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Initial Studies and Mitigated Negative Declarations - ISMNDs - Part 2
The exact wording of questions may be updated periodically in CEQA Guidelines; this table summarizes the core issues addressed for each topic as of the most recent guidelines and supported by the search results. Each IS/MND must answer these questions, providing evidence and analysis to determine if impacts are potentially significant, less than significant with mitigation, or less than significant
6 days ago7 min read


Initial Studies and Mitigated Negative Declarations (ISMNDs) - Part 1 - What Are They?
An Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (ISMNDs) is a comprehensive environmental document prepared under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) to evaluate the potential impacts of a proposed project and identify ways to mitigate any significant effects. While the structure can vary slightly depending on the agency and project, the main sections typically included in an IS/MND are as follows:
Jun 303 min read


The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Ranked by Difficulty to Accomplish
While all SDGs are ambitious, their difficulty varies due to differing technical, political, and economic barriers. Based on global progress and expert analysis, a general ranking (from relatively easier to most difficult) is as follows:
Jun 294 min read


Mineral Rights Conflicts: How Sustainability Practices Make a Difference
In many legal systems, mineral rights can be bought, sold, or leased, creating complex layers of ownership and contractual obligations. International conflicts and agreements can make or break entire economies.
Jun 2915 min read


Exploring Sustainability Commitments of the Top 5 Companies in the S&P 500
The S&P500 is a list of the top 500 largest companies that are traded on the stock market. The top ten of these companies represents...
Jun 2516 min read


Interdisciplinary Beach Erosion Control and Sustainability Methods for Renewable Energy, and Desalination in Southern California
The following conceptual and brief feasibility study includes 3 prompts and responses, and identifies concepts for reducing beach erosion...
Jun 1811 min read


What is ESG Reporting, and How is it Accomplished?
Environmental, Social, and Governance reporting is a method of data collection based on benchmarking and improving a company or an...
Jun 127 min read


10 Ways AI Is Being Used to Help the Environment
10 ways AI has the power to help us make better decisions!
Jun 126 min read


What It Really Takes to Start an Earth-Conscious Pet Care Business
If you’re serious about opening a pet care business that puts the planet first, you’re going to need more than just biodegradable poop...
May 164 min read


Entrepreneurs Can Try These Strategies to Light the Way to Success
Trends shift, supply chains break, algorithms change without warning. If you treat your business like a rigid structure, it’ll crack. But if you build it like a living organism — willing to adapt, evolve, shed skin when needed — you’ll weather more storms.
Apr 283 min read


Inside the Petri Dish: What It Really Takes to Launch a Biotech Venture That Doesn’t Flatline
You don’t get to pretend the FDA is just a speed bump. It’s the wall, the gatekeeper, and in some cases, your best ally—if you learn how to work with them early.
Apr 213 min read


Carbon Management Solutions in Ireland: How Businesses Can Cut Emissions & Costs
what you can do to start saving money while taking care of our environment.Â
Mar 274 min read


Entrepreneurs' Guide to Crafting Eco-Friendly Business and Marketing Strategies
Entrepreneurs' Guide to Crafting Eco-Friendly Business and Marketing Strategies For modern entrepreneurs, embracing sustainability isn’t...
Jan 153 min read


Using Blockchain to Combat Greenwashing
Blockchain is a decentralized technology that is not controlled by any single entity. This increases the trustworthiness of data stored on the blockchain and reduces the risk of manipulation.
Thanks to the transparency and traceability of the blockchain, companies become more accountable for their environmental impacts. Consumers and investors can more easily monitor companies that do not behave responsibly.
Jan 107 min read


Property Research is Easier than Ever!
Property information is commonly found in many kinds of reports and across many industries in the real estate business line. Commercial and residential properties share many characteristics that can be assessed, and can create additional value for occupants and lenders alike.
Dec 27, 20244 min read


Powering Up: How Energy Storage is Redefining Commercial Solar Solutions
Picture this: every day, your business experiences a midday surge in power use. Rather than pulling from the grid at premium prices, you tap into your stored energy reserves, saving significantly over time. It's a smart move for any business looking to keep costs in check while maintaining a steady energy supply.
Nov 20, 20244 min read


Natural Materials and The Technologies That Could Replace Plastic - Opportunities and Challenges:Â
TLDR; The use of natural materials and technologies to replace plastic has the potential to significantly reduce our reliance on...
Sep 10, 202410 min read


Major Metal Mining Companies
Across the face of the world, there are many damaging practices that must be done in order to facilitate human survival. For our modern...
Jun 28, 20244 min read


The Evolution and Life Cycle Assessment of Consumer Electronics: A Case Study of Televisions
Consumer electronics have become an essential and required part of modern life. Since the initial release of the radio, technic has...
May 17, 20245 min read


At A Crossroad: Profit or The Environment - A Perspective Piece
We cannot make significant progress if our environment is constantly seen as a cash cow.Â
Apr 26, 20246 min read
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