder cages reduced cannibalism by about half. In parallel, a study from Tufts University on C57BL/6 mice showed that adding DietGel® 76A to breeder cages increased pups survival to wean age by about 40%.
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Lack of certain nutrients in the diet, either from scarcity of food supply, malnutrition, unsuitable diets or supplements or by some sterilization methods, are also responsible for a high percentage of pre-weaning loss and cannibalism in rodents (5) . DietGel® Prenatal contains a full spectrum of vitamins and minerals, including essential vitamin B (1 mg of Vitamin B3 (Niacin) and 51.1 mcg of Vitamin B9 (Folate) per 100g). Cannibalism may result from a specific need for protein, and lower protein levels have been linked to higher cannibalism in some species. DietGel® Prenatal contains 14.3 g of protein per 100 g, providing filling nutrients when the females need it the most.
For more information on breeding colony management, download our Best Practices for Rodent Colony Planning, Breeding Support, and Pup Health Guide.
(1) Effect of cold stress on infanticide by female Swiss albino mice Mus musculus: a pilot study. Zafar et al., J. Anim, Sci.Technol 2018
(2) Do Laboratory Mouse Females that Lose Their Litters Behave Differently around Parturition? Weber et al., PloS One 2016
(3) Environmental enrichment prevents pup mortality in laboratory mice. Leidinger et al., Lab Anim 2019
(4) Pup mortality in laboratory mice–infanticide or not? Weber et al., Acta Vet Scand 2013
(5) Diets derived from maize monoculture cause maternal infanticides in the endangered European hamster due to a vitamin B3 deficiency. Tissier et al., Proc Biol Sci. 2016 | environmental_science |
https://www.freyssinet.com.au/services/civil-engineering/wind-tower.html | 2024-04-13T19:37:21 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816832.57/warc/CC-MAIN-20240413180040-20240413210040-00229.warc.gz | 0.931126 | 271 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__184806568 | en | Freyssinet has developed a dedicated turnkey solution for the design and construction of tall concrete towers for wind turbines, allowing project owners and developers to tap into stronger winds at higher elevations and to maximize the energy produced.
The Freyssinet tower design, made of precast concrete sections assembled by post-tensioning, can be adapted to any turbine requirement. Towers can be either complete concrete or hybrid with a steel section at the top.
The erection method is unique, as it uses purpose-designed equipment: the Eolift®. Developed and patented by Freyssinet, this method allows the erection of towers up to 160 metres and at a wind speed of up to 20 m/s without using cranes. The Eolift® equipment can work throughout the year, unlike standard cranes commonly used for wind tower erection which are limited to a much lower wind speed and have a low utilisation factor. It allows also for the assembly work to take place at a low level, which increases the safety of the operation.
Erection can take less than ten days for towers of 145 metres in height. The concrete design allows the use of Australian resources. Combined with the Eolift® erection method, it reduces the carbon footprint of projects as compared to steel towers erected by cranes. | environmental_science |
https://noilimulob.tk/the-warming-papers-the-scientific.php | 2020-07-07T14:45:08 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-29/segments/1593655893487.8/warc/CC-MAIN-20200707142557-20200707172557-00181.warc.gz | 0.907325 | 1,395 | CC-MAIN-2020-29 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-29__0__74108907 | en | Scientific Reports, 6 Coral bleaching, coral disease, and coral mortality events are increasing due to high water temperatures attributed to climate change. Looking at the unusually high levels of contagious coral disease in southeastern Florida throughout , the article links the high level of coral mortality to thermally stressed coral colonies. Friedland, K. Progress in Oceanography, , Within the ecosystem of the US Northeast Continental Shelf there are different thermal habitats, and the increasing water temperatures are impacting the quantity of these habitats.
The amounts of warmer, surface habitats have increased whereas the cooler water habitats have decreased. This has the potential to significantly lower quantities of Atlantic Cod as their food zooplankton is affected by the shifts in temperature. Record, N. Oceanography, 32 2 , Climate change is causing ecosystems to rapidly change states, which renders a lot of conservation strategies based on historical patterns ineffective. With deep-water temperatures warming at rates twice as high as surface water rates, species like Calanus finmarchicus, a critical food supply for North Atlantic right whales, have changed their migration patterns.
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North Atlantic right whales are following their prey out of their historical migration route, changing the pattern, and thus putting them at risk to ship strikes or gear entanglements in areas conservation strategies do not protect them. Bryndum-Buchholz, A.
Twenty-first-century climate change impacts on marine animal biomass and ecosystem structure across ocean basins. Global Change Biology, 25 2 , Climate change affects marine ecosystems in relation to primary production, ocean temperature, species distributions, and abundance at local and global scales. These changes significantly alter marine ecosystem structure and function. This study analyzes the responses of marine animal biomass in response to these climate change stressors. Niiler, E. National Geographic. Recently, the male sharks have stayed farther north as the northern waters become warmer.
Worm, B. Retrieved from: sciencedirect. Long-term fish and plankton monitoring data has provided the most compelling evidence for climate-driven changes in species assemblages. The chapter concludes that conserving marine biodiversity may provide the best buffer against rapid climate change. McCauley, D. Marine defaunation: Animal loss in the global ocean. Humans have profoundly affected marine wildlife and the function and structure of the ocean. Marine defaunation, or human-caused animal loss in the ocean, emerged only hundreds of years ago.
Climate change threatens to accelerate marine defaunation over the next century. One of the main drivers of marine wildlife loss is habitat degradation due to climate change, which is avoidable with proactive intervention and restoration. Deutsch, C. Climate change tightens a metabolic constraint on marine habitats.
The Warming Papers
Retrieved from: science. Both the warming of the ocean and the loss of dissolved oxygen will drastically alter marine ecosystems. This forces poleward and vertical contraction of metabolically viable habitats and species ranges. Marcogilese, D. The impact of climate change on the parasites and infectious diseases of aquatic animals. The distribution of parasites and pathogens will be directly and indirectly affected by global warming, which may cascade through food webs with consequences for entire ecosystems.
Transmission rates of parasites and pathogens are directly correlated to temperature, the increasing temperature is increasing transmission rates. Some evidence also suggests that virulence is directly correlated as well. Barry, J. Climate-related, long-term faunal changes in a California rocky intertidal community. Retrieved from: doi. The invertebrate fauna in a California rocky intertidal community has shifted northward when comparing two study periods, one from and the other from This shift northward is consistent with predictions of change associated with climate warming.
When comparing the temperatures from the two study periods, the mean summer maximum temperatures during the period were 2. Brown, K.
Ocean and Climate Change - The Ocean Foundation
Temporal effects of ocean warming and acidification on coral-algal competition. Coral Reefs, 38 2 , Coral reefs and algae are essential to ocean ecosystems and they are in competition with one another due to limited resources. Due to warming water and acidification as a result of climate change, this competition is being altered.
To offset the combined effects of ocean warming and acidification, tests were conducted, but even enhanced photosynthesis was not enough to offset the effects and both corals and algae have reduced survivorship, calcification, and photosynthetic ability. Bruno, J.
The warming papers : the scientific foundation for the climate change forecast
Annual Review of Marine Science, 11, Reef-building corals are being devastated by climate change. To combat this, marine protected areas were established, and the protection of herbivorous fish followed. The others posit that these strategies have had little effect on the overall coral resilience because their main stressor is the rising ocean temperature. To save reef-building corals, efforts need to go past the local level. Anthropogenic climate change needs to be tackled head-on as it is the root cause of global coral decline.
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The threat to coral reefs from more intense cyclones under climate change. Global Change Biology. Retrieved from: onlinelibrary. Climate change boosts the energy of cyclones that cause coral destruction. While cyclone frequency is not likely to increase, cyclone intensity will as a result of climate warming. Coral reefs in the Anthropocene. Reefs are degrading rapidly in response to a series of anthropogenic drivers.
Because of this, returning reefs to their past configuration is not an option. To combat reef degradation, this article calls for radical changes in science and management to steer reefs through this era while maintaining their biological function.
Studies have begun to predict the elimination of most warm-water coral reefs by although cold-water corals are at lower risk. They assert that unless rapid advances are made in emission reduction, communities that depend on coral reefs to survive are likely to face poverty, social disruption, and regional insecurity.
Global warming and recurrent mass bleaching of corals. Recent recurrent mass coral bleaching events have varied significantly in severity. Using surveys of Australian reefs and sea surface temperatures, the article explains that water quality and fishing pressure had minimal effects on bleaching in , suggesting that local conditions provide little protection against extreme temperatures. Torda, G. Rapid adaptive responses to climate change in corals.
Related The Warming Papers: The Scientific Foundation for the Climate Change Forecast
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https://baltimoreplanning.wixsite.com/climate | 2023-09-24T16:25:55 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506658.2/warc/CC-MAIN-20230924155422-20230924185422-00432.warc.gz | 0.940668 | 497 | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__113178504 | en | The Baltimore Office of Sustainability’s goal is to create an updated
Climate Action Plan that addresses climate inequities in our city while outlining an implementable path to ambitious emissions reductions.
What is a Climate Action Plan?
Climate Action Plans set goals to reduce cities' greenhouse gas emissions, and outline strategies to reach those goals. Reducing emissions mitigates or slows climate change, lessening its negative impacts. Climate Action Plans also include strategies for the City to adapt to the effects of climate change, such as extreme weather (heat and cold), flooding, decreased air quality, and many more.
What is Climate Equity?
Our Climate Equity Action Plan update has a special focus on addressing climate inequities, as many neighborhoods and communities in Baltimore are disproportionately affected by climate change due to decades of systemic racism. Climate inequities appear in many ways, from lack of tree cover and hotter average temperatures in lower-income neighborhoods to differences in the quality of infrastructures like sewer systems that may be affected by flooding, or a neighborhood's environmental health due to proximity to dangerous pollutants from industrial sites.
Through our community engagement process, we hope to identify what an equitable climate future for Baltimore looks like, and what steps we can take to get there.
What Are Greenhouse Gases?
Greenhouse gases act like blankets around the earth. Like a blanket, they trap heat and keep us warm. Having some greenhouse gases is important to keep our planet warm. Carbon dioxide (the air we breathe out) and water vapor are two examples of greenhouse gases. When we are releasing too many greenhouse gases into the air, it is like having too many blankets, and the earth gets too warm.
The Earth's warming due to "too many blankets" can cause extreme weather, sea-level rise, flooding, poor air quality, and many other challenges that affect the present and future of our city.
What does the City of Baltimore want to do about greenhouse gas emissions?
In January of 2021, Mayor Scott announced new goals to decrease the amount of greenhouse gases that the city releases into the air. You can read more about the goals here.
How the city meets those goals is up to you! What should we do first? Should we focus on making homes more energy-efficient and lowering utility bills? Or should we start with improving communities' health by reducing pollutants and making Baltimore's air cleaner? You can tell us by taking our survey. | environmental_science |
https://www.automationtr.com/modular-co2-transmitter-now-measures-co2-concentration-up-to-50000-ppm.html | 2023-11-29T19:32:47 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100135.11/warc/CC-MAIN-20231129173017-20231129203017-00510.warc.gz | 0.850398 | 287 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__74091834 | en | The modular CO2 transmitter EE870 from E+E Elektronik now measures CO2 concentration up to 5% CO2 (50,000 ppm). The extended measuring range makes the EE870, consisting of CO2 probe, conversion board and connection cable, even more versatile. The interchangeable CO2 probe EE871 with auto-calibration uses an infrared measuring principle (dual wavelength NDIR operation principle) that is particularly insensitive to pollution. Aging effects are compensated automatically, resulting in excellent long-term stability. Thus the CO2 transmitter is ideal for demanding applications.
The multi-point CO2 and temperature adjustment ensures high accuracy over the entire temperature working range of -40…60 °C (-40…140 °F). Additionally, the IP65 probe enclosure with interchangeable PTFE filter offers excellent protection against pollution. Therefore, the CO2 probe can be used in harsh environments such as in agriculture (stables, hatchers, incubators).
The compact design, the M12 connector and the optional mounting flange allow for fast installation or replacement of the CO2 probe. An optional radiation shield is available for outdoor applications.
The measured data range of up to 5 % CO2 (50,000 ppm) is available on the analog current or voltage output and on the Modbus RTU interface of the conversion board. An optional kit facilitates easy configuration and adjustment of the EE871 probe. | environmental_science |
https://www.simadiab.com/climate-change-in-alexandria | 2021-09-19T11:19:36 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-39/segments/1631780056856.4/warc/CC-MAIN-20210919095911-20210919125911-00201.warc.gz | 0.951577 | 854 | CC-MAIN-2021-39 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-39__0__62885876 | en | Abu Qir’s residential buildings lie dangerously close to the coastline, some built within meters of the rising sea, posing a significant threat to lives and livelihoods. In the winter months the coast nearly vanishes under the waves, which crash up against the buildings, causing structural damage and in some places building collapses.
In the summer months, like this August 8, 2017 photo, Abu Qir sees a rejuvenation of a few meters of coastline as sand creates natural barriers from the sea. But man-made activities, like groundwater extraction to create new green space, has mixed seawater with drinking water, thereby rendering both the land and the water useless.
A series of images commissioned by the Swedish Institute in Alexandria for the Climate Networking Conference 2017 depicting ways in which climate change has already started to affect life in Alexandria and the Nile Delta.
A farmer holds up sea shells in his agricultural land, August 11, 2017. The seashells are what remain from sea water that seeped from Lake Burullus, resulting in salt water intrusion on agricultural land due to a rise in sea and ground water levels. In some areas, this has completely inundated the land and in others it has increased the salinity so much it’s no longer possible to cultivate crops. Salt water intrusion from lake and sea level rise is an immediate threat to the farming lands in the Nile Delta. According to the World Bank, Alexandria and the Nile Delta is one of the most vulnerable areas in the world to climate change. A one meter rise in sea levels will have a catastrophic effect on the lives and livelihoods of the millions of people living in Alexandria and the Nile Delta.
ElMax, a fishing neighbourhood in Egypt’s port city of Alexandria, August 10, 2017. ElMax is a low-lying stretch of land built on either side of the Khandak AlArab canal which feeds into the Mediterranean Sea. Homes are often only a few centimetres above water level and during the winter rainy season this impoverished fishing neighbourhood is often inundated with water, flooding the lower levels of people’s homes. Rising sea levels and more frequent flooding of this area has prompted the government to build alternative housing close by and urge residents to move. According to the World Bank, Alexandria and the Nile Delta is one of the most vulnerable areas in the world to climate change. A one meter rise in sea levels will have a catastrophic effect on the lives and livelihoods of the millions of people living in Alexandria and the Nile Delta.
Children play in a bay at a newly fortified corniche walkway at Bir Massoud in Alexandria, Egypt, August 8, 2017. The city invested in wave breakers and seawalls, but a rise in ground water levels, coupled by a rise in sea levels threaten the already crumbling infrastructure of the city. The millions of people who live in Alexandria and along the low-lying Delta plain are at risk of displacement, as well as loss of livelihoods. A half-meter rise in sea level would have devastating effects on the people and the landscape of the region's most populous country.
Young ballerinas drink water during a photoshoot at the Montaza Palace Gardens, August 8, 2017, the hottest month with average temperatures often reaching above 30C. A three degree rise in in global warming would have devastating effects as sea levels rise. Alexandria, home to millions of people, will see its shores swallowed by the sea with only a half meter rise in sea level, if measures aren't taken tackle the effects climate change.
A father and son ride a horse near the 15th Century Qaitbay Citadel, which was built on the exact site of the ancient Alexandria Lighthouse, in Alexandria, Egypt August 10, 2017. Historical sites like these are under threat from rising sea levels in Alexandria with some sites already suffering damage to their foundations and lower walls. Seawater inundation was found at the base of the Citadel and the stronger waves battering the sides of the citadel bore holes through its walls. Alexandria is one of the world's most vulnerable cities from climate change, affecting the lives and livelihoods of millions of people who live in the city and the Delta region. | environmental_science |
http://www.hylandcinema.com/DyTheater/pub/hyland1/moviedetails/1412 | 2017-09-21T13:59:05 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-39/segments/1505818687820.59/warc/CC-MAIN-20170921134614-20170921154614-00315.warc.gz | 0.918249 | 559 | CC-MAIN-2017-39 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-39__0__1777704 | en | The film will make you see trees with new eyes.
Alison Gillmore, Winnipeg Free Press
It's all very earnest and sobering, not to mention beautifully shot by the director himself.
Tara Thorne, The Coast (Halifax, Nova Scotia)
Synopsis:Call Of The Forest: The Forgotten Wisdom Of Trees is a passionate eco-documentary that wants viewers to see both the forest and the trees. Invited to admire the strapping strength and beauty of a single California redwood, we are also asked to consider the global importance of healthy forests, from sacred woods in Japan to boreal forests in Manitoba.
Narrated in a folksy yet authoritative manner by Gordon Pinsent, Call Of The Forest represents a five-year collaboration between the Peabody Award-winning Winnipeg filmmaker Jeffrey McKay and Diana Beresford-Kroeger, an Ottawa-area botanist, biochemist, writer and self-described ‘renegade scientist’. Beresford-Kroeger speaks eloquently about the interconnection of biodiverse forests with air quality, water purity and soil fertility, something that replanted monocultures can’t replicate.
With cinematography that is often breathtaking and never clichéd, the film takes viewers on a journey through the woodlands of the northern hemisphere, starting with what is called ‘forest-bathing’ in Japan, in which people walk through the trees to bask in their beauty and resiny aura. In California, we meet a scientist who talks about the sequoia as ‘a pretty easy tree to fall in love with’. And while the Amazon jungle gets a lot of press, Canada’s boreal forest is just as crucial in the fight for the planet’s future, and the film also explores indigenous approaches to land conservation.
One should know going in that Call Of The Forest is an advocacy documentary, meaning McKay is passionately putting forward one viewpoint. This is occasionally a drawback, as when Beresford-Kroeger sometimes veers off into mystical musings. But it’s also a strength, giving the film a deeply personal sense of commitment.
Call Of The Forest will make you see trees with new eyes. And McKay and Beresford-Kroeger want you to do more than see. Like many advocacy documentaries, Call Of The Forest ends with a call for action. The filmmakers want you – yes, you! – to plant a tree. As soon as possible.
– Alison Gillmore, Winnipeg Free Press
Call of The Forest: The Forgotten Wisdom of Trees
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https://tier1motorsports.com/pages/proposition-65 | 2022-09-28T02:14:18 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-40/segments/1664030335059.43/warc/CC-MAIN-20220928020513-20220928050513-00296.warc.gz | 0.916997 | 205 | CC-MAIN-2022-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-40__0__12194061 | en | Californians! Tier1 Motorsports cares about you and your beautiful state!
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Proposition 65 and its regulations are posted at https://oehha.ca.gov/proposition-65/law/proposition-65-law-and-regulations. | environmental_science |
http://mansfieldweather.net/weather/ | 2014-11-01T10:49:12 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2014-42/segments/1414637905639.57/warc/CC-MAIN-20141030025825-00155-ip-10-16-133-185.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.933008 | 136 | CC-MAIN-2014-42 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2014-42__0__83751244 | en | Hi 44 °F
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http://lakesidelodge.ch/activities/ | 2024-04-21T21:34:39 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817819.93/warc/CC-MAIN-20240421194551-20240421224551-00006.warc.gz | 0.925349 | 368 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__119064424 | en | Located in the stunning southern Finnish Lake District, Lake Side Lodge Pääskylä has plenty to see and do in the area.
You’re right next to the Laippanmaa Forest, where you can go hiking for hours and fill your basket in late summer and early fall with mushrooms and blueberries. Guided Hikes and guided Canoe tours are available upon request.
If you want to feel the wind in your hair, catch a ferry over the Great Paijänne-Lake. In the past, waterways were the only means of transportation. Still today, the old steamboats take you from Lahti up to Jyväskylä. You can board a ferry also in Padasjoki.
Finland has a breathtakingly rich wildlife. One of the rarest seal species in the world lives in Lake Saimaa; the Saimaa ringed Seal. Have a glance at these rare animals and make a seal-watching excursion with a wooden boat to Linnansaari National Park.
Also bears, wolves, lynx, wolverines and moose inhabit Finland’s forests. The best way to observe them in their natural habitat is by booking a wildlife-watching excursion.
Tampere, Helsinki and Lahti are vibrant cities. Finland is famous for its design. So spend a rainy day in a Museum, go shopping for Finnish design or adore great Finnish Architecture.
If your kids want some action, take them to the Moomin World in Naantali, just outside Turku or to Särkänniemi Adventure Park inTampere.
For more ideas, also check out the not only very informative but also very beautifully done website vistifinnlad.com. | environmental_science |
http://www.origtex.com/organic-cotton-yarn/ | 2020-03-30T04:46:07 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-16/segments/1585370496523.5/warc/CC-MAIN-20200330023050-20200330053050-00057.warc.gz | 0.943171 | 199 | CC-MAIN-2020-16 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-16__0__1459092 | en | Organically produced cotton cannot use any harmful chemicals. By farming cotton organically the harmful impact of pesticides to the land is eliminated and therefore soil fertility and biodiversity is greatly increased. Water in not polluted by these chemicals therefore aquatic life is unharmed by organic cotton production.
Our organic cotton yarns use only cotton from certified organic cotton farms in China. The dyes and the dying process used by Origin meet strict eco guidelines, ensuring that the finished yarns are as environmentally friendly as possible.
Soft and supple, cotton yarns are perfect for warm weather tops & accessories that will keep you knitting/crocheting year-round. Cotton yarns are known to be strong, durable, and have excellent water absorption properties with short drying times, which makes them great for the kiddos, bath and kitchen accessories. With excellent stitch definition, cotton yarns are great for colorwork and textured stitches, making this a fiber you don’t want to miss out on! | environmental_science |
https://www.radleyco.com/property/wharton-county-200-acre-ranch/ | 2023-10-02T18:37:21 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233511002.91/warc/CC-MAIN-20231002164819-20231002194819-00609.warc.gz | 0.948173 | 622 | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__136039298 | en | CR 474 El Campo, TX 77437
- Acres: Approximately 200
If you have been searching for a place to run livestock, bird hunt, fish, or build a home, then be sure to stop and look at the details of this property. At approximately 200 acres of native rangeland, the ponds and wetlands located throughout provide water sources for livestock, habitat for waterfowl, and some are stocked with perch and bass, creating multiple ways for you to enjoy this property.
Whether you are looking to create a weekend retreat or a place to build a homestead, there are several locations with close access to power, that would make an ideal view of the natural surroundings.
Take the time to view the interactive map that can be found at the bottom of this lisitng.
Topography, Rangeland and Habitat: The soils are equally divided between Cieno and Kuy sand. The topography is generally flat with open rangeland, and native grasses cover the subject. One could easily improve the waterfowl hunting even more by creating additional wetlands
Water: There are several natural wetland areas, several manmade ponds. One domestic well is located near the large pond along the northern portion of the property, and another close to the cattle pens.
Fencing: Fencing is in good condition, and cross fencing in-place creates several separate pastures.
Improvements: There is an over water bridge, pier, and gazebo located in the large pond found on the north portion of the subject. There is a set of small cattle pens.
Electricity: Electricity is available on the property. There are transmission lines that run along the Northern and Eastern property boundaries, so adding power to more areas of the property would be easily accessible.
Minerals: Property being sold as Surface Only; no minerals are being offered or owned by the current surface owner. There is no production or lease currently on the property.
Taxes: The property is taxed at 1-D-1 Ag Value in Wharton County.
The subject consists of 3 tracts:
Location: Only 1 hour and 20 minutes from downtown Houston, 10 minutes North of El Campo, and right off Hwy 71 make for quick and easy access. This area of Wharton County is known for diverse farming and ranching activities, and the El Campo area is notorious for its bird hunting in the fall and winter. This coupled with being 45 minutes from the Texas Coast makes it a great central location to enjoy year-round.
Showing: All showings must be scheduled at least 24-hrs in advance. Seller reserves the right to pre-qualify any potential buyers prior to a showing.
Price: Offered at $5500/acre | environmental_science |
http://www.oconlake.com/lakeplan.htm | 2018-06-20T12:48:11 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-26/segments/1529267863519.49/warc/CC-MAIN-20180620124346-20180620144346-00445.warc.gz | 0.899182 | 123 | CC-MAIN-2018-26 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-26__0__190489681 | en | The Village of Oconomowoc Lake has updated the 1990 Water Quality Management Plan for Oconomowoc Lake. This new plan was completed this fall by the Southeastern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission with a matching grant from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. The Village would like to thank all those individuals who contributed to the plan, especially Dr. Jeffrey A. Thornton, CLM, PH, from SEWRPC.
Please click on the following link to view the management plan. The PDF file is 10 megs and is best view through high speed access.
A Lake Plan For Oconomowoc Lake | environmental_science |
https://www.jminsulation.com.au/2023/03/28/ceiling-insulation-a-cost-effective-green-option/ | 2023-12-05T13:04:09 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100551.17/warc/CC-MAIN-20231205105136-20231205135136-00396.warc.gz | 0.95582 | 348 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__16844014 | en | Homeowners who are looking to increase their energy efficiency and improve their indoor air quality should consider environmental friendly ceiling insulation. Insulating a ceiling takes relatively little time, and can easily pay for itself in only a few short years.
In the past, many people had to choose between exposure to formaldehyde and having their home be well insulated. That’s because fibreglass insulation used to almost always contain this substance. These days, ceiling insulation is made without formaldehyde, so homeowners do not have to choose between indoor air quality and energy efficiency. Insulation from Johns Manville contains no formaldehyde, and also complies with Australian standards for AS/NZS.
