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Scottish Environment Protection Agency
SEPA is Scotland's environmental regulator, flood warning authority, and strategic flood risk management body established in 1996.
Windfall (2010 film): Documentary on Rural Wind Energy Conflict
Analysis of the 2010 documentary Windfall, depicting community division over wind turbine proposals in rural New York.
Mount Airy Forest: Urban Reforestation and Conservation in Cincinnati
Mount Airy Forest in Cincinnati, Ohio, is a historic urban park established in 1911 as a pioneering reforestation project.
Mayer Hillman: Architect, Planner and Climate Policy Critic
Mayer Hillman is a British architect and town planner known for his work on transport, environment and personal carbon allowances.
Simplified sewerage
Overview of simplified (small-bore) sewerage systems, design principles, community participation, and cost benefits.
Entrepreneurs for Sustainability: Business Network and Regional Impact
Profile of Entrepreneurs for Sustainability (E4S), a Cleveland-based business network founded in 2000 to drive regional economic development...
Cycle time: Definition, measurement and operational impact
Cycle time measures the total elapsed time from the start of an activity to its completion, as defined by the Project Management Institute.
Earth Science Information Partners
ESIP is a US-based community coordinating Earth science data interoperability, founded by NASA in 1998.
Yoder: Etymology, Swiss Origins and American Diaspora
Yoder is a Swiss German surname originating in the Canton of Bern. This article covers its etymology, historical records from 1260, and migr...
Sludge dewatering: Methods, history and operational parameters
Overview of sludge dewatering processes, including natural drying beds, lagoons, and mechanical methods like belt presses and centrifuges.
Anne H. Ehrlich: Conservation Biology and Population Ecology
Profile of Anne H. Ehrlich, American conservation biologist and co-author of The Population Bomb.
Joint Energy Environment Projects: Ugandan Conservation and Energy Access
JEEP is a Ugandan NGO founded in 1983 focusing on energy-saving stoves, solar installations, and environmental conservation in rural areas.
Revenue theory of cost: Bowen's law and university economics
Explains Bowen's law, the economic theory that university costs are driven by revenue streams, prestige goals, and spending habits.
Garage sale: Informal retail, community reuse and sustainability
Overview of garage sales as informal retail events, their role in sustainability, community building, and regional variations.
Ng Cho-nam: Environmental Scholarship and Conservation Leadership in Hong Kong
Profile of Ng Cho-nam (1960–2019), Hong Kong scholar, Conservancy Association director, and key figure in wetland conservation and sustainab...
In situ resource utilization
ISRU: collecting and processing extraterrestrial materials for space exploration, propellant, and construction.
California v. Big Oil: Legal Challenge to Fossil Fuel Climate Disclosure
Analysis of the 2023 California lawsuit against major oil companies alleging decades of public deception regarding climate change impacts.
Nectar source: Ecological role, agricultural applications and pollinator management
Nectar sources are flowering plants producing nectar to attract pollinators, crucial for organic farming, beekeeping and garden biodiversity...
Cement-bonded wood fiber: Composition, properties and construction applications
Overview of cement-bonded wood fiber, a composite material made from wood and Portland cement used in green building and construction.
Endangered species (IUCN status)
Definition and criteria for IUCN Endangered status, including population decline thresholds and geographic range requirements.