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Greening Our Blue Planet

Our Generational Challenge
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Category:Anthropocene
Category:Atmospheric Science
Category:Best Practices
Category:Biodiversity
Category:Climate Change
Category:Climate Policy
Category:Earth360
Category:EarthPOV
Category:Earth Imaging
Category:Earth Observations
Category:Earth Science
Category:Earth Science from Space
Category:Earth System Science
Category:Eco-ethics
Category:Eco-nomics
Category:Ecology Studies
Category:Education
Category:Energy
Category:Environmental Laws
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Category:Environmental Security
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Category:EOS eco Operating System
Category:ESA
Category:Green Best Practices
Category:Green Business
Category:Green Networking
Category:Green Politics
Category:Green Values
Category:GreenLinks
Category:GreenPolicy360
Category:ISS
Category:Internet
Category:Maps
Category:Media
Category:NASA
Category:New Space
Category:Networking
Category:NOAA
Category:Orbital Perspective
Category:Overview Effect
Category:Planet Citizen
Category:Planet Citizens
Category:Planetary Science
Category:Planet Citizens, Planet Scientists
Category:Policies
Category:Renewable Energy
Category:Strategic Demands
Category:ThinBlueLayer
Category:Virtual Earth
Category:Whole Earth
Category:World Wide Web
Category:Youth
Greensboro, NC Green Initiatives

Type: Policy
Status: Ongoing
Source File: http://www.greensboro-nc.gov/citygovernment/greeninitiatives/
Description:
Protecting Our Environment: Green Initiatives
The City of Greensboro takes seriously its responsibility to protect the environment and to promote "green" initiatives. Below is a list of actions the City is taking to demonstrate its commitment to sustainability.
Land Use Policies
* Reduce sprawl and protect open spaces
* Infill development and traditional neighborhoods
* Sidewalk Construction Projects and promoting pedestrian travel
* Linking land use and transportation planning
* Activity centers
* Investment in downtown
* Brownfields, redevelopment, historic preservation
* Connections 2025: Comprehensive Plan, which directs City policy and actions to address challenges associated with protecting the environment and for managing growth
Alternate Transportation Options
* Bike lanes
* PART, HEAT, GTA and SCAT
* Properly timed traffic signals
* New engineering, such as roundabouts
* Off-Street Greenways, Paths, and Trails
* More online services
Energy Efficiency
* Motion-sensitive lighting
* Programmable lights and thermostats
* More energy-efficient lights and ballasts
* Energy-saving water heaters and boilers
* Energy-efficient enhancements at the Coliseum, Melvin Municipal Office Building, and other city buildings
* Use of Energy Star (ES) equipment and appliances
Sustainability
* Sustainable building practices using the LEED program for all new fire stations
* NeighborWoods program
* Tree planting for shade and to absorb carbon dioxide (Tree City USA)
* Landscaping requirements
* Stream restoration and reforestation
* Erosion and sedimentation control
* Adherence to environmental standards in parks
* Sustainable living education for children at libraries
* Environmental education programs
* Kathleen Clay Edwards Family Branch Library, with its focus on environmental education
* A user-friendly and comprehensive recycling program
* Use of recycled materials whenever possible
* Household hazardous waste disposal program
* Water quality standards and monitoring
Fuel Efficiency
* Bio-diesel in use since 2002
* First hybrid vehicles purchased in 2003
* Use of oxidation catalysts on large trucks and equipment
* Sharing of employee vehicles and consolidating work-related trips
* Adoption of policy requiring that the City purchase the smallest, most fuel-efficient vehicle practical for the job to be performed 
* Methane recovered from landfills and sewage treatment, and converted to green waste
Air Quality
* Burn permits issued for controlled burning
* Triad Air Quality Early Action Compact
* Hybrid vehicles in City's fleet
Category:City Governments
Category:North Carolina
Category:Policies
Category:Sustainability Policies
Greenville, SC Greenways Master Plan

