This document discusses climate change and how humanity can work to solve it. It describes how human activities like energy production, transportation, agriculture and deforestation contribute to increased greenhouse gas emissions and climate change. Individual carbon footprints are examined for people with different lifestyles. Potential solutions discussed include transitioning to renewable energy, more sustainable agriculture, reduced consumption and transportation emissions. Politics, business, science and civil society all have important roles to play in enacting changes to lower emissions by 2050. Working together across all sectors of society will be needed to adequately address climate change.
ARC 211 American Diversity and Design Chaoran Wang PDF超然 王
The document discusses American Diversity and Design discussion questions from Chaoran Wang's ARC211 course at UB. It includes Wang's responses to several discussion threads. In the first thread, Wang introduces themselves as a math major from NYC interested in writing. In the second thread, Wang discusses how the steam engine innovation in the 1800s positively impacted transportation and manufacturing in the US while also posing safety risks. In the third thread, Wang describes how the American Red Cross has helped diverse groups through disaster relief efforts worldwide.
Arc 211 american diversity and design chaoran wang超然 王
The document discusses American Diversity and Design discussion questions from a course at the University at Buffalo. It includes an introduction from the student, Chaoran Wang, where they discuss how the course influenced their perspective on design. They note how urban design projects protect public spaces. The document also includes Wang's responses to several discussion threads. One response discusses how the steam engine positively and negatively impacted the United States by enabling new industries but also making some work more dangerous. Another response describes how the American Red Cross designs relief efforts to help marginalized groups after disasters.
Ilmari climate change related school visits 2007 Ilmari
The greenhouse effect makes life on Earth possible by trapping heat in the atmosphere like glass in a greenhouse. Without it, the Earth would be 33°C cooler. The greenhouse effect is natural but human emissions reinforce it, especially carbon dioxide, methane and nitrogen dioxide from fossil fuel use, industry and agriculture. During the 20th century the average temperature rose 0.6°C and is estimated to rise 1.4-5.8°C in the next century, causing hurricanes, diseases, famine and species extinction. International cooperation is needed to drastically cut emissions through treaties like the Kyoto Protocol, with industrialized countries reducing emissions most to address climate justice issues. Renewable energy sources in Finland need to increase from
ARC 211 American Diversity and Design Chaoran Wang PDF超然 王
The document discusses American Diversity and Design discussion questions from Chaoran Wang's ARC211 course at UB. It includes Wang's responses to several discussion threads. In the first thread, Wang introduces themselves as a math major from NYC interested in writing. In the second thread, Wang discusses how the steam engine innovation in the 1800s positively impacted transportation and manufacturing in the US while also posing safety risks. In the third thread, Wang describes how the American Red Cross has helped diverse groups through disaster relief efforts worldwide.
Arc 211 american diversity and design chaoran wang超然 王
The document discusses American Diversity and Design discussion questions from a course at the University at Buffalo. It includes an introduction from the student, Chaoran Wang, where they discuss how the course influenced their perspective on design. They note how urban design projects protect public spaces. The document also includes Wang's responses to several discussion threads. One response discusses how the steam engine positively and negatively impacted the United States by enabling new industries but also making some work more dangerous. Another response describes how the American Red Cross designs relief efforts to help marginalized groups after disasters.
Ilmari climate change related school visits 2007 Ilmari
The greenhouse effect makes life on Earth possible by trapping heat in the atmosphere like glass in a greenhouse. Without it, the Earth would be 33°C cooler. The greenhouse effect is natural but human emissions reinforce it, especially carbon dioxide, methane and nitrogen dioxide from fossil fuel use, industry and agriculture. During the 20th century the average temperature rose 0.6°C and is estimated to rise 1.4-5.8°C in the next century, causing hurricanes, diseases, famine and species extinction. International cooperation is needed to drastically cut emissions through treaties like the Kyoto Protocol, with industrialized countries reducing emissions most to address climate justice issues. Renewable energy sources in Finland need to increase from
Sustainability Series 3; This presentation was co developed with Amy Perlmutter and provides an overview of waste management, material sourcing, and local recycling and composting initiatives
This document summarizes a study on pottery as a livelihood in India. It discusses the process of pottery including sourcing clay, preparing, forming, drying, firing and marketing pots. Economics are analyzed showing benefits outweigh costs. Key shocks are cracks during firing due to weather changes. Trends show earthen pots remain popular for cost and function despite competition. Demand is highest in summer and winter. Problems faced are insufficient high quality clay and low prices paid by wholesalers. Forming a producer group is suggested to improve bargaining power and prices received.
