COURTESY : rgs-ibg.onlinelibrary.wiley.com It is widely accepted that only collective economic adjustment on a global scale can avert the dangerous consequences of environmental degradation and climate change (Stern 2006). The concepts and discourses of the green economy represent a radical transition for more efficient, environmentally friendly and resource-saving technologies to reduce…
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Green deal
Courtesy : investopedia.com Green deal The term Green New Deal has been used to describe various sets of policies that aim to make systemic change. For instance, the United Nations (UN) announced a Global Green New Deal in 2008.1 Former President Barack Obama added one to his platform when he ran for election in 2008,2…
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Green city
Courtesy : walkthroughindia.com Green city Indian cities are growing very fast in terms of technology, infrastructure, environment and clearing. The clean and green cities of India such as Guwahati, Dehradun, Bhubaneswar, Shillong, Jaipur and Shimla are the few well planed city of India with big flyovers and expressway, which also offers an excellent green lifestyle.…
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Green aviation
Courtesy : proponent.com Green aviation WHAT DOES ‘GREEN AVIATION’ MEAN? In March, Kapco Global’s (now Proponent) own Bud Miller, Director of Business Process Management, discussed with GreenBiz the evolution of aerospace toward an industry focused on improving its environmental footprint (you can read the full article here). In it, he outlines…
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Green arhitecture
Green arhitecture Courtesy : brightly.eco Green architecture is a method of minimizing the negative effects built structures have on their surrounding environment. It’s a philosophy that draws on the environment as inspiration to deliver low-impact, adaptable, and healthy spaces. Green buildings are made in accordance with this thinking. They are…
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environment assessment and site selection
Courtesy : sciencedirect.com Environment assessment and site selection The commitment of international governments to limit global warming to 2 °C has led to an increased awareness and interest in sustainability from various stakeholders. Especially the ecological performances of corporations and their products regarding limiting greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) receives increasing attention.…
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Understanding Global Warming Potentials
Courtesy : EPA Understanding Global Warming Potentials Greenhouse gases (GHGs) warm the Earth by absorbing energy and slowing the rate at which the energy escapes to space; they act like a blanket insulating the Earth. Different GHGs can have different effects on the Earth’s warming. Two key ways in which…
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Food forest
COURTESY : joegardener.com Food forest Starting a food forest may sound like it requires more space than many of us have to work with, but the reality is even gardeners with small yards can implement this permaculture growing method. To share food forest methods and principles, my guest this week…
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Floating solar energy
Courtesy : deltares.nl Floating solar energy Solar panels floating on water are an increasingly common sight in the water-rich Netherlands as a way of producing sustainable energy. Small-scale experiments are being conducted with floating solar panels in various locations here, both on lakes and on the North Sea. The first…
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Energy management
COURTESY : Electrical product ENERGY MANAGEMENT Energy management is a process by which a sector or an organisation can effectively manage how much energy they produce and how to control, monitor and conserve as much energy as they can while also generating enough energy to meet the demand of the…
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