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Funding Opportunities for Non-Motorized Transportation in South Carolina

The US Department of Transportation's Federal Highway Administration provides funding to South Carolina through the Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) to support non-motorized transportation initiatives. Local governments, schools, and other entities can partner with the South Carolina Depart

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Can Financial Engineering Help Save the Planet?

Explore the potential of financial engineering in combating climate change through carbon-linked bonds. Dive into the concept of scaling low carbon investments, optimizing portfolio allocations, and creating credibility using financial tools. Discover how the Carbon Barometer aggregates data to trac

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Harnessing Carbon Markets for Sustainable Development in Pakistan

Understanding the significance of carbon markets, this content delves into the interplay between economic growth and environmental sustainability, emphasizing the urgency to limit unsustainable practices. It explores mechanisms such as carbon pricing and cap-and-trade systems in the context of clima

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Carbon Pricing Overview and EU Green Deal Agenda

The overview of carbon pricing inside the EU highlights key aspects such as the EU Green Deal, revision of the EU ETS, and the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism. The EU aims for carbon neutrality by 2050 with a 55% reduction target. The Fit for 55 initiative emphasizes relevance for the Energy Comm

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Cost Accounting Standards for Determining Transportation Costs

Understanding the importance of transportation costs in procurement and distribution, this guide outlines the standards for determining average costs, separation of transportation costs in accounting records, objectives for maintaining cost uniformity, components of transportation costs, and treatme

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Overview of California's Carbon Removal Initiatives

California's Carbon Removal Innovation Support Program (CRISP) aims to incentivize Direct Air Capture (DAC) development in the state. The program includes research test centers, small-scale demonstrations of DAC technologies, community engagement, technical assistance, and more to enhance carbon rem

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Understanding Transportation Programs and Trends

Transportation training session led by Megan Johnson, featuring topics such as Transportation Crash Course, Training Opportunities, and Transportation Trends & Updates. Includes discussions on different types of transportation services and their importance for communities.

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Understanding the Carbon Cycle: Reservoirs, Dynamics, and Importance

Earth's carbon cycle plays a crucial role in sustaining life, with carbon moving through various reservoirs and processes. This cycle involves short-term terrestrial and marine cycles, as well as long-term cycles influenced by volcanic activity and rock weathering. Understanding carbon reservoir dyn

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Richland County Transportation Improvement Summary

Richland County's transportation improvement work includes sessions on project principles, funding options, project costs, and guidelines for utilizing the transportation penny. The focus is on addressing transportation needs, project prioritization, funding challenges, and division of funds for var

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Understanding Carbon-Based Nanomaterials and Their Technical Applications

Carbon-based nanomaterials, including fullerenes and carbon nanotubes, have revolutionized various industries with their unique properties. These materials, classified based on their geometrical structure, have applications in fields such as electronics, gas storage, biotechnology, and more. Fullere

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Tracing Carbon Atoms in Ecosystems: Understanding the Organic Matter Pyramid

Explore the journey of 500 carbon atoms through producers, herbivores, and carnivores in an ecosystem. Discover how carbon atoms move through photosynthesis, cellular respiration, and biosynthesis, ultimately contributing to the organic matter pyramid. Follow the pathways of carbon atoms as they cyc

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Understanding Fossil Fuels and Pollution: A Comprehensive Overview

Fossil fuels such as coal, oil, and natural gas are non-renewable energy sources that release heat energy when burned, but also contribute to pollution when not burned completely. This leads to the release of harmful pollutants like carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and carbon particu

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Understanding the Carbon Scenario Tool for Climate Change Management

The Carbon Scenario Tool (CST) is a valuable resource developed by the University of Edinburgh and the Scottish Funding Council to manage, report, and forecast carbon emissions for university estates and operations. It enables the calculation of the impact of carbon reduction projects and the develo

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Pathways to Building a Zero Carbon City-Region: Synergistic Collaboration & Learning

Explore synergistic pathways for collaboration and learning in building a zero carbon city-region. Topics include carbon mapping, integrated value-chains, and low carbon governance. Emphasize the importance of coordinated efforts among various stakeholders to achieve sustainable progress.