When it comes to insulation in the ceiling, there are a number of reasons to consider it:
- Prevents air loss through attic space, thereby reducing heating and cooling costs
- Provides insulation against outside noise
- Makes it easier to finish attic spaces later
Formaldehyde-free insulation has a number of advantages over other types including:
- Residents do not notice any harmful odors from the placement of their insulation
- No harmful emissions are produced during the manufacturing process
- Safer for the installation crew to handle
Consumers who choose Johns Manville insulation can feel confident knowing they are helping the environment, because at least 20% of the total content consists of post-consumer recycled materials. By using recycled product to manufacture their insulation, JM has committed to reducing the amount of waste going to local landfills while also helping to keep operating costs as low as possible.
As a leader in insulation, Johns Manville has more than 15 years experience in providing quality products. Contact us for all your building insulation needs, whether residential or commercial. | environmental_science |
https://www.animanaturalis.org/posts/display/46567/we-bring-to-light-the-horror-of-rabbit-factory-farms-in-spain | 2024-04-24T03:55:01 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818999.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20240424014618-20240424044618-00006.warc.gz | 0.941359 | 703 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__168838531 | en | Despite the decline in rabbit meat consumption, Spain continues to lead in production and consumption in Europe, closely followed by Italy and France. AnimaNaturalis has highlighted that, despite this prominent position, animal welfare regulations in rabbit farms in Spain are notably deficient.
Rabbit meat production in the European Union is mainly concentrated in the Mediterranean region, with Spain at the forefront. It is the second most bred and slaughtered animal for human consumption in the EU, with 180 million rabbits.
In 2020, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) raised concerns about rabbit farms in Spain, denouncing the use of the worst possible production system in terms of animal welfare. These farms face alarming mortality rates, with 20% of rabbits dying before reaching the slaughterhouse.
Currently, there are 1,412 rabbit fattening farms in operation in Spain, and in 2022, 33.3 million rabbits were slaughtered for their meat in slaughterhouses. Surprisingly, EFSA's estimate suggests that actually 41.25 million rabbits were born that year, with a fifth of them destined for trash containers.
Images obtained during AnimaNaturalis' investigation reveal unimaginable suffering of rabbits at all stages of production: from maternity and rearing to fattening. This harsh reality was documented in 10 farms in some of the regions with the highest rabbit populations in Spain, such as Castilla y León, Catalonia, Aragón, and Castilla-La Mancha.
The shocking images show live rabbits sharing space with cadavers, animals piled up in cages turned into mass graves, crushed young rabbits, agonizing animals, neglected and dirty facilities, and more. Lack of medical attention, deformities, stress, and nutritional deficiencies are commonplace.
One of the most terrifying revelations was the discovery of an abandoned farm since 2018, where hundreds of rabbits lay mummified in their cages. Neglect and starvation had condemned these animals to a gruesome and merciless fate.
The investigation exposed the "inhumanity of the rabbit farming industry and the urgent need to reform animal welfare regulations. Rabbits, sensitive and vulnerable beings, lack specific regulations to protect them", said Aïda Gascón, director of AnimaNaturalis in Spain.
Fortunately, a ray of hope shines on the horizon. The European Commission has pledged to review animal welfare laws in the coming months, and the European Citizens' Initiative "End The Cage Age" advocates for the gradual elimination of cages for all animals by 2027. More than 1.4 million citizens support this initiative.
The report prepared by AnimaNaturalis also reveals a continued decline in the rabbit farming industry in Spain, with decreasing farms and rabbit meat consumption. Cultural factors, increased consumer empathy, and higher fixed costs have contributed to this decline.
The images and evidence presented in this AnimaNaturalis investigation demand an urgent response. Rabbits in intensive meat farms in Spain endure immense suffering and deserve a better life. It is time for authorities to take action to protect these vulnerable animals and ensure a more humane future for the rabbit farming industry in Europe. To support this initiative and press for significant changes, join the FarmedAnimals.org campaign.
This investigation is a stark reminder of the urgent need to reform rabbit breeding practices in Spain and throughout the European Union. Rabbits deserve respect and well-being, and it is the responsibility of everyone to work towards a future where animal suffering in the name of meat production is not tolerated. The time for change is now. | environmental_science |
http://annualreport2012.cmport.com/cmp_operations_2012/business_area/liquid_bulk.aspx | 2020-10-31T12:30:11 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-45/segments/1603107918164.98/warc/CC-MAIN-20201031121940-20201031151940-00162.warc.gz | 0.976212 | 245 | CC-MAIN-2020-45 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-45__0__65027845 | en | Volumes within liquid bulk increased to 5.2 million tonnes during 2012. It was primarily handling of transit oil in Malmö that grew in volume by about 1 million tonnes of oil compared with 2011. The reason for this positive development was that the price structure in the oil market changed during the year. These price fluctuations are beneficial for the transit oil operation.
Liquid bulk also comprises a number of other products, destined for the markets in and around Copenhagen and Malmö. Aviation fuel for Kastrup airport is handled at Prøvestenen in Copenhagen. Liquid bulk also includes petrol, diesel and oil as well as a number of chemicals. Volumes of all these product segments during 2012 were in line with the immediately preceding year.
During the year CMP initiated a study to clarify the possibilities of creating an infrastructure for storage and handling of Liquid Natural Gas (LNG). In the long-term LNG might replace more environmentally detrimental fuels within shipping. It is a priority issue within shipping, as well as within the EU, where the aim is to develop a maritime fuel that is more sustainable in the long-term. CMP’s own LNG report is expected to be completed during 2013. | environmental_science |
https://www.mikegapes.org/mike-joins-energy-bill-revolution | 2018-04-21T01:53:26 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-17/segments/1524125944851.23/warc/CC-MAIN-20180421012725-20180421032725-00147.warc.gz | 0.949905 | 538 | CC-MAIN-2018-17 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-17__0__125161956 | en | Mike has joined with over 100 MPs from nine political parties in signing up to a parliamentary petition - Early Day Motion 2769 - in support of the Energy Bill Revolution campaign. Launched in February, the Energy Bill Revolution is calling on the Government to spend carbon tax revenue on energy efficiency programmes to make UK homes super-energy efficient. The campaign offers the most effective solution to bring down household energy bills and end fuel poverty.
The government should do more and act to reduce energy bills and make energy use more efficient.
Ed Matthew, Director of Transform UK, the organisation which is coordinating the campaign said:
In only one month this campaign has attracted the support of more than 100 MPs from across the political spectrum. These MPs understand that recycling carbon tax back to households offers the best hope for their constituents to slash their energy bills. It is scandalous that anyone in a developed country should face the choice of whether to buy food or heat their home. From next year the Government will have the money to end the blight of fuel poverty. This is the most fair and just solution and we hope all MPs will join with Mike Gapes MP in supporting it.
New research for the Energy Bill Revolution, funded by the Cooperative Group and Consumer Focus, revealed that fuel poverty could affect 9.1 million households by 2016, the year in which the Government has a target to eliminate fuel poverty. This is a potential rise of 40% which would increase the number of UK households in fuel poverty from one in four to one in three.
The Government will raise an average of £4 billion in carbon taxes every year from the European Emissions Trading Scheme and the Carbon Floor Price. It is enough, for example, to provide £6,500 to 600,000 fuel poor homes every year to make their homes highly energy efficient. It is enough to bring 9 out of 10 homes out of fuel poverty. It could also generate up to 200,000 jobs and save four times more carbon emissions than the Government’s new energy efficiency policies.
Members of the public are being encouraged to sign up to the public petition at www.energybillrevolution.org, which is already backed by 80 leading charities, unions, consumer groups and businesses, including Barnardo’s, National Children’s Bureau, Save the Children, The Children’s Society, National Pensioners’ Convention, Consumer Focus, The Co-operative Group, USwitch, Kingfisher, IKEA, Asda, Kingspan, National Energy Action, Macmillan Cancer Support, TUC, GMB, NUS, Unite, The Centre for Sustainable Healthcare and Friends of the Earth. | environmental_science |
https://www.hotel-kitzhof.com/en/kitz-spa-your-holistic-power-source.html | 2024-03-01T01:58:49 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474893.90/warc/CC-MAIN-20240229234355-20240301024355-00613.warc.gz | 0.928949 | 623 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__32249843 | en | Kitz Spa - your holistic power source
Susanne Kaufmann™ Organic Treats
"Environmentally friendly production, sustainable state-of-the-art packaging and manufacturing processes, and respect for people and nature have always been part of our philosophy. Because: we believe in the big picture." S.Kaufmann
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At Susanne Kaufmann, we focus on the power of plants and their natural and potent ingredients. We use every molecule and every oil that we extract from the respective plants in its purest and most effective form. In addition, we use these active ingredients in their highest, best tolerated concentration. As a result, the skin is nourished and optimal results can be achieved.
We combine our selected pure herbal ingredients with the latest scientific findings and state-of-the-art biotechnology. In this way, your skin benefits equally from the sustainability and effectiveness of our products. As research and knowledge regarding the use of ingredients in cosmetics advances, our product development is also subject to a continuous process. We regularly check the ingredients we use to ensure that they still meet our requirements and standards.
Our efforts with regard to sustainable manufacturing determine our entire production process: To supply our production facilities with electricity, we use solar energy and geothermal energy. When obtaining the plant extracts we need for our formulations, we ensure responsible sourcing and sustainable processing. Our state-of-the-art packaging is partially refillable. For all these aspects in our production process, the use of renewable raw materials, the integration of state-of-the-art scientific knowledge and the development of innovative product design are important components - and have been for almost 20 years.
The technologies and processes required to achieve this are driven above all by Susanne's commitment to sustainability and defined by her belief in the power of nature.
The Susanne Kaufmann brand believes that good skin care should strengthen the skin's natural functions. This keeps the skin in its balance and allows it to radiate from within. Our approach is holistic. This means (for us) that we always consider skin care comprehensively and as part of a larger whole. The preventive function of our skin care is especially important to us. In order to meet the individual needs of the skin, our products and treatments are specifically tailored to them.
Our entire understanding of beauty, of health and of a general physical well-being is rooted in the power of nature. In developing our products, we combine the beneficial ingredients of the plants of the Alpine region with the latest findings in skin care research. Our natural formulas contain only the best plant raw materials and extracts. These must be as efficient as they are skin-friendly. In the manufacture of our products, we pay attention to sustainable production.
Our brand is characterized by four values that are of central importance to us in the production of our highly effective natural cosmetic products: Quality, Efficacy, Transparency and Sustainability. These guidelines govern all our actions.
Further information about the products of Susanne Kaufmann can be found here. | environmental_science |
https://www.autos-france.fr/tisaz/green-plants-their-origin-and-diversity-2nd-edition-fol5834.php | 2021-04-15T11:40:45 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-17/segments/1618038084765.46/warc/CC-MAIN-20210415095505-20210415125505-00066.warc.gz | 0.922164 | 408 | CC-MAIN-2021-17 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-17__0__213569794 | en | The central theme of Green Plants is the astonishing diversity of forms found in the plant kingdom, from the simplicity of prokaryotic algae to the myriad complexities of flowering plants. To help the reader appreciate this remarkable diversity, the book is arranged according to generally accepted classification schemes, beginning with algae (both prokaryotic and eukaryotic) and moving through liverworts, hornworts, mosses, fern allies, ferns and gymnosperms to flowering plants. Copiously illustrated throughout with clear line diagrams and instructive photographs, Green Plants provides a concise account of all algae and land plants, with information on topics from cellular structure to life cycles and reproduction. The authors maintain a refreshingly cautious and objective approach in discussions of possible phylogenetic relationships. Newly emerging information on features of plants known only as fossils is included, providing as complete a history as possible of the plant kingdom. Throughout the book there are many references to ultrastructural and physiological features which relate growth and form to current concepts in the study of plant development. This new edition has been completely updated to reflect current views on the origin of the major groups of plants and includes information arising from more recently developed techniques such as cladistic analyses. As such, it provides an up-to-date and timely resource for students of botany, and also for researchers needing a comprehensive reference to the plant kingdom.
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Green plants - Tree of Life Web Project Green plants as defined here includes a broad assemblage of photosynthetic organisms that all contain chlorophylls a and b, store their photosynthetic products as starch inside the double-membrane-bounded chloroplasts in which it is produced, and have cell walls made of cellulose (Raven et al., 1992). In this group are several thousand species of what are classically considered green algae | environmental_science |
https://landofsize.com/going-on-a-jeep-safari-in-nepals-chitwan-national-park/ | 2023-03-24T16:53:19 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-14/segments/1679296945287.43/warc/CC-MAIN-20230324144746-20230324174746-00733.warc.gz | 0.976987 | 1,318 | CC-MAIN-2023-14 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-14__0__266920266 | en | Taking a jeep safari in Chitwan National Park was the treat we promised ourselves after successfully trekking to Everest Base Camp. Chitwan is not only a world heritage site but it was also the first national park to be established in Nepal so we were keen to visit.
Sauraha is the gateway town for safaris in Chitwan and you can book a safari pretty much anywhere. We stayed at the Eden Jungle Lodge which was our basic but bargainous accommodation for the 3 nights we spent here.
The safari starts at 7am down by the river, where even you aren’t on safari, you can spot wading birds, kingfishers, mugger crocodiles, and gharials. You have to take a dugout canoe to get to the other side of the river.
It’s much cheaper to go on private safari here than in neighbouring India so we had our own jeep for less than £50 each. Having our own jeep meant that we got to spend a full day in the park. When booking your vehicle, make sure to ask whether the entrance fee is included, as a permit for the day is 1,500 rupees or about £10. You can also see the park on foot with two guides but they do not carry weapons so if you are charged by a rhino or tiger then your only defence is a large stick and how fast you can run.
We came specifically because we wanted to see the greater one-horned rhino as they are only found in Nepal, India, Bhutan, and Indonesia. This was our best chance to see them out of all the countries.
We met our jeep and driver in the vehicle park across the river and saw our first animal, a wild boar that had been adopted by the Nepalese as a baby but now gets fed by guides and tourists. The first properly wild animal that we saw was only ten minutes into the drive when we spotted a spotted deer stag in the morning fog.
We travelled to the main river which we weren’t able to cross as there is no bridge, although that is a good thing for the wildlife. There are hotels but they are abandoned as the government doesn’t allow people to stay in the park anymore except in people’s homes.
From the riverbank, we could see openbill storks, red-naped ibis, woolly-necked storks, and ruddy shelduck. The guide usually has binoculars but if you’re an avid birdwatcher I’d advise bringing your own as I didn’t see them available for rent here.
We drove to another river and crossed it on foot so we could eat our packed lunch on the other side. It was pretty shallow so we’d be able to spot an approaching crocodile.
Our hotel provided us with rice, eggs, bread and fruit for our lunch with a view and it was pretty decent.
We were next to a broken down building with a shrine whose offerings attracted grey langur monkeys. We were really excited to see langur monkeys, although we have seen these beauties many times since as they are common in India. This monkey tried to attack my boyfriend while he was taking photos so you have to be very careful around them. They normally leave if you appear to throw stones in their direction. I’m not advocating actually harming monkeys but I’ve encountered some particularly aggressive ones on this trip so be careful.
After lunch, we waited at a few waterholes to see if any tigers or sloth bears would turn up. It’s all very relaxing until another jeeps turn up and disturbs the peace. We did see a wild boar but that was it.
As a mid-afternoon pit stop, all safaris visit the gharial breeding centre, which is funnily enough where they breed the endangered gharial. It’s full of gharials at all different stages that are released into the wild as adults.
There were rewards to be had on the way back as we saw two rhinos and it was afterall, the rhinos that we came here to see. In the morning we saw a mother and her calf and in the afternoon we saw three solo males. We thought that they’d be hard to see because of the long grass but that was not the case for us.
Some people go on elephant safaris in the buffer zone, as they are high up you can see over the grasses but they don’t go in the actual park. As many people refuse elephant safaris due to ethics of enslaving these creatures, it is hoped that this practice will eventually end. It is rare to see wild elephants in Chitwan national park.
The closest we got to a tiger was this footprint which was a few days old. Our guide said that he sees tigers and sloth bears every few days on safari so you might get lucky.
We got the best views of the last rhino of the day, which was the fifth one that we encountered. I was surprised at how placid they were, although they are probably used to seeing people and poachers do not operate in the park. The rhinos here face a bright future as wildlife is on the increase in Nepal.
We live in a world that is becoming increasingly hostile towards our wildlife, but anti-poaching police patrols and Nepalese culture of being kind to animals has helped to safeguard a species in peril elsewhere. While some rhinos have been lost, the steady increase over the past ten years has been a massive win for conservation, if only we could replicate that elsewhere. Nepal’s isolation and basic infrastructure are probably major factors for protecting all their wildlife as well.
The day I spent having my bones rattled on the back of a jeep in Chitwan was one of the best days I’ve spent in Asia. The jungle landscape was gorgeous and lush especially after being in the mountains and I just love rhinos. There were also too many birds to mention and butterflies galore, if you do venture away from the Himalayas then you certainly won’t regret it. Supporting this national park, the wildlife and the people who guard them is a great way to spend time on your trip.
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http://rockwoodqualityhomes.com/building-stages/ | 2022-08-13T02:51:09 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571869.23/warc/CC-MAIN-20220813021048-20220813051048-00613.warc.gz | 0.900754 | 820 | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-33__0__84195182 | en | - The first step in building the home of your dreams.
- The location of the foundation is laid out and certified by a professional geotechnical engineer.
- All excavation work will be inspected and passed by the local municipality before the installation of the homes foundation.
- Any site that has a soil or water issue will have a structural building pad installed that will be designed and signed off by a geotechnical engineer.
- Interior concrete slab floors are installed with a sealed 6mm polyurethane moisture barrier which keeps the soil underneath dry and uniform.
- Rebar is installed in the footings and any below grade window openings to provide additional structural integrity to the foundation walls.
- Foundation walls are installed using a 20mpa concrete mix which exceeds the requirements of the national building code.
- 4 inch perforated weeping tile is installed around the entire perimeter of the foundation to provide proper water drainage.
- On the exterior of the foundation wall we install a Delta MS membrane which keeps the soil moisture from touching the foundation wall and provides proper drainage to the weeping tile and away from the foundation.
- All exterior walls are constructed of 2×6 lumber spaced on 16 inch centres.
- Exterior wall sheathing consist of 5/8“ plywood which guarantees for a better structure then your standard OSB sheathing.
- Exterior walls are insulated using a R24 fibreglass bat insulation.
- Premium vinyl siding is used on all new homes with the option of either a composite or band sawn prime trim.
- Under the siding the house is wrapped with a breathable Tyvek that is taped and will help prevent any water intrusion.
- Interior floor system is a combination of pre-engineered wood I joists and ¾” plywood sheathing which together provide a floor that is structural sound and solid.
- Pre-engineered roof trusses are manufactured locally and can be designed to suite individual home owner’s plan design requirements.
- All attic spaces are insulated with an R50 blown in fibreglass which exceeds the national building code requirements and will keep your energy costs to a minimum.
- 30 year Cambridge architectural 3 tab shingle used on all new home construction.
- All windows and exterior doors openings are wrapped with a waterproofing membrane which guarantees a better seal and prevents the chance of any water intrusion.
- Energy efficient windows from Atlantic Windows with a low E argon glass that will help keep the room cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter.
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- Plumbing supply lines are ran with 1” PEX which increases water pressure and eliminate the possibility of a line cracking or pitting like the standard copper pipes.
- Electrical systems are designed and installed by competent trained professionals who meet and exceed the national building code with everything they install.
- Every home comes standard with a heat recovery ventilation system (HRV)
- Every home comes with the option of electric baseboard heat, an air to air heat pump or a mini split heat pump. Both heat pump systems provide air conditioning in the summer and help with keeping the energy bills as low as possible all year long.
- All new homes are prewired for phone and cable with the option to include prewire for a home entertainment systems or camera/ security system.
- Generous allowances are provided for all the items that put a personal finish on your home including the cabinets, stairs, flooring, lighting and plumbing fixtures.
- Every house comes standard with a 5” wide baseboard throughout and a 4” crown moulding throughout the main floor and master bedroom.
- There are options to add other millwork items like transoms over interior doors or decorative columns in a wide entrance way.
- All Rockwood homes are painted by our in house painters and the color choices and combinations are only limited by your imagination. | environmental_science |
https://www.fobec.org.uk/wp/news/ | 2022-07-04T08:15:43 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-27/segments/1656104364750.74/warc/CC-MAIN-20220704080332-20220704110332-00215.warc.gz | 0.967402 | 943 | CC-MAIN-2022-27 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-27__0__111376613 | en | It’s been an incredible year with many wonderful wildlife encounters and an amazing 1980 children aged 3 to 18 visiting our beautiful nature reserve. These visits were supported by 385 teachers and parents who helped to make the visits run smoothly. Teaching all these children has been a lot of fun and their reactions to the wildlife they see and interact with always give us a thrill.
Here’s some of the great feedback from schools:
“An excellent trip – lots of fun and very educational, even the adults learnt a lot! High quality facilities, activities and organisation and pitched very well for the age and understanding of the children. We can’t wait to come back next year!” – Reception, Woodland and Pond Explorers
“We love visiting the Environment Centre! The wide range of hands on activities and learning experiences fit in perfectly with our curriculum!” – Year 3, Rocks, fossils and soils
“As always Caroline is full of energy and enthusiasm which makes the workshop such a pleasure. She is very knowledgeable and able to engage the children in their learning. Looking forward to next year.” – Year 3 Pond dipping and food chains
“The Brownies really enjoyed the session. Sam was very knowledgeable and was able to keep everyone focused. Uncovering the ants’ nest was a total highlight!” – Brownies, Meadow sweep netting and pond dipping
“Our students and teachers had a phenomenal time – thank you! None of the students had ever pond dipped before, so it was a brand new experience for all. The students were astonished at the diversity of species they collected and enjoyed using a variety of resources to identify them. The samples included dragonfly nymphs, pond skaters, backswimmers and even newts. Students also collected data for their A-level Biodiversity PAGs, which was very valuable.” – Year 12, Water quality and diversity
Our sessions for youth groups have extended to include Beavers, Cubs, Rainbows, Brownies, Woodcraft Folk and now, Air Scouts. Youth groups enjoy a range of activities including autumn arts and craft, pond dipping and minibeasting, star gazing and night walks, and, new for this year, bat walks. Children love being outside in the dark, as long as they feel safe. We help the children to feel safe by spreading enthusiasm about what they will see and hear and by using torches covered with red film which also keeps the wildlife safe as they can’t see red light. On our night walks we have seen or heard bats, owls, woodcock, robins singing, muntjac deer and a glimpse of a fox’s tail as it disappeared into a bush!
This was the year of the snake! Don’t panic, only grass snakes. A non-venomous species that lives in grassland, can swim and hibernates in compost heaps and under logs. This has been a good year for the snakes and many children had close encounters. We saw them swimming across the ponds, slithering in grass and sleeping under logs.
One of our volunteers found an entire snakeskin, left behind when the snake shed its skin when growing. Another volunteer, and master carpenter, fashioned a fabulous wooden box to keep the skin in. Now we can wow children with this precious wildlife artefact.
There was also an abundance of newts this year. Whether they are in the pond or under the logs, these lovely amphibians always delight the children. Here, 8 newts are seeking refuge under a log. Those eggs in the top corner belong to the yellow Irish slug, which is in fact green!
We continue to have excellent robin encounters. The robins have taken to following school groups around the reserve in the hope that they will disturb the odd worm or two, which invariably they do when minibeasting. The robins are so used to children now they fly down and hop around the children’s feet. Needless to say, the children absolutely love this experience.
At the beginning of the year we refurbished one of our ponds. This led to the colonisation of the pond by a new species for the reserve, the lesser diving beetle. A fierce predator with a truly alien look, the spectacular larvae of this diving beetle filled the pond.
We are so happy to be able to share our wonderful nature reserve and its amazing wildlife with so many children. We hope they continue to engage with nature once they leave us and grow up with a sense of ownership of the environment and a desire to protect it. | environmental_science |
https://www.marketresearchandreports.com/post/pakistan-hit-by-deadly-cholera-outbreak-as-heat-wave-grips-south-asia | 2023-03-31T00:01:44 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-14/segments/1679296949506.62/warc/CC-MAIN-20230330225648-20230331015648-00318.warc.gz | 0.956764 | 590 | CC-MAIN-2023-14 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-14__0__287094520 | en | A deadly cholera outbreak linked to contaminated drinking water has infected thousands of people in central Pakistan as the country grapples with a water crisis exacerbated by a brutal heat wave in South Asia.
Temperatures in parts of Pakistan and India have reached record levels in recent weeks, putting the lives of millions at risk as the effects of the climate crisis are felt across the subcontinent.
Cholera cases were first identified in Pir Koh, a remote mountainous town in Balochistan province, on April 17. Since then, more than 2,000 people have been have been infected and six have died, according to Dr. Ahmed Baloch, from the health department of Balochistan.
Residents in Pir Koh say they have no access to clean drinking water. The lack of rain this year has caused nearby ponds to dry up, with their only source of water being a pipeline which had "rusted and contaminated the water supply," said local resident Hassan Bugti.
"Residents are forced to drink dirty water," he said.
Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has ordered "emergency relief measures" to curb the cholera outbreak in Pir Koh, and the military has been called in to help provide mobile water tanks to ensure clean drinking water gets to the population and set up medical camps to treat the sick.
Cholera is an acute diarrheal illness that kills thousands of people worldwide each year. It is easily transmitted, by consuming food or water contaminated with the fecal bacteria Vibrio cholerae. And scientists have warned of the severe impacts of climate change on human health, with rising temperatures encouraging the spread of dangerous pathogens such as cholera.
