Keyword: geography & environment

Found 897 papers in total
Improving Risk Assessment Calculations for Traditional Foods Through Collaborative Research with First Nations Communities
Improving Risk Assessment Calculations for Traditional Foods Through Collaborative Research with First Nations Communities
2016,
As industrial development is increasing near northern Canadian communities, human...
Relationship between respiratory quotient, nitrification, and nitrous oxide emissions in a forced aerated composting process
Relationship between respiratory quotient, nitrification, and nitrous oxide emissions in a forced aerated composting process
2015,
We assessed the relationship between respiratory quotient (RQ) and nitrification and...
How should greenhouse gas emissions be taken into account in the decision making of municipal solid waste management procurements? A case study of the South Karelia region, Finland
How should greenhouse gas emissions be taken into account in the decision making of municipal solid waste management procurements? A case study of the South Karelia region, Finland
2015,
The ongoing trend in the public sector is to make more sustainable procurements by...
Research on the cost forecast of China's photovoltaic industry
Research on the cost forecast of China's photovoltaic industry
2016,
Global energy and environmental problems are increasing in severity. Countries...
Alternative Testing Strategies for Nanomaterials: State of the Science and Considerations for Risk Analysis
Alternative Testing Strategies for Nanomaterials: State of the Science and Considerations for Risk Analysis
2016,
The rapid growth of the nanotechnology industry has warranted equal progress in the...
Review of Research Trends and Methods in Nano Environmental, Health, and Safety Risk Analysis
Review of Research Trends and Methods in Nano Environmental, Health, and Safety Risk Analysis
2016,
Despite the many touted benefits of nanomaterials, concerns remain about their...
Sustained competitive advantage through green supply chain management practices: a natural-resource-based view approach
Sustained competitive advantage through green supply chain management practices: a natural-resource-based view approach
2016,
Recently, as the deterioration of the environment escalates due to the impact of...
Research on constructing urban green traffic system: the case of Shenzhen City
Research on constructing urban green traffic system: the case of Shenzhen City
2016,
Traffic jam is a big problem, which influences people's normal travel, and causes...
Hurricane Isaac: A Longitudinal Analysis of Storm Characteristics and Power Outage Risk
Hurricane Isaac: A Longitudinal Analysis of Storm Characteristics and Power Outage Risk
2016,
In August 2012, Hurricane Isaac, a Category 1 hurricane at landfall, caused extensive...
Estimating externality of population health exposure to near-road vehicular emissions
Estimating externality of population health exposure to near-road vehicular emissions
2016,
This study presents a methodology to develop finely resolved population health...
Transportation research trends in environmental issues: a literature review of methodology and key subjects
Transportation research trends in environmental issues: a literature review of methodology and key subjects
2016,
Environmental issues have been a popular topic in various academic research areas...
Exploring the viability of an emission tax policy for ships at berth in Taiwanese ports
Exploring the viability of an emission tax policy for ships at berth in Taiwanese ports
2016,
This paper considers an emissions tax to help limit external air pollution from ships...
Method of assessing the role of short sea shipping in sustainable development of transport
Method of assessing the role of short sea shipping in sustainable development of transport
2016,
The article presents the analysis of short sea shipping in the context of European...
A Systemic Approach to Understand the Conservation Status and Viability of the Critically Endangered Cat Ba Langur
A Systemic Approach to Understand the Conservation Status and Viability of the Critically Endangered Cat Ba Langur
2016,
Wildlife conservation is a dynamically complex system, linking seemingly disparate...
A Time-Dependent Risk Assessment for Broken Compact Fluorescent Lamps
A Time-Dependent Risk Assessment for Broken Compact Fluorescent Lamps
2014,
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ambient air quality guidelines are meant to...
EPA Underestimates, Oversimplifies, Miscommunicates, and Mismanages Cancer Risks by Ignoring Human Susceptibility
EPA Underestimates, Oversimplifies, Miscommunicates, and Mismanages Cancer Risks by Ignoring Human Susceptibility
2014,
If exposed to an identical concentration of a carcinogen, every human being would face...
Carbon sequestration potential and cost-benefit analysis of hybrid poplar, grain corn and hay cultivation in southern Quebec, Canada
Carbon sequestration potential and cost-benefit analysis of hybrid poplar, grain corn and hay cultivation in southern Quebec, Canada
2015,
Fast‐growing trees provide opportunities for carbon (C) sequestration. This...
Quantification of carbon stock and tree diversity of homegardens in a dry zone area of Moneragala district, Sri Lanka
Quantification of carbon stock and tree diversity of homegardens in a dry zone area of Moneragala district, Sri Lanka
2015,
Homegarden agroforestry systems are suggested to hold a large potential for climate...
Assessing the air pollution tolerance index and anticipated performance index of some tree species for biomonitoring environmental health
Assessing the air pollution tolerance index and anticipated performance index of some tree species for biomonitoring environmental health
2015,
The effectiveness of tree species as bioindicators/biomonitors depends on appropriate...
Biological potential of four indigenous tree species from seasonally dry tropical forest for soil restoration
Biological potential of four indigenous tree species from seasonally dry tropical forest for soil restoration
2015,
Litterfall and its subsequent decomposition in the soil are two essential ecosystem...
Carbon dioxide mitigation potential and carbon density of different land use systems along an altitudinal gradient in north-western Himalayas
Carbon dioxide mitigation potential and carbon density of different land use systems along an altitudinal gradient in north-western Himalayas
2015,
The present study estimated the biomass, carbon density and carbon dioxide mitigation...
Modeling the Impacts of Tides and the Virtual Arrival Policy in Berth Allocation
Modeling the Impacts of Tides and the Virtual Arrival Policy in Berth Allocation
2015,
To quantify the impacts of tides on seaside operations in container ports, this study...
Time to Come Clean? Disclosure and Inspection Policies for Green Production
Time to Come Clean? Disclosure and Inspection Policies for Green Production
2015,
We examine the interplay between two important decisions that impact environmental...
The evolution of global farming land: facts and interpretations
The evolution of global farming land: facts and interpretations
2016,
Although land plays a crucially important role in economic development and structural...
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