This document discusses various case studies of pollution incidents around the world and provides guidance on researching and analyzing these cases. It also covers topics like domestic waste reduction through reducing, reusing, and recycling methods. Specific materials like aluminum, plastic bags, and plastic cups are discussed in terms of their environmental impacts. Landfill waste disposal options and their effects are outlined as well.
Olmsted County in Minnesota has begun an innovative project to reclaim landfill space by processing trash and bulky items that were previously buried. The project involves shredding and screening 10,000 tons of waste to convert it to fuel, reclaiming over 12,000 cubic yards of landfill space. This will extend the life of the landfill by eliminating the need to expand. The county has also recovered over 1,400 tons of ferrous metals and generated $205,000 from electricity and $240,000 from metal sales. The project aims to convert more waste to fuel than is produced over the next 3-5 years, making the county a "less than zero" landfill and preserving the landfill
Justin Hawes is one of the founding members of the Event Greening, CEO of Scan Display and a Patron of the Sustainable Tourism Partnership Programme. Justin led the The South African Climate Change Response Expo (CCR Expo), which was hosted by the Department of Environmental Affairs, and held alongside COP17. The CCR Expo received the UFI 2013 Sustainable Development Award for the Best innovative environmental initiative. The purpose of the event was to raise awareness, provide an educational platform and showcase South African innovations around climate change. The event obviously had to be a green event.
Take a look through the presentations from our Powering Change event held on 19th February 2016 at Tobacco Factory Theatres in Bristol.
The event featured guest speakers George Ferguson Mayor of Bristol, Ali Robertson Director at Tobacco Factory Theatres, Gary Topp from Bristol Green Capital Partnership, Alex Orme of Good Energy, Joon Lynn Goh Senior Producer at In Between Time, and Wren Aigaki-Lander Partner at Within People.
Cloughjordan Eco-Village: A Model for Sustainability and ResilienceLohren Deeg
An examination of the Cloughjordan Eco-Village near Limerick, Ireland and how the eco-village movement can inform communities wishing to be more sustainable and resilient in food, water, energy, and lifestyles.
REVISED APES solid and hazardous waste unit pptGina Manaresi
This document discusses different types of solid waste and hazardous waste, as well as methods for handling waste. It begins by defining solid waste and hazardous waste. It then discusses the different types of industrial, municipal, and hazardous waste produced. The document also covers various methods for handling waste, including waste management through recycling and composting, as well as waste reduction through reuse and prevention strategies. It notes the environmental and economic impacts of different waste handling methods.
This document discusses different types of air and water pollution. It describes air pollution as the contamination of the air from toxic gases from smoke, fog, and greenhouse gases. Water pollution comes from sources like acid rain, industrial discharges, and farm runoff. One significant area of water pollution is the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, which is a large area of accumulated trash between the US and Japan caused by ocean currents carrying waste from North America and Asia. The trash patch endangers marine life through ingestion, entanglement, and spreading of toxic chemicals as plastics break down. Reducing pollution requires efforts like recycling, educating others, and cleaning beaches and shores.
The document provides information on different types of waste, including biodegradable, non-biodegradable, domestic, industrial, hazardous, toxic, recyclable, and electrical waste. It also discusses differences in waste production between low-income countries (LICs) and high-income countries (HICs), as well as types of domestic waste like e-waste, white goods, and packaging. Specific examples of waste disposal systems in Germany and the UK are also summarized.
Yarra libraries book bike libmark grant presentation october 2012Libmark
The Book Bike project brought a bright green cargo bike to the Yarra Libraries to promote reading and sustainability outreach. The bike was funded through a grant and library funds. Staff received training to ride it for community events, storytimes, and to promote the libraries. The bike was popular at many community events and strengthened ties between the libraries and other local organizations. While successful, the bike also presented challenges in demand, logistics, and staff time required. Upcoming activities aim to make further use of the bike's outreach capabilities.
This document discusses using STEM in academic classes and includes several examples. It begins with discussing creating a public service announcement to save the Dead Sea between Jordan and Israel, which is disappearing. It also discusses the tragedy of the commons concept as it relates to Jordan's water supply issues from population growth and illegal wells decreasing the shared water resource. The document provides various technology tools and ideas that can be used for creating videos and other projects in different subject areas like science, math, and social studies. It compares student work on wikis to traditional written assignments. In conclusion, it discusses how wikis can incorporate research, writing, and presentation skills in an authentic educational activity.
