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Ecology & Biodiversity

31 10, 2018

2018 Key Indicator: Climate Change Action

2022-12-13T15:57:10-05:00

This report identifies the key drivers of local greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, emergent practices that remove emissions from the air, plans to scale up and fund solutions, and preparations for changes in temperature and weather patterns. Measuring and evaluating the effectiveness of these solutions will guide further action to remove excess carbon from the atmosphere and balance emissions as we move forward. Explore the Report by Topic: Commute Management & Low Emission Transportation ? Energy Efficiency & Renewables ? Food & Agriculture ? Water ? Business ? Carbon Storage ? Eliminate Waste ? Resilience Planning ? Explore Climate Change Data [...]

2018 Key Indicator: Climate Change Action2022-12-13T15:57:10-05:00
26 02, 2017

Water, Air & Waste

2020-09-02T23:28:55-05:00

Water Supply and Demand ♦ Bay and Ocean Water Quality ♦ Drought Monitor ♦ Air Quality ♦ Solid Waste ♦ Food Waste Sustainability Goals Natural resources are managed efficiently to minimize environmental degradation, prevent scarcity, and to ensure that resources are available for future generations. Water supply and demand are in balance, and adequate infrastructure and storage reduce the risk of shortages. Water quality is high enough to support different uses including recreation and manufacturing, while also ensuring the health of aquatic ecosystems. Waste prevention and diversion help conserve natural resources. Soils are healthy and support agriculture, while good air [...]

Water, Air & Waste2020-09-02T23:28:55-05:00
16 02, 2017

Land, Agriculture & Animals

2020-09-02T23:27:02-05:00

Land Cover ♦ Parks and Open Space ♦ Endangered Species ♦ Agriculture Production and Forestry ♦ Organic Farms ♦ Pesticides ♦ Commercial Fish Catch Sustainability Goals Land use policies accommodate growth while protecting public and ecological health by directing development to areas that provide easy access to services, jobs, and transit. Parks and open space are abundant, of good quality and readily accessible to all residents. Agriculture lands are preserved and sustainable farming methods are widely practiced. Land Cover Land use decisions have far-reaching effects on the long-term sustainability of a community, impacting the location of [...]

Land, Agriculture & Animals2020-09-02T23:27:02-05:00
15 06, 2016

Spring 2016 Environment: Natural Resources

2020-09-02T23:27:31-05:00

Why is this Important? [smc-hide] Natural resources are those resources that exist in the environment -water, air, soil, flora, and fauna. While some of these resources, such as the sun, air, and wind, are considered renewable, others, including fossil fuels and minerals, are considered non-renewable because their replenishment rate is vastly slower than the current rate of extraction. The depletion of natural resources can lead to scarcity and increased costs of goods, and excessive resource extraction can cause loss of species and habitat. Pollution of natural resources, such as our air, water, and soils, impacts the health of humans, animals, [...]

Spring 2016 Environment: Natural Resources2020-09-02T23:27:31-05:00
15 06, 2016

Agriculture and the Environment

2020-09-02T23:29:27-05:00

Why is this Important? [smc-hide] Agricultural land is a vital resource for the provision of sustenance to humans and habitat for wildlife. Sustainable management practices are essential for the effective use of working lands, which support ecosystems on a local and global level. On a global level, agriculture is a large contributor to greenhouse gas emissions. Methane and other gases are released by soil during the crop production process and energy is expended to deliver water. Cattle are a significant source of greenhouse gas emissions through the digestion process and the decomposition of manure. Agricultural practices effect the environment, and [...]

Agriculture and the Environment2020-09-02T23:29:27-05:00
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