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Macalester College, MN Campus Environmental Issues Committee

Type: Policy
Status: Adopted on 9/28/04
Source File: http://www.macalester.edu/environmentalstudies/CEIC/missionstatement.htm
Text:
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the Campus Environmental Issues Committee is to gather and facilitate coordination of the environmental expertise and advocacy at Macalester College, to provide accurate information regarding the environmental impacts of college decisions, and to recommend College policies and practices which best reflect the commitment to an environmentally sustainable world.
The Committee shall pursue this mission in the following directions:
1. Evaluate and suggest additions to College efforts to increase environmental awareness at the campus, city, state, national, and international levels.
 
2. Draft policy recommendations and provide accurate information to the President and College community in order to promote and ensure conservation of resources, energy efficiency, waste reduction and recycling, emission reduction, reliance on renewable energy sources and resources, healthy and safe environmental practices, and sustainable operation of the College.
 
3. Participate in long-range environmental planning for the renovation and construction of College facilities and the stewardship of the Katharine Ordway Natural History Study Area.
 
4. Respond to requests by College officials or institutions for assistance in ecological decision-making.
 
5. Assist in the implementation of the Talloires Declaration.
 
6. Regularly conduct or oversee comprehensive audits of the environmental impact of College policies and practices, and share results with the College community.
 
7. Facilitate projects to promote environmental awareness and increase the environmental sustainability of the College and raise awareness of exemplary projects.
 
8. Research new environmental ideas and evaluate policies of other institutions to utilize the best practices and technology for environmental benefit.
 
9. Promote the active engagement of the College community in civic questions of environmental concern.
Category:Colleges
Category:Macalester College
Category:Minnesota
Category:Policies
Category:Sustainability Policies
Macalester College, MN EcoHouse

Type: Program
Status: Launched in 2007
Source File: http://www.macalester.edu/ecohouse/index.htm
Description:
In Brief
Project EcoHouse at Macalester College in St Paul, Minnesota, kicked off in Fall 2007 with the move-in of four student residents. The 1950s-era house underwent significant "green" renovations in summer 2007, including the installation of a domestic solar hot water system, a recyclable steel roof, wall insulation, and high efficiency energy star appliances. While developmental work is continuing, this project has already gained significant attention in the local media, including stories in the Minneapolis Star Tribune, The Villager, Channel 9 News, Minnesota Public Radio, and various Macalester publications.
The Vision
The EcoHouse gives students a unique opportunity to explore practical green-living lifestyles, to test the effectiveness of new green technologies, and to work with community partners to develop better resources on green renovations and sustainable lifestyles. In addition, once it is equipped with a planned state-of-the-art energy monitoring system, the house will function as a "live-in" laboratory for testing the energy savings and cost-effectiveness of various renovations and green technologies. Such a system will allow the EcoHouse to provide empirical data on the performance of various house systems that we can then share with many others. The house is also rapidly becoming an information clearinghouse, fostering discussions about sustainability by connecting interested homeowners with relevant community organizations and efficiency resources. In the future, EcoHouse residents will host various events, skill-shares, and workshops, and will develop a comprehensive web site to help build connections between on and off-campus resources. Still in its very early stages, Project EcoHouse is in continual development and guided by an ambitious vision.
Next Steps
The Spring of 2008 will see the project move into a new phase as we implement a community outreach grant from the Xcel Foundation. In particular, we will host two workshops, one during the school semester and the other during the summer. These events will engage citizens, professionals and local organizations in a teaching and learning collaborative on green design and sustainable living. We also continue to actively seek funding for a sophisticated energy and resource monitoring system. We are open to expanding and developing the scope of the project and engaging community connections as we move forward on the project. This is an experiment and the more suggestions and participants we get in the discussion, the better!
Category:Building Standards
Category:Colleges
Category:Energy Policy
Category:Macalester College
Category:Minnesota
Category:Programs
Macedonia

