Definition of Environmental Sustainability The definition of environmental or ecological sustainability is simple. Everything we need for our survival and well-being depends on the environment. Environmental sustainability produces and preserves the conditions under which humans and nature can co-exist, while satisfying the social, environmental and economic needs of the present generation without compromising the ability […]
Read MoreGlobal Warming Causes Global warming is caused by the release of carbon emissions into the atmosphere. When carbon gases are released in the air, they act like a blanket shield that traps heat in our atmosphere and warms up the planet. Scientists quantify it as the rise in average temperature of the Earth’s surface and […]
Read MoreRenewable Energy Sources Renewable energy encompasses solar energy, wind energy, and geothermal energy. It is energy that is available in nature for free than can be used to power homes, buildings and mechanical equipment. Following is a list of the most common renewable energy sources Solar Energy: Solar energy is harvested and converted into electricity […]
Read MoreWhat is LEED? Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) is an accreditation system developed by the United States Green Building Council (USGBC) to identify buildings that follow certain environmental design guidelines. To achieve certification, the building requires a LEED Accredited Professional (AP) to help the project with design strategies and documentation that needs to […]
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