Type: Policy
Status: Initiated in December 2006
Source File: http://www.greatergreenville.com/city_services/GreenwaysMasterPlan.asp
Description:
The entire plan constitutes a 9MB document. Shown below are the introductory portions. To view or print the entire document, please refer to the source file.
1.1 Project Purpose
In December 2006, the City of Greenville commissioned Greenways Incorporated and Arbor Engineering to prepare a Trails and Greenways Master Plan. The purpose of this plan is to develop a framework for building an integrated system of pathways that will link residents to the outdoors. The future network will provide residents with close-to-home and close-to-work access to bicycle and pedestrian trails that connect to the City’s most popular destinations. The trails and greenways will serve transportation and recreation needs and help to encourage quality, sustainable economic growth. Building upon existing planning efforts and existing facilities, this Master Plan contains detailed trail corridor recommendations and guidelines, which together form this comprehensive network.
1.2 The Planning Process
The planning process started with the collection and analysis of existing
plans and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) data. A kick-off meeting between city staff and the project consultants established
the initial work plan, which consisted of identifying major opportunities and constraints for trails and greenways throughout the City. Next, draft recommendations were presented to the public for review, including opportunities for residents to speak directly with City staff and project consultants about any concerns, comments, or ideas for the plan. In addition to comments received during the public workshop, public input was also collected through an online survey, which gathered specific information related to trail use in the City of Greenville.
The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee also reviewed the Plan’s recommendations and helped determine how the Plan could best serve the interests of the City as a whole. Final presentations concluded the effort with recommendations to officially adopt the Plan.
1.3 Benefits of Trails
Trails and greenways provide a variety of benefits that will ultimately affect the sustainability of the City of Greenville’s economic, environmental, and social health. These benefits include:
* Creating Value and Generating Economic Activity
* Bicycle and Pedestrian Transportation
* Improving Health through Active Living
* Clear Skies, Clean Rivers, and Protected Wildlife
* Protecting People and Property from Flood Damage
* Enhancing Cultural Awareness and Community Identity
Category:City Governments
Category:Foot-Powered Transportation
Category:Policies
Category:South Carolina
Grenada

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grenada
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INDC
Intended Nationally Determined Contributions (INDCs) -- 2015 
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intended_Nationally_Determined_Contributions
 Grenada's INDC plan - PDF
http://www.mapsopensource.com/grenada?url=grenada
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Category:Grenada
Category:Caribbean
Category:Location
Category:Countries
Category:Agricultural Economics
Category:Ecological Economics
Category:Economic Development
Category:Human Rights
Category:INDC
Grinnell College, IA Local Foods Purchasing Policy

Type: Policy
Status: In effect
Source File: http://www.grinnell.edu/offices/dining/localfoods/
Description:
Local Food Statement
Grinnell College believes that locally grown food has many advantages. Food that is grown and processed close to where it will be consumed can be fresher, healthier and more flavorful. Purchasing locally grown items supports local businesses and farmers and reduces transportation costs, environmental impact, and the use of preservatives.
Jerry and Dick receiving local melons In light of these benefits of locally grown foods, Grinnell College will make reasonable efforts to identify and makes purchases of affordably priced local food products that reflect the College's commitment to environmental responsibility. In seeking local food, the College will use a three-tiered definition of local, placing the highest priority on food that comes from Poweshiek County and the surrounding counties (Tama, Benton, Iowa, Keokuk, Mahaska, Marion, Jasper, and Marshall), followed by prioritizing food from the state of Iowa, and then food from the Central Plains region.
For more information, read the Spring 2006 student project, "Local Foods and Grinnell College Dining Services".
Grinnell College's local foods purchasing was highlighted in a recent article in Food Service Director Magazine. Check it out!
Category:Colleges
Category:Food-Related Policies
Category:Iowa
Category:Policies
Ground Truth

Ground Truth on Strategic Demands
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== Earth Science/Environmental Monitoring ==
The goal of the Earth Observing project is "improved understanding of the Earth as an integrated system"... 
"We need to understand the Earth's atmosphere, lithosphere, hydrosphere, cryosphere, and biosphere as a single connected system. Our planet is changing on all spatial and temporal scales. The purpose of NASA's Earth science program is to develop a scientific understanding of Earth's system and its response to natural or human-induced changes, and to improve prediction of climate, weather, and natural hazards." 
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; OCO-2
Atmospheric Monitoring, generation 1.0
OCO-2 / Orbiting Carbon Observatory continues on its history-making mission' 	
Earth science research from space
How thin the atmosphere "Environmental Security" 
“You can manage only what you can measure” 
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Add your #PlanetCitizen talent to a future of seeing with an #EarthPOV
NASA Earth Sciences Asks Public to Join In Earth Right Now 
Isn't it time to take a closer view, an earth point of view?
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Sea-Level Monitoring 
http://www.ioc-sealevelmonitoring.org/map.php
http://www.nodc.noaa.gov/General/sealevel.html
http://www.gloss-sealevel.org/
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; New Space
A New Era of Space Startups
A generation of micro-satellites focusing on #PlanetEarth
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Mission: "Democratizing Access to Information About the Changing Planet"
Doves fly... Launch of New Flock of Dove Satellites to Image Earth
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Category:Earth Observations
Category:Earth Science
Category:New Space
Category:Planet Citizen
Category:Planet Scientist
Category:Sea-Level Rise & Mitigation
Growth of Photovoltaics