The outbreak comes as Pakistan faces a serious water crisis and an early onset heat wave that the Pakistan Meteorological Department said has been persistent across the nation since the start of the month.
Jacobabad, one of the hottest cities in the world, in central Sindh province, hit 51 degrees Celsius (123.8 degrees Fahrenheit) on Sunday, and 50 degrees Celsius (122 degrees Fahrenheit) the day before. Average high temperatures in the city this month have been around 45 degrees Celsius (113 degrees Fahrenheit).
The heat is unlikely to abate soon. While dust storms, gusty winds and scattered showers and thunderstorms brought relief to parts of the country over the past couple of days, temperatures are expected to ramp back up from Wednesday, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department.
Pakistan's Minister for Climate Change Sherry Rehman on Monday said Pakistan was among the most water-stressed countries in the world and one of the ten most vulnerable to climate stress.
The country's major dams are at a "dead level right now, and sources of water are scarce as well as contested," Rehman told CNN, adding, "this is an all-encompassing existential crisis and must be taken seriously." | environmental_science |
https://gellit.net/ | 2024-04-15T06:10:12 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816942.33/warc/CC-MAIN-20240415045222-20240415075222-00687.warc.gz | 0.918497 | 489 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__78905260 | en | Gellit offers enhanced drought resistance, reducing the need for frequent irrigation, while increasing fertilizer efficency.
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It can absorb and retain large amount of water, and water soluble substrates
Gellit steadily nourishes plants with its reserve of essential nutrients and water
Its compostable components degrade providing further benefits for the soil microbiome
Gellit helps you get more from your fields. Simple to use, it keeps your soil just right for crops to thrive, helping you get better harvests, even when the weather doesn't cooperate.
With Gellit, every plant gets a chance to shine. It's like a steady hand feeding your plants exactly what they need, so your flowers bloom brighter and your shrubs stand stronger.
Let Gellit be the secret to your orchard and vineyard's success. It locks in moisture and nutrients where it counts, helping trees and vines produce the kind of fruit that legends are made of.
Make Gellit a part of your landscaping toolkit. It helps soil stay moist and fertile, so whether you're planting a hedge or designing a floral masterpiece, you'll see the results of your hard work last.
Turn to Gellit for a fuss-free garden. It's perfect for potted favorites or backyard beds, giving plants a boost and making sure your slice of nature thrives, indoors and out.
At Gellit, sustainability and applied science drive everything we do. Our mission is clear: to revolutionize agriculture through sustainable solutions. We're dedicated to providing products that help reduce the environmental impact of agriculture and landscaping. Our proprietary formula is a testament to this mission. Designed to enhance soil health, reduce reliance on synthetic fertilizers, and boost crop resilience, Gellit represents a breakthrough in sustainable farming practices. Sustainability isn't just a goal for us - it's a global movement towards a more waterwise future, and by choosing Gellit, you're participating in that movement.
Gellit was founded in 2022 by a team of passionate individuals dedicated to revolutionizing agriculture. With expertise spanning agriculture, environmental science, and engineering, our team is committed to making a difference in farming practices worldwide. From our humble beginnings, we've grown into a dynamic startup focused on pioneering sustainable solutions for the future of agriculture.
© 2024 Gellit | environmental_science |
https://www.shopbeachcombers.com/Organic-Pin-Earrings-s/113.htm | 2024-04-13T08:39:34 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816587.89/warc/CC-MAIN-20240413083102-20240413113102-00593.warc.gz | 0.941649 | 224 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__50770515 | en | Organic Pin Earrings or Stick Earrings
Organic earrings with ear pins have that great tribal look without the typical gauged ear look. These pin earrings are sometimes called stirrup style earrings. People will stop you on the street to ask about these gorgeous stick earrings! They really are head-turners.
Beachcombers’ organic pin earrings are available in wood earrings, bone earrings, and horn stick post earrings. Our pin earrings are designed and handmade in Bali by our Master Carver, Wayan, for Beachcombers Bazaar and are specifically designed for normally pierced ears.
All materials used for our organic earrings are responsibly harvested. The wood for our wooden earrings is harvested from renewable tree farms grown specifically for the handicraft tradition in Indonesia. The horn earrings and bone earrings are made from left-over material from domestic water buffalo (farm animals). Animals are NEVER killed for their bone or horn. Much like Native Americans, Indonesians try to use every part of an animal or plant and waste very little. | environmental_science |
https://www.marchantschmidt.com/hygienic-automation/dust-collection/ | 2023-03-25T19:28:24 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-14/segments/1679296945372.38/warc/CC-MAIN-20230325191930-20230325221930-00698.warc.gz | 0.867131 | 127 | CC-MAIN-2023-14 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-14__0__283540517 | en | Industrial Dust Collection
Point of Use Dust Control
Our Industrial Sanitary Dust Collectors (SDC) provide a point of used dust control in food manufacturing environments. Avoid the hassle and expense of a baghouse. The SDC is designed for use in the production environment and can be plumbed for several collection points.
Stainless full washdown construction make our industrial dust collection system ideal for use in food production environments.
Improved Air Quality
Cleaning up airborne dust produces significant improvement in air quality. Respiratory issues with operators can be reduced or eliminated with proper dust collection. | environmental_science |
https://infinitecapital.ch/en/about-us/social-responsibility | 2023-03-27T01:30:07 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-14/segments/1679296946584.94/warc/CC-MAIN-20230326235016-20230327025016-00003.warc.gz | 0.942648 | 186 | CC-MAIN-2023-14 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-14__0__51054335 | en | Sustainability and financial transactions need not be mutually exclusive
With its business model, Infinite Capital assumes responsibility for current and future generations. Thanks to our personal value creation model, we remain true to our corporate values.
Issues such as climate protection or good treatment of employees are important to us. Therefore, we invest exclusively in companies that are aware of their social and ecological responsibility. This decision has on the one hand, a positive influence on the financial success through an improved risk-return profile and on the other hand, sustainable companies are promoted through targeted investments and thus a positive contribution to the environment and society is generated. This benefits us today and all generations of tomorrow.
Through our responsible investment policy and business operations, we at Infinite Capital aim to promote climate-friendly industries and significantly contribute to the responsible use of the world's resources, promote energy efficiency and significantly support CO2 reduction. | environmental_science |
https://qphotography.home.blog/2015/09/26/east-lothian-wedding-photographer/ | 2020-10-01T09:03:15 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-40/segments/1600402124756.81/warc/CC-MAIN-20201001062039-20201001092039-00689.warc.gz | 0.97568 | 178 | CC-MAIN-2020-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-40__0__118603210 | en | As an East Lothian wedding photographer, it’s not often that I get a Saturday off. But today was one such day and I decided to photograph the chimneys of the local Cockenzie power station being demolished. After a bit of research using Google maps I picked my location – the old Blindwells open cast coal mine. The mine used to supply coal to the power station, but it closed in the 1970, has been reclaimed and is covered in grass.
The power station itself opened in 1967 and for 48 years the chimneys have been a dominant feature on the East Lothian coastline. It was being demolished as it is too polluting, and coal fired power stations are being fazed out across the country.
And next week I’ll be back at work as an East Lothian wedding photographer, at a wedding in North Berwick! | environmental_science |
https://www.uvresources.com/dlx-n-high-output-dual-uv-c-fixture-disinfects-moving-airstreams-can-inactivate-the-sars-cov-2-virus/ | 2023-09-27T02:10:58 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510238.65/warc/CC-MAIN-20230927003313-20230927033313-00191.warc.gz | 0.884171 | 1,292 | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__5330096 | en | Jan 12, 2021 DLX-N High Output, Dual UV-C Fixture Disinfects Moving Airstreams; Can Inactivate the SARS-CoV-2 Virus
SANTA CLARITA, CA (JANUARY 12, 2021) — The DLX-N™ high output NEMA-4 ultraviolet fixture from UV Resources efficiently and affordably inactivates pathogens – including the SARS-CoV-2 virus – on surfaces and in airstreams.
The dual, high-output UV-C fixture delivers the necessary germicidal dose to inactivate pathogens in virtually any airstream and its NEMA-4 outdoor rating makes installation possible on any exterior return, supply or exhaust duct.
The antimicrobial fixture can inactivate disease-causing agents, including the virus responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic.
MITIGATE SARS-CoV-2 VIRUS TRANSMISSION
Research has shown the 254 nm germicidal wavelength can inactivate the genetic material in the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Moreover, when aerosolized, the COVID-19-causing virus is likely more susceptible to ultraviolet germicidal irradiation (UV-C or UVGI) damage than other coronaviruses such as SARS-CoV-1 (that led to the 2003 severe acute respiratory syndrome) or MERS-CoV (that caused the 2012 Middle East respiratory syndrome).
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends UV-C among a handful of ventilation interventions to mitigate the spread of the SARS-CoV-2 virus. “Upper-room UVGI systems can be used to provide air cleaning within occupied spaces, and in-duct UVGI systems can help enhance air cleaning inside central ventilation systems.”
INACTIVATE AIRBORNE PATHOGENS
The new exterior-duct-mount dual lamp fixture doubles the germ-killing power of its SLX single lamp cousin designed to disinfect airstreams in return, supply or exhaust plenums or ducts. Lamps from both products are inserted into the duct “spear-style” through a 7/8-inch hole(s) so they protrude into the airstream. The fixture is installed and serviced outside the air handler, or duct, and offers facility managers and HVAC contractors a versatile means of inactivating airborne pathogens in hard-to-access areas.
CHEMICAL AND OZONE-FREE ANTIMICROBIAL
Ultraviolet light scrambles the genetic material in pathogens—DNA in bacteria and fungi, RNA in viruses—so they cannot replicate. Viruses and bacteria cannot develop a resistance to germicidal UV because it uses electromagnetic energy to inactivate, rather than synthetic or hazardous chemical elements such as ozone.
The DLX-N fixture, which stands for Dual Lamp eXterior-mounted NEMA-4 fixture, gives facility managers and building owners additional benefits beyond airstream disinfection.
Like most germicidal fixtures installed near HVAC cooling coils, the DLX-N can improve heat transfer efficiency, reduce energy use and lower maintenance costs. With lamp sizes ranging from 12- to 31-inches, the DLX-N lamps provide 360-degrees of high UV-C intensity.
NEW/ RETROFIT APPLICATIONS
Designed for a full range of new or retrofit infection prevention applications, the DLX-N can be easily installed indoors or outdoors in most light-commercial, commercial, industrial and healthcare HVAC systems, as well as return or supply duct runs.
DLX-N lamps come standard with the exclusive EncapsuLamp™ (FEP lamp coating) technology option, which protects installers, plenums and airstreams from lamp residues such as glass, should an accidental lamp-break occur. In addition, it provides insulation to lamps for temperature changes that can negatively affect lamp output and performance.
The DLX-N fixture features premium materials with heavy gauge powder coated steel, mounting and lid gaskets, as well as a waterproof, type 1 outdoor, rapid-start power supply and a CU2™ for lamp/ballast monitoring for BMS systems.
“Because of its high output and installation flexibility, the DLX-N can be used inside or out, which makes it especially popular with contractors working in hospitals and nursing homes, commercial offices, as well as food and pharmaceutical processing plants,” says Dan Jones, President of UV Resources, based in Santa Clarita, Calif. “Besides disinfecting airstreams, UV-C offers significant operational benefits, that include keeping HVAC coils, drain pans and other internal surfaces free of microbes, organic matter, dirt and grime —materials that produce odor, reduce airflow and limit cooling capacity.”
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The DLX-N™ high output, dual lamp ultraviolet NEMA-4 fixture from UV Resources efficiently disinfects HVAC/R airstreams, cooling coils and drain pans halting infectious diseases such as the SARS-CoV-2 virus. UV lamps are inserted inside the duct “spear-style” through two 7/8-inch holes, while the fixture is installed and serviced from an exterior supply, return or exhaust plenum or duct. The new UV-C fixture offers facility managers and HVAC contractors a versatile means of inactivating airborne pathogens on almost any inside or outside duct. For more information, call 877.884.4822; or visit UVResources.com.
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ABOUT UV RESOURCES:
UV Resources helps facility managers disinfect moving airstreams, interrupt the transmission of airborne infectious diseases, and kill microbial contaminants that impede HVAC efficiency. The founders of UV Resources pioneered the application of UV-C energy in HVAC equipment nearly 25 years ago. Today, the company operates a comprehensive manufacturing and distribution network to supply market-leading UV-C solutions around the world. For more information, call 877.884.4822; or visit UVResources.com.
For editorial assistance, contact Joel Williams at 708.227.1095 or e-mail: [email protected]. | environmental_science |
https://cardinalshoe.com/2011/04/05/see-video-on-the-shoes-made-at-the-cardinal-shoe-factory-in-lawrence-ma/ | 2021-01-18T20:59:59 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-04/segments/1610703515235.25/warc/CC-MAIN-20210118185230-20210118215230-00711.warc.gz | 0.875103 | 181 | CC-MAIN-2021-04 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-04__0__128704155 | en | Dance Footwear proudly made in the USA
The design team at Cardinal Shoe Corporation dedicates themselves to crafting top-quality pointe shoes that are made in the USA. Check out our behind-the-scenes video.
All Green & Growing…During the second quarter of 2012, Cardinal Shoe Corporation installed solar panels at our corporate headquarters and ballet shoe production facility.
This solar project includes nearly 1,100 solar panels, and generates approximately 273,000 kilowatt hours per year, making us the largest solar powered ballet shoe factory on the planet!
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Success usually comes to those who are too busy to be looking for it!
Henry David Thoreau | environmental_science |
https://laverniachamber.com/home/keep-la-vernia-beautiful/ | 2018-10-18T19:08:58 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-43/segments/1539583511897.56/warc/CC-MAIN-20181018173140-20181018194640-00318.warc.gz | 0.905355 | 185 | CC-MAIN-2018-43 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-43__0__243619764 | en | Keep La Vernia Beautiful, a Greater La Vernia Chamber of Commerce program, strives to encourage litter abatement programs, beautification projects and recycling in our great little Texas community.
La Vernia’s litter-fighting program, “Neat for Nature” promotes the beauty of our country roadsides — roads we travel every day around our homes! We live in La Vernia because it’s beautiful and we want to keep it that way! “Neat for Nature” will tell the world that in La Vernia, roadsides are for wildflowers, horses, nature, critters, pets, wildlife and people.
Is your neighborhood, club, class, group, family or organization planning a pick-up, clean-up, paint-up, fix-up event? Let us know, please! We want to share your plans, photos and experiences! | environmental_science |
https://kohphiphi-don.com/travel-tips/conservation-efforts-koh-phi-phi-to-bamboo-island/ | 2023-10-03T06:32:47 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233511055.59/warc/CC-MAIN-20231003060619-20231003090619-00842.warc.gz | 0.873608 | 2,704 | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__17040835 | en | Exploring Marine Conservation Efforts En Route from Koh Phi Phi to Bamboo Island
Preserving the Ocean’s Beauty for Future Generations
The azure waters surrounding the Thai paradise of Koh Phi Phi and its nearby gem, Bamboo Island, have long captivated the hearts of travellers and adventurers. These idyllic islands boast stunning coral reefs, diverse marine life, and pristine beaches that seem untouched by time.
However, beneath the surface lies a fragile ecosystem that faces the challenges of climate change, pollution, and overexploitation. As we embark on a journey from Koh Phi Phi to Bamboo Island, we delve into the marine conservation efforts that are striving to protect this natural wonder.
Koh Phi Phi: Gateway to Marine Marvels
Our journey begins on the vibrant shores of Koh Phi Phi, a destination that has gained international acclaim for its breathtaking landscapes and vibrant nightlife. Beyond the bustling streets and lively beach parties, the island is home to a rich marine ecosystem.
The coral reefs here are a kaleidoscope of colours, housing an array of marine creatures, from clownfish darting among anemones to majestic sea turtles gracefully gliding through the waters.
However, the popularity of Koh Phi Phi Island has brought with it a set of challenges. Over the years, tourism and unregulated human activities have taken a toll on the fragile marine environment.
Coral bleaching, caused by rising sea temperatures, poses a grave threat to the reefs. In response, local authorities and organisations have initiated various conservation projects to mitigate the impact of human activities and promote sustainable tourism.
Bamboo Island: A Tranquil Oasis
Leaving behind the bustling shores of Koh Phi Phi Island, we set our sights on Bamboo Island, a tranquil paradise just a short boat ride away. Here, the pace of life slows, and the emphasis shifts to reconnecting with nature in its purest form. The crystal-clear waters and white sandy beaches make it an ideal destination for snorkelling and diving enthusiasts.
Despite its pristine appearance, Bamboo Island has not remained untouched by the challenges that face marine ecosystems worldwide. Plastic pollution, overfishing, and habitat destruction are among the concerns that threaten the island’s underwater beauty.
Recognising the need for conservation, local communities and environmental organisations have been working together to establish marine protected areas, enforce responsible tourism practices, and raise awareness about the importance of preserving these delicate habitats.
Collaborative Conservation Efforts
As we navigate the waters between Koh Phi Phi and Bamboo Island, we witness the positive impact of collaborative marine conservation efforts. Local communities, non-governmental organisations, and governmental bodies have come together to establish protected marine areas, implement sustainable fishing practices, and educate both tourists and locals about the importance of safeguarding these natural treasures.
One notable initiative is the establishment of no-take zones, where fishing and other extractive activities are prohibited. These zones provide a safe haven for marine life to thrive and ecosystems to recover.
Additionally, efforts are being made to reduce plastic waste and promote responsible waste management on the islands. Education plays a pivotal role, with workshops, seminars, and outreach programs raising awareness about the fragile nature of marine environments and the steps that can be taken to conserve them.
The Road Ahead: Sustaining Paradise
As we conclude our journey from Koh Phi Phi to Bamboo Island, it is evident that the future of these marine ecosystems relies on a collective commitment to conservation. The beauty that lies beneath the waves is not only a source of wonder but also a vital component of the global ecosystem.
By supporting sustainable tourism, adopting eco-friendly practices, and actively participating in conservation initiatives, we can ensure that these paradises remain intact for generations to come.
In a world where the oceans face numerous threats, from climate change to pollution, the efforts taking place around Koh Phi Phi and Bamboo Island serve as a beacon of hope. As travellers, we have the privilege and responsibility to appreciate the beauty of these natural wonders while actively contributing to their preservation.
With determination, education, and collaboration, we can protect the marine marvels that enrich our lives and inspire us to cherish the delicate balance of life on Earth.
Embracing Eco-Friendly Adventures on Bamboo Island
Here are some wonderful activities that align with the island’s eco-friendly initiatives:
1. Snorkelling and Marine Exploration
Dive into the crystal-clear waters surrounding Bamboo Island for an unforgettable snorkelling experience. Guided tours led by local experts provide insights into the island’s marine life and the importance of conservation.
Discover vibrant coral reefs, encounter colourful fish species, and witness the delicate balance of the underwater ecosystem. Your adventure not only grants you a glimpse into the ocean’s wonders but also raises awareness about protecting it.
2. Nature Walks and Birdwatching
Embark on leisurely nature walks through Bamboo Island’s lush forests, where you can connect with the island’s flora and fauna. Engage in birdwatching to spot exotic avian species that call the island home.
Guided tours often provide valuable information about the island’s ecosystem, the importance of biodiversity, and the measures in place to ensure its preservation.
3. Sustainable Fishing Experiences
Engage in sustainable fishing activities that are aligned with the island’s eco-friendly values. Participate in catch-and-release fishing or join local fishermen to learn about traditional and responsible fishing practices.
Gain insights into the delicate balance between fishing and conservation, and understand how local communities work towards maintaining healthy fish populations.
4. Eco-Friendly Crafts and Workshops
Join workshops that promote eco-friendly craftsmanship and creativity. Engage in activities such as making handmade souvenirs from sustainable materials or learning traditional techniques that incorporate natural resources.
These workshops offer not only a fun and educational experience but also insights into sustainable living practices that can be carried forward beyond your visit.
5. Beach Cleanup Initiatives
Participate in beach cleanup initiatives that contribute to the preservation of Bamboo Island’s pristine shores. Many resorts and local organizations organize regular beach cleanup events where you can lend a hand in collecting plastic and other debris from the coastline.
By actively participating in these initiatives, you play a crucial role in keeping the island’s beaches beautiful and protecting marine life from pollution.
6. Yoga and Wellness Retreats
Connect with your inner self while aligning with eco-conscious values through yoga and wellness retreats. Many resorts on Bamboo Island offer yoga sessions and wellness programs that incorporate sustainable practices. These retreats encourage mindfulness, healthy living, and an appreciation for the natural environment.
7. Guided Conservation Tours
Join guided tours led by environmental experts to gain a deeper understanding of the island’s conservation efforts. Learn about the local initiatives aimed at preserving Bamboo Island’s fragile ecosystem, including marine protected areas, coral restoration projects, and waste reduction strategies.
8. Stargazing and Nighttime Activities
Experience the island’s beauty even after the sun sets. Engage in stargazing sessions to marvel at the night sky’s wonders while learning about the importance of preserving natural darkness. Participate in nighttime beach walks to witness bioluminescent plankton that illuminate the shoreline, creating a magical and eco-friendly spectacle.
Top 5 Hotels to Stay Around Bamboo Island
Here’s a list of the top 5 hotels on Bamboo Island that promise luxury, comfort, and an authentic connection with nature.
1. Bamboo Bliss Resort & Spa
Nestled amidst lush vegetation and overlooking pristine beaches, Bamboo Bliss Resort & Spa offers a blend of luxury and ecological harmony. The resort’s stylish bamboo-themed villas provide a seamless transition between indoor and outdoor living.
Immerse yourself in their eco-friendly practices while indulging in spa treatments inspired by local traditions. With private pools and ocean vistas, Bamboo Bliss is a haven for relaxation and rejuvenation.
2. Aqua Haven Resort
Aqua Haven Resort captivates guests with its stunning seafront location and attention to detail. The resort’s modern villas feature contemporary design elements that complement the island’s natural beauty.
Gaze at the azure waters from your private terrace or take a dip in the infinity pool that seems to blend with the sea. Aqua Haven’s commitment to sustainable practices enhances your experience while preserving the island’s delicate ecosystem.
3. Serenity Sands Retreat
Serenity Sands Retreat offers an escape from the everyday hustle, inviting you to reconnect with yourself and nature. With just a handful of thoughtfully designed bungalows, the retreat ensures privacy and tranquillity.
Enjoy your morning coffee on your private veranda, listen to the waves lapping at the shore, and savour delicious organic meals. Serenity Sands is a true sanctuary for those seeking solace and serenity.
4. Paradise Cove Boutique Resort
Paradise Cove Boutique Resort stands out for its intimate atmosphere and personalised service. The resort’s spacious villas offer stunning ocean views and contemporary Thai décor.
Indulge in beachfront dining experiences, explore vibrant coral reefs, or simply unwind by the pool. The attentive staff goes the extra mile to make your stay exceptional, ensuring that every moment on the island is a cherished memory.
5. Bamboo Grove Beach Resort
Bamboo Grove Beach Resort perfectly encapsulates Bamboo Island’s essence with its eco-conscious approach and natural aesthetics. The resort’s bamboo bungalows are designed for sustainability without compromising on comfort.
Wake up to the sound of birdsong and embark on snorkelling adventures just steps from your doorstep. Bamboo Grove’s commitment to preserving the island’s marine environment makes your stay not only enjoyable but also impactful.
Top 5 Restaurants to Visit on Bamboo Island
Culinary Adventures Amidst Tropical Paradise
Bamboo Island, nestled in the embrace of the Andaman Sea, offers not only pristine beaches and turquoise waters but also a diverse culinary scene that complements its natural beauty.
From seafood feasts to international flavours, the island’s restaurants are ready to take your taste buds on a journey. Here’s a curated list of the top 5 restaurants on Bamboo Island that are a must-visit for any food enthusiast.
1. Coral Breeze Seafood Cove
Fresh Seafood Extravaganza
Coral Breeze Seafood Cove invites you to indulge in a seafood extravaganza by the ocean’s edge. With a focus on locally caught seafood, you can enjoy grilled prawns, succulent lobsters, and a variety of fish prepared to perfection. The open-air setting and panoramic sea views enhance the dining experience, allowing you to feast on the freshest catches while immersed in the island’s tranquillity.
2. Sunset Terrace Restaurant
Global Flavours with a View
Sunset Terrace Restaurant offers a delightful blend of global and Thai-inspired cuisine against the backdrop of Bamboo Island’s iconic sunsets. Whether you’re craving traditional Thai curries or international favourites, the restaurant’s diverse menu caters to all palates. Sit back and enjoy your meal while the sun dips below the horizon, casting a warm glow over your dining experience.
3. Bamboo Beachfront Bistro
Relaxed Dining by the Sea
Bamboo Beachfront Bistro embodies the laid-back charm of island life with its casual yet elegant dining setting. From sunrise breakfasts featuring tropical fruits to light lunches and flavourful Thai dishes, the bistro caters to every craving. As you dine with your toes in the sand, the gentle sound of the waves adds a soothing melody to your meal.
4. Siam Spice Haven
Authentic Thai Culinary Journey
Siam Spice Haven is a gateway to the vibrant world of Thai cuisine. Immerse yourself in the rich flavours of Thailand as you savour authentic dishes ranging from aromatic curries to zesty salads. The restaurant’s traditional decor and inviting atmosphere transport you to the heart of Thailand’s culinary scene, making it a must-visit for those seeking an authentic experience.
