… Companies are in a constant state of disruption and evolution as they attempt to stay ahead of … commitments. The circular economy represents one of the biggest environmental and economic opportunities through which companies can lower their environmental footprint and represents … product disposal. Adopting this framework can help companies elevate their existing sustainability commitments by focusing on optimizing natural resource use and minimizing …
… This paper seeks to provide a consolidated list of risks that may help to inform investors’ due diligence processes and their understanding of … banking as a real asset, and may serve as a reference for entrepreneurs and regulators who are new to wetland mitigation banking or other more nascent ecosystem services markets … banking as a real asset, and may serve as a reference for entrepreneurs and regulators who are new to wetland mitigation banking or other more nascent ecosystem services markets …
… These benefits - and the practices used to achieve them - vary by region, so state programs are uniquely positioned to support the local soil health work of farmers and ranchers. In … implementing soil health practices. In other states, such as Illinois, soil health programs are used by state agencies and conservation districts to achieve goals such as nutrient … to help mobilize a coalition, steps to develop a soil health policy or program, and funding opportunities. The approach presented within the guidebook is drawn from interviews with …
… Rates of mental health concerns for children and adolescents are high across the United States and potentially rising as, simultaneously, young people are spending less time outdoors than ever before. These trends are especially pronounced for children of color and low-income urban youth, who face …
… product quality. The investigators found that consumers tend to infer that green products are worse quality than traditional (non-green) alternatives. In short, this effect appears to result from consumers’ reliance upon a “zero-sum” heuristic, whereby they assume that companies have a fixed amount of manufacturing resources. Thus, … short, this effect appears to result from consumers’ reliance upon a “zero-sum” heuristic, whereby they assume that companies have a fixed amount of manufacturing resources. Thus, …
… crop residues to create mulch and/or fertilizer; and 2) Pit Planting (PP), in which seeds are planted in shallow pits to improve moisture retention. The project was designed in two … — those with the greatest number of connections overall, and those concentrated in an area — to increase the likelihood that one person will know several seed farmers. This … substantial share of U.S. government aid to Malawi. Photo from Tobias von der Haar/flickr 2196 Thriving Food Systems and Nature Based Solutions Equity and Justice Using Social …
… land footprint — one that is only expected to grow as solar and renewables meet a larger share of U.S. energy needs. Given the climate imperative to transition to a zero-carbon energy … energy policy development. From a land use impact perspective, solar installations are relatively benign compared to other forms of development, and importantly, they can be … surrounding ecosystems and communities. A growing body of research is exploring co-location opportunities on solar sites — from planting pollinator habitat to growing crops among the …
… Use and Applications The results of this research have been useful to students who are a part of ongoing land management and research projects in the Quiet Corner Initiative … Studies. Projects conducted through the courses Management Plans for Protected Areas, Strategies for Land Conservation, and through the Berkley Scholars program, are building upon this research. In addition, regional policymakers, water authorities, and …
… This global study measures awareness and engagement of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. We hope these results … University in collaboration with Global Network for Advanced Management and Schlange & Co. 2195 2171 2380 Circularity Clean Energy Corporate Sustainability Equity and Justice Thriving Food Systems and Nature Based Solutions Rising …
… that assesses both private and social returns from pollinator-friendly solar, as compared to conventional solar or pre-existing agricultural land uses. To conduct a cost-benefit … the project lifetime thanks to the reduced frequency of mowings for native plants as compared to turfgrass. However, we hypothesize that information and behavioral failures are … from developers to farmers to surrounding communities. In the near term, there areopportunities for research and education to generate a more robust understanding of the …