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LCA of Different Construction Choices for a Double-Track Railway Line for Sustainability Evaluations Clara Celauro

2023-03-13T11:40:13-04:00March 13, 2023|ESG, SDG, CER, GRI, FSC, LCA, WELL|

1. Introduction Environmental impact (EI) reduction is one of the major focal points of the scientific and political communities; this target passes through correct assessment of several impact types. In recent years there has been growing attention in the transport ...

Researchers identify this mammal as latest potential cause of climate change, suggest balancing species

2023-03-13T11:33:06-04:00March 13, 2023|Ecology, Environment, Nature News|

U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm loudly implored Americans to take climate change seriously during an interview Friday. Researchers claim that moose are potentially a leading cause of climate change and that the species should be balanced, suggesting they ...

Licensing for landscape architects is a matter of public health and safety – New Hampshire Bulletin

2023-03-13T10:41:57-04:00March 13, 2023|Landscape Architecture News|

A bill pending in the New Hampshire Legislature would remove the licensing requirement for landscape architects in New Hampshire. The health, safety, and well-being of the public – as well as the revitalization of local economies – hang in the ...

Explained: Delhi Preservation Of Trees Act (DPTA), 1994 And Rules On Tree Pruning

2023-03-13T10:33:36-04:00March 13, 2023|Ecology, Environment, Nature News|

The Delhi High Court has stayed the pruning of more than 800 trees in the Vasant Vihar neighbourhood of Delhi, overturning an order by the National Green Tribunal.  The High Court ruled that a more detailed assessment should be carried ...

Why Should We Be Concerned with the Use of Spent Coffee Grounds as an Organic Amendment of Soils? A Narrative Review Sergio Pérez-burillo Sustainability & LEED

2023-03-13T08:09:25-04:00March 13, 2023|Sustainability & LEED|

Many studies have reported the effect of SCG on the growth, mineral content and bioactive compounds of several type of plants including edible plants (both for humans and for animals) such as beans, soybeans, broad beans, alfalfa, wheat, corn, clover, ...

Leveraging Nature Based Solutions for Climate Change Adaptation and Disaster Risk Reduction

2023-03-13T08:01:43-04:00March 13, 2023|Ecology, Environment, Nature News|

...cost-effective and sustainable approach to addressing CCA and DRR. Effective interventions of NBS such as green roofs, bioswales, and rain gardens in places like China and New York have resulted in increased water availability, improved soil fertility, and reduced erosion, ...

DESIM – North Arm Cove Initiative – SEEDS — Design Engineering SUSTAINABILITY Innovation Management Dejan Simovic Sustainability & LEED

2023-03-12T12:55:41-04:00March 12, 2023|Sustainability & LEED|

Dejan Simovic & Tatjana Djuric-Simovic DESIM-R&D, 100 Harris Street, Pyrmont NSW 2009, Australia Keywords: Sustainability, Collaborative Planning, Circular Economy, Heritage 1. INTRODUCTION In the past few decades, it has become clear that the problems we are facing now, in our ...

How can we radically change urban planning approaches to create environment-friendly cities?

2023-03-11T20:14:52-05:00March 11, 2023|Landscape Architecture News|

Masdar City by Foster + Partners The world is facing urban sustainability phenomenons (or problems) today; this is one of the important issues to be solved. Because cities are the center of economic and social development and areas where more ...

Green roofs

2023-03-11T11:34:17-05:00March 11, 2023|Uncategorized|

...Green roofs are an environmentally-friendly solution that provides a range of benefits such as reducing urban heat island effect, absorbing rainwater, and improving air quality.... youtube.com Total Engagement: 0  ​Green Roofs, Living Walls, and Green Infastructure Read More  

Urban Greening as a Response to Climate-Related Heat Risk: A Social–Geographical Review Jan Petzold Sustainability & LEED

2023-03-11T06:19:05-05:00March 11, 2023|Sustainability & LEED|

1. Introduction Observed and projected climate change is increasing the risk of heat stress across a wide range of regions worldwide [1]. In particular, cities, which are economic hubs with an increasing area and population, are expected to be confronted ...

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