environmental conservation Articles
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Religious approaches to water management and environmental conservation
The goal of this paper is to identify points of convergence between the great religious traditions in addressing human–nature relations, as well as presenting a critical evaluation of whether these approaches have in fact affected environmental conservation in representative countries. Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Buddhism and Hinduism have been considered. The main traditions considered are: ...
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Development policy cooperation with China in the environmental sector: principles and focal areas
Environmental conservation is a focus of German development policy and thus also a focus of cooperation with the People's Republic of China. Development that is environmentally sound and makes careful use of natural resources is not only important for the people of China, in terms of preserving the source of their livelihood and helping to improve their living conditions. It is also, given the ...
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The importance of education in ecotourism ventures: lessons from Rara Avis ecolodge, Costa Rica
Ecotourism is based on three main concepts: conservation and protection of the environment, supporting local cultures and economies and environmental education for both locals and tourists. Thus far much of the research has focused on the first two components; largely ignoring the importance that environmental education has in the future of ecotourism and the conservation movement as a whole. ...
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Respect for god's world: the Biblical and Rabbinic foundations of environmentalism
The ancients faced many of the same environmental issues that society is facing today. This paper demonstrates that the Bible and the Talmud are the ideal starting points for those interested in raising moral standards for business and society when it comes to the environment. Issues of concern to the ancients included conservation of resources, waste, pollution, animal rights, beautifying the ...
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HK Environmental Protection Department (HK EPD) - Case Study
Nutech’s lab VOCs analytical instruments are helping HK EPD to better monitor the local air quality. HK EPD is responsible for developing policies covering environmental protection, nature conservation; enforcing environmental legislation; monitoring environmental quality; providing collection, transfer, treatment and disposal facilities for various types of waste; advising on the ...
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ECO Canada supports Canadian students in their pursuit of environmental careers
Last week four high school students from across Canada were presented with a scholarship from ECO Canada (Environmental Careers Organization). The students are: Camila Das Gupta (Halifax, NS), Lars Boggild (Vancouver, BC), Bradley Jennings (Delaware, ON) and Emily Rafuse (Windsor, NS). This is the inaugural year for ECO Canada’s Scholarship Program which represents the organization’s commitment ...
By ECO Canada
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Green CSR practices: a European approach
In their business strategy, companies incorporate their concerns on global environmental problems by setting their principles on sustainability with CSR. An in depth analysis will provide a general view of how European companies express their environmental concerns through green management. A comparative content analysis of European companies is conducted in order to find the similarities or ...
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Towards sustainability through innovation
The present work addresses the practicality of achieving sustainability through innovation. In order to link between sustainability and innovation, a good understanding of the essence of each of them is required. There are various factors that can significantly affect eco–innovation. These factors are discussed, and the challenges that the process of integrating sustainability into innovation ...
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Cleco Generates Significant Savings with 3E HazMat Compliance Services
Background Cleco Corporation is an energy services company based in central Louisiana. With a history going back nearly 70 years it has become a regional energy services provider and has perfected the basics of a successful electric utility—developing a reputation for reliable service and a focus on the customer. Cleco has two primary businesses: Cleco Power LLC, an electric utility, and ...
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Without land, what would a farmer do?
Rural farmers depend on land and natural resources for food, income, and their physical well-being. But what happens when national or local governments prevent rural people and communities from farming their land? All governments have the authority to restrict the use of private land, usually for public interest purposes, such as environmental management or biodiversity conservation. In these ...
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New Opportunities: Market Prospects of Tyre Pyrolysis Plant for Sale
Tyre Pyrolysis: A Technological Marvel Tyre pyrolysis plants are intricate marvels of engineering designed to harness the potential of discarded tires. The process involves subjecting tires to high temperatures in the absence of oxygen, leading to the breakdown of rubber compounds into valuable by-products such as pyrolysis oil, carbon black, and steel. The efficiency and scale of these plants ...
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How to use mechanistic effect models in environmental risk assessment of pesticides: Case studies and recommendations from the SETAC workshop MODELINK
Mechanistic effect models (MEMs) are useful tools for ecological risk assessment of chemicals to complement experimentation. However, there are currently no recommendations for how to use them in risk assessments. Therefore, the SETAC MODELINK workshop aimed at providing guidance for when and how to apply MEMs in regulatory risk assessments. The workshop focused on risk assessment of plant ...
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Washington report: what organizations are in your state?
ALABAMA Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) The ADEM administers all major federal environmental laws, including the Clean Air, Clean Water and Safe Drinking Water acts and federal solid and hazardous waste laws. The ADEM’s mission is to responsibly adopt and fairly enforce rules and regulations consistent with the statutory authority granted to the Alabama Environmental ...
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EcoTires: The Green Path with Tyre Pyrolysis
In the ever-evolving landscape of environmental sustainability, industries are increasingly seeking innovative solutions to manage waste and reduce their ecological footprint. One such trailblazing approach is the utilization of tyre pyrolysis—a process that transforms discarded tyres into valuable resources. In this comprehensive exploration, we delve into the world of EcoTires, where tyre ...
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How green is your supply chain?
Over the past ten years, protection of the environment has become a household concern and an industrial priority. Concerns about industrial pollution are often linked with the production of industrial waste and high energy usage. However, not just industry but all businesses have an environmental impact – even within the office environment there may be significant emission of greenhouse gases and ...
By IMSM Ltd
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Maintaining Water Quality in a Formerly Flammable River - Case Study
Overview Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper has been a guardian of Western New York’s fresh water for over 30 years. They work with partners, municipalities, and elected officials to ensure the health and protection of New York State’s Great Lakes and shoreline ecosystems. Waterkeeper has improved water quality through volunteer programs, water quality monitoring, restoration projects, ...
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Eco-effectiveness to pursue resource valorisation and conservation: a new approach
The new paradigm of eco-effectiveness is here presented and implemented, able to open up wider perspectives in the field of resources utilisation: it is a measure of their utilisation intensity, through the measurement of the distance between a real situation and an 'ideal state' (or state of bliss), that, in the case of natural resources, can be considered 'zero resources', even in presence of ...
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Transboundary cooperation in protected area’s management and its contribution to sustainable development
This study surveys the factors for success or failure of transboundary cooperation and asks subsequently whether transboundary protected area complexes contribute to a sustainable development of the respective region. Thirty guided (phone or face-to-face) interviews have been carried out in three case study sites in Europe and a workshop with 30 participants was held during a meeting of ...
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Reducing the environmental impacts of metal castings through life-cycle management
A reduction in casting weight, through material property enhancement and improved design, positively impacts the whole life cycle. Reducing a casting's weight not only reduces the foundry's environmental impacts but also, the demands for raw materials and energy inputs and, if that lighter casting is used in a transport application, fuel consumption and carbon dioxide output associated with the ...
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Planning management adapted to climate change effects in terrestrial wetlands and grasslands
Wetlands and grasslands are seriously affected by climate change. A main challenge for agriculture and nature conservation is, in parallel with mitigation, adaptation planning. We started a stakeholder dialogue to develop adaptive management of natural areas in the Körös–Maros National Park (SE Hungary). Impacts that affect terrestrial wetlands and grasslands and their agricultural use and are ...
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