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Growth_of_photovoltaics
http://www.iea-pvps.org/fileadmin/dam/public/report/technical/PVPS_report_-_A_Snapshot_of_Global_PV_-_1992-2014.pdf
http://energywatchgroup.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/EWG_WEO-Study_2015.pdf
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Category:Renewable Energy
Category:Solar Energy
Guatemala

* https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guatemala
* https://www.google.com/maps/place/Guatemala
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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
Guatemala First NDC/INDC (2015 - Spanish, Archived)
Guatemala First NDC (2022, Spanish, Updated Submission)
Addendum, March 29, 2022)
INDC
Intended Nationally Determined Contributions (INDCs) -- 2015 
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intended_Nationally_Determined_Contributions
 Guatemala's INDC plan - PDF
* http://www.mapsopensource.com/guatemala?url=guatemala
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Category:Guatemala
Category:Central America
Category:Location
Category:Countries
Category:Agricultural Economics
Category:Ecological Economics
Category:Economic Development
Category:Human Rights
Category:INDC
Guelph, Ontario Community Energy Plan

Type: Policy
Status: Adopted in April 2007
Source File: http://guelph.ca/living.cfm?subCatID=1548&smocid=2127
Description:
In April 2007, Guelph City Council unanimously endorsed the vision, goals and general directions of a 25-year Community Energy Plan (CEP) that will put Guelph on the cutting edge for North America.
Under the plan’s challenging but realistic targets, Guelph could use less energy in 25 years than it does today – even with expected residential growth of 65,000 people – and cut its annual emissions by nine tonnes per person. This will put Guelph among the top energy performers in the world, and make this one of the most competitive and attractive communities in which to invest.
The Community Energy Plan was developed by a Consortium that included the City; Union Gas; Guelph Hydro; business and industry representatives; the University of Guelph; school boards; and Chamber of Commerce, with the assistance of international energy expert Peter Garforth.
Cross-departmental teams of City staff are working with Guelph Hydro and other partners and stakeholders to implement the directions in the plan. They will provide regular reports on their progress to Council and partner agencies.
CEP Executive Summary (1.95 MB, 8 pages)
CEP Final Report (10.4 MB, 148 pages)
CEP Update Report (November 9, 2007) (206 KB, 17 pages)
2007 Community Energy Initiatives (November 9, 2007) (58 KB, 3 pages)
Category:Canada
Category:City Governments
Category:Energy Policy
Category:Ontario
Category:Policies
Guelph, Ontario Looks to Eliminate Bottled Water from City Offices

Type: Policy
Status: Announced on 10/10/08
Source File: http://guelph.ca/newsroom_display.cfm?itemID=76399
Description:
The City of Guelph will begin to provide its staff and facility-users with increased access to municipal drinking water and phase-in the removal of bottled water and water coolers from its offices and facilities.
An action plan to promote municipal drinking water in City buildings by making it more accessible was received by the Community Development and Environmental Services Committee at a meeting this morning. The plan also outlines the phase-out of bottled water sales in City facilities where it is appropriate and practical.
City staff is currently evaluating numerous chilled water fountains to determine the most convenient way to deliver municipal tap water in City buildings. The City plans to make municipal drinking water available at drinking fountains equipped with chillers and taps so staff and facility users can easily fill reusable bottles.
“The City wants to lead by example by making municipal water easily accessible in its facilities,” says Janet Laird, Director of Environmental Services. “The City of Guelph does an excellent job managing our drinking water system and we are confident that our municipal drinking water is of the highest quality.”
Guelph’s municipal drinking water undergoes more than 18,000 microbiological and chemical tests each year to ensure it meets or exceeds the provincial drinking water quality standards. Guelph water is among the highest quality of water in the province and around the world.
City staff from various departments will work together to discuss the phase-out of bottled water sales in public facilities and to identify options for making municipal drinking water accessible to facility users.
Eliminating bottled water will also help to reduce the amount of waste generated. The production and distribution of bottled water also has significant impacts on the environment, including the resources and energy consumed, fuel used in transportation, and the greenhouse gases emitted. 
Committee also directed staff to explore potential recycling initiatives with the beverage industry to increase waste diversion in public spaces. 
As part of this initiative the City of Guelph is also looking for ways to make drinking water available at public events in the community. The City has worked with Hillside Festival organizers to provide municipal drinking water at the festival for the past two years and is currently evaluating methods to make water easily accessible at community events in the future.
Category:Canada
Category:City Governments
Category:Drinking Water
Category:Ontario
Category:Policies
Guelph, Ontario Strategic Urban Forest Management Plan