Communities and Tech: Build Which and What Will Come?John Breslin
The document discusses building communities and technology. It mentions that the author's grandfather helped build a lighthouse in Clare, Ireland from 1935-1936. It also mentions the author's other grandfather who delivered letters daily by bicycle in Donegal. The author has taught over 2,500 students in 15 years as a lecturer at NUI Galway and does social media research at Insight. He also started an online gaming forum called boards.ie in 1998 that now has 2.5 million monthly users and over 2.5 billion page views. The document discusses whether to build the technology and the community will come or to build the community and the technology will come. It also mentions searching for, adopting and embracing existing groups, conversing with users
The document discusses various environmental issues like climate change, air and water pollution, deforestation, and species extinction. It provides examples of activities students can do at school like planting trees, organic gardening, and making recycled paper. However, it notes that individuals cannot solve all the problems and that larger companies and industries are major contributors to issues like global warming. The document advocates informing and educating others about issues as well as pressing governments to enforce environmental laws and regulations against polluting companies.
Thomas Jefferson believed that each generation should not contract debts greater than what can be paid off during its lifetime. Green buildings on average use 30-50% less energy, produce 35% less carbon emissions, and use 30% less water compared to conventional buildings. A typical family uses nearly a third of its household water outdoors, with more than half evaporating or running off due to overwatering while drip irrigation uses 20-50% less water than conventional sprinklers.
The document discusses ecological footprints and their impact. It defines ecological footprints as the amount of biologically productive land and sea area required to supply the resources a human population consumes and waste it produces. It notes that individuals, cities, and countries all have ecological footprints based on their production and consumption of goods and services, which use land and energy resources. It suggests methods to reduce ecological footprints, such as using more efficient forms of transportation, improving agricultural practices, and reducing consumption overall.
World population is growing continuously with more people living on the Earth than ever before. In 2007, humanity’s total ecological footprint was estimated at 1.5 planet Earths. Resources are becoming increasingly valuable as the Earth is the only source till date and others planets are still to become a viable source of these resources.
Projections estimate that we will need the equivalent of two planets by 2030 to meet our annual demands. The only way, we can reduce our footprint is by producing more with less, and consuming better, wiser and less - the way forward is better and 'frugal' choices!
In this report, we present the trends that encourage better choices; trends in Frugal Innovations, 'Jugaad' and Do-It-Yourself are explored to see how and where we can make our better choices for the future.
We conclude our report with 3 thought provoking future scenarios.
http://www.floatinghorizon.org _ Marine Litter is a serious and complex problem. Project Floating Horizon evaluates if and how robotic solutions could support the reduction of marine litter.
Stage 01: In a first stage in 2010 a concept idea was developed discussing if recovery of ocean litter would be desirable, viable and feasible. The results was that the use of robots could lower running costs, material invest and time significantly. But for the time being no answer could be given how the protection of sea life. In addition and based on the vague data existing it became obvious that the collection of offshore debris is still costly and not profitable (cost are at approx. 30€ per Kilogram if all runs well). Even more as value chains do not exist today.
Stage 02: But still robots are able to lower the mission costs and lower the risk to human beings acting in one of the most demanding environments on this planet. Robots designed to filter particles can help to monitor and understand the problem of marine litter as today very little data is existing to allow information based decision making.
To research and develop those technologies a team of enthusiasts have created a new incubation platform called OCP (Ocean Collaboration Platform) which provides an open organizational backbone for various projects (like Floating Horizon) dealing with the mission to develop marine protection supporting technologies in an open innovation kind of way.
This peecha kucha presentation was given at the plastics fair in Düsseldorf, Germany 2013.
Most of the options shown are concepts and not commercially used.
This project is a private project.
This PowerPoint presentation summarizes ways to go green and be more environmentally friendly. It discusses setting up home offices to reduce commuting, using more fuel efficient and public transportation, recycling resources through websites, using alternative energy sources like wind and solar, and alternative fuels like ethanol and biodiesel. It also covers issues like global warming, air pollution, and tips to cut down on pollution and save energy. The presentation was created for a college class and used for a written communications project.
Chapter wise All Notes of First year Basic Civil Engineering.pptxDenish Jangid
Chapter wise All Notes of First year Basic Civil Engineering
Syllabus
Chapter-1
Introduction to objective, scope and outcome the subject
Chapter 2
Introduction: Scope and Specialization of Civil Engineering, Role of civil Engineer in Society, Impact of infrastructural development on economy of country.
Chapter 3
Surveying: Object Principles & Types of Surveying; Site Plans, Plans & Maps; Scales & Unit of different Measurements.
