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Global Warming Potential (CO2 Equivalence)
Different types of greenhouse gasses affect global warming differently. Some are more potent than others. This makes calculating the...
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Resilience Thinking
The definition of resilience, in regards to sustainability, is “the capacity of a system, be it an individual, forest, city or an...
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Food Miles
Food miles is a term used to describe the distance food is transported on its journey from producer to final consumer. From pineapples...
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LEED Building Certification
LEED, which is an acronym for “Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design” is an international rating system used to measure the...
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Natural Capital
What is the economic value of a stream, a flock of birds, a tree in the forest, or the local weather? What is the economic cost when...
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Life Cycle Assessment
Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) is an analytical technique used to assess the environmental and economic impact of a product at every stage...
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Ecological Footprint
Ecological Footprint accounting measures the demand on and the supply of the planet. In other words, the framework measures how fast we...
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4 Ways of Sustainability Thinking
Sustainability is a mindset. A different way of looking at the world. Thinking sustainably integrates four ways of thinking: Systems...
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U.N. Sustainability Development Goals
The Sustainable Development Goals are a list of 17 goals, adopted by all members of the United Nations, that aim to build a better, more...
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