Productivity and Efficiency
According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, water efficiency is the smart use of our water resources through water-saving technologies and simple steps. Using water efficiently will help ensure reliable water supplies today and for future generations. Topics addressed in this theme provide insights, lessons, and guidance on how diverse stakeholders are working to improve water management and reduce water use.
Productivity and Efficiency Resources
Alternative and Renewable Energy
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January 1, 2014Worcester Polytechnic Institute
The current state of energy, in the most optimistic projections, is a finite resource that will be exhausted during the 21st century. This project examines the current using traditional energy resources limitations, investigates existing research on several renewable energy alternatives, and also...Read more
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GlobalAlternative Solar Cells and Their Implications
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January 1, 2010Worcester Polytechnic Institute
This study mainly focuses on electrolytic solar cells that can serve as an alternate to solid state solar panels. A thorough evaluation of the performance of existing solar cells (a-Si and c-Si) was performed, before designing a concurrent solar cell. A custom electrolytic solar cell consisting of...Read more
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GlobalAn Analysis of Future Sustainable Aquatic Farming
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January 1, 2012Worcester Polytechnic Institute
As a result of the world population growth in the next 100 years, it will be necessary to find more viable methods of food production. This report examines the prospect of using a sustainable oceanic farm to feed future populations. Advances in genetic engineering to develop salt-tolerant rice will...Read more
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GlobalGlobal Shale Gas Development: Water Availability and Business Risks
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January 1, 2014World Resources Institute
For many nations around the world, shale gas represents an opportunity to strengthen energy security while cutting emissions. In fact, shale gas adds 47 percent to the world's natural gas reserves. But as governments and businesses explore this new and abundant resource, freshwater...Read more
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GlobalFish That Mean Life
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January 1, 1972U.S. Agency for International Development
This publication discusses the importance of fish and aquaculture in addressing food scarcity challenges.Read more
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GlobalYield gap analysis of field crops: Methods and case studies
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January 1, 2015Robert B. Daugherty Water for Food Institute at the University of Nebraska
A report published jointly by the Food & Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and the Water for Food Global Institute at the University of Nebraska reviews current methods for yield gap analysis, clarifying definitions and techniques to measure and model actual, attainable and...Read more
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GlobalDeveloping a Western Energy Strategy for the Black Sea Region and Beyond
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November 1, 2015Steps that need to be taken by the West in order to stabalize the furutre of the Black Sea. Read more
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GlobalCreating Sustainable and Resilient Cities and Communities: Perspectives from the SDG 11 Leadership Forum
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May 25, 2021Learn from the perspectives of 150 guest contributors who explored the critical role that green infrastructure and urban green spaces can play in building sustainable cities and communities. The focus of the forum was to explore the challenges faced by North American urban centres.Read more
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GlobalIs Sustainability in Fashion?
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May 25, 2021This report explores these questions, drawing on the expert insights and observations of key decision-makers at leading brands about the sustainability challenges the industry faces today, and about how to change the industry for the better in the future. Read more
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GlobalINTERWOVEN RISKS, UNTAPPED OPPORTUNITIES: The business case for tackling water pollution in apparel and textile value chains
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May 25, 2021The apparel and textile industry is one of the largest industries in the world, both in terms of annual revenue (over US$2.5 trillion pre-pandemic) and environmental degradation.Read more
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