Linear Measurements: Instruments used. Linear Measurement by Tape, Ranging out Survey Lines and overcoming Obstructions; Measurements on sloping ground; Tape corrections, conventional symbols. Angular Measurements: Instruments used; Introduction to Compass Surveying, Bearings and Longitude & Latitude of a Line, Introduction to total station.
Levelling: Instrument used Object of levelling, Methods of levelling in brief, and Contour maps.
Chapter 4
Buildings: Selection of site for Buildings, Layout of Building Plan, Types of buildings, Plinth area, carpet area, floor space index, Introduction to building byelaws, concept of sun light & ventilation. Components of Buildings & their functions, Basic concept of R.C.C., Introduction to types of foundation
Chapter 5
Transportation: Introduction to Transportation Engineering; Traffic and Road Safety: Types and Characteristics of Various Modes of Transportation; Various Road Traffic Signs, Causes of Accidents and Road Safety Measures.
Chapter 6
Environmental Engineering: Environmental Pollution, Environmental Acts and Regulations, Functional Concepts of Ecology, Basics of Species, Biodiversity, Ecosystem, Hydrological Cycle; Chemical Cycles: Carbon, Nitrogen & Phosphorus; Energy Flow in Ecosystems.
Water Pollution: Water Quality standards, Introduction to Treatment & Disposal of Waste Water. Reuse and Saving of Water, Rain Water Harvesting. Solid Waste Management: Classification of Solid Waste, Collection, Transportation and Disposal of Solid. Recycling of Solid Waste: Energy Recovery, Sanitary Landfill, On-Site Sanitation. Air & Noise Pollution: Primary and Secondary air pollutants, Harmful effects of Air Pollution, Control of Air Pollution. . Noise Pollution Harmful Effects of noise pollution, control of noise pollution, Global warming & Climate Change, Ozone depletion, Greenhouse effect
Text Books:
1. Palancharmy, Basic Civil Engineering, McGraw Hill publishers.
2. Satheesh Gopi, Basic Civil Engineering, Pearson Publishers.
3. Ketki Rangwala Dalal, Essentials of Civil Engineering, Charotar Publishing House.
4. BCP, Surveying volume 1
Sustainability Series 3; This presentation was co developed with Amy Perlmutter and provides an overview of waste management, material sourcing, and local recycling and composting initiatives
This document summarizes a study on pottery as a livelihood in India. It discusses the process of pottery including sourcing clay, preparing, forming, drying, firing and marketing pots. Economics are analyzed showing benefits outweigh costs. Key shocks are cracks during firing due to weather changes. Trends show earthen pots remain popular for cost and function despite competition. Demand is highest in summer and winter. Problems faced are insufficient high quality clay and low prices paid by wholesalers. Forming a producer group is suggested to improve bargaining power and prices received.
This document discusses various case studies of pollution incidents around the world and provides guidance on researching and analyzing these cases. It also covers topics like domestic waste reduction through reducing, reusing, and recycling methods. Specific materials like aluminum, plastic bags, and plastic cups are discussed in terms of their environmental impacts. Landfill waste disposal options and their effects are outlined as well.
Olmsted County in Minnesota has begun an innovative project to reclaim landfill space by processing trash and bulky items that were previously buried. The project involves shredding and screening 10,000 tons of waste to convert it to fuel, reclaiming over 12,000 cubic yards of landfill space. This will extend the life of the landfill by eliminating the need to expand. The county has also recovered over 1,400 tons of ferrous metals and generated $205,000 from electricity and $240,000 from metal sales. The project aims to convert more waste to fuel than is produced over the next 3-5 years, making the county a "less than zero" landfill and preserving the landfill
Justin Hawes is one of the founding members of the Event Greening, CEO of Scan Display and a Patron of the Sustainable Tourism Partnership Programme. Justin led the The South African Climate Change Response Expo (CCR Expo), which was hosted by the Department of Environmental Affairs, and held alongside COP17. The CCR Expo received the UFI 2013 Sustainable Development Award for the Best innovative environmental initiative. The purpose of the event was to raise awareness, provide an educational platform and showcase South African innovations around climate change. The event obviously had to be a green event.
Take a look through the presentations from our Powering Change event held on 19th February 2016 at Tobacco Factory Theatres in Bristol.
The event featured guest speakers George Ferguson Mayor of Bristol, Ali Robertson Director at Tobacco Factory Theatres, Gary Topp from Bristol Green Capital Partnership, Alex Orme of Good Energy, Joon Lynn Goh Senior Producer at In Between Time, and Wren Aigaki-Lander Partner at Within People.
