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UNEP Global Programme of Action Clearing-House
(N) and phosphorus (P) loads) from the intensified agricultural systems to rivers, ... ) and phosphorus (P), ammonia volatilisation). Also well known are possibilities to reduce such nutrient emissions effectively. Here, the further intensification of agriculture should and can be linked with ...
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Equity Watch - Global Environmental Government Unit - Centre for Science and Environment (CSE)
Two scientific studies conducted in North American pine forests present evidence that estimates of increased ... cent. A slightly higher increase of 15 per cent was seen in areas with improved nutrient level but no elevated carbon dioxide. This shows a synergy between improved nutrition and enhanced ...
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June 16, 2004: Dead Zones Increasing in World's Coastal Waters
Combined with the reestablishment of coastal wetlands and ... , can also play a part. Innovative programs such as the American Farmland Trust’s Nutrient Best Management Practices Endorsement can reduce the common practice of using too much fertilizer. ...
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Freshwater Website: Informational Resources and Services (Glossary)
Rapid growth of algae on the surface of lakes, streams, or ponds; stimulated by nutrient enrichment. alkali - Any strongly basic substance of hydroxide and carbonate, such as soda, potash, ... drought - A continuous and lengthy period during which no significant precipitation is recorded. dry deposition - Emissions of sulphur and nitrogen oxides that, in the absence of water in the atmosphere ( ...
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Science and the Environment Bulletin: The Bulletin Library
Atlantic Hurricanes Breaking Records · Monitoring Water Quality from Space · Reducing Marine Vessel Emissions · Playing for Keeps Document Acrobat PDF (936k Acrobat PDF document) Download the ... Pollutant Releases Down by 15%, Downward Trend Continues for Third Year · Controversy over Nutrient Controls: Lake Erie · Tributyltin Antifoulant Hazardous to Aquatic Ecosystems · Science in Freshwater ...
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E, the Environmental Magazine: Current Issue
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Terms Beginning With "I"
Ignitable: Capable of burning or causing a fire. IM240: A high-tech, transient dynamometer automobile emissions test that takes up to 240 seconds. Imhoff Cone: A clear, cone-shaped container used ... toxic agent. Irrigation: Applying water or wastewater to land areas to supply the water and nutrient needs of plants. Irrigation Efficiency: The amount of water stored in the crop root zone ...
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EcoIQ Magazine Spring 2002 Features
He also formed environmental task forces, set goals ("zero waste, zero emissions"), and launched a series of programs designed to eliminate waste from Coors operations. No waste ...
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Ecosustainable Projects - Environmentally Sustainable
Canada West Stevenage New Sustainable Town - UK World’s First Zero Emissions Air Car to be produced in India Zero Emissions Middle East Tower (WorldChanging) Other relevant topics and links Architecture ... potential could be established. Were these groves to also emphasize synergistic, sustainable, high quality nutrient-dense added-value food production, they could be beacons of light for humanity, ...
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Eco-Economy: Building an Economy for the Earth. Chapter 3 SPECIES DISAPPEARING climate ecosystem global economy carbon emissions dust storm Dust Bowl overgrazing oceanic fisheries forests deforestation Brazil China Amazon Amazonian rainforest land degrad
Economy for the Earth. Chapter 3 SPECIES DISAPPEARING climate ecosystem global economy carbon emissions dust storm Dust Bowl overgrazing oceanic fisheries forests deforestation Brazil China Amazon Amazonian rainforest ... diminishing the services provided by nature, such as pollination, seed dispersal, insect control, and nutrient cycling. This loss of species is weakening the web of life, and if ...
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