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Environmental impact assessment in Thailand

Developers in Thailand often regard EIA as a necessary evil but this does not do the process justice as it also makes sound economic sense. Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) refers to the formal process used to predict the environmental consequences of a proposed project such as a new condominium or resort development. The primary objective of an EIA is to ensure that the potential impacts, ...

Dec. 4, 2008

By SLP Environmental Co., Ltd - An ASEAN Environmental Consultancy

A contextual approach to environmental impact assessment

This paper presents an environmental impact assessment method implemented in a computational tool for the environmental evaluation of building designs. The method is an extension of a traditional material-focused life cycle analysis (LCA), and is based on a spatial allocation for emissions and resource usage. The implementation described here uses a model of an evaluative environment, which ...

Feb. 4, 2004

By Inderscience Publishers

Environmental impact assessment of bathroom products

It has been recognised worldwide that previous patterns of industrial production have been causing resource depletion and waste accumulation. To address the issue, not only the selection of materials, but also the cycle of stages in the life of a product, are subject to scrutiny. These stages may include resource extraction, manufacturing, packaging and shipping, use and refurbishment. This paper ...

Jan. 30, 2004

By Inderscience Publishers

Why evaluate hydraulic fluid compatibility?

When introducing a new control fluid to hydraulic systems, it is important to ensure that the new liquid or mixture is of equal or superior quality to the previous fluid. If the new mixture is incompatible, precipitate may form and result in an overall inferior fluid. This can speed up clogging or damage the system. When a manufacturer of construction machinery releases a new line of bulldozers ...

Sep. 7, 2017

By Sterlitech Corporation

Papers sought for special journal issue on SEA in the private sector

Papers are sought for a special issue of the journal Impact Assessment and Project Appraisal (IAPA) on investigating the use of Strategic Environmental Assessment in the private sector. Submissions are due by 30 October 2017. For more than a decade, Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) has been an integral part of legislation in the European Union and ...

Sep. 13, 2017

By International Association for Impact Assessment (IAIA)

Environmental impact assessment of industrial development at Gladstone, Australia

The modelling system LADM, consisting of a prognostic mesoscale model and a Lagrangian dispersion model, has been used to assess the impact of existing and proposed emitters in a region of complex terrain. The highest ground-level concentrations of sulphur dioxide are predicted to occur in stable conditions when elevated plumes impact on local terrain. Early-morning fumigation and convective ...

Sep. 17, 2009

By Inderscience Publishers

Environmental Impact Assessment Review - Check List

Untitled Document Objectives of the Review Checklist This Review Checklist has been developed as a method for reviewing environmental ...

Jan. 1, 1995

By European Commission, Environment DG

Regulatory models for environmental impact assessments in Hungary

This paper describes the methodology and input requirements of environmental impact assessments regulated in Hungary by national standards for more than 10 years. The main characteristics are (a) various models simulate the impact of point, multi-source, line and area sources on local, urban and regional scales, (b) design transmission matrices are readily available for the greater part of the ...

Sep. 17, 2009

By Inderscience Publishers

Indicators of wetland acidification and their relevance to environmental impact assessment

Developments in most tropical coastlines are often hampered by acidification, which occurs when sedimentary pyrites are disturbed during construction activities. Acidification causes vegetation die back, fish mortality, heavy metal pollution, corrosion of concrete, steel and other metallic structures. The aim of this study is to develop tools for predicting the likelihood of acidification ...

Aug. 18, 2011

By Inderscience Publishers

An evaluation of the environmental impact assessment system in Turkey

In Turkey, as a developing country, environmental impact assessment (EIA) is a critical key for environmental protection. EIA is not regulated in Turkey by means of law, but through a decree put into force on the basis of the relevant provision of the Environmental Law. The EIA Regulation that is currently in effect was rearranged to eliminate operational problems and ensure harmony with European ...

