… This report examines how coastal cities in the region are engaging with offshore wind companies to promote local economic development and jobs in … involved in this process, and what community engagement is taking place? And, ultimately, where might these communities be in 20 years, as offshore wind development opens new … involved in this process, and what community engagement is taking place? And, ultimately, where might these communities be in 20 years, as offshore wind development opens new …
… 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 …
… WT reliability prediction model was developed using ReliaSoft BlockSim-7 simulation software package. The reliability model contains the major WT components including the … as the blade radius, wind turbine rating (in kilowatts), hub height, and the rotor swept area. Lastly, the investigators compiled a comprehensive database of WT component failure … As a result, a risk reduction method could be proposed for the identified critical risks and failure mechanisms. Additionally, this project allowed the investigators to …
… the commitment proportional to the organization’s global contribution to climate change? Are offsetting investments tied to the Paris Agreement’s global carbon budget? And does the … for the greenhouse gases the organization has put into the atmosphere in the past? A shared definition of net-zero emissions will add focus to the world’s climate crisis response. We invite you to rea d the report and to share how your organization defines and approaches net-zero via this survey: …
… 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 …
… highlight the importance of increasing the adoption of these technologies by increasing awareness and expanding energy efficiency programs. We believe that existing efficiency … to tell consumers about the products and also teach contractors how to install them are needed. While the adoption of RTTs faces many obstacles, our report shows that the benefits are worth it. This report was authored by Erick C. Jones Jr., Dana Harmon, and Tam Kemabonta …
… 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 …