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Republic_of_Macedonia
https://www.google.com/maps/place/Macedonia
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http://www.theguardian.com/world/macedonia
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http://www.lonelyplanet.com/macedonia
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INDC
Intended Nationally Determined Contributions (INDCs) -- 2015 
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intended_Nationally_Determined_Contributions
 Macedonia's INDC plan - PDF -- PDF-2
http://www.mapsopensource.com/macedonia?url=macedonia
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/e7/Europe-Macedonia.svg/1024px-Europe-Macedonia.svg.png
Category:Macedonia
Category:Europe
Category:Location
Category:Countries
Category:Agricultural Economics
Category:Ecological Economics
Category:Economic Development
Category:Human Rights
Category:INDC
Madagascar

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madagascar
https://www.google.com/maps/place/Madagascar
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http://www.theguardian.com/world/madagascar
Madagascar biodiversity and Lemurs!
Unique biodiversity (and Lemurs!)
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http://www.lonelyplanet.com/madagascar
https://www.lonelyplanet.com/madagascar/images
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INDC
Intended Nationally Determined Contributions (INDCs) -- 2015 
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intended_Nationally_Determined_Contributions
 Madagascar's INDC plan - PDF -- PDF-2
http://www.mapsopensource.com/madagascar?url=madagascar
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/41/Location_Madagascar_AU_Africa.svg/1024px-Location_Madagascar_AU_Africa.svg.png
Category:Madagascar
Category:Africa
Category:Location
Category:Countries
Category:Agricultural Economics
Category:Ecological Economics
Category:Economic Development
Category:Human Rights
Category:INDC
Madison, WI Adopting the Natural Step Model for Eco-Municipalities

Type: Resolution
Status: Adopted on 12/13/05
Source File: http://www.ci.madison.wi.us/sustainable_design/documents/SDEResTNSretrocommMaster%20_Generic_11-21-2005.doc.pdf
Text:
File Number: 02486
Adopting The Natural Step Model For Eco-Municipalities As A Guiding Framework For The City Of Madison's Sustainable City Program And Providing Training In Both The Natural Step And Retro-Commissioning For City Staff.
WHEREAS, the city of Madison has the opportunity to be among the first In the US to use this overarching framework as a
compass to guide and catalyze its decisions and actions toward a sustainable future;
WHEREAS, the TNS framework has been shown to promote shared understanding and to facilitate development of
strategic pathways of how to operate and implement sustainably based initiatives, strategic planning, operations and
actions;
WHEREAS, The Natural Step is a scientifically based approach to develop ecologically, economically and socially healthy
communities for the long-term;
WHEREAS, the Sustainable Design and Energy Committee has recommended that the Natural Step model for
Communities be adopted by the City of Madison as its guiding sustainability framework;
WHEREAS, training recommended by the Sustainable Design and Energy Committee in TNS over a 6 month period
is available for City staff and officials at a cost of approximately $20,000;
WHEREAS, it has been determined that the energy and operational/maintenance savings opportunities in City of
Madison facilities and operations need to be measured, analyzed, identified and strategically improved in house;
WHEREAS, City staff will be required to analyze and carry out the energy and cost saving retrofits;
WHEREAS, commissioning and retro-commissioning are proven approaches to identify energy and maintenance upgrade
opportunities that provide information on all economic benefits as well as effective systems manuals;
WHEREAS, the Sustainable Design and Energy Committee has recommended that appropriate staff be identified by
the Mayor's Office and become trained in commissioning and retro-commissioning in a comprehensive course at a
cost of approximately $30,000;
WHEREAS, funds are available in the City's 2005 Operating Budget for both TNS and retro-commissioning training;
WHEREAS, the City shall explore and identify partners to share in this training and cost;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Madison adopt The Natural Step Model for Communities as
a guiding framework for the Madison Sustainable City Program.
Category:City Governments
Category:Madison
Category:Resolutions
Category:Sustainability Policies
Category:Wisconsin
Madison, WI MadiSUN Program