5. Driftwood Cove RestoBar
Driftwood Cove RestoBar offers a mix of culinary delights and creative cocktails in a relaxed beachside setting. Whether you’re in the mood for wood-fired pizzas, fresh seafood platters, or innovative cocktails, this establishment has something for every palate. Sink into a bean bag on the beach, sip on a tropical cocktail, and let the island’s ambiance enhance your dining experience. | environmental_science |
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by Rich Moll
The tree in the front yard was dying, dropping branches on the driveway, narrowly missing the cars. The tree had to come down, but the first task was to remove the major limbs overhanging the driveway. I began climbing trees as a boy, shortly after I could walk and run, so up I went, chainsaw in hand. The motor started with a flip of the switch, and the limbs came tumbling down.
Years went by and the tree hung on to life. A few green leaves appeared each spring from a lone limb.
Colorful tree fungi appeared up and down the trunk, woodpeckers started boring and a family of sparrows moved in to the holes; so we waited until they left before calling the arborist to cut it all down and grind out the stump, leaving a hole which we filled with sifted black soil from the backyard compost pile, which had been enriched by the leaves of the old maple tree. We showered the black soil with grass seed and watered and watered and rising in green sprigs, new life sprung where a tree had been.
Rich Moll is a local author and lifelong resident of Irondequoit. A husband, father and grandfather he worked as a chemist for 40 years. His hobbies include traveling, photography, reading, and mycology. Rich can be reached at [email protected] | environmental_science |
https://ecoj.tabrizu.ac.ir/article_11585.html | 2023-04-01T22:27:16 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-14/segments/1679296950363.89/warc/CC-MAIN-20230401221921-20230402011921-00214.warc.gz | 0.868026 | 570 | CC-MAIN-2023-14 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-14__0__17612305 | en | نوع مقاله : مقاله پژوهشی
1 کارشناسی ارشد توسعه اقتصادی و برنامهریزی، دانشکده اقتصاد و مدیریت، دانشگاه تبریز
2 دانشیار اقتصاد، دانشکده اقتصاد و مدیریت، دانشگاه تبریز
عنوان مقاله [English]
Iran, as a developing country, has extensive energy resource types and is considered as an example of economic growth model based on natural resources. The industry is considered as one of the major sectors of energy consumption in the country, and determining the relationship between energy consumption and economic growth is one of the important issues in this field. In recent years, however, energy has become an interesting topic for researchers, only a limited number of studies on energy consumption have been undertaken in the industry. Therefore, this study seeks to evaulate the relationship between energy consumption and value added in industrial sub-sectors of Iran. The main aim of this research is to identify the relationship between total energy consumption and industrial sub-sectors value added of Iran during the period 1995-2017. The panel Granger causality was used to investigate the causality between variables based on the bootstrapping approach to accurately evaluate the results. The outcomes indicate that there is no causality between total energy consumption and value added growth in industrial Sub-Sectors. Therefore, the rising in energy consumption does not cause a growth of value added and saving policy can be used without any decrease in value added growth. Value added growth cause energy consumption in two main industrial sub-sectors. Thus, any increase in value added causes a rise in total energy consumption, and it is essential to prioritize these sub-sectors in all industry-related policies. | environmental_science |
https://www.blairtindall.com/sierra_39654.htm | 2024-02-22T07:23:36 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947473735.7/warc/CC-MAIN-20240222061937-20240222091937-00580.warc.gz | 0.933704 | 4,217 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__193140101 | en | Article also available at: http://www.sierraclub.org/sierra/200405/tidepools.asp
Strange, delicate, and sometimes delicious, tidepool creatures never cease to fascinate–until they’re gone.
by Blair Tindall
In the 1930s, the whir of Monterey’s canneries echoed down desolate shores to Point Pinos, in the neighboring community of Pacific Grove. As the tide receded, John Steinbeck and marine biologist Ed Ricketts would scramble to the water’s edge and peer through a shallow window to the deep.
"When the tide goes out, the little water world becomes quiet and lovely . . . the bottom becomes fantastic with hurrying, fighting, feeding, breeding animals," wrote Steinbeck, immortalizing "Doc" Ricketts and Point Pinos’s "Great Tide Pool" in his novel Cannery Row. Here, pounding surf nourished the band of life at ocean’s edge, where sea foam washed over rocky pockets stuffed with purple urchin spines and plump emerald anemones. Ropes of seaweed lazed in green-gray eddies, translucent lettuce leaves shifted in the current, and iridescent blades shimmered just beneath the surface of pools teeming with limpets, eight-legged crabs, and rosy sea slugs. Spiny orange, pink, and purple sea stars, big as plates, plastered the rocks.
Ricketts resumed his studies whenever the low tide bared seashore life. He also made a business of the bounty, selling tidepool creatures to schools and laboratories. Even so, he recognized that those fragile marine regions–beginning to be understood as ecosystems–could be depleted and destroyed. "We are, alas, no longer in the halcyon days of carefree collecting and unspoiled abundance," wrote Ricketts in 1939. "The life of the seashore was never adapted to withstand the pressure of hordes of people."
Ricketts’s predictions must have sounded odd at the time; tidepooling was not a Depression-era recreation, and save for teenagers prying abalones loose with old car springs, the Monterey peninsula’s rocks were unpeopled. The intertidal zone was an unthreatened, infinite source of life. Jim Willoughby–the son of a 1940s caretaker at Pacific Grove’s Hopkins Marine Station–remembers Ricketts’s pools firsthand, and even Ricketts chatting with his dad about the ocean temperatures he took daily for station scientists. The tidepools on Hopkins’s rocky shore, less than two miles from Point Pinos, were Jim’s action-packed playground, where the boy chased seven-inch crabs and caught blennies in a coffee can. It was a weird world, crammed with strange animals, and it was all his.
Poking through Point Pinos today, Willoughby, now a retired biology teacher, sees a big change. "It still looks like a fairyland, with wonderful clean sand, gravel, and clear water," says Willoughby, who co-chairs the Coalition to Preserve and Restore Point Pinos Tidepools, "but the abundance of invertebrates and fishes is no longer there."
The intertidal zone is where the riches of the ocean are most vulnerable to the creatures of the land. Today, with more than half the U.S. population clustered along the coasts, the sheer number of visitors is placing terrific pressure on tidepools’ delicate structures and complex communities. Whether through careless trampling, avaricious collecting, or wholesale climate change, we’ve risked depleting a treasure chest whose wonders we so recently discovered.
even if Monterey Bay’s tidepools aren’t what they were in 1930, they can still hook any youngster. And they come in droves: On a summer weekend, Point Pinos’s broad mesa blazes with neon buckets as children prowl the water’s edge for surreal creatures. Beneath jumbled boulders, sunlight dapples onto brilliant-red strawberry anemones and dripping volcano barnacles. Two sisters count a lined chiton’s eight armor plates, all spotted with crimson and cream. More discoveries: Striped green shore crabs peek from a stage curtain of feather-boa seaweed, a camouflaged rock louse rests on a dry surface, and a shy octopus’s tentative tentacle creeps around a stone.
"Kids see what a habitat is; they can watch the behavior of predators and herbivores, and talk about cooperative adaptation and natural selection," says Bob Breen, manager of the Fitzgerald Marine Reserve, 60 miles north of Monterey, which hosts 22,000 schoolchildren each year. At the Monterey pools, a woman visiting her parents’ Pacific Grove retreat says, "My kids love to tidepool because they can actually see living things, even touch abalone." A snail crawls across the palm of her one-year-old daughter, who gurgles with delight before the woman gently replaces it in the water.
Not all of Point Pinos’s 97,000 annual visitors are so careful. Some damage is innocent; tiny white Spirorbis snails die on overturned rocks, a toddler strands a brown six-armed sea star far from the water, or a beachcomber pockets silvery abalone shells crusted with live barnacles. In some cases, well-meaning tourists put animals back, but in the wrong place. A delicate, mucus-spinning snail thriving in high "spray" territory will soon perish in the rough wave zone inhabited by hardy bat stars. Even without foraging, trampling demolishes populations of rockweeds, plants with reproductive structures at their tips.
Other damage, however, is more deliberate. At Point Pinos, orange-billed oystercatchers pick at keyhole limpets, but they’re not the only ones looking for a meal. Two men hack at mussel beds with metal paint-scrapers. Toting three plastic grocery bags, they scramble ashore to their car, past a sign–in English, Spanish, and Vietnamese–prohibiting collecting in the Pacific Grove Marine Gardens Fish Refuge. Many world cuisines prize tidepool animals as expensive delicacies, says Bob Van Syoc, an invertebrate biologist at the California Academy of Sciences. French and British cooks favor periwinkle snails, Portuguese chefs parboil the fleshy stalks of gooseneck barnacles, Hawaiians pickle limpets, South Americans broil barnacles’ adductor muscles, and dried sea cucumbers are crumbled as seasoning in France and Japan. A 2001 cookbook on seafood foraging recommends Limpets Klallam, Sweet Fried Kelp Chips, and Neng Kook, a Korean cold seaweed soup. Noting that steamed sea palm is considered a special treat in San Francisco’s Chinatown, the book warns that California prohibits its collection.
On the Fourth of July, a Chanel-clad woman minces across the Point Pinos tidepools, ripping enoughMastocarpus algae from the rocks to fill three one-gallon Ziploc bags. "You cook it, then put the slimy side on your face to purify the skin," she says. Her mother, visiting for the first time from Seoul, displays a double handful of turban snails and a wide smile. "We boil them, then serve them with toothpicks," says the daughter, who admits her snail-collecting is illegal. Even gelatinous green anemones–which otherwise are prey mostly to sea slugs, leather stars, and sea spiders–are apparently delectable. At Fitzgerald Marine Reserve, one couple was caught poaching 72 of them.
Tidepool food foraging can deplete a species. At one Southern California park, owl limpets declined by 23 percent between 1990 and 1995, with survivors measuring 10 percent smaller. "I hear the owl limpet is delicious–tastes like abalone," says Willoughby. "But they morph from male to female as they grow, so harvesting desirable larger specimens wipes out reproductive capacity." Similarly, taking large turban snails leaves only a slow-growing community of tiny juveniles. A sea palm colony can be wiped out by one brief collecting trip, because its spores only disperse short distances. And the scraped mussel colony at Point Pinos may take a decade to restore, says John Pearse, a biology professor at the University of California at Santa Cruz, whose own mussel-study plot took over six years to regenerate.
Though dinner-table poachers risk a $1,000 fine, they’re small fry next to the commercial harvester, says John Ewald, a now-retired warden with the California Department of Fish and Game. While on midnight shore patrol, he trailed a suspect home, and eventually to a freezer that held some 500 abalones–costing a local restaurateur his business and a $25,000 fine. Because overharvesting and shellfish disease have decimated abalone beds since the 1980s, taking even one abalone south of San Francisco has been illegal since 1997. While most respect these restrictions, it’s weekend "starfish violations" that top a warden’s duties. "If every visitor took a sea star home, there would be nothing left," Ewald says, peering at distant boulders through the scope mounted on his car window. Just offshore from where we are parked, sea stars, bat stars, and 21-rayed sunflower stars feed voraciously along the ocean floor, unseen by all but the occasional scuba diver.
A vision of what Point Pinos used to be like–and could be like again, if left to recover–lies 300 miles north along California’s "Lost Coast." Four miles from any road, rocky fingers reach into the frigid, violent Pacific. Three tectonic plates grind together here in the most seismically active spot in the Lower 48, bulldozing tidepool platforms from beneath the ocean floor and carving bluffs with periodic tsunamis. On a lonely shore punctuated by sea lion carcasses, wind shrieks through Punta Gorda’s abandoned lighthouse, and the rare beachcomber thinks twice about turning away from the moody sea to poke at starfish.
Luxuriant seaweed carpets these wild gardens, fertilized by arctic currents. Robust sea stars line surge channels, where water roars over gargantuan anemones. Purple sea urchins rest in vertical condominiums–carved in the soft rock by rasping teeth and spines–and crabs flirt from old holes left vacant. On a high mesa, crustose coralline algae line deep pink pools left behind by ravenous urchins who devour everything else. Out where the waves howl, mussels frost every surface, and gumboot chitons, resembling deflated footballs, are flung across rocks and jammed into crevices.
Yet little more than a decade ago, this ecosystem suffered a fate worse than tourist-mauling when a 7.1 quake heaved its pools nearly a meter in a moment. As the earth fell silent, delicate algae bleached and wilted, barnacles dried, sea urchins languished a foot above water, and mussels sealed themselves with mucus, self-cannibalizing within a month. Seals, weak from eating rotting sea life, hauled out on the crusty white platform to die. But just days after the catastrophe, scientists noticed new organisms colonizing the area, followed in succeeding years by complete restoration. It’s a message of hope to ravaged intertidal communities around the world.
While it’s clear that over-visitation and harvesting are major management problems for California’s tidepools, wardens and rangers are often left scratching their heads over exactly what is allowed and where. The Pacific Grove Marine Gardens Fish Refuge, where fishing is permitted even in the tidepools, is under the jurisdiction of California’s Department of Fish and Game. It’s also subject to rules from the city of Pacific Grove and the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary. For example, Fish and Game regulations allow our Chanel lady 35 snails in unprotected areas. But Pacific Grove would cite her for taking a single shell fragment. Compounding the problem, this refuge is but one stitch in a patchwork of 62 California marine protected areas along 1,100 miles of coast. Of their 5,600 square nautical miles, only 140 enjoy total protection for all species.
Since 1999, California’s Marine Life Protection Act has attempted to iron out this crazy quilt, despite devastating budget cuts and funding shortfalls. The first legislation of its kind, the act created a network of protected areas with common goals, regulations, and administration. The state’s coast was reorganized into seven regions with distinct regulatory classifications, each with its own constituent working group, including professionals from sport and commercial fishing, kelp harvesting, recreational diving and boating, science, education, and environmentalism–people who understand and use ocean resources regularly.
Willoughby’s coalition, which successfully lobbied Pacific Grove to ban most invertebrate collection in the Point Pinos pools, is one example of the grassroots involvement that many feel is key to tidepool preservation. "There are so few wardens and rangers, we appreciate people being our eyes and ears," says Ewald. Tipped off by license plate information from a shoreline observer, Ewald once drove away from a local apartment with hot evidence–a cauldron steaming hundreds of turban snails. The uninvited officer also found 12 abalones hastily crammed between a garbage pail and a Hefty bag. Some 300 volunteer docents make this kind of enforcement possible in Pacific Grove through the sanctuary’s "Bay Net" program. Patrolling Point Pinos in blue jackets, the volunteers also offer educational talks, pamphlets, and gentle guidance on tidepooling etiquette.
Larger marine organizations augment grassroots efforts. At the spectacular Monterey Bay Aquarium, 1.8 million visitors a year get to stroke critters in petting pools. The aquarium’s program teaches respect for marine life, while satisfying some enough to stay out of the wild pools. The staff also leads field training for teachers and rangers. Ninety miles north of Monterey at Fitzgerald Marine Reserve, naturalists experiment with limiting access. At each low tide, rangers cone off 12 square yards, comparing it with an adjacent, trampled plot. Despite nearly 100,000 annual visitors, after four years this reserve’s biodiversity has begun to increase. And the University of California at Santa Cruz has expanded its intertidal monitoring program, which recruits students and volunteers to evaluate the health and stewardship of sites along the state’s rocky central coast.
Human behavior may also be shaking up intertidal communities in more fundamental ways, even in distant refuges where beachcombers never venture. Stanford professor emeritus Chuck Baxter first suspected something amiss when he spied a loneSerpulorbis snail cemented to a rock far north of its usual habitat. Soon, he saw their coiled tubes tangled atop rocks everywhere. "The pools were starting to look an awful lot like Southern California," says Baxter, who recognized the calcareous shell from research in San Diego. There were other clues. Once rare, ragged pink volcano limpets sprouted throughout the lower intertidal, while the Petrolisthes cinctipes crab disappeared. "There used to be a riot of life under the rocks–brittle stars, peanut worms, chitons, flatworms, and sea cucumbers–and it was gone," says Baxter. Since he now found plenty of southerly species instead, Baxter suspected that he was witnessing the effects of global warming, but needed a way to quantify his hunch.
The evidence came in an old doctoral dissertation from Steinbeck’s day. From 1931 to 1933, Stanford student Willis Hewatt counted and observed organisms in pools behind Pacific Grove’s Hopkins Marine Station. At each low tide, he outlined a 108-yard transect, stretching a cord along four brass bolts pounded into the hard rock. First, he scrutinized the uppermost rocks scattered with tiny mollusks and microalgae. Noting distinct "stripes of life," he worked his way to the tunicates, sponges, isopods, and sea stars nestled amid thick brown algae and fine surf grass in the lowest tidepool zone. At that time, marine scientists usually concentrated on one particular species. But Hewatt took a broader view toward understanding the world Ed Ricketts would describe in Between Pacific Tides, his landmark 1939 study of intertidal zonation and ecology.
Some 60 years later, Stanford researcher Rafe Sagarin points out one of Hewatt’s bolts, nestled in the marine station’s dense seaweed canopy. While he was still an undergraduate, Baxter, his advisor, had told him about Hewatt’s study. Changes in tidepool diversity are hard to measure: Small ecosystems a few hundred feet apart differ because of currents, substrate, wave action, and human interaction. But Hewatt’s plot was ideal. Its hard rocks resisted erosion, and no tidepooler had waded through the restricted shore since 1917. Sagarin could draw conclusions by directly comparing his data with Hewatt’s.
Sagarin reanalyzed Hewatt’s plot, measuring his 58,000-animal count against data from 1933. He was amazed by what he saw. "It’s like a shotgun blast," he says. The pools were still richly diverse, with the same number of plants and animals from 1933. They just weren’t the same species: Eight of nine warm-water species increased, while five of eight cold-water ones decreased. Cold-loving ochre sea stars, for example, were being driven north, with sunburst anemones, green urchins, and other southern species taking over. In 60 years, local water temperature had risen 1.3 degrees Fahrenheit year-round, and nearly 4 degrees in the summer. Sagarin, along with Baxter and two other researchers, published the results in Science.
"The strongest pattern is warming," says Sagarin. The study supported Baxter’s hypothesis. "I’m afraid it’s not the kind of thing I’d hoped for," he says. With Hopkins strictly off-limits to tidepoolers, Sagarin believes direct human impact can be ruled out. But at Little Corona del Mar, a site 400 miles south of Point Pinos, scientists cite not only warm-water episodes, but major coastal development, sewage discharge, and human predation–including as many as 15,000 visiting during tidepooling field trips. At Little Corona, substantial declines in rockweeds, brown kelps, predatory sea stars, nudibranchs, and abalones have occurred, according to a University of California, Fullerton, study by Julie Bursek and Dr. Steve Murray.
Back at Pacific Grove, the tide is turning. A sea otter rests in the gentle swells of distant kelp, but frothy surges rush over the lowest tidepool zone. A Bay Net volunteer, teaching tidepool manners and safety, guides a father and son back to shore as a channel floods. On higher ground, a woman from Arizona and her 20-year-old daughter watch (but don’t touch) anemones open like flowers as the pools come to life and then disappear beneath the waves. Sunlight burns down on a swarming pool of sculpins and scurrying hermit crabs flaunting costume-party shells. "I’m surprised we’re allowed out here, what with the deluge of tourists," says the woman, smiling at her daughter. "Someday, you’ll tell your kids you were able to see this." | environmental_science |
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The Sun has always had a strong influence on the Earth’s climate. However, in the last 45 years our star has shown a cooling trend and therefore cannot be the cause of the rising temperatures.
The position of the Academies of Sciences of 19 countries and numerous scientific organisations that study climate has come to the conclusion that we are responsible. Ninety-seven per cent of scientists actively working on climate support this position.
Although there are still some uncertainties, models have been able to reproduce both episodes from the past (‘retrospective forecasts’) and provide predictions later confirmed by observations. There is never absolute certainty, but the soundness of the models is becoming more and more apparent.
If the planet accumulates heat, global temperatures rise. Currently the carbon dioxide we emit is increasing the heat retained by the greenhouse effect. Climate change in the past actually provides evidence that humans can influence the climate now.
Sources: Climate Change Science: A Modern Synthesis, G. Thomas Farme, John Cook; www.climalternati.it; skepticalscience.com | environmental_science |
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Solar panels have taken center stage as a clean and renewable power source in an age of sustainable energy solutions. But have you ever wondered how these sleek, sun-catching marvels actually work? In this blog, we’ll dive into the science behind solar panels, shedding light on their remarkable ability to convert sunlight into usable electricity.
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At the heart of solar panels lies the photovoltaic effect. This phenomenon involves the interaction of sunlight with certain materials, typically silicon-based solar cells. When sunlight, composed of tiny packets of energy called photons, strikes the surface of these cells, they excite the electrons within the material, causing them to become mobile.
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The excited electrons don’t remain in their initial positions; they move within the material in response to an electric field created by the composition of the solar cell. This movement of electrons creates an electric current. This is the fundamental principle that transforms sunlight into electricity – a process that occurs silently and without any moving parts.
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Solar panels consist of multiple layers of semiconductor materials, primarily silicon. These layers are designed to optimize the interaction between photons and electrons. The top layer is specially treated to have an abundance of electrons, while the bottom layer is treated to have fewer electrons. This difference in electron concentration establishes the electric field necessary for the photovoltaic effect.
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As electrons flow within the solar cell, an electric current is generated. This current, known as direct current (DC), flows in a single direction. While DC electricity is the output of solar panels, it needs to be converted into alternating current (AC) electricity for most household and commercial applications. This conversion is achieved using inverters, which ensure compatibility with the grid and appliances.
Sunlight Intensity and Angle Matters
The efficiency of solar panels depends on the intensity of sunlight and the angle at which it strikes the panel. Panels are designed to capture the maximum amount of sunlight throughout the day by adjusting their orientation and tilt. Cloudy or overcast days can affect the output, as the intensity of sunlight decreases, but even diffused sunlight can still generate electricity.
Solar panels harness the power of the sun by capitalizing on the photovoltaic effect, transforming sunlight into electricity through the movement of excited electrons. This innovative process, grounded in science and engineering, empowers homes, businesses, and entire communities to tap into a clean, sustainable, and virtually limitless energy source. As we embrace solar panels, we not only reduce our environmental footprint but also advance the journey toward a greener and brighter future. | environmental_science |
https://cityofmythsriverofdreams.com/2015/03/03/the-curious-migration-of-the-monarch/ | 2018-07-19T11:12:26 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-30/segments/1531676590866.65/warc/CC-MAIN-20180719105750-20180719125750-00248.warc.gz | 0.960182 | 1,537 | CC-MAIN-2018-30 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-30__0__7440735 | en | Butterflies feature in the carvings and friezes uncovered in the ancient Mesoamerican cities. Cultural myth honours them as a symbol of transformation. The Aztecs believed them to be the spirits of dead relatives, returning to assure them all was well. In Aztec lore the butterflies circled the bouquets of flowers carried by men of social rank. The perfume of such bouquets was always appreciated from the sides, the tops being reserved for the souls of the dead. Had the Aztecs ever stood on Cerro Pelón, as the autumn winds ushered in the change of season, I imagine they might have been overwhelmed by the sheer volume of spirits fluttering in from the north, for the beginning of November marks the month in the calendar when the Monarch butterfly arrives in the mountains to the west of Mexico City, following a 4,500 kilometres migration from the Great Lakes region of Canada and the USA. There is something poignant in the timing of their arrival, coinciding with Mexico’s celebration of the Day of the Dead (Dia de Muertos), when families and friends gather to remember their loved ones who have since moved on. It seems inconceivable that this small creature can travel such enormous distances. What confounds the scientists even more is how they know to return to the same place every winter, particularly as the returning butterflies are the third generation of the ones who left Cerro Pelón the previous spring. I’ve never given much thought to the butterfly beyond its obvious beauty; it seems such a cruel fate to be skewered with a pin and placed in a cabinet to gather dust. As February moves to March the butterflies are beginning to mate, already thinking about heading out on the long journey north. Before too long the millions of fiery wings weighing the branches of the oyamel fir trees will be gone. We feel the opportunity to witness such a spectacular gathering of butterflies is not to be missed. It’s time to take a closer look.
Emilio, our guide, has the look of a pirate. His smile suggests the quality of dentistry in the hillside village of Macheros, where our trek begins, verges on the grim. ‘Vamos!’ he calls, the moment Christine and I have slung our legs over our wiry ponies. The reins in my hands are made of frayed rope and light chain link; my shoes barely fit the stirrups. The track to the butterfly reserve is steep and peaks at 3,000 metres, good enough reason to let a horse do all the work. A chico trots along beside us, his role not entirely clear until we reach the more vertiginous heights, when I’m thankful he takes a firm grip on the lead rein, just at the moment my pony thinks he’ll take flight at the approach of some descending horses. For most of the climb thick clouds blot the sun – this is not a good sign. We need the warmth of the sun if we are to experience the butterflies in flight. Too cold and they will remain huddled together on the branches of the trees. After more than an hour’s scramble the track levels and we come across a half dozen ponies tethered to the pine trees: time to slip from the saddle and stretch those creaking knees. Emilio points ahead along the track, to a clearing where tourists huddle, studiously focusing their cameras on the thick forest. Monarchs flutter around my head and shoulders as I amble up the track. I let my gaze wander across the clearing, to where the branches of the trees appear to be sagging under the weight of their autumn leaves, only… Quickly I realize what I’m looking at: those autumn leaves are thousands upon thousands of monarch butterflies. The air is cool for the time being, though the breaks in the clouds are widening. Within ten minutes sunlight floods the forest. On the branches of the oyamel trees dormant wings start to flutter, tiny flames rippling through the forest. The temperature rises, the sun’s warmth penetrating the forest floor. Among the few standing in the clearing there is an expectant hush. Cameras are raised. Not long now. And then, sufficiently enlivened by the heat, the butterflies burst into flight. Like russet-coloured leaves buffeted by the wind they rise and fall, circling, filling the sky. It is the noise of their wings, though, that will remain in the memory: the collective beat of their wings comes as a soft hiss, the sound of a breeze whispering in the trees. An employee of the sanctuary tells us, ‘Soon the pregnant females will fly north, to south-eastern USA, where they will lay their eggs in milkweed. These eggs hatch into caterpillars that feed on the milkweed, becoming cocoons and emerging in late May as butterflies. These new butterflies will fly to the Great Lakes of Canada and the US, where they will breed again. By mid-August another generation will be born. But they don’t like the cold winter up there, so they will make the journey to these forests in Mexico, where the winter is milder.’ Some researchers believe the monarchs preserve their energy in flight by gliding on air currents as they travel south, though much like the mystery surrounding the butterflies ability to find the same winter habitat year in year out, little is known about how such small organisms travel so far.
