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Author
Publisher
ProQuest LLC
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
"Using a social ecological lens, this exploratory study attempts to understand a little known, but growing popular movement: the community rights movement. Little literature exists on this movement outside of the writings put out by the main national lead organization, The Community Environmental Legal Defense Fund. Through questionnaire research of twelve participants from seven different communities in four states, data was gathered on how these...
Author
Publisher
Green Mountain College
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
Used oil management in Texas provides significant and unique compliance challenges. In an effort to assist those that are involved in or contemplating participation, this guide has been developed to provide an overview of used oil management environmental compliance requirements associated with Used Oil Handlers (UOH) in Texas. The typical facility covered by this guide would store from 50,000 gallons to 1,000,000 gallons, and perform used oil collection...
Author
Publisher
Green Mountain College
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
Homeowner desire for backyard chickens is growing in the United States. For some, backyard chickens fill "a need for self-sufficiency, a desire for local healthy food, and a value system of living in a sustainable manner". For others, "eating locally is one of the key things people can do to help reduce the impact of their food. Some enjoy the nutritional benefits of homegrown eggs over those commercially raised". Local ordinances and restrictions...
Author
Publisher
Crown Publishing
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"The New York Times bestselling author of The Year of Living Biblically chronicles his hilarious adventures in attempting to follow the original meaning of the Constitution, as he searches for answers to one of the most pressing issues of our time: How should we interpret America's foundational document?"--
Author
Publisher
Green Mountain College
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
Food system sustainability is affected by inputs used in agricultural production, such as pesticides and fertilizers. In organic agriculture, inputs are regulated by the Organic Foods Production Act (OFPA) which limits the allowance of substances based on guidelines and evaluation criteria, codified in 6517(c) and 6518(m), respectively, of the law. The National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) is responsible for evaluating the compliance of substances...
Author
Publisher
Green Mountain College
Pub. Date
2012.
Language
English
Description
With regions of the world experiencing water scarcity / water stress, and current impending impacts of climate change affecting the world's hydrologic cycle in various ways, resource managers are forced to examine the best way in which to manage the world's fresh water supply. Consequently, it is vital that fresh water management and policy to [sic] be both bioregional and sustainable in order to preserve fresh water resources for future human and...
Author
Publisher
Green Mountain College
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
International trade in wildlife and wildlife parts exists on a massive scale. Iconic mammals such as elephants, rhinos and tigers are killed daily for fashion and traditional medicine. Reptiles, birds and primates languish in cramped cages to supply exotic pet collectors around the world, and hundreds end up served as bush meat to satisfy a growing human appetite. This demand for rare and endangered species not only impacts biodiversity, but also...
Author
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
[2017]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.8 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
1020L
Language
English
Description
Traces the history of people with disabilities from the discrimination they endured during much of history through the earliest efforts at change to the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the current situation.