Type: Program
Status: Ongoing
Source File: http://www.ci.madison.wi.us/Sustainability/City/madiSUN/index.cfm
Description:
One way Madison can meet its goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 100,000 tons by 2011 is through the City of Madison’s new program, MadiSUN. The City of Madison was recently awarded a grant from the U.S. Department of Energy through the Solar America Cities Program. For more information on the Solar American Cities Program, please go to: http://www.solaramericacities.org.
MadiSUN’s goal is to double to number of solar electric and hot water solar installations in the city. The City of Madison, along with Madison Gas and Electric, Focus on Energy and UW Extension will be working on this project for the next two years. A major component of the grant is to provide the community with a consultant who can help interested residents and businesses install a solar system. The consultant is on board to provide technical expertise and to answer questions regarding design, permitting and rebate programs.
Category:City Governments
Category:Madison
Category:Programs
Category:Solar Energy
Category:Wisconsin
Madison, WI Requiring Designers to Consider Traffic Noise in the Design of Streets

Type: Resolution
Status: Adopted on 7/18/06
Vote: Unanimous
Source File: http://legistar.cityofmadison.com/detailreport/Reports/Temp/4202008214133.pdf
Text:
RES-06-00616
Legislative File Number 03716 (version 2)
SUBSTITUTE - Requiring designers to consider traffic noise and the ability to recycle pavements when
designing streets in the City of Madison.''
WHEREAS, road noise increases with traffic speed.
WHEREAS, noise pollution associated with arterial highways is becoming an increasingly important issue to constituents;
WHEREAS, Madison currently has high speed arterial streets many of which are county and state roads, and interstate highways innervating and circumventing our borders;
WHEREAS, the smoothness of a new road pavement is directly related to the noise level;
WHEREAS, there are constant improvements made to materials used for road construction; many of which are more environmentally friendly, durable, and may reduce the stress and inconvenience of residents and businesses during the construction period;
WHEREAS, the City of Madison is a leader in recycling and environmental stewardship and should be looking for materials that will be used in the city which align with those ideals;
WHEREAS, the incorporation of existing resources reduces the amount of new natural resources required for a construction project;
WHEREAS, the City of Madison should consider the future recycle ability of the materials used in road and street construction;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Madison shall consider traffic noise when designing streets with a design speed of 50 mph or greater, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City of Madison shall give weight to the ability to recycle the
pavement when choosing the pavement type, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City of Madison shall petition County, State, and Federal Government to consider traffic noise and recycling when choosing pavement type for their projects.
Category:City Governments
Category:Madison
Category:Resolutions
Category:Transportation
Category:Wisconsin
Maglev Trains

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maglev
Maglev (derived from magnetic levitation) is a transport method that uses magnetic levitation to move vehicles without making contact with the ground. With maglev, a vehicle travels along a guideway using magnets to create both lift and propulsion, thereby reducing friction by a great extent and allowing very high speeds. In itself, maglev technology includes no moving parts.
Maglev transport systems currently (as of 2015) are in operation in three countries (Japan, Korea and China).
A High Speed Future
*Tokyo – Nagoya – Osaka
The Chūō Shinkansen route (bold yellow and red line) and existing Tōkaidō Shinkansen route (thin blue line)
Construction of Chuo Shinkansen began in 2014. It was expected to begin operations by 2027.[108] The plan for the Chuo Shinkansen bullet train system was finalized based on the Law for Construction of Countrywide Shinkansen. The Linear Chuo Shinkansen Project aimed to operate the Superconductive Magnetically Levitated Train to connect Tokyo and Osaka by way of Nagoya, the capital city of Aichi, in approximately one hour at a speed of 500 km/h (310 mph).[109] The full track between Tokyo and Osaka was to be completed in 2045.''
The L0 Series train type undergoing testing by the Central Japan Railway Company (JR Central) for eventual use on the Chūō Shinkansen line set a world speed record of 603 km/h (375 mph) on 21 April 2015. The trains are planned to run at a maximum speed of 505 km/h (314 mph),[112] offering journey times of 40 minutes between Tokyo (Shinagawa Station) and Nagoya, and 1 hour 7 minutes between Tokyo and Osaka.
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/nn20131001i1a-870x458.jpg
And in the near future ...
Hyperlook Transport
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyperloop
http://time.com/4325946/hyperloop-one-test/
https://timedotcom.files.wordpress.com/2016/05/hyperloop-5.gif?w=560
Category:China
Category:Electric-Powered Transportation
Category:Energy Policy
Category:France
Category:Japan
Category:Renewable Energy
Category:Transportation
Maharishi Vedic City, IA Banning of the Sale of Non-Organic Food

