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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
3 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


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


Sustainable Food Practices (and why they're worth thinking about)
Farm-to-table programs involve sourcing food directly from local farmers and delivering it to restaurants and consumers in the same region. This can help to reduce the carbon footprint of food transportation, support local economies, and provide access to fresh and healthy food for communities.
Food co-ops are community-owned grocery stores that prioritize sustainable and locally sourced food. By pooling resources and buying in bulk, food co-ops can reduce waste and support
Jun 9, 20236 min read


What is the Greenhouse Gas Effect?
The greenhouse effect is a natural process that keeps our planet warm enough to support life, and involves the transition of energy from...
Jun 2, 20233 min read


PRACTICAL SUSTAINABILITY FOR INDIVIDUALS IN LARGE CITIES
Drones and the "internet of things" and the systematic connection of utility systems, like water, power, and renewable energy distribution is creating a city that breathes with its population. The ways that the city operates is fundamentally changing and this "smart city" leads the way as a blueprint for others to follow.
Dec 12, 20205 min read


Sustainability is a frame of mind
How do we find the best solutions to the universal problems we are faced with? Sustainability is more about the attempt than it is about...
Apr 29, 20174 min read
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