Fred Urquhart’s childhood passion was butterflies. During his school days in Canada he studied all the books and papers written on the subject. His time out of school was spent in the marshes and the meadows, observing, noting, wondering: where do monarch butterflies go in winter? By 1937 Urquhart was making his first attempts at marking the butterflies wings, so that he might later track them, though his early efforts met with little success. By the late 1940s he and his wife Norah had developed a successful system of tagging the wings, affixing tiny labels reading, “SEND TO ZOOLOGY UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO CANADA”. In 1952 he appealed to volunteers to assist with the tagging and over the next 20 years thousands of enthusiasts became involved. Ken and Cathy Brugger of Mexico City heeded Urquhart’s call for help. During a period of two years they travelled back and forth through the mountainous region of Michoacan, west of Mexico City. In January 1975 their efforts paid off. They sent a note to Urquhart telling him they had discovered a sizeable colony of monarch butterflies at 10,000 feet, on the summit of a remote range of mountains. Enthralled by such news, a year later Urquhart made his own visit to the region. Within five minutes of arriving at the site of the Brugger’s discovery he found a monarch with the tag PS 397, released by two schoolboys and their teacher from Chasks, Minnesota in early August 1975. This particular monarch had travelled 2000 miles in two months. Now Urquhart could finally answer his childhood question of where the monarchs went in winter. Whilst habitat destruction and pesticides have seriously reduced the monarch population, the Aztecs, had the Spaniards not wiped them out, would have been able to rest easy on Cerro Pelón: for the time being the spirits of the dead will continue returning to the forests of Michoacan. | environmental_science |
https://retail.classica.net.au/product/mt-ossa-natural-still-spring-water-750ml/ | 2024-04-22T14:50:30 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818312.80/warc/CC-MAIN-20240422144517-20240422174517-00428.warc.gz | 0.744253 | 137 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__134323395 | en | Ancient and sculpted by ice and wind, Mount Ossa stands tall in the heart of Tasmania’s wilderness at 1617m above sea level.
Forming highland streams that roam towards our spring, Mount Ossa nurtures the natural beauty of her surrounds.
Mt Ossa Spring Water has the perfect natural balance of minerals and elements for the distinctive pristine taste, true to Tasmania’s rich terrain.
Mt Ossa Tasmanian Still Spring Water
– pH 7.6
– Calcium 31.95mg/L
– Low sodium 3.79mg/L
Available 12 x 750ml Glass Bottles per carton | environmental_science |
http://www.colombo.diplo.de/Vertretung/colombo/en/06-WIRTSCHAFT-WZ/Germany_20in_20Support_20of_20Red_20Cross_20Society_20in_20Post-Flood_20Relieve_20Work.html | 2018-01-20T18:42:23 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-05/segments/1516084889681.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20180120182041-20180120202041-00566.warc.gz | 0.958863 | 374 | CC-MAIN-2018-05 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-05__0__162493478 | en | Germany supports Red Cross Society in post-flood relieve work with 100.000 Euro
Colombo, 29 June 2017 - Sri Lanka has recently experienced the worst floods in 14 years, which affected more than 595,557 people and left 213 people dead, while nearly 79 people are still missing. Although the water has subsided by now, returning to normalcy is still a challenge for the affected families. The floods have left the drinking water contaminated and damaged sanitation systems, while the standing water significantly increased the risk of water-borne diseases such as dengue.
Among other activities the Sri Lanka Red Cross’s flood relieve work focused on decontaminating wells to ensure people have a safe drinking source and to prevent outbreaks of diseases. For the coming months, more relieve activities are planned in the areas of water and sanitation provision, as well as hygiene promotion.
The German Government is supporting the Red Cross with a cash grant of 100,000 Euros in response to their international appeal for donations, with which among other activities, 30 safe water storage tanks will be established, 120 water points will be constructed/repaired, and numerous permanent and mobile toilets will be built. Furthermore, trainings will be conducted that will focus on promoting hygiene in handling water and food, as well as to promote vector control. The corresponding cheque was handed over on 29.06.2017 by H.E. Ambassador Rohde to the Deputy Director General of the Sri Lanka Red Cross Society (SLRCS) Sudath Madugalle.
“In times of need the Sri Lanka Red Cross Society has proven to be a reliable partner in efficiently providing assistance where help is needed the most. We hope that this grant will allow the organization to expand their activities to match the current needs of the affected people,” said H.E. Ambassador Rohde. | environmental_science |
http://rheevarinda.com/water-purification-with-sunlight/ | 2020-10-31T13:31:30 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-45/segments/1603107918164.98/warc/CC-MAIN-20201031121940-20201031151940-00090.warc.gz | 0.899009 | 722 | CC-MAIN-2020-45 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-45__0__213966142 | en | Did you know that solar radiation from the sun can purify (disinfect) water and make it safe for drinking from harmful bacteria?Harnessing the solar energy from
the sun to purify (disinfect) water from a lake or stream into safe
drinking water is much simpler than you may think. Here’s how…
UV-A rays from the sun, (Ultraviolet-A, longwave, 315-400 nm), will
terminate harmful bacteria, parasites, and viruses in water, given
enough sun exposure.
A clear plastic bottle filled with water, exposed to the sun for 6
hours will make the water safe to drink (see the caveat list). In fact,
the effectiveness of terminating harmful bacteria is about 99 percent!
List of germs that are terminated from UV-A sunlight exposure at 6+ hours
- Bacteria – Escherichia coli
- Bacteria – Vibrio cholera
- Bacteria – Salmonella
- Bacteria – Shigella flexneri
- Bacteria – Campylobacter jejuni
- Bacteria – Yersinia enterocolitica
- Virus – Rotavirus
- Parasites – Giardia
- Parasites – Cryptosporidium (needs 10 hours exposure)
List of caveats to UV-A sunlight water purification
- This method kills germs. If the water is already contaminated with chemicals from pollution, the chemicals will remain.
- If the water is cloudy and dirty, it should be filtered first to allow the UV-A rays to effectively penetrate into the water.
- The plastic water bottle should be no bigger than 2 liters. In
moderately cloudy water, UV-A will lose 50 percent effectiveness at a
depth of 10 mm (about 0.5 inch), whereas UV-A will only lose 25 percent
effectiveness at a depth of 10 mm in clear water. Use a typical
How to purify water with sunlight
The recommended bottle to use is a “PET” bottle. It is very common and is typically used for soda or other soft drinks. PET, PolyEthylene Terephthalate, Recycle code #1 on bottom of bottle.
The bottle must not be colored. It must be a clear bottle. Again, it
must be a clear plastic bottle. Not glass (glass blocks too much of the
UV-A for this purpose). The bottle must be clean.
Know your water source (as best you can). If you believe it to be chemically toxic, don’t use it.
Fill the bottle with water. If the water is very cloudy, it must be
filtered by first pouring through a cloth or such material to capture
Lay the bottle down in the sun. Do not stand them up. Ideally the
bottles would by placed so that they face the the sun at a similar
angle, to maximize the UV-A penetration.
For better results lie the bottles on a reflective surface to increase the
UV-A exposure using direct and reflected sunlight. This is not
necessary, however it would shorten the required time and ensure optimum
If the sky is partly cloudy
with only a few clouds, then 6 hours sunlight exposure will be enough.
If the sky is half filled with clouds, or more, then 2 days will be
required. Note that the outdoor temperature does not matter, so long as the UV-A sunlight exposure has been 6 hours. | environmental_science |
https://www.cngov.ca/governance-structure/departments/environment-and-remedial-works/ | 2024-04-18T13:10:16 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817206.54/warc/CC-MAIN-20240418124808-20240418154808-00613.warc.gz | 0.874008 | 159 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__96814556 | en | The mandate of the Environment and Remedial Works is to monitor, implement, coordinate and advise on all matters related to the environment in the Cree territory in accordance with the agreements and legislation.
Environment and Remedial Works
Our vision is of a land of natural beauty where healthy ecosystems sustain our traditional lifestyle while balancing modern needs.
Our mission is to protect the air, land and waters of Eeyou Istchee for the benefit of all, both today and tomorrow.
The Environment and Remedial Works Department works on a wide range of issues related to forestry, mining, land use planning, wildlife management and protected areas.
Rose Lithium-Tantalum Mining Project | environmental_science |
https://dogadvertiser.com/turning-up-the-heat-how-to-keep-your-dog-cool-this-summer/ | 2023-09-23T04:31:12 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506479.32/warc/CC-MAIN-20230923030601-20230923060601-00689.warc.gz | 0.965322 | 603 | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__27446129 | en | No Time To Read? Enter your Email Address & Get this article emailed to you by clicking below!
Crowded airports, beach bods and higher than normal electric bills can only mean one thing. It’s summertime. Yes, it’s that time of the year when many of us will spend more time baking in the sun and for pet parents, it means enjoying more time outdoors with our fur babies.
The issue with summer is the unbearable heat. It’s no secret that global warming is affecting our pets in numerous ways. Add to the fact that last year we had record temperatures across the globe. There was definitely an uptick in heat stroke and heat related deaths among dogs. Because of that, it’s more important than ever to keep your dog cool this summer.
Here are some tips on how to do that.
- Do not leave your dog in a car alone. There were many incidences last summer when dogs were left in vehicles and died as a result of the boiling temperatures. Think about this, on a day that is 70 degrees out, the temperature in a vehicle with the windows rolled up can reach 120 degrees in 20 minutes and it can reach 150 degrees in 40 minutes.
- Watch the asphalt. We’ve seen many instances where people took their dog for a walk on a hot summer day, only to return home and wonder why their poor pooch has blistered/bleeding paws. The pads underneath your pups paws are very sensitive, in fact they are as sensitive as our own feet. So if it’s too hot for you to walk barefoot, it’s too hot for your fur baby.
- Go out during cooler times. Vitamin D is good for us, but the heat can wreck havoc on your canine. What you want to do is take your daily walks before or after the sun’s peak time (basically earlier in the morning or in the evening).
- Have shade and stay hydrated. If your dog is outside, it’s important to have a cool area for them that is shaded from the sun. And of course, keep fresh water both inside and outside.
- Panting is how your dog cools itself down. However, if you have a dog with heart disease, you know how bad the heat is for them. I admit that I used to freak out when I would see Angelo panting (especially last summer), but a quick way to cool down your pup is to take an ice cube and run it along their neck and chest. This isn’t a substitute for water, but I’ve found it to work very fast, not to mention your fur baby has tons of fun licking off the excess liquid (from the ice cube) from their neck and chest.
Do you have any other tips on keeping your pups cool during the summer? Comment below and don’t forget to share! | environmental_science |
https://wakemarine.co.uk/project-to-monitor-shipping-noise-begins/ | 2020-06-06T19:41:44 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-24/segments/1590348519531.94/warc/CC-MAIN-20200606190934-20200606220934-00021.warc.gz | 0.967561 | 443 | CC-MAIN-2020-24 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-24__0__51143777 | en | Project to Monitor Shipping Noise Begins
Although shipping is extremely necessary for thousands of businesses throughout the world, there are some problems which are caused by extensive liquid shipping.
One of the main problems is caused to marine life and habitats on some of the busiest of shipping lanes. However, a new system which aims to monitor the amount of noise pollution could see those areas receiving the most noise pollution undergoing steps to reduce those levels.
Of course, the majority of shipping companies are highly responsible and operate with the best possible intentions and actions when it comes to preserving marine life. However, this does little to change the fact that with more people and businesses than ever using chemical shipping companies, there is more traffic within these marine habitats and therefore more disruption to the animals and plants who already live there.
The aim of the new project, which has been developed by a biologist in Syracuse University's College of Arts and Sciences, is to identify the level of noise which is created by ocean freight shipping and establish the damage it is causing.
The new study was developed by Nathan Merchant who will study, in the first instance, the effect that shipping is having on his native Scotland and the marine life in the Scottish shipping lanes, which includes Bottlenose dolphins and a variety of seal species. He explains the project, saying “Underwater noise levels have been increasing over recent decades, due to escalations in human activity," says Merchant, referring to shipping, pile-driving, and seismic surveys. "These changes in the acoustic environment affect marine mammals because they rely on sound as their primary sensory mode. The disturbance caused by this human-made noise can disrupt crucial activities like hunting for food and communication, affecting the fitness of individual animals."
Eventually, the project will establish whether the noise levels and any disturbance they cause have an effect on mating with Merchant adding “Right now, the million-dollar question is: Does this disturbance lead to changes in population levels of marine mammals? That's what these long-term studies are ultimately trying to find out."
In addition to studying noise levels and their effect, Merchant will also establish whether different ships and sizes create different noises, and in due course whether they have different effects. | environmental_science |
https://organicpetfood.co.za/rockster-certification/ | 2022-06-30T22:56:54 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-27/segments/1656103915196.47/warc/CC-MAIN-20220630213820-20220701003820-00221.warc.gz | 0.920938 | 1,001 | CC-MAIN-2022-27 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-27__0__212612358 | en | We donate 10% of our profits from the sales of these products to animal charities on a monthly basis to assist the ongoing welfare of animals.
Don't Just Boost Kibble, SUPERBOOST Kibble!
Pet Industry Consultants have certified the description of Rockster as a “Superfood for Dogs”. Additionally Rockster recipes, the cooking process as well as the ingredients are certified by Lacon, ABCert & the Organic Food Federation. German Bio certification has some of the most stringent “Bio” regulations in the world and has a zero tolerance policy to the use of antibiotics.
- Ingredients and process are regulated by very strict quality control rules.
- Animals fed only bio-organic food and cows are grass fed on pesticide-free land and certified to be free from exposure to chemicals, antibiotics, steroids and growth hormones.
- Animals are raised humanely respecting animal welfare.
- Plants and vegetable sources are grown free from exposure to chemicals and pesticides.
- No ingredients unfit for human consumption, fillers, meat paste, or waste materials of any kind.
- Strict production protocols removing risk of contamination from feed-grade foodstuffs or anything nasty whatsoever.
- Taste comes only from natural ingredients – no additives, flavourings, added sugars or sodium.
- All of our packaging is BPA-free.
- Carbon dioxide neutral production.
Bio-Superfoods with Prebiotics
Certain foods are nature’s gift, many call them “superfoods”. They are nutritionally dense foods that offer tremendous dietary and healing potential and have been used for thousands of years, due to their power to offer a rich source of nutrients, stimulating health at the cellular level. In order to reduce the need for expensive supplements, medicinal levels of a wide variety of bio-organic superfoods, never used before in commercial pet food, are added in specific combinations to optimise the health of dogs. Each product also includes bio-fermented Jerusalem artichoke concentrate, a natural prebiotic which aids nutrient absorption in the digestive tract as well as detoxifying the liver.
The Bio-Siegel is the national coordinating label of Germany which identifies agricultural products and bio-organically produced foods, independent from associations and brands.
Bio-Siegel can be used to label all products which are produced and inspected in accordance with Regulation (EEC) No 2092/91 on bio-organic production of agricultural products (EU Ecolabel) and whether at least 95% of the agricultural products come from bio-organic farming.
Organic Food Federation Certification
Certification of Organic operations and products.
USDA Organic Certification
The USDA organic seal verifies that producers met animal health and welfare standards, did not use antibiotics or growth hormones, used 100% bio-organic feed, and provided animals with access to the outdoors. Where foods made with multiple organic ingredients are concerned, USDA organic seal verifies that the product has 95% or more certified organic content.
Rockster’s bio-certification guarantees quality and purity of ingredients, including what the ingredients have been exposed to and ingested. The foods are the first in the U.S. to disclose 100 percent of the ingredients (including which part of the animal) and in what percentage. Due to the inclusion of certain superfoods rarely found in pet food, the anti-oxidant levels are up to 20 times higher than many other commercial pet foods, averaging more than 2,000 ORAC per recipe.
Transparency and Traceability
We believe that transparency is vital. This is why every Rockster product has 100% of the ingredients itemised and accounted for on the packaging. We even tell you EXACTLY which parts of the animal we use. Both our ingredients and our manufacturing process are certified, giving you the security of knowing exactly what is in your dog’s food or treats. We do not use any fillers, meat paste, foods unfit for human consumption or waste material of any kind and our products smell as good as they taste.
Rockster is gently poached from raw in the can at lower temperatures, mirroring sous-vide cooking methods. This means Rockster products are not exposed to high temperatures or oxygen, thus ensuring higher preservation of nutrients and flavor while eliminating bacteria or the need for preservatives. Rockster’s is ideal for dogs prone to allergies as Rockster products are hypoallergenic, single-protein formulas, without risk of contamination from other protein sources. All recipes are grain and gluten free.
All cans are certified to be 100 percent BPA free and fully recyclable, and production is CO2 neutral. | environmental_science |
https://baker-garden-and-gift.myshopify.com/collections/insecticide | 2021-01-23T07:11:00 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-04/segments/1610703536556.58/warc/CC-MAIN-20210123063713-20210123093713-00760.warc.gz | 0.866887 | 1,340 | CC-MAIN-2021-04 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-04__0__85808422 | en | 8 oz, mosquito bits, environmentally sound biological mosquito & fungus gnat control, kills mosquito larvae fast within 24 hours, controls fungus gnats in plant beds or pots when sprinkled on or mixed with potting soil prior to planting.
EPA registered in all 50 states.
32 oz, ready to use, neem oil spray, an all purpose insecticide, miticide, fungicide for organic gardening, derived from the neem seed, neem oil is an excellent choice for use on virtually any plant, including roses, flowers, vegetables, herbs, spices, houseplants, trees, turf & shrubs, kills all stages of insects, eggs, larvae & adults, makes a great dormant spray, imparts a healthy shine to hardy leaf surfaces, active ingredient: clarified hydrophobic extract of neem oil.
Simply sprinkle in any standing water, including water gardens. Like the Mosquito Dunks®, this product kills mosquito larvae before they become adult (biting)mosquitoes. Will eliminate mosquito larvae within 24 hours. Also controls fungus gnats in potted plants.
12oz Ready to Use with Pump Sprayer. No odor, non-staining, all-purpose insecticide. Kills over 100 types of insect pests on over 60 varieties of ornamentals and houseplants. Great for container gardens too.
Lb, sluggo, slug & snail killer, contains iron phosphate & is used around pets & wildlife, can be used in vegetable gardens up until harvest & ornamentals, organic products that breaks down into fertilizer, safe to use around pets & wildlife.
This trap uses a food-based lure and color proven attractive to fruit flies. Simply add the liquid attractant to the trap and it starts catching fruit flies within minutes. Each trap comes with a 15-day supply of attractant and is reusable with RESCUE!® Fruit Fly Trap Attractant Refills. With more holes and a higher concentration of attractant, our exclusive design is proven to catch adult fruit flies eight times better than competitive traps.
Pt, concentrate, fruit tree & plant guard, protects plants against insects & diseases with new cutting edge ingredients, use to prevent common insect & disease pests in fruit trees, nut trees, ornamental plants, controls downy mildew in impatiens plants.
Permethrin 0.125%. An outstanding vegetable garden insecticide - kills and repels virtually any insect pest common to home gardens. Also great for Japanese Beetles on roses and flowers. Short days to harvest intervals.
Neem plus pyrethrin. A broad spectrum fungicide, insecticide and miticide for control of insects, diseases and mites on vegetables, fruit, nuts, herbs, spices, roses, flowers, shrubs, houseplants and turf grass around the home. Kills stink bugs, boxelder bugs, fungus gnats, to name just a few.
Full strength DE for indoor/outdoor insect control In homes, barns, stables, vegetable and flower gardens. This mechanical mode of action works by contact and by ingestion. Insects cannot become immune to its action. Insects all succumb within 24-48 hours of contact. Apply as a dust or a slurry. All natural and earthworm safe.
Tree & Shrub Drench, Apply At Root Zone To Provide Year Long Protection Against Tree & Shrub Damaging Insects Including Emerald Ash Borer, Systemic Action Protects Entire Tree, Will Not Wash Off,
contains Imidacloprid Insecticide.
Kills insects on contact PLUS protects against listed pests up to 30 days. Controls aphids, Japanese beetles (adult), leaf miners, rose midge, whiteflies and others. Rainproof in 1 hour after application. Perfect for indoor houseplants. Actives: 0.0015% beta-cyfluthrin and 0.012% imidacloprid.
2.5 LB, Sluggo, Slug & Snail Killer, Contains Iron Phosphate & Is Used Around Pets & Wildlife, Can Be Used In Vegetable Gardens Up Until Harvest & Ornamentals, Organic Products That Breaks Down Into Fertilizer, Safe To Use Around Pets & Wildlife.
When insect pests or their damage appear in your lawn or landscape, take control with a product you can trust. Easy-to-use Sevin® Lawn Insect Granules kill and control insect pests in lawns, home perimeters and ornamental and edible plantings. Just load your lawn spreader and apply granules at recommended rates. Water thoroughly to release the active ingredient and reach pests where they hide.
Contech, 15 oz, ready to use, tanglefoot tree insect barrier, non-drying, sticky compound, long lasting, weatherproof, made of all natural ingredients, non-toxic to humans, pets & the environment, sticky pastes made from natural gun resins, vegetables oil, & wax applied as a continuous band around the trunks of shade trees, plants or vines that provide a barrier against destructive climbing insects.
Ortho, 24 oz, ready to use, rose & flower insect killer, control ants, aphids, crickets, fleas, gnats, japanese beetles, whiteflies & other listed pests, keeps killing for up to 4 months, for indoor & outdoor use, easy to use, no mixing formula, dries fast, no lingering odor, active ingredients: 0.02% deltamethrin
2 lb, ortho bug-geta snail & slug killer, results in 1-3 days, safe around pets & wildlife, protects flowers & edibles from snail & slug damage for up to 3 weeks, unconsumed bait will degrade & become part of the soil.
WHY wasp & hornet yellow jacket trap catches 18 species of stinging pest, 4 species of paper wasps, bald faced hornets & european hornets, 12 species of yellow jackets. Environmentally responsible. No killing agents, insects die naturally. 2 week attractant kit included. No extra food bait required. Catches queens in spring before they build nests. Catches workers from summer through fall. Double chambered design prevents insects from escaping durable construction holds up for multiple seasons. Will not trap beneficial honeybees.
Permethrin .25%. Fast acting and long lasting (up to four weeks) control of ants, fleas, ticks, chinch bugs, crickets and more. Excellent product for household "perimeter” treatment applications and more. | environmental_science |
http://mrlongarm.com/product/deluxe-window-solar-kit/ | 2018-08-20T10:30:37 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-34/segments/1534221216333.66/warc/CC-MAIN-20180820101554-20180820121554-00702.warc.gz | 0.767092 | 309 | CC-MAIN-2018-34 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-34__0__7903455 | en | Extend your reach to clean windows and solar panels with this two-in-one easy to use kit. The ProCurve® system is designed to clean windows and solar panels faster, safer, easier and is better for the environment. Using this system leaves no carbon footprint and conserves water, unlike complicated, expensive, non-eco friendly equipment. The ProCurve® System allows you to reach and clean even the most difficult to access windows and solar panels.
The HydraSoar® flow-thru extension pole and soft brush expedites the cleaning process when a water supply is available.
- 5-12′ ProCurve extension pole
- 4-8′ HydraSoar flow-thru extension pole
- 18″ Sorbo® squeegee channel & rubber
- 2 ProCurve tool handles
- 14″ deluxe wash sleeve
- 14″ support bar
- Soft flow-thru brush
- Canvas carrying case
- Printed Instructions (available for download)
- Made is the USA
*Sizes reflect the industry standard for extension pole lengths. For the most accurate sizes see chart below.
|Item||Description||ProCurve Size||HydraSoar Size||Pack Qty.||UPC|
|1005||3-Section Kit||5.1-11.7 ft / 1.6-3.6 m||4.5-8 ft / 1.4-2.5 m||1||039932010054| | environmental_science |
http://smartroofsilicone.com/silicone-vs-acrylic-roof-coatings.html | 2019-05-25T02:08:40 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-22/segments/1558232257845.26/warc/CC-MAIN-20190525004721-20190525030721-00211.warc.gz | 0.913188 | 271 | CC-MAIN-2019-22 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-22__0__1907093 | en | Silicone vs Acrylic Roof Coatings
Silicone is the smart choice when compared to any acrylic roof coating. A silicone restoration membrane delivers superior UV resistance, adhesion, and reflectivity.
UV Resistance - Unlike acrylic roof coatings that chalk, discolor, crack and haze when exposed to ultra violet rays, silicone restoration membranes provide an in-organic, high solids elastomeric roof coating that will not degrade, chalk or crack under even the most extreme UV attack.