Apr. 6, 2005

By Inderscience Publishers

Software for Assessing the Environmental Impact of Buildings (´Envest´)

This paper introduces and explains the concept behind ENVEST, the first UK software tool for estimating the lifecycle environmental impact of buildings. ENVEST is a tool that allows designers to consider the life cycle environmental impact of commercial buildings at the building inception stage. The tool, which has received an enthusiastic response from building designers, provides a holistic ...

Jan. 1, 2000

By BRE

Atmospheric dispersion methods in environmental impact assessment in Flanders

This paper presents a survey of the experiences in Flanders during the first five years of implementing environmental impact assessment (EIA) as specified by the European Directive 85/337/EEC and the Flemish Orders of 23 March 1989. The current EIA procedure is presented in general, and an indication is given of the number of impact assessments carried out to date. A typical methodology ...

Sep. 17, 2009

By Inderscience Publishers

Atmospheric environmental impact assessment modelling in France

The most widely accepted model of atmospheric dispersion for impact assessment in France is the Gaussian model of Doury. The Centre d'Etudes Atomiques (CEA) and Electricite de France (EDF) have developed their own software systems, which include several compatible or nested meteorological, trajectory, and dispersion codes. These systems are fitted to the various atmospheric scales from regional ...

Sep. 17, 2009

By Inderscience Publishers

Application of neural network on environmental impact assessment tools

Intended to provide an applicable evaluation methodology for product environmental impacts, this paper presents a survey of the current Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) methodologies. As a proposed remedy for existing tools, an Artificial Neural Network (ANN) approach is developed to estimate the missing data. To provide updated Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) information for major components used ...

Jul. 3, 2008

By Inderscience Publishers

Assessing the environmental impact of the water footprint in Beijing, China

Beijing is experiencing a shortage of water resources. Its rapid development and dense population have caused an extreme demand for water. This study quantifies the water footprint of Beijing at the sectoral level using a modified input–output model and estimates the impacts of freshwater use by life cycle impact assessment. The results suggest that the main water source of Beijing industries ...

Jan. 14, 2015

By IWA Publishing

Assessment of relative impact of reservoir location

Reallocation of reservoir storage capacity for different water use purposes is regarded as one of the representative strategies for supplying water for human and environmental needs under the difficult situation of new reservoir construction. However, there are impacts of reservoir storage reallocation on river/reservoir systems because each reservoir in a multiple reservoir system is operated ...

Jun. 25, 2014

By IWA Publishing

Environmental impacts of electronic invoicing

Climate change threatens ecosystems and health and may cause severe economic impacts. All sectors of society need to act. New solutions based on information and communication technology (ICT) have been proposed to enable action. One possible conversion is from paper invoices to electronic invoices. The aim of this article is to increase current knowledge about the advantages and disadvantages of ...

Oct. 14, 2010

By Inderscience Publishers

Canarina DISPER software · environmental impact assessment · commands 8

All the points of the XY-plane will be to a zr height. The zr value is chosen by the user before the calculation. We will be able to make many calculations considering different plane heights. The different plane heights will be determined by the user (zr values). In this way, the physical form of the pollutant plume can be studied. Example: Calculation in the XY-plane, ...

Dec. 2, 2011

By Canarina Environmental Software

Environmental Impact Assessment Process and Sustainable Land Development in Malaysia

An article published as a chapter in book ' Land Use Planning and Environmental Sustainability in Malaysia: Policies and Trends, edited by Hunud Abia Kadouf published by the Research Management Center of the International Islamic University Malaysia The role of the environmental impact assessment process in promoting sustainable land development has been widely acknowledged globally and ...

Dec. 29, 2006

Environmental impact of recycling metals from ships: a life cycle assessment

New research has examined three different categories of Ecological Risk Assessment (ERA), each with different goals. The researchers find that overlaps between the three assessments could be combined to create a more comprehensive form of ERA, usable by regulators and environmental decision makers. Life cycle assessment (LCA) can measure the environmental impact of the different stages of a ...

Jun. 30, 2016

By European Commission, Environment DG

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