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how to dispose facial masks and protect yourself from coronavirus

fri, 07 feb 2020 19:56:16 +0000

the idea is inspired by the high fatality rate of the new coronavirus. even though no one has been infected by it on our campus, students should take action to protect themselves and try to stop the spread of the virus. what we can do are to wash hands frequently and wear facial masks, which are suggestions from who. so, there is useful information in this info text video to inform more people with knowledge about keeping healthy against coronavirus.

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reigning in emissions with green infrastructure

tue, 18 dec 2012 12:30:57 +0000

everyone has heard the words global warming and their designation as the number one crisis facing humanity. cities around the world have responded with a wide range of ideas targeting their own emissions. everything from green roofs to alternative fuels and water conservation have been widely debated and implemented. cities learn from and compete with one another around the board, which is the reason their plans need to be spread around the globe. this is the only way you, i, and city officials can learn and implement the most effective strategies in order to defeat global warming.

of the many approaches being taken we believe greening the city is of utmost importance. by incorporating nature within city structure, cities are reversing their carbon footprint and creating a healthier place for you to live. health bonuses come both physically and psychologically. the city of atlanta for example is currently under construction of a beltline project. this 22 mile loop around the city will connect over 20 parks and reclaim 1100 acres of brownfield site. allowing greater community accessibility to sustainable transport, the beltline will provide a gateway and act as a green connection for the city. at its finish the program will be running tours and informational sessions all along its paths, as it becomes a living and functional tourist attraction.

the city of detroit, mi, has undertaken the implementation of “green and blue” landscape systems. the importance of restoring it’s land to it’s natural state, while also improving residents’ quality of life serves as the basis for their mission. a complex action plan detailing strategies like carbon forests, industrial buffers, and surface lakes has been implemented. real results have been noticed by the people. a reduction in construction, maintenance and operation costs, an increase in property values, creation of attractive neighborhoods, vacant land recapture, storm water recollection, and the creation of new jobs, have all led to a greater city government support rates, and overall better health within the city as a reach out to ecological balance is underway.

the city of el paso is a pioneer in prioritizing green infrastructure as a way to improve the city’s appeal to business and visitors and achieve the title of the united states most livable city. el paso has adopted a multifaceted approach to become one of the leading green infrastructure cities in the southwestern united states by making public participation the focus of their initiative to employ green infrastructure techniques in the most effective ways possible. public participation has proven central to el paso’s success because it involves citizens in the decision-making process, which earns their approval and support.

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increase community involvement in innovative ways

tue, 18 dec 2012 12:30:56 +0000

increase community involvement in innovative ways.
by alex hurrell, richard grant, and luis sanchez

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planyc: green building laws and regulations

tue, 18 dec 2012 12:30:05 +0000

planyc aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in new york city by 30 percent over a 25-year span.

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coast to coast: storm water management in u.s. cities

tue, 18 dec 2012 12:00:52 +0000

description of storm water management around the united states.

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innovative green infrastructure for stormwater management

wed, 12 dec 2012 09:00:41 +0000

green infrastructure is defined as “the interconnected network of open spaces and natural areas, such as greenways, wetlands, parks, forest preserves and native plant vegetation, that naturally manages stormwater, reduces flooding risk and improves water quality.” spokane, washington, new orleans, louisiana, and alexandria, virginia are all taking innovative approaches in implementing green infrastructure. cities are taking an active role in the future of green infrastructure to solve stormwater issues and be more sustainable. in many ways, they represent a model approach for the nation in environmental issues for the present and future.

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homer, alaska: innovative stormwater solutions

wed, 12 dec 2012 09:00:29 +0000

the international panel on climate change stated that, “average arctic temperatures have increased at almost twice the global average rate in the past 100 years.”

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green infrastructure: parks and open space

wed, 12 dec 2012 09:00:24 +0000

cities use parks to provide better air quality and life quality to make sustainable communities.

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weatherization initiatives for low-income households

wed, 12 dec 2012 09:00:17 +0000

as a part of our research in our urban sustainability class, we created a video on how cleveland, oh, baltimore, md, pittsburg, pa, and el paso, tx are enacting initiatives to support weatherizing low-income housing residents in order to reach out to the underprivileged communities within their cities and achieve energy efficiency and environmental goals. group members include: glori sojo, alex kemp, leo senai, rachel patton.

references:
http://www.baltimorehousing.org/community_ohep_weatherization
http://www.smartplanet.com/blog/bulletin/home-energy-retrofits-reducing-healthcare-costs/7582
http://www.projectbravo.org/
http://cd.city.cleveland.oh.us/forms/cleveland_green_housing_handbook.pdf
http://pittsburghclimate.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/pittsburgh-climate-action-plan-version-2-final-web.pdf
http://www.ura.org/pittsburgh_residents/home_improvement_loans.php

image credit to:
http://blog.mdhousing.org/2010/11/03/secretary-skinner-joins-national-weatherization-day-celebration-in-baltimore/
http://www.foreclosurelistings.com/list/md/baltimore%20city/baltimore/resources/
http://www.baltimoreheritage.org/category/education/historic-tax-credits/
http://www.mnn.com/your-home/remodeling-design/blogs/weatherize-this-caulk
http://austintalks.org/2012/03/urban-weatherization-initiative-aims-to-provide-job-training-improve-homes/
http://www.gecac.org/programs-and-services/housing-utilities-weatherization/weatherization
http://thermalboundaryeast.com/services/
http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2011/10/07/supporters-continue-funding-weatherize-homes/

weatherization

http://www.organicsoul.com/an-energy-plan-for-the-future-weatherization/
http://www.businessinsider.com/how-the-doe-has-spent-your-money-in-2009-2009-6?op=1
http://www.wallpaperpimper.com/wallpaper/download-wallpaper-pittsburg_highrise-size-1024×768-id-130941.htm
http://news.investors.com/politics-andrew-malcolm/112912-635039-jesse-jackson-jr-mel-reynolds-special-house-election.htm?p=full
http://wikitravel.org/en/el_paso
http://chicagopressrelease.com/news/gov-quinn-announces-guidelines-for-illinois-energy-star-appliance-rebate-program
http://grist.org/green-jobs/2011-09-19-de-discombobulating-green-jobs/
http://www.clevelandcityinfo.com/

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