Stays Strong in Standing Water - Traditional elastomeric/acrylic roof coatings are water-based and cure when water evaporates. When standing water is present on roof surfaces for a period of 48 hours or more, acrylic roof coatings can begin to re-emulsify to their liquid state and lose adhesion. In contrast, silicone coatings cure and cross-link by reaction with moisture in the air. Silicone cannot re-emulsify due to exposure to standing water. SmartRoof™ 1-Coat High Solids Silicone Roof Coating is not water-based. As such, when standing water is present, its adhesion to the roof substrate is not affected.
Reflectivity Saves Energy - Using white silicone roof coating on a roof saves building energy use by as much as 15% to 35%. | environmental_science |
http://info.ccia.xin/qitaxinwen/5.html | 2024-02-21T03:02:35 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947473360.9/warc/CC-MAIN-20240221002544-20240221032544-00474.warc.gz | 0.941762 | 624 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__81361299 | en | "Carbon neutral is not the same as not emitting carbon, 'cut coal when you see it' and 'zero carbon' are not desirable, but to balance the carbon emitted and the carbon absorbed back by nature." Recently, Liu Ke, a foreign member of the National Academy of Engineering of Australia and president of the School of Innovation and Entrepreneurship of Southern University of Science and Technology, said in an exclusive interview with People's Daily during the Second Modern Energy Industry Development Conference that the focus should be on improving the utilization rate of renewable energy such as wind and solar energy.
"The core problem of new energy is to develop new ways of energy storage, which cannot rely only on batteries." Professor Liu believes that the future of liquid fuel is not necessarily with gasoline, but the liquid must be the best energy carrier for human beings, only made into a liquid, the use of good pipe network, in order to solve the future of human green energy problems.
"Because whether it is land transport or sea transport, the cost is very cheap. And liquids also have the advantage that they can be stored for a long time, just like alcohol, tighten the lid a bit and store it for fifty years without any problem, so this is the main reason why I think the choice of liquids is the most important." He said.
"It is suggested that wind and solar energy can be converted to green liquid fuel for storage. When there is wind and sun, we store the wind and solar energy in a liquid form. When there is no wind and no sun, then use this liquid to drive or generate electricity. I think this is a very worthy of the attention of China's new energy industry in the future." Professor Liu said.
"Inner Mongolia as a major province of scenery resources, its advantage is that wind and solar energy is very rich. How to combine wind energy, solar energy and the poor quality coal in Inner Mongolia's coal resources into a 'green liquid' is an opportunity for the future development of Inner Mongolia." Professor Liu said that this is crucial for China to achieve carbon neutrality and achieve oil self-sufficiency and energy self-sufficiency in the future. At the same time, in the process of developing solar energy, using the components separated from the coal, the desert in Inner Mongolia also try to manage into an oasis, which are the strategic direction of Inner Mongolia's development is crucial.
Professor Liu analyzed that the key to carbon reduction lies in changing the energy structure, and green methanol, which stores wind and solar energy in liquid form, will become one of the most reasonable energy solutions. He stressed that with green methanol, the internal combustion engine of the car will have a chance to become green energy power and achieve low carbon emission.
Professor Liu also said that, more importantly, if the energy system using green methanol as raw material is used on a large scale, it can achieve less than 1/5 of the carbon emissions of today's coal economy, which can further solve the problems of electricity, transportation and heating and cooling. | environmental_science |
https://nwavet.org/va-benefits/health-impacts-and-presumptive-disabilities-linked-to-camp-lejeune-water/ | 2023-09-28T00:44:48 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510334.9/warc/CC-MAIN-20230927235044-20230928025044-00171.warc.gz | 0.946972 | 820 | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__130439207 | en | The Camp Lejeune water contamination crisis stands as a sobering reminder of the profound impact that environmental hazards can have on the lives of veterans and their families. The hazardous chemicals that tainted the base’s water supply have left a trail of devastating health impacts, leading to the recognition of presumptive disabilities associated with the toxic exposure.
Health Impacts of Contaminated Water
The health impacts resulting from exposure to the contaminated water at Camp Lejeune have been extensive and alarming. The volatile organic compounds, including trichloroethylene (TCE) and perchloroethylene (PCE), have been linked to a range of severe health conditions:
- Cancers: Perhaps the most concerning health impact is the heightened risk of various types of cancers. Studies and epidemiological evidence have established a clear connection between the chemicals in the water and an increased incidence of cancers such as leukemia, breast cancer, kidney cancer, and bladder cancer.
- Neurological Disorders: Exposure to toxic substances like TCE has been associated with neurological disorders, including Parkinson’s disease and other movement disorders. These conditions can have profound effects on an individual’s quality of life and overall well-being.
- Reproductive Issues: Contaminant exposure during pregnancy has been linked to adverse reproductive outcomes, including miscarriages, stillbirths, and birth defects. The long-lasting impact on families and the emotional toll of such outcomes cannot be overstated.
- Immune System Dysfunction: The toxic chemicals in the water have the potential to disrupt the immune system, making individuals more susceptible to infections and other illnesses.
Presumptive Disabilities and Recognition
The link between the contaminated water at Camp Lejeune and the subsequent development of specific health conditions has prompted the recognition of presumptive disabilities among veterans who served there. Presumptive disabilities acknowledge that certain medical conditions are presumed to have originated during military service, easing the burden of proof for veterans seeking benefits and support.
- Cancer: The VA acknowledges a range of cancers as presumptive disabilities for veterans exposed to the contaminated water at Camp Lejeune. These include leukemia, multiple myeloma, non-Hodgkin lymphoma, and several others. The presumption recognizes that these cancers are more likely to have been caused by the toxic exposure.
- Neurological Disorders: Conditions like Parkinson’s disease and other parkinsonian syndromes are also recognized as presumptive disabilities for Camp Lejeune veterans. This recognition reflects the mounting scientific evidence linking these disorders to exposure to the hazardous chemicals.
- Birth Defects: The VA acknowledges certain birth defects in the children of Camp Lejeune veterans as presumptive disabilities. This recognition is a testament to the intergenerational impact of the water contamination crisis, underscoring the need to support both veterans and their families.
Seeking Support and Advocacy
While the recognition of presumptive disabilities is a significant step forward, navigating the benefits and support system can still be complex and challenging for veterans and their families. The process of filing claims and providing evidence of exposure requires careful attention to detail and a thorough understanding of the requirements.
Veterans’ advocacy groups have played a pivotal role in raising awareness about the health impacts of Camp Lejeune’s contaminated water and advocating for the rights of affected individuals. These groups provide essential resources, information, and support to help veterans access the benefits and care they deserve.
The health impacts stemming from the Camp Lejeune water contamination crisis are a stark reminder of the enduring consequences of environmental hazards on our veterans. The recognition of presumptive disabilities offers a glimmer of hope and relief for those who have suffered from exposure to toxic chemicals during their service. As we move forward, it is crucial to continue advocating for improved medical care, support services, and research to better understand the long-term effects of the contamination. By honoring the sacrifices of Camp Lejeune veterans and their families, we can work towards a future where the well-being of those who serve is safeguarded with the utmost care and compassion. | environmental_science |
http://allmacsoft.com/tags/BluRay/page/2/ | 2018-09-26T05:18:30 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-39/segments/1537267163326.85/warc/CC-MAIN-20180926041849-20180926062249-00288.warc.gz | 0.729613 | 106 | CC-MAIN-2018-39 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-39__0__21942784 | en | Global Meltdown 2017 1080p BluRay H264 AAC-RARBG
Language : English
1.66 GB | 1 h 27 min | mp4 | 2 500 kb/s | 1920x1080 | AAC, 48.0 kHz, 2 channels, 224 kb/s
Genre: Action | Sci-Fi | Thriller
A helicopter pilot and an environmental scientist lead a exodus of survivors in a search for a safe haven after a catastrophic tectonic event causes the crust of the earth to break apart. | environmental_science |
https://www.manilastandard.net/spotlight/environmental-and-sustainability/314319304/water-shortage-poses-challenge-to-strategists.html | 2023-10-04T06:32:55 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233511361.38/warc/CC-MAIN-20231004052258-20231004082258-00184.warc.gz | 0.952919 | 1,002 | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__304836707 | en | The lack of access to potable water is an age-long problem facing global leaders and climate change is exacerbating the challenge.
In the Philippines, some 11 million families face the dilemma and are forced to rely on “unprotected” deep wells, springs, rivers, lakes and rainwater for their household needs.
Lack of sanitation facilities, according to National Water Resource Board (NWRB) executive director Dr. Sevillo David Jr., has also forced some families to defecate in the open, risking water contamination and diseases.
The water supply lack worsens during the dry season. “We have enough water supply for now. But the PAGASA says El Niño is looming,”says David. “We need to prepare for this as it could affect our water supply, particularly in our farms,” David said.
The water crisis received centerstage during a three-day United Nations Conference that drew some 10,000 participants in New York.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on March 24 called on the world to safeguard water resources to avert conflict and ensure future global prosperity.
Water, he says, is “the most precious common good” and “needs to be at the center of the global political agenda,” he said at the end of three-day UN conference.
“All of humanity’s hopes for the future depend, in some way, on charting a new science-based course to bring the water action agenda to life,” Guterres said. “Now is the time to act.”
The world is not on track to meet its 2030 water goals, including access to safe drinking water and sanitation for all.
Guterres before the meeting described water as humanity’s “lifeblood” and said its “vampiric overconsumption” had “broken the water cycle” and led to more natural disasters.
The world is “blindly traveling a dangerous path” as “unsustainable water use, pollution and unchecked global warming are draining humanity’s lifeblood,” Guterres said in a foreword to the report, released hours ahead of the first major UN meeting on water resources in nearly half a century.
Between two and three billion people worldwide experience water shortages. These shortages will worsen in the coming decades, especially in cities, if international cooperation in this area is not boosted, warn the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and UN-Water in the latest edition of the UN World Water Development Report.
Globally, 2 billion people (26 percent of the population) do not have safe drinking water and 3.6 billion (46 percent) lack access to safely managed sanitation, according to the report.
The global urban population facing water scarcity, says the report, is projected to double from 930 million in 2016 to 1.7–2.4 billion people in 2050. The growing incidence of extreme and prolonged droughts is also stressing ecosystems, with dire consequences for both plant and animal species.
There is an urgent need to establish strong international mechanisms to prevent the global water crisis from spiraling out of control. Water is our common future and it is essential to act together to share it equitably and manage it sustainably, the report said.
In 2020, two billion people were still without safe drinking water and 3.6 billion lacked access to safely managed sanitation services, including 494 million who had to relieve themselves in the open, according to the latest figures compiled by the UN-Water website.
At least two billion people drink water contaminated with feces, and 2.3 billion lack basic sanitation services—conditions conducive to the spread of cholera, dysentery and polio.
While climate change makes droughts more frequent and intense, UN climate experts (IPCC) also estimate that about half of the world’s population suffers from “severe” water shortages during at least part of the year.
The World Bank estimates that climate change-exacerbated water shortages could cost some regions up to six percent of GDP by 2050 due to impacts on agriculture, health, income, and potentially forced migration or even conflict. Ray S. Eñano with AFP
Agriculture makes up more than 70 percent of global water usage, but as city populations have continued to grow, “water allocation from agriculture to urban centers has become a common strategy to meet freshwater needs,” the UN said.
But that’s not likely to be enough. The number of urban residents threatened by water scarcity is expected to rise from 933 million in 2016 to between 1.7 and 2.4 billion in 2050, according to UN-Water, which projects that India will experience the most severe effects. | environmental_science |
https://kssoca.karnataka.gov.in/info-1/Seed+Division/en | 2023-01-30T07:57:59 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-06/segments/1674764499804.60/warc/CC-MAIN-20230130070411-20230130100411-00412.warc.gz | 0.934682 | 1,112 | CC-MAIN-2023-06 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-06__0__116111788 | en | KSSOCA is offering both (a) Seed Certification & (b) Organic Certification services. Separate targets are fixed for both the divisions to undertake the program respectively.
The organization has been providing excellent service to the Seed Producers, Growers and the Farming community in particular. There has been an upward trend in the Certification Activities year after year and the Area Registered & the quantity of Seeds Certified has increased from 6315 ha. & 56179 qtls. in 1975 and every year average 50,000 – 55,000 Ha area has been registered and average about 5 lakhs – 5.5 lakhs qtls certified seeds production is being done. Various factors have contributed to this manifold increase like awareness amongst the farming community regarding the benefits of use of high quality seeds, encouragement by the State & Central Governments. for production and distribution of high quality seeds, participation of more no. of seed Producers and Growers in Seed Production Program and also varied agro-climatic conditions and soil types prevailing in the state which are conducive to seed production of various crop varieties.
- 1. To provide quality certified seeds to the farmers to increase production & productivity;
- 2. Increase area under seed production and increase the availability of certified seeds to the farmers, thereby increasing the seed replacement rate (SRR);
- 3. Reduce the percentage of failure of seeds at field, unit as well as lab level;
- 4. Improve the infrastructure facilities of KSSOCA for effective and timely certification activities.
The following are the main objectives of Seed Certification Agency:
- 1. To recognize varieties (and kinds where improved varieties are to available)eligible for seed certification and publish annually lists indicating the names of such varieties and kinds.
- 2. To maintain a list of sources of Breeder & Foundation seeds approved by the Central Seed Certification Board in case of variety grown in more than one state and by the state seed certification board in the case of varieties and kinds.
- 3. To Verify, upon receipt of an application for certification that the variety is eligible for certification, that the application has been submitted in accordance with the procedure prescribed by the state seed certification governing board and that the source of seedused for planting is from approved sources
- 4. To provide for the inspection of seed field, seed processing plants and seed lots in accordance with the procedures outlined by the central seed certification board.
- 5. To ensure that the seeds certified in the state conform to the standards prescribed by the central seed certification board.
- 6. To grant certificates, certification tags and seals etc., designed as per specifications provided by the state seed certification governing board.
- 7. To carry out educational program designed to promote the use of certified seed including a publication listing co-operators in the seed certification program and sources of certified seed and provide such information to the central seed certification board and to publicize the same.
- 8. To regulate the processing of seed in the seed processing units with a view to see that seeds are properly processed to conform to the standard fixed.
- 9. To test the seeds at the notified seed testing laboratories to conform to the standard prescribed under the seed Act.
- 10. Periodical inspection of premises of dealers to ensure that certification standards are not violated and there is no abuse of certification in any form and to ensure that farmers get certified seeds conforming to the standard prescribed under the seeds Act at all times.
- 1. Certify seeds of all notified kinds and varieties.
- 2. Outline the procedure for submission of applications for growing, harvesting, processing, storage and labeling of seeds intended for certification till the end to ensure that seed lots finally approved for certification are true to variety and meet prescribed standards for certification under the Act or the rules.
- 3. Maintain a list of recognized Breeders of seeds.
- 4. Verify, upon receipt of an application for certification that the variety is eligible for certification; that the seed source used for planting was authenticated, and the record of purchase is in accordance with the rules and the fees have been paid.
- 5. Take sample and inspect seed lots produced under the procedures laid down by the Certification Agency and have such sample tested to ensure that the seed conforms to the prescribed standards of certification.
- 6. Inspect seed processing plants to see that the admixtures of other kinds and varieties are not introduced.
- 7. Ensure that action at all stages, e.g. field inspection, seed processing, plant inspection, analysis of samples taken and issue of certificates (including tags, labels, seals etc.) is taken expeditiously.
- 8. Carry out educational program designed to promote the use of certified seed including a publication listing certified seed growers and source of certified seed.
- 9. Grant of certificates (including tags, labels, seals etc.) in accordance with the provisions of the Act and the rules.
- 10. Maintain such records as may be necessary to verify that seed plants for the production of certified seed were eligible for such planting under the Rules.
- 11. Inspect fields to ensure that the minimum standards for isolation, rouging (where applicable), use of male sterility (where applicable) and similar factors are maintained at all times, as well as ensure that seed-borne diseases are not present in the field to a greater extent than those provided in the standards for certification. | environmental_science |
http://arc.gov.sd/agricultural-plant-genetic-resources-conservation-and-research-center/ | 2024-02-27T19:17:44 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474686.54/warc/CC-MAIN-20240227184934-20240227214934-00379.warc.gz | 0.9306 | 2,401 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__207498552 | en | Dr. El Tahir Ibrahim Mohamed
Director, Agricultural Plant Genetic Resources Conservation and Research Centre
Agricultural Plant Genetic Resources Conservation and Research Centre
The Plant Genetic Resources (PGR) Programme in the ARC, which is managed at present by the Agricultural Plant Genetic Resources Conservation and Research Centre (APGRC), has passed through an evolutionary process since the early 1980s as follows:
- It started in 1982 as an activity within the Horticultural Research Section of the ARC to collect, conserve and characterize the local genetic resources of horticultural crops, including vegetables and medicinal and aromatic plants, with support from what was so called by then the International Board for Plant Genetic Resources (IBPGR).
- In 1995 the ARC upgraded this activity into a separate programme for conservation of, and conducting research on the local genetic resources of all cultivated crops in Sudan. The programme was operated since then through an independent entity under the ARC, which was called the Plant Genetic Resources Unit.
- In the meantime the programme was developing in terms of human resources; infra-structure and activities related to collection, conservation, characterization and evaluation of local genetic resources of different plant species important for food and agriculture in Sudan.
- Following the considerable expansion in the germplasm holdings, physical capacity and human capacity, the PGR Unit was upgraded into a centre in 2014 named the Agricultural Plant Genetic Resources Conservation and Research Centre (APGRC).
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Objectives and expected outputs
The APGRC has a mandate of realizing sustainable management and use of the plant genetic resources for food and agriculture (PGRFA) in Sudan through attaining the following specific objectives:
- Conservation of local PGRFA against deterioration, loss and extinction.
- Enhancement of sustainable use of PGRFA in scientific research and breeding activities, as well as in activities related to protecting and sustaining the natural ecosystems and farming systems.
- Protection of national, community and farmers’ rights over the PGRFA, and realization of fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising from their use.
As a result of endeavours of the PGR programme to fulfill its mandate and attain different objectives, a number of outputs are expected to be realized including the following:
- A comprehensive national system for ex-situ and in-situ (on-farm) conservation of PGRFA in Sudan established on the basis of the international scientific standards.
- A knowledge base on the nature, size and values of diversity of PGRFA in Sudan created, and hence sustainable use of such genetic resources enhanced
- Data on PGRFA in Sudan well managed, and access to the PGRFA and associated information facilitated on the basis of the internationally agreed terms and nationally accepted conditions.
- The sovereign rights of the country and the rights of all parties over the PGRFA in Sudan protected, and fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising from their use realized.
Structure and facilities
The PGR programme is run by the APGRC, which is structured in a network composed of genebanks, managerial sections and research projects.
Activities for conservation of the local PGRFA are carried out through a network of genebanks that comprise seed and field genebanks. They are composed of a central national genebank facility at the headquarters of the APGRC in Wad Medani, which is connected with a number of sub-national genebank units located in different agricultural research stations of the ARC. The latter include a seed genebank unit in Elobeid, banana field genebank in Kassala and date palm field genebank in Elhudeiba.
The central genebank is located within the APGRC headquarters in Wad Medani. It is composed at present of a central seed genebank with a number of seed laboratories attached to it. Batches of seed samples of all germplasm collections from all over the country are ex-situ conserved under long term seed storage conditions, which are realized in deep freezers that are adjusted at around -20° C. Seeds are adjusted at a level of moisture content within a range of 3-7% before permanently stored in the seed bank. They are packaged in laminated aluminum foil packets that are then hermetically sealed before deposited in the freezers. Seeds are tested for viability at the beginning before finally accepted and deposited in the genebank, and then on a regular basis for monitoring purposes. All deep freezers are accommodated in separate rooms, which are air-conditioned to around 22° C the whole day round.
The central seed genebank is attached with two seed laboratories, which are a seed drying and testing laboratory and a seed testing and packaging laboratory. This is in addition to a seed extraction room, where seed samples of germplasm collections are received from the original sources after collecting or multiplied in the field. They are then extracted, cleaned and temporarily packaged for further seed processing operations. The seed samples are then dried using seed drying cabinets within the seed drying and testing laboratory. They are also tested for viability within the same laboratory using a seed germinator or under open air conditions in a seed testing nursery. Once dried, seeds are then transferred to the seed testing and packaging laboratory, where they are tested for seed moisture content using a seed moisture analyser before permanently packaged. The seed samples of accepted moisture levels are packaged into the laminated aluminum foil packets, which are sealed using a heat sealing machine. Seed packets are then deposited into the appropriate freezers within the seed bank. The original seed samples firstly acquired by the genebank are kept in a batch separate from those resulting from any subsequent seed multiplication or regeneration processes. The Central genebank facility is equipped with a stand-by generator for emergencies.
Sub-national Seed genebank in Elobeid
A sub-national seed genebank unit is established within Elobeid Agricultural Research Station since 2005. The purpose from establishing this unit has been to conserve a copy of the seeds of the germplasm accessions conserved in the central genebank for use and safety duplication. Two major batches are stored in this seed bank. They consist of an active copy from germplasm accessions collected from the regions in the western sector of Sudan viz Kordofan and Darfur regions, in addition to a duplicate copy from other accessions collected from other regions of Sudan for safety purposes. This unit is equipped with major seed storage and processing facilities including deep-freeze chests, seed moisture analyzer, cooled incubator and heat sealing machine for aluminum packets. It is also supplied with a stand-by generator for emergencies.
Seed samples in Elobeid seed bank are also stored in deep freezers under long term conditions of -20° C, with seed moisture content adjusted within the range of 3-7%. Seeds are also packaged in laminated aluminum foil packets that are heat sealed.
Banana field genebank in Kassala
A field genebank for banana genetic resources is established in Kassala and Elgash Agricultural Research Station since 2001. It occupies a land area of 10 feddans, where a collection of banana plantations is grown for conservation of banana clones collected from different traditional areas for banana production in Sudan. The banana plantations are maintained by regularly applying the routine necessary cultural practices for banana production including weed removal, irrigation and chemical fertilization. It is equipped with some necessary field tools including a hand tractor and other manual tools.
Date palm field genebank in Elhudeiba
A field genebank for date palm genetic resources is established in Elhudeiba Agricultural Research Station since 2015. It occupies so far a land area of around 8 feddans, where a collection of date palm trees is grown for conservation of date palm genetic resources collected as off-shoots from different traditional areas for date’s production in Northern and River Nile states of Sudan. The field genebank is maintained by applying on regular basis the routine necessary cultural practices for date palms including weed removal, irrigation and chemical fertilization. It is equipped with some necessary field tools including a hand tractor and other manual tools.
The PGR programme is managed through the APGRC from its headquarters in Wad Medani. The director of the centre is responsible for all administrative and financial aspects to ensure the proper implementation of all components of the programme. This is in addition to his/her technical responsibilities with regard to the development and implementation of the technical plans and activities of the programme. As the central genebank is playing a major national role in the management of all PGRFA holdings its work is undertaken through two main sections, which are the PGR conservation section and the PGR information management section.
PGR Conservation Section
This section is responsible for ensuring the proper conservation and management as well as monitoring of the state of all PGRFA holdings in the central genebank. This includes all germplasm processing and testing operations, germplasm storage conditions and operations related to providing access for users to the germplasm holdings according to regulations. The section is headed by one of the research staff in the centre with technical assistance provided by a team of technicians and labourers.
PGR Information Management Section
This section is responsible for ensuring the proper management of all data related to the PGRFA holdings such as passport, management, characterization and evaluation data. Its routine activities cover adding, editing and producing reports on available information. The section is also responsible for managing access to the available data for users according to regulations. Moreover, it is also responsible for preparation and production of publication materials of relevance to the activities of the programme. The section is headed by one of the research staff with a major technical role played by an information management technician.
The processes related to data management are realized through operating and using a genebank documentation system with a comprehensive database. This genebank documentation system used is known as SESTO, which is a genebank data management tool, developed and used by Nordic Genetic Resource Centre (Nordgen). The SESTO is operated through a server linked with different personal computer units through a local area network. This system is used at present by the APGRC to manage the passport and management data, and it is being upgraded at present to accommodate characterization and evaluation data as well.
Research activities of the PGR programme are aiming at exploring the in-situ diversity of the PGRFA in Sudan, as well as enhancing their use through studying this diversity to provide necessary information on its size and values. To accomplish such objectives the PGR programme is dealing with different research topics under a number of thematic and crop-wise projects as following:
- Exploration and conservation of PGRFA.
- Enhancement of use of the genetic resources of cereal crops.
- Enhancement of use of the genetic resources of oil crops.
- Enhancement of use of the genetic resources of leguminous crops.
- Enhancement of use of the genetic resources of vegetables and medicinal and aromatic plants.
- Enhancement of use of the genetic resources of vegetative propagated fruit producing plants.
- Enhancement of use of the genetic resources of natural range plants.
The research activities of different projects include the following:
- Conducting field surveys and organizing regular missions to explore, collect and acquire samples of the genetic resources, including farmers’ varieties, old cultivars, breeding materials and wild relatives for the purpose of ex-situ conservation in the genebanks.
- Characterizing the PGRFA for morho-agronomic traits as well as genetic traits using standardized descriptor lists and molecular tools for different plant genera.
- Evaluating the PGRFA for different desirable traits on the basis of field performance under natural or controlled conditions, or by using molecular markers. | environmental_science |
https://burrimamacquariemarshes.com/ | 2022-10-07T03:15:53 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-40/segments/1664030337906.7/warc/CC-MAIN-20221007014029-20221007044029-00417.warc.gz | 0.84018 | 96 | CC-MAIN-2022-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-40__0__65185859 | en | 12 September 2022
BURRIMA BOARDWALK IS CLOSED TO ALL VISITORS UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE DUE FLOODED ACCESS.
