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2) Dissolved phosphorus losses still occurred and require additional approaches to reduce.
3) The study is continuing to examine relationships between soil health parameters and water quality improvements.
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A workshop conducted by Karen Richardson on using the Commission for Environmental Cooperation's North American Environmental Atlas to visualize environmental change. More information at http://www.cec.org/naatlas
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This document provides an overview and schedule of events for Earth Day Texas 2016, which will take place from April 22-24 at Fair Park in Dallas, Texas. The multi-day event will feature over 1,700 exhibit spaces from environmental non-profits, businesses, academic institutions, and government agencies. It will also include speakers, workshops, films, music, food, and interactive experiences around sustainability and environmental issues.
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In 2015, WM Sustainability Services recycled 339,277 tons of materials which conserved significant resources. Specifically, it conserved over 1.7 billion gallons of water, avoided over 841,000 metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions, and saved enough electricity to power over 56,000 homes. The recycling efforts also preserved over 1.1 million cubic yards of landfill space and over 3 million trees.
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This document summarizes a study on the extent, ecological attributes, and carbon storage potential of forest plantations around the world. Some key findings include:
1) Forest plantations total approximately 130 million hectares globally and establishment rates are around 10.5 million hectares per year across 124 countries.
2) Plantations provide goods, services, and contribute to carbon storage. Average carbon storage generally increases from high to low latitudes, ranging from 47 to 81 tons of carbon per hectare.
3) Based on current plantation distributions and carbon storage values, the world's plantations can store an area-weighted average of 91 tons of carbon per hectare, totaling approximately 11.8 petagrams of
Austin Water is engaged in aggressive water conservation and climate programs aimed at reducing water use and addressing the water-energy nexus, while continuing to provide reliable and sustainable water and wastewater service to customers. The programs include: mandatory watering restrictions; installation of renewable energy at plants and facilities; and implementing employee ideas to save energy in operations – all while dealing with the worst drought since the historic drought of the 1950s.
This document summarizes a study on water use for mining activities in Texas. It analyzes water use for oil and gas operations including hydraulic fracturing, produced water, and projections to 2080. It also examines water use for coal and aggregates mining. The study relied on databases from various agencies to quantify current and historical water volumes and sources. It found that groundwater is the dominant source for oil and gas industry water. Total water use for hydraulic fracturing was projected to remain around 315,000 acre-feet per year for the next several decades, driven mainly by activity in the Permian Basin. Coal mining water use is declining as operations wind down.
The document discusses various issues related to garbage and waste management. It notes that the average American produces over 2kg of garbage per day and the EU produces over 1.3 billion tons of waste annually. It also explains common waste management techniques like compaction and landfilling, and promotes reducing, reusing, and recycling to lessen environmental impacts. The document highlights challenges like plastic pollution, hazardous waste disposal, and the growing Great Pacific Garbage Patch.
The document discusses the water-energy nexus and water usage trends. It notes that total annual world water usage increased by 40% between 1900 and 2000 and is projected to increase another 40% by 2020. While Canadians have high overall water usage that is five times more than the OECD average increase since 1980, the oil and gas industry in Alberta is the largest water user and is working to reduce usage through technology and regional collaboration on water management. The document advocates that regional solutions and cooperation are needed to ensure sustainable and efficient water usage.
This document provides an overview and summary of the 2010 edition of the Ecological Footprint Atlas published by Global Footprint Network. It introduces the concept of the Ecological Footprint and how it is used to calculate humanity's demand on the biosphere. The atlas contains updated National Footprint Accounts that measure the ecological footprint and biocapacity of individual nations. It summarizes the global and regional results and trends revealed by these accounts.
The document defines different types of waste and provides examples. It discusses solid waste, liquid waste, and other categories such as hazardous, non-hazardous, municipal, and e-waste. It also covers the impacts of waste if not managed properly, including effects on health, the environment and climate change. Greenhouse gas emissions from waste decomposition are a contributor to global warming. The waste hierarchy of reduce, reuse and recycle is also mentioned as an approach to sustainable waste management.