Type: Ordinance
Status: Adopted on 1/29/03
Source File: http://www.maharishivediccity.com/council/ordinances/2003_01_29_food.html
Text:
Ordinance
Banning of the Sale of Non-Organic Food
Upon a third reading the City Council unanimously adopted the following ordinance:
In order to protect the health and safety of residents, the sale of non-organic food is banned in the City. In additional to food labeled as certified organic under the USDA's National Organic Program (NOP), food may be sold that is not genetically modified (GMO) and has been grown without the use of chemical pesticides. The City shall establish an Organic Committee consisting of five members to be appointed by the City Council to assist sellers of food products in Maharishi Vedic City in compliance with the text of this ordinance by reviewing and identifying specific products that meet these standards. The Committee shall publish on the City's website a listing of approved foods and food products and update that listing on a regular basis.
Category:City Governments
Category:Food-Related Policies
Category:Iowa
Category:Ordinances
Maharishi Vedic City, IA Establishing an Organic City

Type: Ordinance
Status: Adopted on 3/8/05
Source File: http://www.maharishivediccity.com/council/ordinances/2005_03_08.html
Text:
Ordinance 2005-1
TO ESTABLISH MAHARISHI VEDIC CITY AS AN ORGANIC CITY
Whereas, pursuant to the Constitution of the State of Iowa and to Chapter 364 of the Code of Iowa, Maharishi Vedic City possesses home rule powers, not inconsistent with the laws of the State of Iowa; and
Whereas, Maharishi Vedic City has taken pride in being an all-organic city and this character of the city has been maintained on a voluntary basis by all the owners of residential, agricultural, and commercial property in the City.
Whereas, organic agriculture, including production, processing and distribution, is a cornerstone of the City’s plans for economic development. Further the organic character of the city is an attraction for tourism and for new residents.
Now, therefore, the City Council of Maharishi Vedic City, adopts the following ordinance:
As a general commercial ordinance of the City, all land in Maharishi Vedic City whether used for residential, commercial or agricultural purposes, shall be maintained in accordance with the standards of the United States Department of Agriculture’s National Organic Program and the Iowa Organic Program of the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship.
This ordinance shall be effective on March 8, 2005.
Category:City Governments
Category:Farm-Related Policies
Category:Iowa
Category:Ordinances
Malawi

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malawi
https://www.google.com/maps/place/Malawi
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https://www.lonelyplanet.com/malawi
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INDC
Intended Nationally Determined Contributions (INDCs) -- 2015 
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intended_Nationally_Determined_Contributions
 Malawi's INDC plan - PDF
http://www.mapsopensource.com/malawi?url=malawi
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/ab/Location_Malawi_AU_Africa.svg/800px-Location_Malawi_AU_Africa.svg.png
http://www.mapsopensource.com/images/malawi-location-map-in-africa.gif
http://www.mapsopensource.com/images/malawi-map.gif
Category:Malawi
Category:Africa
Category:Location
Category:Countries
Category:Agricultural Economics
Category:Ecological Economics
Category:Economic Development
Category:Human Rights
Category:INDC
Malaysia

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malaysia
https://www.google.com/maps/place/Malaysia
Malaysia and the U.S. Dept of State
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Malaysia - News from the Guardian
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http://www.lonelyplanet.com/malaysia
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INDC
Intended Nationally Determined Contributions (INDCs) -- 2015 
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intended_Nationally_Determined_Contributions
 Malaysia's INDC plan - PDF
http://www.mapsopensource.com/malaysia?url=malaysia
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/a9/Location_Malaysia_ASEAN.svg/1024px-Location_Malaysia_ASEAN.svg.png
http://www.state.gov/img/13/56155/mymap_450_1.gif
Category:Malaysia
Category:Asia
Category:Location
Category:Countries
Category:Agricultural Economics
Category:Ecological Economics
Category:Economic Development
Category:Human Rights
Category:INDC
Maldives