Cloughjordan Eco-Village: A Model for Sustainability and ResilienceLohren Deeg
An examination of the Cloughjordan Eco-Village near Limerick, Ireland and how the eco-village movement can inform communities wishing to be more sustainable and resilient in food, water, energy, and lifestyles.
REVISED APES solid and hazardous waste unit pptGina Manaresi
This document discusses different types of solid waste and hazardous waste, as well as methods for handling waste. It begins by defining solid waste and hazardous waste. It then discusses the different types of industrial, municipal, and hazardous waste produced. The document also covers various methods for handling waste, including waste management through recycling and composting, as well as waste reduction through reuse and prevention strategies. It notes the environmental and economic impacts of different waste handling methods.
This document discusses different types of air and water pollution. It describes air pollution as the contamination of the air from toxic gases from smoke, fog, and greenhouse gases. Water pollution comes from sources like acid rain, industrial discharges, and farm runoff. One significant area of water pollution is the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, which is a large area of accumulated trash between the US and Japan caused by ocean currents carrying waste from North America and Asia. The trash patch endangers marine life through ingestion, entanglement, and spreading of toxic chemicals as plastics break down. Reducing pollution requires efforts like recycling, educating others, and cleaning beaches and shores.
The document provides information on different types of waste, including biodegradable, non-biodegradable, domestic, industrial, hazardous, toxic, recyclable, and electrical waste. It also discusses differences in waste production between low-income countries (LICs) and high-income countries (HICs), as well as types of domestic waste like e-waste, white goods, and packaging. Specific examples of waste disposal systems in Germany and the UK are also summarized.
Yarra libraries book bike libmark grant presentation october 2012Libmark
The Book Bike project brought a bright green cargo bike to the Yarra Libraries to promote reading and sustainability outreach. The bike was funded through a grant and library funds. Staff received training to ride it for community events, storytimes, and to promote the libraries. The bike was popular at many community events and strengthened ties between the libraries and other local organizations. While successful, the bike also presented challenges in demand, logistics, and staff time required. Upcoming activities aim to make further use of the bike's outreach capabilities.
This document discusses using STEM in academic classes and includes several examples. It begins with discussing creating a public service announcement to save the Dead Sea between Jordan and Israel, which is disappearing. It also discusses the tragedy of the commons concept as it relates to Jordan's water supply issues from population growth and illegal wells decreasing the shared water resource. The document provides various technology tools and ideas that can be used for creating videos and other projects in different subject areas like science, math, and social studies. It compares student work on wikis to traditional written assignments. In conclusion, it discusses how wikis can incorporate research, writing, and presentation skills in an authentic educational activity.
Communities and Tech: Build Which and What Will Come?John Breslin
The document discusses building communities and technology. It mentions that the author's grandfather helped build a lighthouse in Clare, Ireland from 1935-1936. It also mentions the author's other grandfather who delivered letters daily by bicycle in Donegal. The author has taught over 2,500 students in 15 years as a lecturer at NUI Galway and does social media research at Insight. He also started an online gaming forum called boards.ie in 1998 that now has 2.5 million monthly users and over 2.5 billion page views. The document discusses whether to build the technology and the community will come or to build the community and the technology will come. It also mentions searching for, adopting and embracing existing groups, conversing with users
The document discusses various environmental issues like climate change, air and water pollution, deforestation, and species extinction. It provides examples of activities students can do at school like planting trees, organic gardening, and making recycled paper. However, it notes that individuals cannot solve all the problems and that larger companies and industries are major contributors to issues like global warming. The document advocates informing and educating others about issues as well as pressing governments to enforce environmental laws and regulations against polluting companies.
Thomas Jefferson believed that each generation should not contract debts greater than what can be paid off during its lifetime. Green buildings on average use 30-50% less energy, produce 35% less carbon emissions, and use 30% less water compared to conventional buildings. A typical family uses nearly a third of its household water outdoors, with more than half evaporating or running off due to overwatering while drip irrigation uses 20-50% less water than conventional sprinklers.
The document discusses ecological footprints and their impact. It defines ecological footprints as the amount of biologically productive land and sea area required to supply the resources a human population consumes and waste it produces. It notes that individuals, cities, and countries all have ecological footprints based on their production and consumption of goods and services, which use land and energy resources. It suggests methods to reduce ecological footprints, such as using more efficient forms of transportation, improving agricultural practices, and reducing consumption overall.
World population is growing continuously with more people living on the Earth than ever before. In 2007, humanity’s total ecological footprint was estimated at 1.5 planet Earths. Resources are becoming increasingly valuable as the Earth is the only source till date and others planets are still to become a viable source of these resources.
