Conservation

The keyword Conservation is tagged in the following 4 articles.

A Preservationist's Perspective on Levittown Communities: Urban Planning and Design's Awkward Dilemma

January 27, 2012 - 2533 words | Architecture » Urban Planning

Suburban housing is the backbone of an unsustainable living pattern. Long commutes to work and long drives for groceries, other supplies, and recreational activities increase America’s need for expensive fossil fuels. The isolated nature of subdivision style... Read Article »

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Urban Planning Sustainability Conservation Smart Growth Historic Preservation Levittown Architecture City Planning

Selling the 'Wild': Challenges Facing Volunteer Based Conservation Projects

September 12, 2011 - 2792 words | Environmental Studies » Ecotourism

Volunteer Conservation is a rapidly growing sub-sector of eco-tourism where fee-paying volunteers travel to developing countries to actively engage in Conservation work (Cousins et al 2009b). As volunteers provide the labor and funding for these projects, organizations... Read Article »

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Nature Conservation Volunteering Ecotourism

Hawaiian Biodiversity Loss Driven by Feral Ungulates

February 16, 2011 - 3070 words | Biology » Conservation

The activity of feral ungulates such as pigs, goats, and deer has resulted in extensive biodiversity loss in Hawaii. These animals were introduced by the Polynesians as domesticated livestock, and now play a destructive role in the local ecosystem. Ungulate populations... Read Article »

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Hawaii Conservation Biodiversity Ungulates Over Grazing

Cost-Effective Renovations and Other Improvements for Creating More Energy Efficient Homes

October 29, 2009 - 1978 words | Economics » Energy Efficiency

Just by flipping through television channels or walking through the aisles of a grocery store, it is easy to see that the popularity of “Green” and “Sustainable” lifestyles is growing everyday. With an impending energy crisis on our hands, people... Read Article »

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Energy Efficienct Efficiency Home Renovation Electricity Conservation Green Climate Change Reduce Costs Insulation Lighting Heating Cfl Energy Efficient Homes