Type: Policy
Status: Adopted in November 2007
Source File: http://guelph.ca/living.cfm?subCatID=2092&smocid=2665
Description:
The purpose of the Framework for the Strategic Urban Forest Management Plan for the City of Guelph: 2008-2028 is to review the current status and management of the City’s urban forest, and to provide a long-term (i.e. 20+ year) framework that will allow the City to shift to proactivly and adaptively manage the Urban forest on both public and private land. This Plan provides the City with recommendations and tools to move forward in a practical and progressive manner.
 
The City’s urban forest includes:
:1. Wooded areas found in the City’s natural areas, parks and riparian areas, and;
:2. Individual trees growing along roadsides, in residential and school yards, and on commercial, institutional or industrial properties.
Key challenges in the years to come will be to:
:1. Develop a municipal inventory to gain a better understanding of the green infrastructure;
:2. Manage the hazards presented by an aging urban forest;
:3. Accelerate replacement plantings; 
:4. Ensure that new plantings are placed in conditions that maximize their potential lifespan, and;
:5. Effectively protect and manage the remaining forested areas (on public and private lands) as the City’s population continues to grow.
This framework for a Strategic Urban Forest Management Plan (SUFMP) sets a 20-year period (2008 to 2028) to develop and implement a series of four, 5-year Urban Forest Management Plans.
Current Status Chart - 5 pages, 38 KB
Framework for the Urban Forest Management Plan for the City of Guelph 2008-2028 - 92 pages, 4.34 MB
Category:Canada
Category:City Governments
Category:Ontario
Category:Policies
Category:Trees and Forests
Guilford County School District, NC Living Machine

Type: Program
Status: Ongoing
Source File: http://www.livingmachines.com/docs/guilford_county_northern_middle_and_high_schools_case_study_final.pdf
Description:
Background
The Guilford Hybrid Wetland Living Machine® system uses plant-based strategies to cleanse 30,600
gallons of wastewater per day from the middle and high school buildings and produces enough clean water to irrigate three athletic fields. This part of the water saving strategy saves an additional 5 million
gallons per year by using the water twice. This environmentally sound, onsite treatment strategy costs less than other secondary treatment strategies and helps to reduce the amount of nitrogen entering the
watershed. The Living Machine system was incorporated because there are no central sewer lines within miles of the site. The cost of extending the city waste lines to the site would have been significantly more expensive to the school system.
Process
Septic tank effluent passes through two buried 25,000
gallon primary tanks before it is treated by the Hybrid
Living Machine system. Settled and equalized flow
enters the Horizontal Subsurface Flow Wetland
(HSSFW), which reduces wastewater strength and
removes suspended solids. The wastewater then
undergoes thorough nitrification in the Tidal Flow
Wetland (TFW).
An effluent collection chamber lifts the HSSFW
effluent to the TFW which consists of three watertight
basins containing subsurface plumbing, gravel-like
media, and an assortment of wetland plantings. The
Living Machine tidal wetland cells go through “fill and
drain” cycles. The draining process oxygenates thin
films of beneficial microorganisms that grow on the
surface of the treatment media which provide ample
nitrification of the wastewater. The TFW effluent is
recycled to the front end of the HSSFW to dilute the
high strength raw wastewater.
The processed wastewater is pumped to a buried 25,000
gallon effluent tank equipped with ultraviolet
disinfection. Treated and disinfected wastewater is then
stored in a second 25,000 gallon buried fiberglass tank,
used for groundwater recharge via the subsurface
distribution of high quality effluent.
Benefits
The Living Machine
system at Guilford allowed the
schools to avoid the cost of extending city waste lines
to the site, reuse the water and add beauty to the site.
The Living Machine system not only returns high
quality effluent to the aquifer but uses some of the
clean water for irrigation of athletic fields, showcasing
an important strategy for a water-short area. In
addition, the Living Machine system is strongly linked
to the science curriculum and gives students unique
opportunities to learn through first-hand experience.
Category:North Carolina
Category:Programs
Category:School Districts
Category:Wastewater Treatment