Projections estimate that we will need the equivalent of two planets by 2030 to meet our annual demands. The only way, we can reduce our footprint is by producing more with less, and consuming better, wiser and less - the way forward is better and 'frugal' choices!
In this report, we present the trends that encourage better choices; trends in Frugal Innovations, 'Jugaad' and Do-It-Yourself are explored to see how and where we can make our better choices for the future.
We conclude our report with 3 thought provoking future scenarios.
http://www.floatinghorizon.org _ Marine Litter is a serious and complex problem. Project Floating Horizon evaluates if and how robotic solutions could support the reduction of marine litter.
Stage 01: In a first stage in 2010 a concept idea was developed discussing if recovery of ocean litter would be desirable, viable and feasible. The results was that the use of robots could lower running costs, material invest and time significantly. But for the time being no answer could be given how the protection of sea life. In addition and based on the vague data existing it became obvious that the collection of offshore debris is still costly and not profitable (cost are at approx. 30€ per Kilogram if all runs well). Even more as value chains do not exist today.
Stage 02: But still robots are able to lower the mission costs and lower the risk to human beings acting in one of the most demanding environments on this planet. Robots designed to filter particles can help to monitor and understand the problem of marine litter as today very little data is existing to allow information based decision making.
To research and develop those technologies a team of enthusiasts have created a new incubation platform called OCP (Ocean Collaboration Platform) which provides an open organizational backbone for various projects (like Floating Horizon) dealing with the mission to develop marine protection supporting technologies in an open innovation kind of way.
This peecha kucha presentation was given at the plastics fair in Düsseldorf, Germany 2013.
Most of the options shown are concepts and not commercially used.
This project is a private project.
This PowerPoint presentation summarizes ways to go green and be more environmentally friendly. It discusses setting up home offices to reduce commuting, using more fuel efficient and public transportation, recycling resources through websites, using alternative energy sources like wind and solar, and alternative fuels like ethanol and biodiesel. It also covers issues like global warming, air pollution, and tips to cut down on pollution and save energy. The presentation was created for a college class and used for a written communications project.
Chapter wise All Notes of First year Basic Civil Engineering.pptxDenish Jangid
Chapter wise All Notes of First year Basic Civil Engineering
Syllabus
Chapter-1
Introduction to objective, scope and outcome the subject
Chapter 2
Introduction: Scope and Specialization of Civil Engineering, Role of civil Engineer in Society, Impact of infrastructural development on economy of country.
Chapter 3
Surveying: Object Principles & Types of Surveying; Site Plans, Plans & Maps; Scales & Unit of different Measurements.
Linear Measurements: Instruments used. Linear Measurement by Tape, Ranging out Survey Lines and overcoming Obstructions; Measurements on sloping ground; Tape corrections, conventional symbols. Angular Measurements: Instruments used; Introduction to Compass Surveying, Bearings and Longitude & Latitude of a Line, Introduction to total station.
Levelling: Instrument used Object of levelling, Methods of levelling in brief, and Contour maps.
Chapter 4
Buildings: Selection of site for Buildings, Layout of Building Plan, Types of buildings, Plinth area, carpet area, floor space index, Introduction to building byelaws, concept of sun light & ventilation. Components of Buildings & their functions, Basic concept of R.C.C., Introduction to types of foundation
Chapter 5
Transportation: Introduction to Transportation Engineering; Traffic and Road Safety: Types and Characteristics of Various Modes of Transportation; Various Road Traffic Signs, Causes of Accidents and Road Safety Measures.
Chapter 6
Environmental Engineering: Environmental Pollution, Environmental Acts and Regulations, Functional Concepts of Ecology, Basics of Species, Biodiversity, Ecosystem, Hydrological Cycle; Chemical Cycles: Carbon, Nitrogen & Phosphorus; Energy Flow in Ecosystems.
Water Pollution: Water Quality standards, Introduction to Treatment & Disposal of Waste Water. Reuse and Saving of Water, Rain Water Harvesting. Solid Waste Management: Classification of Solid Waste, Collection, Transportation and Disposal of Solid. Recycling of Solid Waste: Energy Recovery, Sanitary Landfill, On-Site Sanitation. Air & Noise Pollution: Primary and Secondary air pollutants, Harmful effects of Air Pollution, Control of Air Pollution. . Noise Pollution Harmful Effects of noise pollution, control of noise pollution, Global warming & Climate Change, Ozone depletion, Greenhouse effect
Text Books:
1. Palancharmy, Basic Civil Engineering, McGraw Hill publishers.
2. Satheesh Gopi, Basic Civil Engineering, Pearson Publishers.
3. Ketki Rangwala Dalal, Essentials of Civil Engineering, Charotar Publishing House.
4. BCP, Surveying volume 1
Temple of Asclepius in Thrace. Excavation resultsKrassimira Luka
The temple and the sanctuary around were dedicated to Asklepios Zmidrenus. This name has been known since 1875 when an inscription dedicated to him was discovered in Rome. The inscription is dated in 227 AD and was left by soldiers originating from the city of Philippopolis (modern Plovdiv).