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Conservation of water in agriculture and industrial sectorsIWRS Society
This document provides an executive summary of a theme paper on conserving water in agriculture and industrial sectors in India. It outlines that water demand is increasing due to population growth and economic development, while availability is decreasing. It recommends strategies for improving irrigation efficiency in agriculture, which uses 80% of water resources, and increasing water recycling and reuse in industries. Coordination between government bodies and stakeholders is needed to holistically manage water resources and match increasing demand between sectors. Further research is also required to develop new water conservation and pollution control technologies.
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A workshop conducted by Karen Richardson on using the Commission for Environmental Cooperation's North American Environmental Atlas to visualize environmental change. More information at http://www.cec.org/naatlas
This report quantifies the amount of carbon sequestered and offset within the Frontenac Arch Biosphere (FAB) region. The report analyzes six key indicators of carbon sinks and offsets: 1) forest cover, 2) wetland cover, 3) renewable energy projects, 4) sustainable farming practices, 5) abandoned farmland, and 6) community education and outreach groups. Geographic information systems (GIS) are used to analyze land cover data and determine the percentages of different land types within the FAB. Academic research is then used to estimate the carbon sequestration or offset potential of each indicator. The results indicate that forest cover has the largest sequestration potential, absorbing 1.8-
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This document summarizes research on the reduction of nitrate leaching under conservation tillage. The research was conducted at a micro-catchment scale in Michigan and compared conventional tillage (CT) to no-till (NT). Automated water sampling of tile drainage was used to measure nitrate loads. Soil samples were also taken to analyze health and nitrogen levels. Results showed that NT had lower nitrate loads in soybean years and similar loads as CT in corn years. Soil health indicators like respiration and nitrogen levels were higher under NT, indicating better nutrient retention and reduced leaching compared to CT.
This document provides an overview and schedule of events for Earth Day Texas 2016, which will take place from April 22-24 at Fair Park in Dallas, Texas. The multi-day event will feature over 1,700 exhibit spaces from environmental non-profits, businesses, academic institutions, and government agencies. It will also include speakers, workshops, films, music, food, and interactive experiences around sustainability and environmental issues.
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Estimated
to ns per year
Seaso nal
variability
Yard Waste (commercial and household) 13,373 1
summer
Wo o d M aterial fro m A ncho rage Wo o dlo t 2,500 2
summer
C o nstructio n, D emo litio n and Land C learing Waste (wo o d fractio n o nly) 10,000 1,4
summer
P allets 4,500 3
year round
Other Wo o d Waste 15,748 1
year round
F o o d Waste (commercial and household) 24,174 1
year round
B arn Waste (manure and bedding, primarily horses) 43,800 5
year round
P aper
- N ewspaper 15,787 1
year round
- C o rrugated C ardbo ard 31,520 1
year round
- M ixed P aper 51,899 1
year round
B io so lids (from wastewater treatment) 20,000 year round
2
Anchorage Soil and Water Conservation District
Summary of Organic Waste Composition Data for Anchorage
1
Sound Resource M anagement, Waste Flow Analysis and Background Document, Working Draft , August 8, 1998. This waste flow analysis and background document was produced as a
preparatory step to the Anchorage Waste Reduction and Recycling Task Force's planning process. The report summarizes information available at that time, including four analyses of
Anchorage municipal solid waste composition conducted in 1997, 1982, 1978 and 1972 on waste delivered to M OA transfer facilities.
3
Larson, Eric, and Patricia DeRoche, Potential Supplies and Costs of Waste Wood and Paper in Southcentral Alaska , Institute of Social and Economic Research, University of Alaska
Anchorage, July 1996.
4
Estimate based on assumption wood accounts for between 13%and 21%of construction, demolition and land clearing waste. Other fractions of this waste stream may also be
compostable.
5
Estimate based on an Anchorage horse population of 4,000 animals, and an average daily production rate of manure and bedding of 60 pounds per horse per day, as per Penn State
College of Agricultural Sciences publication, Horse Stable M anure M anagement , 2002.
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