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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
4 days ago7 min read


Rotterdam, Netherlands: From Water Management to a Holistically Sustainable Supply Chain City
Rotterdam’s urban planning and regional development have been impacted by water, offering both problems and opportunities. Logistics is a key cog in the entire country’s economic future, so Rotterdam has established green supply chains as a core component of its public and private business strategy.
Jul 213 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


How to Stage Your Home to Sell Quickly in a Competitive Market
Buyers are doing exactly what you just did. They’re looking for red flags and green lights. Your job is to remove the red flags and highlight the green.
Jun 306 min read


Real Estate SEO in 2025: AI Tools That Actually Work
There’s a growing buzz that Google’s going to start directly rewarding content that promotes sustainability and climate-friendly practices. They’ve already launched eco-friendly labels for flights and hotels real estate is likely next.
Jun 306 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


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


7 Different Types of Waste Management
Ever looked around your home or neighborhood and thought, “Where does all this stuff go after we throw it out?” Yeah, me too. Waste is a...
Jun 126 min read


Top 8 Solutions to Plastic Pollution: What's the Latest Tech?
Hey! Let’s talk about something we all deal with every single day, plastic . It’s in our packaging, our clothes, our electronics, even...
Jun 125 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
Make In India - The Renewable Energy Race Is On!
India is rapidly emerging as a preferred country for foreign investments in the manufacturing sector. Renewable energy in the United...
Apr 235 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.
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


No Excuses: Simple Changes For A Sustainable Home
Single-use plastics have become a big talking point in recent years, and thankfully many big brands have committed to reducing their use of single-use plastics. Unfortunately, single-use plastic hasn’t quite gone extinct just yet.
Jan 103 min read


Renewable Energy Technologies That Deserve More Attention and Funding
Here are ten new renewable energy technologies that bring hope for the future. In a time where oil and gas companies are still destroying...
Jan 546 min read
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