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Changing Forest Cover Since the Soviet Era acquired 1985 - 2012download large image (7 MB, JPEG, 5101x3188) acquired 1985 - 2012download large Eastern Europe image (21 MB, JPEG, 11802x11401) When the Soviet Union collapsed in 1991, the political and economic effects were profound for the 290 million people under its rule. But the effects were not limited to the people. After compiling a new satellite-based data set, a team of scientists has published maps showing how Eastern Europe’s forests have changed over 27 years. “Forests generally recovered quickly,” noted Potapov. Across the study area, forest cover grew by 4.7 percent, increasing from 216 million hectares (533 million acres) in 1985 to 226 million hectares (558 million acres) in 2012. acquired 1985 - 2012 Timber harvesting was the primary cause of forest change, accounting for more than 90 percent. The breakup of the Soviet Union rippled through the timber industries of the various countries. acquired 1985 - 2012download large image (5 MB, JPEG, 6120x3826) Instrument(s):

RiskEnergy Tekaisu – Opasnet Suomi Tekaisu-ajattelun keskeiset osat (sininen), osamenetelmät (vihreä)ja niiden ajallinen sijoittuminen päätöksentekoprosessissa (keltainen). Keskellä ja kaikkeen vaikuttavana on tahdonilmaus (violetti) eli päättäjän ääneen lausumat tavoitteet päätöksenteon vaikutuksille. Muut menetelmät ja käytännöt (punainen) ovat muistuttamassa, että päätöksenteon ja toimeenpanon osalta on tarkoitus toimia pääosin entiseen tapaan. Päätösvalmistelussakin monet hyvät nykykäytännöt jatkuvat, mutta Tekaisu-menetelmän tuomat muutokset painottuvat juuri sinne. Tämä sivu esittelee Tekaisu-hanketta. Katso myös muita aiheeseen liittyviä sivuja: Hankkeen yhteenveto: Hankkeen nimi: TEKAISU Hankkeen koordinaattori: Jouni Tuomisto, Terveyden ja hyvinvoinnin laitos (THL) Hankkeen kesto: 2012-2014 Osallistujat: THL, STM, Nordem Oy, Kuopion kaupunki, mahdollisesti muita kuntia. Keskeiset tulokset Muutospaineita on erityisesti päätösvalmistelussa. Hankkeen toimintaperiaatteen mukaisia pilotteja ollaan käynnistämässä.

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Welcome to the Multi-Level Governance Guide! | Coopenergy The COOPENERGY MLG Guide, based on experiences from nine European Sustainable Energy Regions, aims to provide all the information you need in order to implement collaborative sustainable energy planning processes and tools between regional and local levels, helping you to: Decide where to start and what to do next in your journey to develop a regional Sustainable Energy Action Plan (SEAP) and planning tools which are consistent with the needs of municipalities and communities within your regionInvolve regional and local stakeholders during the preparation phase in order to get their buy-in and support, ensuring long term benefits for your Region, its stakeholders and citizensDeliver SEAPs in partnership, avoid duplication, cut inefficiencies, and share energy resources effectively to help residents and communities make the transition to a low carbon society and economyIdentify where you can get further information, support and funding

The Undamming of America — NOVA Next Gordon Grant didn’t really get excited about the dam he blew up until the night a few weeks later when the rain came. It was October of 2007, and the concrete carnage of the former Marmot Dam had been cleared. A haphazard mound of earth was the only thing holding back the rising waters of the Sandy River. But not for long. Grant, a hydrologist with the U.S. Over 3 million miles of rivers and streams have been etched into the geology of the United States, and many of those rivers flow into and over somewhere between 80,000 and two million dams. Explore this interactive map of dams in the United States or search to find a dam close to you. Some of the names are charming: Lake O’ the Woods Dam, Boys & Girls Camp # 3 Dam, Little Nirvana Dam, Fawn Lake Dam. The names arose over the course of a long and tumultuous relationship. The Dams We Love When a group of settlers arrived in the New World, the first major structure they built was usually a church. The Dams We Love to Hate Dam New World

World Energy Outlook ZOOM: Home The Fate of Trees: How Climate Change May Alter Forests Worldwide | Rolling Stone In May 2011, a postdoctoral student at Los Alamos National Laboratory named Park Williams set out to predict the future of the dominant iconic conifers of the American Southwest — the Douglas fir, the piñon pine and the ponderosa pine. As the planet warms, the Southwest is projected to dry out and heat up unusually fast — few places will be more punishing to trees. Williams couldn't rely on climate models, whose representations of terrestrial vegetation remain crudely unspecific. He needed a formula that could accurately weigh the variables of heat, aridity and precipitation, and translate atmospheric projections into a unified measure of forest health. For decades, all over the planet, heat-aggravated droughts had been killing trees: mountain acacia in Zimbabwe, Mediterranean pine in Greece, Atlas cedar in Morocco, eucalyptus and corymbia in Australia, fir in Turkey and South Korea. A year earlier, a group of ecologists had published the first global overview of forest health.

International Oil and Gas Producers Association 100 | Solutions Sustainia100 2016 This is the year of ‘Systemic Opportunity’! Now in its fifth year, the Sustainia100 has tracked more than 4,500 solutions to date from all over the world. This year’s edition features solutions deployed in 188 countries, and more than half come from small and mid-sized enterprises. Showcasing everything from health solutions that tackle climate change, to renewable energy products that alleviate gender inequality, this year’s publication presents 100 solutions that respond to interconnected global challenges and help achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. Solutions you must know about! Celebrating the TOP10 sustainability solutions and project of 2015. Be inspired! Get inspired by real solutions! The 2015 Sustainia100 study features 100 new stories from the forefront of sustainability innovation. The Sustainia100 is a FREE publication! SUSTAINIA100 is an annual guide to 100 innovative sustainability solutions from around the world. Be Inspired!

This Is How Much Water It Takes To Make Your Favorite Foods Extensive drought has Californians thinking twice about running the tap while brushing their teeth or taking that 20-minute shower. But what some people don't realize is that a huge portion of our water footprint is "hidden," meaning it's used for the things we eat or wear, and for the energy we use. Globally, agricultural production accounts for 92 percent of our water footprint. In the United States, meat consumption alone accounts for a whopping 30 percent of our water footprint. So exactly how much water do the foods you eat require? Which food would win in a water use showdown? All data come from Water Footprint Network's website and reports on the global average water footprint of different foods. Tea vs. Winner: Tea is the winner at 108 gallons of water per gallon of brewed tea. Wine vs. Winner: Beer at 296 gallons of water per gallon of beer. Beef vs. Winner: Chicken at 518 gallons of water per pound. Tofu vs. Winner: Tofu at 302 gal. Rice vs. Winner: Pasta at 222 gal. Oats vs.