Roads and visitor access are closed.
NSW National Parks & Wildlife service will be undertaking an aerial shooting operation for feral animal control between 26/9/22 – 02/10/22.
During this time entry to the ‘Burrima Boardwalk’ is not permitted. | environmental_science |
https://alschool.org/infant-and-early-childhood-center-3-2-2/ | 2018-09-20T03:46:06 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-39/segments/1537267156376.8/warc/CC-MAIN-20180920020606-20180920040606-00248.warc.gz | 0.940845 | 610 | CC-MAIN-2018-39 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-39__0__56687273 | en | OTHER GARDEN HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:
- The “Monk’s Garden” features flowers and herbs grown in ancient medieval monasteries.
- A stone and gravel labyrinth was created in 2012 and continues to be a place of prayer.
- The greenhouse allows us to grow our hundreds of tomato plants!
- We grow other plants, such as green beans, potatoes, kale, and fruit trees. We strive for variety!
- We eat and cook what we grow, encouraging healthy eating through kale chips, beet brownies, zucchini bread, and lettuce wraps!
- A California native garden connects us with our local history and climate and is part of our Eco-School and National Parks programs. We save the seeds from our native plants to grow new ones that help the National Parks to reforest damaged areas.
- Our students learn the value of hard work, and they also get the chance to rest and read under a shade tree in the garden.
- We are in conversation with California Lutheran University and their garden program. A row of Ascension Lutheran School tomatoes is being grown in the CLU garden.
Our garden program is led by volunteer parents and grandparents, both beginners and those with horticulture degrees or a lifetime of experience. If you would like to learn more about the garden or become a “garden helper,” contact one of our Garden Committee Co-Chairs, Tiffany Napierala at [email protected] or Chamie Delkeskamp [email protected].
If you are looking for garden resources, here are some links to books and websites that we have used as part of our own continued learning at Ascension Lutheran School:
Last Child in the Woods
This book, by Richard Louv, has been influential in the creation of our
preschool and day school gardens and outdoor classroom spaces. Louv argues
that too many children (and adults, too) are suffering from what he calls “nature
God, Faith, and Gardening
Watch the 12-minute Ted Talk by Fred Bahnson on faith-based communities becoming more fully alive through gardening, and/or read his book, Soil & Sacrament.
To Garden with God by Christine Sine
Pat Welsh’s book Southern California Organic Gardening gives a month-by-month guide to all your gardening questions.
Peaceful Valley has a plethora of short how-to videos on growing everything from tomatoes to beans to vines… as well as how to water, prepare soil, harvest, can and make cheese.
Gardening and U.S. History
Our 8th graders study U.S. History and take an annual trip to Washington, D.C. One of the sites they visit is Mt. Vernon where they stroll the gardens of George Washington. They learn how our founding fathers were gardeners. Learn more by reading Founder Gardeners by Andrea Wulf. | environmental_science |
https://www.canadianresidentialcalgarysw.com/home-maintenance-tips/prevent-water-damage-in-bathrooms | 2024-04-24T10:26:14 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296819089.82/warc/CC-MAIN-20240424080812-20240424110812-00810.warc.gz | 0.958871 | 297 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__156554774 | en | Preventing water damage inside our bathrooms is as important as directing water away from the foundation. As part of your routine home-owners maintenance, you should inspect the grout and/or caulking in tubs, showers and vanities for cracking.
If cracks are left unrepaired with the high humidity in your bathroom, it can become an open invitation for mould and mildew to grow, often out of sight. Mould is recognized as contributing to health and indoor air quality problems.
Loose grout or sealant usually causes cracks around the bathtub, shower or bathroom tile joints. If these cracks are not quickly cleaned out and filled, they can let in water that can damage your walls and the framing behind them.
To prevent this, immediately remove any damaged caulking (showing signs of cracking or gaps) or loose grout and replace it.
Cracks should be cleaned thoroughly before installing new caulking/grout. New grout should be installed in the joints between tiles. Ensure you follow-up with a quality grout sealer spray as grout is porous and treat with same annually to prevent water entering through the grout.
Since tubs expand and contract slightly due to temperature differences, grout is not suitable between the tub and the tile walls. Silicone sealant is required in that location.
Remember proper maintenance is much less expensive than the costly repairs that may be necessary if you sustain water damage. | environmental_science |
http://www.cashenvironmentalresources.com/whitestone-valley-cd-landfill/ | 2018-06-18T21:21:15 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-26/segments/1529267861163.5/warc/CC-MAIN-20180618203134-20180618223134-00588.warc.gz | 0.807853 | 109 | CC-MAIN-2018-26 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-26__0__113350094 | en | WHITESTONE VALLEY C&D LANDFILL
Whitestone Valley Construction & Demolition Landfill provides disposal to North Georgia and the Metro Atlanta areas. This facility has capacity to take all demolition and construction debris as well as asbestos.
Whitestone Valley Landfill is a premier recycling facility within the Metro Atlanta and North Georgia areas. If you have an asbestos job to dispose of, please call the office 48 hours in advance at (706)-253-3300.
1840 Anderson Mill Road Austell, GA 30106 | environmental_science |
http://naturalcourage.com/imbolc-halfway-winter-spring/ | 2022-07-03T00:12:11 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-27/segments/1656104205534.63/warc/CC-MAIN-20220702222819-20220703012819-00402.warc.gz | 0.970348 | 491 | CC-MAIN-2022-27 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-27__0__101251885 | en | February 2 is known as “Groundhog Day” and in North America this day has become somewhat of a commercial spectacle. There are, however, ancient roots tied to this event which more closely honour the seasonal cycles while encouraging us to pause and consider what lies ahead.
Recently, I participated in an outdoor pre-dawn Imbolc ceremony on the edge of Ramsey Lake, in Sudbury, Ontario. With a wind-chill temperature hovering around -24C (-10F), yes it was brisk. Joined by a bunch of hardy Laurentian University students, we were led by an enthusiastic Environmental Studies professor who continually encourages us to find old and new ways to reconnect with the natural cycles around us.
Imbolc is a Sabbat which marks the halfway point between the winter solstice and the spring equinox. This was an important time in early cultures as kinship groups would have to assess how much food they had left for the rest of the winter. Even though many people hope that winter will not last another six weeks, most of us cannot imagine having to ration food for that length of time.
In our celebration, we honoured the Irish Goddess Brighid. She is the keeper of the flame and protectress of the home and hearth. The concept of spring-cleaning seems to have its roots in the ceremonial activities of purification and cleansing. Brighid was also said to inspire creativity.
We creatively tailored our ritual with new poetry, old song lyrics, while sharing food among us, including the more than human world by hanging a couple of bird seed bells. After lighting candles to symbolize the spreading of light, we burned scraps of paper with our intentions for the next six weeks on them. These simple actions, done in a group of like minded people, symbolically and communally acknowledged the shift towards the upcoming season of spring.
So you see, I really don’t care what the commercial groundhogs predict. I am striving to honour the natural rhythms of nature by regularly stopping to notice the continual shift in seasons.
Regardless of the weather, I would encourage you to get outside and celebrate the natural turning points in your inner and outer worlds. And while you are outside, perhaps you might consider asking yourself:
What are my intentions for the rest of this winter?
What do I need to ‘spring clean’ in preparation for new growth? | environmental_science |
https://www.adameetingnews.org/the-scientific-sessions-is-going-green-in-san-francisco/ | 2023-06-10T12:19:39 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224657169.98/warc/CC-MAIN-20230610095459-20230610125459-00782.warc.gz | 0.884818 | 117 | CC-MAIN-2023-23 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__176266633 | en | As part of its commitment to the environment, the ADA is taking a tangible step at the 79th Scientific Sessions to reduce paper consumption.
The Scientific Sessions Abstract Book will be available only in a digital format this year, while the official meeting news source has also gone digital at ADAMeetingNews.org. Scientific Sessions abstracts and meeting news will be conveniently accessible through the meeting app or online.
If you need hard copies of abstracts at the meeting, remember to plan ahead since the Abstract Book will not be available at the Scientific Sessions. View the abstracts here. | environmental_science |
https://outdoorsandboats.com/outdoor-places-where-you-can-visit-to-see-fall-colors-in-the-us/ | 2019-12-06T19:12:35 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-51/segments/1575540490743.16/warc/CC-MAIN-20191206173152-20191206201152-00330.warc.gz | 0.95371 | 935 | CC-MAIN-2019-51 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-51__0__129800514 | en | Although there might be a lot of people who are not ready for summer to end, it’s not bad after all because fall offers beautiful sceneries. After summertime is over, each state will experience its own unique view of fall over the next few months. As a result, people who love watching leaves change will start travelling to places where the views are stunning. New York, Maine and New Hampshire always have great seasonal views and attract a lot of people. However, there are other places you can visit to see fall colors or engage in activities such as hiking or biking. Here are 5 great places you can visit to see fall colors:
New England is well known with fall colors in the US especially when you visit at the right time. There are numerous plants that turn varying shades of red, orange, yellow and brown from September through mid-October. Much of the credit to these shades go to the sugar maple although there are other trees that have yellow and orange shades for example oaks, basswood and alders. Stowe is well connected to hundreds of mile of biking and hiking trails which you can use for sightseeing. In addition, the area has an easy access to the highest points of the Green Mountains where you can enjoy beautiful sceneries if you are up for it.
Columbia River George, Oregon
Columbia River Gorge is a home to more than 50 waterfalls which are a great spectacle to see. However, the best time to visit is during the fall months when firs, Oregon mash, twisted pines and cottonwoods start showing their colors. To see fall colors, you can drive along the river, bike or hike a variety of trails or raft/kayak down the river. If you are planning to visit Columbia River Gorge, the best time to do it is between mid-September and mid-October.
Zion National Park, Utah
Although you won’t find vast forests changing colors at once, Zion National Park has spots of crimson maples, cottonwoods, yellows of box elders and burnt-orange oaks. All these beautiful sceneries are set against the pale rocks of Zion and the blue desert sky making the view memorable. To see fall colors, you can start with the popular Emerald Pools trail hike. The trail hike starts from the lodge and goes all the way to the waterfalls and the crystalline pools. This trail hike is usually recommended if you would like to see deciduous trees of Zion. However, to see the maple grooves, consider taking the arroyos of East Zion. It is advisable to have a map, a tour guide or research in advance before taking the hikes to avoid getting lost or missing important places.
The Great Smoky Mountains, North Carolina & Tennessee
This is one of the most visited national parks in the US because it has more than 100 species of native trees. Maples, hickories, sweetgums and scarlet oaks are some of the species which makes the park worth a visit. On autumn, the trees display an orange, gold, purple and crimson colors which attract leaf peepers. With more than 800 miles of hiking trails and scenic roads, you can spend days exploring the vast forests. The best time to visit the Great Smoky Mountains is from early October to early November when fall colors are distinct.
Upper Peninsula, Michigan
Michigan state forest encompasses nearly 4 million acres making it the largest forest system in Eastern US. As a result, Upper Peninsula has more than twenty forested parks where you can take a tour. This densely forested Peninsula is sandwiched between three lakes which offer an added advantage to those who visit. You can swim, kayak or ride boats on these lakes. There are numerous tree species which offer a wide range of fall colors. Some of the tree species in Upper Peninsula include Aspen, Ash, oak, maple, sycamore, birch, beech and tamarack. The most ideal time to visit Upper Peninsula is from mid-September to mid-October although the peak happens in October.
It is evident that there are numerous places in the US where you can visit and see fall colors. However, you will have to do thorough research to find what you are looking for. In addition, familiarizing yourself with local places, cultures and local people is important before you embark on your tour. Finally, if you are planning to visit for a few days, consider having an estimated budget and plan your accommodation in advance to avoid experiencing problems when you arrive.
If you have a favorite place let us know. | environmental_science |
https://www.garbagefreeindia.org/sadiq-nagar-delhi | 2024-02-28T12:30:58 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474715.58/warc/CC-MAIN-20240228112121-20240228142121-00505.warc.gz | 0.949011 | 181 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__192089791 | en | Sadiq Nagar, Delhi
In 2017, as a part of the NDTV Dettol Banega Swachh India campaign, we launched a pilot project in Sadiq Nagar, Delhi to introduce household waste segregation. We partnered with the local Municipal Counsellor to introduce residents to household waste segregation.
Sadiq Nagar is a large colony of central government employees in South Delhi with 1700 households. The source segregation project was kicked off by distributing 2 colour-coded bins to each household and creating a door to door awareness campaign before disposal. The project culminated with an ‘inter-jeena’ competition in August 2018 where green champions were recognised and rewarded for successfully adopting segregation and keeping their local community clean and litter-free. At the end of the project period, Sector 3 achieved a 63% incidence of segregation.
This project was funded by Reckitt Benckiser. | environmental_science |
https://circhubs.fi/en/toimija/posintra/ | 2023-03-20T22:49:59 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-14/segments/1679296943562.70/warc/CC-MAIN-20230320211022-20230321001022-00596.warc.gz | 0.907272 | 193 | CC-MAIN-2023-14 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-14__0__66899204 | en | Kilpilahti, Porvoo, has the largest cluster of oil refining and petrochemistry in the Nordic countries. The area has approximately 3,500 jobs. The companies operating there provide a continuous production chain from crude oil to plastic products. Neste also manufactures renewable fuels.
Together with local companies, the City of Porvoo and the development company Posintra are building a new future for Kilpilahti. Development efforts are partly based on the companies’ local operations, while seeking innovative ideas. Kilpilahti has excellent opportunities to develop into an important bio- and circular economy cluster.
Together, the operators involved have defined a common development vision for the area, entitled ”Kilpilahti, world-class industrial circular economy cluster – sustainable, intelligent renewal”. The City of Porvoo is currently zoning more business land for the area. | environmental_science |
https://www.purbeauty.ca/about-us/ | 2021-01-22T04:06:07 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-04/segments/1610703529080.43/warc/CC-MAIN-20210122020254-20210122050254-00428.warc.gz | 0.938912 | 234 | CC-MAIN-2021-04 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-04__0__248629243 | en | Elegent, Boutique, Relaxing, environmentally CONSCIOUS
PUR Beauty Lounge was Founded in July of 2019 with a Mission. Not only did we want to stand out from the rest (because really… who doesn’t?) but we were determined to provide an experience second to none while being very natural, clean and environmentally conscious. We spared no expense when it came to giving our guests the best experience possible while here. Come in and treat yourself to a Coffee, Latte, Mocha, Cappuccino, Espresso, Wine, Brandy.. well.. you get the idea.. we have a HUGE selection of refreshments to choose from. Don’t take our word for it, come see for yourself.
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We are proud to have partnered with Green Circle to help us in keeping our Salon Green. Being a part of the Green Circle Network allows us to recycle over 96% of our Salon Waste! Waste that would normally end up in a landfill. | environmental_science |
https://www.theashleyhoffmangroup.com/lake-anna-water-temperature/ | 2024-02-28T00:20:10 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474688.78/warc/CC-MAIN-20240227220707-20240228010707-00640.warc.gz | 0.940093 | 741 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__160837690 | en | The different degrees in the Lake Anna water temperature is one of the many ways the lake is fantastically interesting and different from other lakes! The warmer temperatures on “the warm side” of Lake Anna significantly extend the water sports season into the fall and winter months. The Lake Anna water temperatures fluctuate throughout the lake (and throughout the year) due to the support role Lake Anna plays with the power plant.
Lake Anna stretches into 3 counties of Virginia: Louisa county, Spotsylvania county, and Orange County (partially at the northern tips). As one of the best recreational lakes in the state, it is also one of the largest.
Table of Contents:
- Lake Anna Water Temperature History
- Lake Anna Hot Side Water Temperature
- Lake Anna Water Temperature By Month
Lake Anna Water Temperature History
Lake Anna was built in the early 1970s to support the operation of North Anna Power Station. The water at Lake Anna moves through an important cycle to help the power plant function. When it was built, Lake Anna was divided into two completely separate bodies of water, commonly called “the cold side” (aka the public side of Lake Anna) and “the warm side” (aka the private side of Lake Anna).
The cooler water on the cold side of Lake Anna is pumped into the power plant to absorb heat inside the plant. When the water is inside the power plant, the water temperature increases. Next, the water is pumped out of the power plant into the warm side of Lake Anna, which acts as a “cooling pond” where the water sits and the temperature cools down. After the water cools down on the warm side, the discharged water is then pumped back to the cold side of Lake Anna to begin the cycle again. The power station pumps an impressive 2 million gallons of water per minute!
Lake Anna Hot Side Water Temperature
The water temperature of the hot side of Lake Anna is typically 14 degrees warmer than the water temperature on the cold side of Lake Anna. On average, the water temperature on the warm side of Lake Anna is 14 degrees warmer than the water temperature on the cold side of Lake Anna.
Check current Lake Anna water temperature.
Lake Anna Water Temperature By Month
You may be wondering when is the best time to visit the lake. That depends on the climate you prefer. Overall, we would describe the climate at Lake Anna as mild temperate. In the summer months, the water temperature at Lake Anna is in the 80s on the cold side of the lake and 90s on the warm side of the lake. With an average air temperature of 78.3°F and an average water temperature of 79.7°, July is typically the warmest month in a year.
In the winter months, the water temperature at Lake Anna is usually in the 60s on the cold side and in the 70s on the warm side. When it comes to air temperature, January is typically the coldest with 36.3°F average air temperature. However, when it comes to water temperature, February is typically coldest with an average water temperature of 34.7°F. February is also the driest month with minimal rain while August is usually the wettest month with about 1.3 inches of average rain.
Most people prefer to visit the area during summer months into fall, between June and September.
The water temperatures at Lake Anna are one of the many things that make Lake Anna truly unique and exciting. Please contact The Ashley Hoffman Group to learn more about Lake Anna and all of the real estate and commercial opportunities that are here! | environmental_science |
https://honeybeewrap.com.au/blogs/news/beeswax-wraps-for-kids | 2024-04-23T01:51:35 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818452.78/warc/CC-MAIN-20240423002028-20240423032028-00318.warc.gz | 0.917845 | 894 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__16446556 | en | Introducing children to sustainable living practices from a young age is not only beneficial for the planet but also helps instill lifelong habits of mindfulness and environmental stewardship. Beeswax wraps present a wonderful opportunity to engage kids in the kitchen while teaching them about the importance of reducing waste. In this post, we'll explore how beeswax wraps can become a fun and educational tool for kids, offering tips on how to use them and creative ideas for delicious and eco-friendly lunches and snacks.
Why Beeswax Wraps for Kids?
Beeswax wraps offer a hands-on and interactive way for kids to participate in meal preparation while learning about sustainability. By using beeswax wraps, children can see firsthand how simple changes in their everyday habits can make a positive impact on the environment. Additionally, involving kids in the process of making their own lunches and snacks empowers them to make healthy choices and fosters a sense of independence and responsibility.
Tips for Using Beeswax Wraps with Kids
Start Simple: Begin by explaining to kids what beeswax wraps are and why they're a better alternative to plastic wrap. Keep the initial activities simple, such as wrapping sandwiches or covering bowls of snacks.
Get Creative: Encourage kids to get creative with their wraps by experimenting with different folding techniques and shapes. You can even turn it into a fun challenge or game to see who can come up with the most unique wrap design!
Practice Patience: Using beeswax wraps may require a bit of patience, especially for younger children. Take the time to demonstrate how to properly wrap items and provide gentle guidance as needed.
Emphasize Reusability: Remind kids that beeswax wraps are reusable and can be washed and used again and again. Encourage them to take care of their wraps by cleaning them properly after each use.
Lead by Example: Children learn best by example, so be sure to incorporate beeswax wraps into your own daily routine. Let them see you using wraps in the kitchen and share with them why you choose to use them.
Fun and Creative Ideas for Kids' Lunches and Snacks
Wrap it Up: Try wrapping kids lunch items up instead of using plastic containers or bags. Some lunches that wrap well are sandwiches, sushi, and wraps. Not only does it make for a fun and interactive meal, but it also reduces the need for disposable packaging.
DIY Snack Packs: Create individual snack packs using small beeswax wraps or cut larger wraps into smaller pieces for the perfect snack bag size. As the beeswax wraps are naturally adhesive, simply fold into the shape of a bag and seal the edges together. Fill them with an assortment of nuts, fruits, crackers, and cheese for a nutritious and waste-free snack option.
Fruit and Veg on the Go: Try wrapping precut fruit and veg sticks in a beeswax wrap and placing into lunchboxes. The beeswax wrap will keep the fruit or vegetables from drying out. Think apple slices, carrot sticks, cucumber sticks, capsicum slices. These options will all wrap easily into a small wrap ready for snack time.
Decorate and Personalise: Allow kids to decorate their beeswax wraps with non-toxic markers or fabric paint to add a personal touch. Using our DIY Kit, they can wax coat their own wraps after decorating the fabric. They can create colorful designs, write their names, or draw pictures to make their wraps uniquely their own.
Compost: When the wraps are ready for composting, let the kids help cut the used wrap in to smaller pieces and be involved in the composting process. This way they can understand the long-term benefits of reducing the use of plastic within their own lives.
Get Started Today
Beeswax wraps offer a fantastic opportunity to engage kids in the kitchen while teaching them about sustainability and healthy eating habits. By involving children in the process of using beeswax wraps to pack lunches and snacks, parents can empower them to make eco-friendly choices and develop a deeper appreciation for the environment. With a little creativity and imagination, beeswax wraps can transform mealtime into a fun and educational adventure for the whole family. So why not invite your kids to join you in the kitchen and embark on a journey towards a greener, healthier future together? | environmental_science |
https://ecat.aeccafe.com/corpprofile.php?vendor_id=2000548 | 2021-01-26T12:07:39 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-04/segments/1610704799741.85/warc/CC-MAIN-20210126104721-20210126134721-00621.warc.gz | 0.885384 | 177 | CC-MAIN-2021-04 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-04__0__222483875 | en | Environmental Modeling Systems, Inc.
EMS-I is the head distributor of software, support, training, and consulting services for water resources modeling using the Groundwater Modeling System (GMS Software), Surface-water Modeling System (SMS Software), and Watershed Modeling System (WMS Software).
The GMS 6.5 is now available! We are optimistic that the new features and enhancements will make GMS more productive than ever!
The SMS 10.0 is now available! We are optimistic that the new features and enhancements will make SMS more productive than ever!
The Watershed Modeling System (WMS) is a comprehensive environment for hydrologic analysis. It is developed by the Environmental Modeling Research Laboratory of Brigham Young University in cooperation with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Waterways Experiment Station (USACE-WES). | environmental_science |
https://trail-estate.myshopify.com/blogs/members/on-permaculture-and-closing-the-loop | 2024-04-23T19:42:06 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818740.13/warc/CC-MAIN-20240423192952-20240423222952-00681.warc.gz | 0.937519 | 721 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__110942842 | en | On Permaculture and Closing the Loop
By Brooke Taylor
This blog post is written by our newest team member: Brooke Taylor. Brooke is our Assistant Winemaker & Vineyard Manager. She joins us fresh out of the winemaking program at Niagara College. Having worked a harvest at Rosewood she has left the Niagara region for beautiful Prince Edward County. Despite being ‘fresh’ to the winemaking scene, Brooke is no novice to gardening. Having run her own landscaping company in Toronto, attending and teaching a Sustainable Agriculture program in the Panamanian jungle and completing a bachelor’s degree at Ryerson University (now MTU) in Environment and Urban Sustainability, she is well qualified to join our team, helping to craft healthy plants and make delicious wines.
Closing the Loop at Trail Estate
In order to create a closed-loop system here at Trail Estate Winery we must be focused on sustainability, permaculture practices and efficient compost systems. Sustainability means leaving the natural environment better than we found it and co-existing with nature. Permaculture is an agricultural practice that focuses on planting perennials (plants that return every year) and implementing systems that mimic natural processes. We have started to build our first permaculture garden space on the property in the Wine Forest.
The Wine Forest
The Wine Forest is home to ingredients for our Piquette with perennials planted such as: rhubarb, lavender, black currants and more. The long-term plan will involve the planting of more perennials that we can experiment with such as: raspberries, blueberries and other currant varieties.
Companion planting techniques will be implemented like planting columbines next to rhubarb and echinacea around the lavender. This planting technique promotes good soil health and pest mitigation. Irrigation will be by a system
of swales that will run and interconnect throughout the garden. Swales are trenches that, when designed properly, will move and store water near the roots of plants and mitigates water and soil run-off.
A cornerstone of self-sufficiency is seed saving which is another process that I have started by scavenging and harvesting seeds from our wild flowers on site such as milkweed, columbine and asters. These native-to-Ontario flowers not only look great but are also beneficial pollinators and the Monarch butterfly population.
Also new are a couple compost systems in order to make our waste productive and that will ultimately be applied to our vineyard to promote soil health, water retention and weed suppression. Compost is a waste pile of leaf litter, food scraps, grass cuttings, straw and other natural materials that are rich in nitrogen and carbon. Over time the decomposition of these materials will create very healthy soil which, due to mass monoculture farming, some of our healthiest soils in the world have been depleted to the point of no regeneration. It is critical that we build new soil in order to promote biodiversity above and below the ground level.
All our grape skins and pomace from the harvest season will be an integral part of our compost pile. I have created a windrow, which is a long narrow compost pile that will result in higher decomposition rates and is a productive solution for our grape pomace. Once decomposed, it will be returned to the plants that they came from as soil, thus creating a truly closed-loop system. | environmental_science |
http://www.alvestonhousehotel.co.uk/environment/ | 2018-04-21T02:02:26 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-17/segments/1524125944851.23/warc/CC-MAIN-20180421012725-20180421032725-00427.warc.gz | 0.904454 | 151 | CC-MAIN-2018-17 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-17__0__152327384 | en | EnvironmentView Christmas Brochure
Our Environmentally Friendly Hotel
As a member of the Green Tourism Business Scheme, we are committed to implementing environmentally friendly practices throughout our hotel and restaurant.