A Visual Guide to 1 Samuel | A Tale of Two HeartsSteve Thomason
These slides walk through the story of 1 Samuel. Samuel is the last judge of Israel. The people reject God and want a king. Saul is anointed as the first king, but he is not a good king. David, the shepherd boy is anointed and Saul is envious of him. David shows honor while Saul continues to self destruct.
Andreas Schleicher presents PISA 2022 Volume III - Creative Thinking - 18 Jun...EduSkills OECD
Andreas Schleicher, Director of Education and Skills at the OECD presents at the launch of PISA 2022 Volume III - Creative Minds, Creative Schools on 18 June 2024.
How Barcodes Can Be Leveraged Within Odoo 17Celine George
In this presentation, we will explore how barcodes can be leveraged within Odoo 17 to streamline our manufacturing processes. We will cover the configuration steps, how to utilize barcodes in different manufacturing scenarios, and the overall benefits of implementing this technology.
THE SACRIFICE HOW PRO-PALESTINE PROTESTS STUDENTS ARE SACRIFICING TO CHANGE T...indexPub
The recent surge in pro-Palestine student activism has prompted significant responses from universities, ranging from negotiations and divestment commitments to increased transparency about investments in companies supporting the war on Gaza. This activism has led to the cessation of student encampments but also highlighted the substantial sacrifices made by students, including academic disruptions and personal risks. The primary drivers of these protests are poor university administration, lack of transparency, and inadequate communication between officials and students. This study examines the profound emotional, psychological, and professional impacts on students engaged in pro-Palestine protests, focusing on Generation Z's (Gen-Z) activism dynamics. This paper explores the significant sacrifices made by these students and even the professors supporting the pro-Palestine movement, with a focus on recent global movements. Through an in-depth analysis of printed and electronic media, the study examines the impacts of these sacrifices on the academic and personal lives of those involved. The paper highlights examples from various universities, demonstrating student activism's long-term and short-term effects, including disciplinary actions, social backlash, and career implications. The researchers also explore the broader implications of student sacrifices. The findings reveal that these sacrifices are driven by a profound commitment to justice and human rights, and are influenced by the increasing availability of information, peer interactions, and personal convictions. The study also discusses the broader implications of this activism, comparing it to historical precedents and assessing its potential to influence policy and public opinion. The emotional and psychological toll on student activists is significant, but their sense of purpose and community support mitigates some of these challenges. However, the researchers call for acknowledging the broader Impact of these sacrifices on the future global movement of FreePalestine.
30. What does a Finn’s
carbon footprint consist of?
‹#›
31. John Webster
• Film director
• Lives in an ecological
house designed and
constructed by himself,
located close to the
railways
• The house is heated with
geothermal energy and
with a fireplace
‹#›
32. Tytti Määttä
• County manager in Vaala
• Owns no car, even if there
is practically no collective
traffic available in Kainuu
• Lives a kilometer away
from her workplace and
walks there every day
• Vaala muncipality has
shared cars to use for work
related trips
‹#›
33. Tuomas Toivonen
and Nene Tsuboi
• Tuomas Toivonen is an
architecht and vocalist of
Giant Robot, Nene Tsuboi
is an artist
• They live in Kallio, Helsinki
in a 36m² sized apartment
located 3 metro stops from
their work place
‹#›
34. GFDL
Till Lindemann
• Vocalist of Rammstein
• Lives in Berlin with his
daughter and bikes home
on the empty streets of
Berlin after performing for
tens of thousands of
people
• Biking creates no
greenhouse gas emissions
‹#›
35. Erkki Kalmari
• Farmer from Laukaa
who produces biogas from
his cows’ manure to fuel his
car
• Maintains his own biogas
reactor and sells gas to
others
• Biogas is one of the most
environmentally
friendly fuels
‹#›
36. Thom Yorke
• Vocalist of Radiohead
• A vegetarian
• A vegetarian diet produces
significantly less
greenhouse gas emissions
than a mixed diet
‹#›
37. Heidi Kettunen
• A 20 year old vegan from
the city of Helsinki
• For ecological and ethical
reasons, does not eat
meat, fish, dairy or egg
products.