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maldives
https://www.google.com/maps/place/Maldives
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http://www.theguardian.com/world/maldives
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http://www.lonelyplanet.com/maldives
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INDC
Intended Nationally Determined Contributions (INDCs) -- 2015 
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intended_Nationally_Determined_Contributions
 Maldives' INDC plan PDF -- PDF-2
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http://www.mapsopensource.com/maldives?url=maldives
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/4b/Maldives_%28orthographic_projection%29.svg/553px-Maldives_%28orthographic_projection%29.svg.png
Malé, capital of Maldives... High risk from sea-level rise
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b4/Male-total.jpg/800px-Male-total.jpg
Category:Maldives
Category:Asia
Category:Location
Category:Countries
Category:Agricultural Economics
Category:Ecological Economics
Category:Economic Development
Category:Human Rights
Category:INDC
Mali

* https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mali
* https://www.google.com/maps/place/Mali
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* http://www.lonelyplanet.com/mali
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* https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nationally_determined_contribution
* https://www.un.org/en/climatechange/all-about-ndcs
* https://unfccc.int/process-and-meetings/the-paris-agreement/nationally-determined-contributions-ndcs/nationally-determined-contributions-ndcs
Mali First NDC (2016 - French, Archived)
Mali First NDC (2021 - French, Updated Submission)
INDC
Intended Nationally Determined Contributions (INDCs) -- 2015 
* https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intended_Nationally_Determined_Contributions
 Mali's INDC plan - PDF
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https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/45/Location_Mali_AU_Africa.svg/1024px-Location_Mali_AU_Africa.svg.png
Category:Mali
Category:Africa
Category:Location
Category:Countries
Category:Agricultural Economics
Category:Ecological Economics
Category:Economic Development
Category:Human Rights
Category:INDC
Malta

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malta
https://www.google.com/maps/place/Malta
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http://www.theguardian.com/world/malta
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http://www.lonelyplanet.com/malta
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INDC
Intended Nationally Determined Contributions (INDCs) -- 2015 
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intended_Nationally_Determined_Contributions
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 Malta's INDC plan - SUBMISSION BY LATVIA AND THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION ON BEHALF OF THE EUROPEAN UNION AND ITS 28 MEMBER STATES 
http://www4.unfccc.int/submissions/INDC/Published%20Documents/Latvia/1/LV-03-06-EU%20INDC.pdf
http://www.mapsopensource.com/malta?url=malta
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/63/EU-Malta.svg/1024px-EU-Malta.svg.png
Category:Malta
Category:Europe
Category:Location
Category:Countries
Category:Agricultural Economics
Category:Ecological Economics
Category:Economic Development
Category:Human Rights
Category:INDC
Manchester, NH "Access Manchester"

Type: Policy
Status: Initiated in 1996
Source File: http://www.manchesternh.gov/Livhere/Access/AccessManchester.html
Description:
In 1996, a group of residents with disabilities approached City officials with an idea to create a collaborative working committee, to provide direct input in prioritizing where accessibility dollars would be spent. Thus, Access Manchester was born.
Our mission: to promote universal access through recommendations to the Board of Mayor and Alderman on accessibility legislation and issues.
Our mission of universal access encompasses true quality of life issues. Education; recreation; employment; technology; transportation; housing; accessible, alternate formats of City information; and the fundamental right to vote are all areas we have consistently worked to improve upon. Two of our City swimming pools are accessible to individuals who use wheelchairs. Several of our playgrounds and play equipment are accessible; Gill Stadium, and the JFK Ice Arena have integrated, accessible seats throughout the stands (as well as accessible rest rooms, locker rooms, concession areas, etc). City Hall, which houses 11 City departments, is fully accessible. The City Library services are now accessible to individuals with visual and cognitive impairments due to the recent installation of accessible computer software. All of our public information - including employment applications, job postings, tax water and sewer bills -- are available in electronic and other accessible formats for those who request such accommodations.
We invite you to access Manchester!
Category:City Governments
Category:Disability Issues
Category:New Hampshire
Category:Policies