We also encourage all of our guests to help us protect the local environment.
We make it our job to:
- continuously improve our environmental and social performance
- reduce pollution, emissions and waste by recycling
- reduce the use of energy, water and other resources
- raise awareness, encourage participation and train employees in sustainable business practices
- expect similar environmental standards from all suppliers and contractors
- assist customers to use products and services in an environmentally sensitive way
- liaise with the local community
- minimise our risks associated with social and environmental issues | environmental_science |
http://china-profile.com/data/fig_co2-emissions_2.htm | 2019-04-19T14:43:26 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-18/segments/1555578527839.19/warc/CC-MAIN-20190419141228-20190419163228-00229.warc.gz | 0.956181 | 203 | CC-MAIN-2019-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-18__0__209320552 | en | According to this scenario of the U.S.
Energy Information Administration, China has already outpaced Europe
in carbon dioxide emissions and will overtake the United States of
America in about 10 years. By 2030, China's carbon dioxide emission
will be more than twice as much as that of OECD Europe.
Remarkable in this scenario is the
carbon dioxide emission of India, which is currently about one third
of China's. By 2030, India is projected to have a CO2
emission of a little more than 2,000 million metric tons - as
compared to almost 11,000 million metric tons in the case of China.
These number seem to prove that any
discussion about "Global Warming" that does not take into account
China is worthless. On the other hand, one shouldn't overlook the
fact that much of China's spectacular increase in carbon dioxide
emissions is based on assumptions about future economic trends -
which might or might not come true. | environmental_science |
http://firstlifeseries.com/about/ | 2017-05-23T20:27:51 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-22/segments/1495463607702.58/warc/CC-MAIN-20170523202350-20170523222350-00356.warc.gz | 0.96022 | 357 | CC-MAIN-2017-22 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-22__0__115069961 | en | The foundations for animal life had now been laid down, and following the appearance of mouths and mobility, evolution took off. Attenborough explores the Burgess Shale in Canada’s Rocky Mountains, where there is fossil evidence of an event 542 million years ago which saw animals increase in number, diversity and size as never before. These ancient rocks reveal the world’s first large predator, the first defences and the emergence of an animal group that would conquer the oceans: the hard-shelled arthropods.
With bodies completely covered in a hard skeleton, arthropods resisted predation and diversified beyond comparison. Attenborough examines fossils from the deserts of Morocco and beaches of Scotland which document how this group would proliferate to conquer the oceans and make the pioneering first steps onto land. Some grew large and ponderous, and others developed wings and took to the air for the first time.
It wasn’t just the arthropods that made the move onto land. A tiny, almost insignificant fossil reveals a worm-like animal which could be the ancestor of us all. From such creatures evolved the first fish, some of which would evolve lungs and slither onto land, giving rise to the amphibians. From these terrestrial beginnings the reptiles would evolve, and eventually, much later, the birds and mammals.
During the course of the history of life, not all groups were successful. Many of the earliest animals died out, leaving no living descendents. But from the earliest life, a few groups of animals endured and evolved into the wondrous diversity of life we see on Earth today. As Attenborough concludes, the first animals may seem to us very remote and strange, but all of us alive today owe our very existence to them. | environmental_science |
https://en.gdmu.edu.cn/info/1025/1248.htm | 2023-12-10T09:30:39 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679101779.95/warc/CC-MAIN-20231210092457-20231210122457-00004.warc.gz | 0.938805 | 176 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__73722257 | en | Both Zhanjiang and Dongguan campus of GDMU have passed the evaluation conducted by the Department of Education of Guangdong Province and were recognized as “Guangdong Green School”recently.
The university has carried out the establishment of “ Green School” in strict accordance with the evaluation standards in Guangdong Province, actively carried out the work from the the five aspects of “carrying out ecological civilization education, implementing green planning management, building a green campus, cultivating green campus culture and promoting green innovation research” ,and continuously improved the level of green development of the whole university.
Earning this award is not only the affirmation of our effort of establishing “ Green School” , but also an encouragement for our university to pursue green development.
Writer: Mao Huajun
Editor: Tang Zhipeng | environmental_science |
https://pousadamorretes.com.br/page/NDEx/enviromental-policy | 2024-04-23T11:12:56 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818474.95/warc/CC-MAIN-20240423095619-20240423125619-00163.warc.gz | 0.876537 | 1,400 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__7466808 | en | Pousada Serra Verde Environmental Policy
Last Reviewed : 13/01/24
Next Review : 01/01/25
Pousada Serra Verde recognises that it has a responsibility to the environment beyond legal and regulatory requirements. We are committed to reducing our environmental impact and continually improving our environmental performance as an integral part of our business strategy and operating methods, with regular review points. We will encourage customers, suppliers and other stakeholders to do the same.
Jeff & Kemely Parfrey are responsible for ensuring that the environmental policy is implemented. However, all employees have a responsibility in their area to ensure that the aims and objectives of the policy are met.
We endeavour to:
- Comply with and exceed all relevant regulatory requirements.
- Continually improve and monitor environmental performance.
- Continually improve and reduce environmental impacts.
- Incorporate environmental factors into business decisions.
- Increase employee awareness and training.
Recycling & Waste
- We will eliminate unnecessary plastic packaging.
- We will remove single-use plastic wherever possible.
- We will recycle wherever possible.
- We will help guests and suppliers to recycle.
- We will minimise the use of paper and packaging as much as possible.
- We will seek to buy recycled and recyclable paper products.
- We will reuse and recycle all paper where possible.
- We will not use disposable cups/cutlery etc…
- We will not provide disposable ‘travel’ size toiletries.
Energy and water
- We will seek to reduce the amount of energy used as much as possible.
- Lights and electrical equipment will be switched off when not in use.
- The energy consumption and efficiency of new products will be taken into account when purchasing.
- 2022 has seen the installation of solar panels to generate electricity.
- We will reduce the need to travel, where possible.
- We will make additional efforts to accommodate the needs of those using public transport or bicycles.
- Cleaning materials used will be as environmentally friendly as possible.
- We will only wash linen/towels every 3rd day or unless requested.
Monitoring and improvement
- We will comply with and exceed all relevant regulatory requirements.
- We will continually improve and monitor environmental performance.
- We will continually improve and reduce environmental impacts.
- We will incorporate environmental factors into business decisions.
- We will increase employee awareness through training.
- We will review this policy and any related business issues at our monthly management meetings.
- We will involve staff in the implementation of this policy, for greater commitment and improved performance.
- We will update this policy at least once annually in consultation with staff and other stakeholders where necessary.
- We will work with suppliers, contractors and sub-contractors to improve their environmental performance.
- We will use local labour and materials where available to reduce CO2 and help the community (this is to be measured in our Carbon Footprint document).
Carbon Footprint Measuring – Pousada Serra Verde
What are greenhouse gas emissions?
- The key greenhouse gas emissions are carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxide hydrofluorocarbons, perfluorocarbons and sulphur hexafluoride. Each gas has a different capacity to cause global warming.
- Carbon dioxide is expected to be responsible for about two thirds of the anticipated future warming.
What causes greenhouse gas emissions?
- Human activities release greenhouse gas emissions into the atmosphere – using electricity generated from fossil fuel power stations, burning gas for heating or driving a car.
- The main activities from business which release greenhouse gases include
- Electricity/gas use
- Waste disposal/recycling
- Business travel
How do we measure our carbon footprint?
- We measure over a 12 month period.
- We use an online calculator from the Carbon Trust https://www.carbontrust.com/resources/sme-carbon-footprint-calculator
- We then use the Carbon Trust’s benchmarking tool to see whether we meet European Standards.
- To reduce carbon footprint by 10% year on year.
- To move to renewable energy by 2025.
2019 Carbon Footprint: Total emissions (k gCO2e): 1,658
2020 Carbon Footprint: Total emissions (k gCO2e): 1,201 (note 5 month closure due to covid-19)
2021 Carbon Footprint: Total emissions (k gCO2e): 1,432
2022 Carbon Footprint: Total emissions (k gCO2e): 1,143 (solar panels installed mid year)
Global Tourism Plastic Initiative – Pousada Serra Verde
Plastic pollution results in an estimated damage of US$13 billion each year to marine ecosystems and has an evident impact on our natural systems that are essential in supporting travel and tourism (UNEP, 2021). To align and enhance the travel and tourism sector’s efforts in fighting plastic pollution and transition to a circular economy for plastics, the Global Tourism Plastics Initiative (GTPI) was launched by United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) in collaboration with the Ellen MacArthur Foundation (EMF). GTPI invites companies from across the travel and tourism industry to endorse a “common vision of a circular economy for plastics, where plastics never become waste, as provided by the EMF’s New Plastics Economy initiative
Upon becoming a signatory to the GTPI, accommodation providers commit to:
1. Take action to eliminate problematic or unnecessary plastic packaging and/or items by 2025;
2. Take action to move from single-use to reuse models or reusable alternatives by 2025;
3. Engage the value chain to move towards 100% of plastic packaging to be reusable, recyclable, or compostable by 2025;
4. Take action to increase the amount of recycled content across all plastic packaging and items used by 2025.
In addition, they commit to “report annually and publicly on progress towards meeting these commitments, as well as on estimates of annual weights of plastics use”.
How do we measure our plastic usage?
- We use the GTPI Plastics Measurement Methodology and measuring tool.
2021 Plastic Waste Generated: Weight of plastics per guest night (kg): 0.031
2022 Plastic Waste Generated: Weight of plastics per guest night (kg): 0.031 | environmental_science |
https://www.cbdnol.co.uk/products/medusafilters | 2022-07-02T20:58:16 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-27/segments/1656104204514.62/warc/CC-MAIN-20220702192528-20220702222528-00113.warc.gz | 0.929654 | 174 | CC-MAIN-2022-27 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-27__0__181018885 | en | Medusafilters - vegan activated carbon filter made in Germany
- vegan fiber caps
- Coconut activated carbon
- Diameter 6mm / length 25mm
- environmentally friendly production in Germany
The vegan activated carbon filters from Medusafilters consist of thin, vegan cellulose sheets on the front and back and are filled with coconut activated carbon in the middle. This double filters the smoke and removes a large amount of impurities such as tar and condensate.
The taste of the filters is very neutral, the aroma of the tobacco products is retained and ensures a pleasant smoking experience.
On cold, damp days, the filters are very tolerant and do not clog . Even with too much or damp tobacco they are very tolerant and ensure a perfect passage.
Variants: 50 pieces in a refill bag or 100 pieces in a reusable glass | environmental_science |
http://sehc.org.au/index.php/news/government?start=68 | 2018-01-16T11:11:22 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-05/segments/1516084886416.17/warc/CC-MAIN-20180116105522-20180116125522-00131.warc.gz | 0.898719 | 124 | CC-MAIN-2018-05 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-05__0__91087645 | en | Top 10 energy saving tips
- Ceiling insulation is the most effective barrier against the summer heat and the winter cold. A minimum of R3.5 is recommended for most areas in Victoria.
- Keep the heat inside during winter and the hot air out in summer by sealing up any gaps and cracks in external walls, floors and ceiling. Seal external doors using draught stoppers or 'door snakes' at the bottom and weather stripping around the frames. Close blinds, curtains, windows and doors on cold days to keep the heat in, and in summer use outside shading to keep the sun off the glass. | environmental_science |
http://nyaminyamifm.co.zw/article/wildlife-attacks-continue-in-kariba | 2019-08-25T19:00:32 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-35/segments/1566027330786.8/warc/CC-MAIN-20190825173827-20190825195827-00136.warc.gz | 0.978735 | 236 | CC-MAIN-2019-35 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-35__0__173072023 | en | Walter Nyamukondiwa and Admore Mbonda in Kariba
A KARIBA man has been trampled to death by an elephant early this morning while on his way to work along Lomagundi Drive.
The man who has been identified as Everson Tafarawo Safarawo of Nyamhunga 2 suburb in Kariba is believed to be employed as a gardener at Mzimkhulu lodge in Breezes suburb.
His body was found by a passer-by who went on to inform people in the area.
Safarawo reportedly saw a herd of elephants along the main dust road and decided to use a footpath to nearby Baobob Ridge suburb.
Unknown to him there was another elephant with a calf which went on to attack him.
Most people have resorted to walking owing to the high transport cost putting them at risk of being attacked by wild animals.
Cases of human and wildlife conflict have been on the increase amid indications from the Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (Zimparks) that there were more than 84 000 elephants than the 40 000 carrying capacity. | environmental_science |
https://tule.bigcartel.com/product/tule-elk | 2020-06-05T04:22:33 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-24/segments/1590348492427.71/warc/CC-MAIN-20200605014501-20200605044501-00226.warc.gz | 0.918708 | 125 | CC-MAIN-2020-24 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-24__0__68331451 | en | This is an app. 5 inches wide/4.5 inches tall sticker of the Tule Elk. It is high quality, fade-resistant, and weatherproof. The tule elk is a subspecies of elk found only in California, ranging from the grasslands and marshlands of the Central Valley to the grassy hills on the coast. The subspecies name derives from the tule, a species of sedge native to freshwater marshes on which the Tule elk feeds. Tule elk were brought to the brink of extinction, but thanks to conservationists their population is on the rise!!! | environmental_science |
https://sustainability.upenn.edu/news/2nd-annual-penn-labs-freezer-challenge-winner-announced | 2023-03-31T18:25:25 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-14/segments/1679296949678.39/warc/CC-MAIN-20230331175950-20230331205950-00281.warc.gz | 0.911409 | 287 | CC-MAIN-2023-14 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-14__0__99752363 | en | 2nd Annual Penn Labs Freezer Challenge Winner Announced
Thank you to all Penn labs who participated in our second annual freezer challenge. The Freezer Challenge is part of the International Freezer Challenge supported by My Green Labs and the International Institute for Sustainable Laboratories (I2SL). Lab freezers represent a huge opportunity for energy savings and increasing lab sustainability. Thousands of scientists around the world compete in the International Laboratory Freezer Challenge each year to learn how to be more energy efficient with their lab's cold storage, improve sample accessibility, reduce risk, and save costs for their institutions.
Penn Sustainability congratulates this year’s winner – Vaughan Lab in Penn Vet. This lab team spent the spring semester taking special steps to improve freezer efficiency, including performing defrosts, participating in interactive workshops hosted by the Penn Green Labs program with Thermo Fisher Scientific and Quartzy, organizing and cleaning out old samples, and temperature tuning ULT freezers. We extend a special thank you to challenge participants this year as we face continued COVID-19 challenges, making participation even more impressive!
We look forward to the participation of even more Penn labs in the 2023 Penn Labs Freezer Challenge, starting in January of 2023. In the meantime, we hope you will explore sustainability in your own lab space and get involved with Penn’s Green Labs program. To learn more, visit our Green Labs website. | environmental_science |
http://studiogang.com/now/rescue-company-2-breaks-ground | 2017-03-28T00:32:37 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-13/segments/1490218189583.91/warc/CC-MAIN-20170322212949-00065-ip-10-233-31-227.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.9418 | 311 | CC-MAIN-2017-13 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-13__0__128039990 | en | July 28, 2016
Fire Commissioner Daniel A. Nigro and Department of Design and Construction Commissioner Dr. Feniosky Peña-Mora hosted a groundbreaking ceremony on the site of the future home of FDNY Rescue Company 2.
Formed in 1925 to establish special rescue capability in the borough of Brooklyn and currently housed at 1472 Bergen Street, Rescue Company 2 is one of FDNY’s five rescue companies—specially trained units that respond to a variety of unique emergencies in addition to fires.
The company’s new station, located at 1815 Sterling Place in Brownsville, Brooklyn, is designed to be a training tool itself by enabling the simulation of a wide range of emergency conditions in, on, and around the building, including specific areas for trench rescue and confined space rescue training, a room to simulate the smoke-filled environments in which firefighters operate, and an elevated area that allows firefighters to train to rappel from the roof of a building to perform a rescue.
The design incorporates innovative double-use spaces such as a vertical light and air shaft that doubles as a training tower with windows, doors, and balconies that mimic typical city conditions. The exterior maintains the neighborhood scale and iconic red doors of more traditional firehouses. In line with the Mayor’s commitment to an 80% reduction of greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, the design includes a solar water heating system, 100% LED lighting with motion sensors to reduce electricity usage, and a green roof to help mitigate storm water runoff from the site. | environmental_science |
https://udfil.com/brownbear/ | 2023-05-30T11:12:59 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224645595.10/warc/CC-MAIN-20230530095645-20230530125645-00375.warc.gz | 0.961311 | 604 | CC-MAIN-2023-23 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__93734805 | en | Whilst memories of beloved teddy bears might bring a nostalgic glow to the thought of real bears having roamed the Clwydians, the ‘terrible teeth and claws’ aspect of Ursine identity makes their absence something of a relief. Whichever vision they conjure in your mind’s eye, here they certainly were.
Most of us warm to the idea of a bear, perhaps because (apart from being ‘cuddly’) they remind us of ourselves. This is probably why the polar bear has been adopted as flagship species for the environmental movement’s action on climate change in the Arctic. And also the reason that the media have reported with a sense of horror that rising temperatures are impacting on polar bear ranges, causing them to come into contact with grizzlies – with whom they then interbreed.
Alarming though this sounds, the sequencing of ancient bear DNA demonstrates that – as with other close species – occasional ‘dangerous liaisons’ have always occurred at the periphery. In what at first seems an extraordinary finding made by a team led by Dr Ceiridwen Edwards (now of the University of Huddersfield), it transpires that all modern polar bears are descended from (now extinct) Irish brown bears. And in similar vein, studies of contemporary grizzly bears in Alaska show that they have varying degrees of polar bear within their genetic make-up. All of which suggests a certain plasticity – which, in turn, challenges our notion of what a species actually is.
Perhaps this shouldn’t surprise us. We now know that many of us have a Neanderthal component within our DNA, evidence that human species interbred in the past. The very idea of a species as something set in stone is, it seems, somewhat flawed because everything is in constant motion, changing in response to its surroundings and the things it bumps into. But BIG problems come when change happens very quickly – as is happening now – and species can’t adapt quickly enough.
So whilst the idea of a pizzly bear (as these hybrids are called) is then less unnatural than it might at first seem, this doesn’t mean that the threat of human-caused climate change is a sham, nor does it diminish the reality that the ‘unnatural’ forces (ie. us) that are causing it are also unleashing a tsunami of toxins into the environment. This represents an equal threat to all life on earth – ourselves included. In fact the current scenario is a disaster for Homo sapiens in particular, because we have come to expect – to demand – stasis, our increasingly urban civilisation being founded on it. Consequently we’ve become deeply resistant to the idea of change because it’s become much more difficult to change. This inflexibility will not enhance our chances of survival. Maybe we need to be more plastic (rather than overwhelming Earth’s ecosystems with it). | environmental_science |
https://membg.org/events/family-campfire-party/ | 2023-04-01T16:28:00 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-14/segments/1679296950110.72/warc/CC-MAIN-20230401160259-20230401190259-00637.warc.gz | 0.898764 | 220 | CC-MAIN-2023-14 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-14__0__98155026 | en | RESCHEDULED TO APRIL 15, 6-8:30 pm.
WHOOOO comes out at night? BAT you don’t know! Attendees will enjoy an old-fashioned campfire complete with s’mores & roasted hot dogs and a singalong with musician Merit Koch. After dinner, partake in a guided evening hike through our Woodland and learn about the plants & animals that come out when we go to bed. Plus families can learn about bats, see a live owl with Kate Friedman, Education Director of the Mississippi Wildlife Rehabilitation, and plant a moonflower to take home.
- Music from Merit Koch
- See a live owl with Kate Friedman, Education Director of the Mississippi Wildlife Rehabilitation
- Learn all about bats with Chris Grow of Grow Environmental Services
- Moonflower planting
- Guided evening hikes through our Woodland
- Roasting marshmallows & hot dogs
$10 MBG Members/$15 Non-Members. Price is per person. Children under 2 are free. | environmental_science |
https://warrenradio.com/2022/09/15/warren-county-commissioners-support-the-14th-annual-allegheny-river-cleanup/ | 2022-10-05T02:14:30 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-40/segments/1664030337531.3/warc/CC-MAIN-20221005011205-20221005041205-00749.warc.gz | 0.95799 | 373 | CC-MAIN-2022-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-40__0__87834223 | en | The Warren County Commissioners have provided a check for $500 from their Act 13 account in support of the 14th Annual Allegheny River Cleanup to an event organizer, David Snyder. The funds will be used for event activities and equipment as the cleanup takes place from September 15th through the 17th this year.
The Allegheny River Cleanup is a yearly conservation and ecotourism opportunity for volunteers to travel across the Allegheny River in Warren County to help clean and take care of the river banks.
Since the event in 2005, nearly 5,000 volunteers have donated more than 40,000 hours and have removed almost 900 cubic yards of trash from the watershed. Pulling everything from television sets; microwave ovens; lawn chairs; refrigerators; 55-gallon drums; more than 16,900 tires and more than 152,000 pounds of recyclable metal. Countless bags have been filled with recyclable metal, glass, plastic and aluminum.
Warren County not only donates funds but also provides inmate labor for a good cause and coffee for the volunteers. The Commissioners have officially proclaimed the week of the river cleanup “Watershed Cleanup Week” in Warren County in an effort to further help the cause.
David Snyder, event organizer for the cleanup said, “Support of this project by the Warren County Commissioners and other agencies and businesses creates the opportunity for all of us to give back to the community to make it safer, more beautiful, and more sustainable to live. Thank you!”
Commissioner Jeff Eggleston said, “I’ve signed up both my sons for this, and everyone in my family is excited to participate. This event isn’t just environmentally positive but also a lot of fun.”
Pictured are the Warren County Commissioners and David Snyder. | environmental_science |
http://gl.znzkcn.com/global-four-seats-water-saving-vacuum-toilet-restroom-for-event-product/ | 2023-06-07T11:32:27 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224653764.55/warc/CC-MAIN-20230607111017-20230607141017-00224.warc.gz | 0.898044 | 615 | CC-MAIN-2023-23 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__229880830 | en | ZNZK vacuum environmental protection toilet system consists of vacuum base station, vacuum barrier valve, vacuum toilet, vacuum pipe network, vacuum collector, vacuum lifter, control system, etc. The vacuum toilet system and its components have obtained a number of national patents.
A vacuum toilet is a kind of toilet. The air pressure difference generated by the toilet system can suck the dirt in the toilet in the form of air suction to achieve the purpose of flushing. It can greatly save the flushing water. The traditional water-saving toilet set by the state is 6L/time, and after adopting the vacuum environmentally friendly toilet, each flushing is less than 0.5L/time; completely solve the small space, the air is not smooth, and the toilet smell and no water The pipes caused problems such as the inability to install toilets.
Compared with traditional toilets, it has the advantages of saving water, good flushing effect, good odor control, and convenient installation.
◎The interior is equipped with an emergency alarm system, clothes hook, hand box, hand dryer, sensor plus manual flushing switch.
◎The main structure adopts high-quality light steel keel welding as a one-piece structure, the base is 20# channel steel, the main frame is 120×100 square tube welding, the secondary frame is 80×40 and 50×50 square tube welding, all frames are treated with anticorrosion treatment, steel Anti-corrosion treatment at the welded parts of the frame steel components is durable and the wall thickness is above 2mm.
◎The inner wall adopts high-grade inner wall carved board, and the outer wall adopts a combination of aluminum-plastic board and steel metal paint. It has the characteristics of beautiful appearance, corrosion resistance, acid and alkali resistance, impact resistance, fire prevention, and long life.
◎High-grade non-slip ceramic tiles are used on the toilet floor.
◎The roof is laid flat and waterproof and insulated to ensure the complete and beautiful roof structure.
◎The ceiling of the toilet is made of ecological wood ceiling, and the toilet is generous and beautiful as a whole.
◎The management room is equipped with a general distribution box, power switch, socket, daylighting window, integrated vacuum base station (for sound insulation treatment), clean water tank and dirt box, which can meet the needs of 2000 to 3000 people in an environment with no water inflow and no sewage. Customers can choose heating and heat preservation wording, and the ambient temperature is -50° to 40°
1) Carton box
3) Wooden case
4) According to customer requirements
5) we are all familar with different requirement on package,So we could accept any OEM service. Make your brand more famous than before. | environmental_science |
https://oceanomaredelphis.org/en/flavia-grenga/ | 2023-12-04T05:48:06 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100525.55/warc/CC-MAIN-20231204052342-20231204082342-00873.warc.gz | 0.94316 | 226 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__130281293 | en | Flavia Grenga, originally from Rome but often wandering, has been part of our crew since 2019.
She initially collaborates with the Capitoline Dolphins project on the coast of the Roman shoreline in monitoring some resident bottlenose dolphin populations. Since 2020, she has taken part in the research campaign annually, first as an assistant and then as a researcher, aboard Jean Gab.
Flavia holds degrees in Natural Sciences and Neurobiology, with a focus on animal cognition and bioacoustics.
She has research experience purely with parrots in the laboratory (University of Vienna and Max Planck Institute) and cetaceans in the field.
She has done monitoring in Italy aboard boats and ferries but also in Iceland, in Husavìk, aboard whale watching boats, working on photo identification catalogs of many species, and analyzing data on acoustic interaction of anthropogenic sounds (seismic blasts) and blue whale vocalizations in Skjálfandi Bay.
She is currently working with other researchers on the team on the sperm whale acoustics and social channel management research project. | environmental_science |
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