• Producing dairy products
creates also a lot of
greenhouse gas emissions
‹#›
38. Janne Länsipuro
• A farmer cultivating organic
products in Isnäs in
Southern Finland
• Cultivating organic products
does not consume energy
demanding nitrogenous
fertilizers
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39. Maija Kaunismaa
• Travelled to Asia through
Russia and China by train
• Long journeys by plane
produce approximately ten
times more emissions than
equally long journeys by
train
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40. Seija Lukkala
• The Managing Director
and founder of a company
called Globe Hope which
produces and sells
ecological clothes made
from recycled materials
• Globe Hope has drawn a
lot of attention to
recyclable fashion and
given examples of how
textiles can be reused
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41. “Porkkanamafia”
(=Carrot mob)
• Carrot mob brings
customers to companies
which commit to use extra
income generated on
environmentally friendly
investments
• Everybody wins:
• Company’s image improves
• Consumers can have an
influence
• The state of the
environment improves
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42. Hanna Laiho
• Exercises in a circus group
• Activities and sports which
do not require special
equipment, heated sheds
or long distance travelling
by private car are usually
climate friendly
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43. Truck made
of carton
• Candidates for
matriculation exam of
visual arts high school in
Tampere created their truck
from carton in their final
school day (traditional day
in Finland to go around the
city by trucks)
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52. In the future many
things
will change:
• housing
• transportation
• food
• travelling
• consumption
• leisure-time
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53. Where are the changes
carried out?
• Politics, municipalities and governments?
• Business and trade, services and industry?
• Science, technology and research?
• Civic society?
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54. Politics: heros
• The state of California
committed to the Kyoto
protocol to reduce
emissions although the
United States had not
ratified the protocol
• The state sued car
manufacturers because
their highly energy
consuming cars contribute
to climate change
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55. Civil society:
campaigning
• Aims for a national climate
bill, a binding contract for
politicians to reduce
emissions
• In the UK a Climate bill
came into effect in 2008
after more than 130 000
citizens demanded it
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56. Politics: climate
negotiations
• The first recognizable
convention over climate
change issues was signed
in Rio de Janeiro in 1992
• In 2009 there was a
significant climate
conference in Copenhagen
• Negotiations between the
industrialised and
developing countries are
challenging
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58. Civil society:
information
services
• NGOs share information
and publish briefings to
several target groups
• “Ilmari” information project
to schools was established
in 2003 and is an ongoing
project
• “ilmasto.org” has
distributed climate change
information
since 1998
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59. Business:
eco labels
• Companies now use eco
labels because consumers
demand and favor such
products
• Footprint calculations for
groceries is ongoing and
develops all the time
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60. Business:
new products
• Carbon emissions for oat
raw material are 360 g/kg
• Carbon emissions for
milk raw material are 1000
g/kg
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65. Photos:
ice berg: feffef@flickr animal husbandry: docman@flickr
dried earth: ozyman@flickr steel plant: riffraff1@flickr
motory: atwatervillage@flickr forest destruction: visionshare@flickr
laundry: clemente@flickr Thom Yorke: vtrslv@flickr
small cyclist: hop-frog@flickr Carrot mob: marinadi@flickr
Ferrish wheel: venegas@flickr bookstore: adamskev@flickr
Schwarzenegger: thomashawk@flickr
assembly hall: unfccc@flickr
Velib city bikes: carthesian@flickr
Text
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no jobs: mundoo@flickr Text
radish: sea-turtle@flickr
tapes: shadows_and_light@flickr
Erkki Kalmari: Erkki Kalmari
energy production: mattimattila@flickr
Janne Länsipuro: Janne Länsipuro
rice: ricephotos@flickr
Seija Lukkala: Globe Hope
cars and wind turbines: pagedooley@flickr
Hanna Laiho: Hanna Laiho
Finnish winter scenery: jskoole@flickr
girl in a city: lugolounge@flickr
children in school: cambodia4kidsorg@flickr
running kids: landahlauts@flickr
retired: mcohen.chromiste@flickr
skate ramp: clarkmackey@flickr
Kyung-wha Kang: us-mission@flickr
hug: Nuorten Akatemia
condom: Koshiro.kun@flickr
fridge magnets: sonson@flickr
the big ask: polttavakysymys@flickr
Excluding the pictures, these Ilmari-materials
are public domain and free to be used without
any conditions
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