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Understanding Carbon Movement in the Environment

Explore the intricate processes of carbon movement in the biosphere, atmosphere, oceans, and geosphere. Learn how plants absorb carbon dioxide, animals utilize carbon for tissue building, and the impacts of human activities like burning fossil fuels on carbon distribution. Discover the critical role

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Maine DHHS Transportation Programs Overview

The Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) oversees various transportation programs aimed at providing non-emergency transportation services to low-income, child welfare-eligible, and Section 17-eligible individuals. These programs are managed through regional brokerage systems, with b

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Understanding the Biological Pump and Carbon Cycle in the Ocean

The biological pump in the ocean involves photosynthesis by phytoplankton, which removes carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, and respiration, where some CO2 is released back. Phytoplankton are crucial in the ocean's carbon cycle, with primary consumers like zooplankton depending on them for energy.

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Understanding Organic Chemistry: Carbon Atoms and Molecular Diversity

In organic chemistry, carbon atoms can form diverse molecules by bonding to four other atoms, leading to molecular complexity and diversity. The versatile nature of carbon allows for the formation of various carbon skeletons, contributing to the vast array of organic compounds. Hydrocarbons, consist

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Innovative CPC Futures Contract Program for Agribusiness Sustainability

The Commodity Plus Carbon (CPC) Futures Contract Program integrates agricultural commodity prices with carbon valuation to incentivize good agricultural practices and reduce carbon footprint. By combining ag commodity prices with carbon reductions, CPC contracts offer hedging opportunities and incen

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Importing TIMS Transportation Data into PowerSchool

Explore the process of extracting, formatting, purging, and importing TIMS transportation data into PowerSchool for efficient management of student transportation information. This includes creating TIMS extracts, updating bus stop information, and optimizing transportation planning through geocodin

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Overview of FAST Act for Transportation Planning

The FAST Act, passed in 2015, authorizes federal programs for transportation development with a focus on surface transportation. It extends funding through 2020, totaling $304.7 billion. The Act aims to enhance resiliency, reliability, and stormwater mitigation in transportation systems. Planning fa

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Tribal Transportation Program & Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Overview

The Tribal Transportation Program (TTP) and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) provide funding for essential transportation projects in Tribal communities. The TTP Bridge Fund, Safety Fund, and High Priority Projects aim to improve infrastructure and safety. The BIL funding for FY22-FY26 totals $3.

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Character, Comfort, and Low Carbon Retrofit: Green Homes Grant Overview

Explore the Green Homes Grant scheme introduced by the UK government to promote energy-efficient home improvements through insulation and low carbon heat measures. Learn about eligibility, application process, primary and secondary measures, funding details, and the government's objectives behind th

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Overview of Carbon Accounting in the UK: Progress and Challenges

The project aims to test the feasibility of producing SEE-EEA style Carbon Accounts, assess data sources, and lay a path for further development. Carbon accounting in SEE-EEA identifies carbon as a key theme, supporting ecosystem measurement. The UK's carbon accounts cover geosphere, biosphere, ocea

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Understanding Carbon Storage in Biomes and Ecosystems

Explore the intricate carbon cycle within terrestrial ecosystems, focusing on carbon storage in biomass, litter, and soil. Delve into the differences in plant characteristics among various biomes and their impact on carbon sequestration. Gain insights into the distribution of tropical rainforests an

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Integrated Terrestrial-Coastal Ocean Framework for Carbon Management

An advanced framework integrating terrestrial and coastal ocean observations and modeling is developed to support carbon management decisions. The study focuses on assessing the impacts of land use, human activities, and climate scenarios on the carbon cycle, particularly dissolved inorganic carbon

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DHHS Coordination of Transportation Service Contracts Overview

The Department of Health and Human Services in Maine conducted an assessment of Transportation Services in June 2019. The workgroup identified three main priorities: alignment of Quality and Performance Measures, Safety Measures, and Evaluation of Transportation Services. The first priority involves

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Tay Cities Deal TCD008 Low Carbon Transport & Active Travel Hubs Programme in Perth & Kinross Council

The Tay Cities Deal TCD008 Low Carbon Transport & Active Travel Hubs Programme aims to enhance sustainable travel options in the region, improve connectivity, workforce mobility, and innovation. The three-phase program includes projects like the Broxden Low Carbon Transport Hub, Perth Active Travel

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Understanding Transportation and Assignment Problem

Transportation and assignment problems involve optimizing the shipment of goods from various sources to multiple destinations while minimizing total transportation costs. These problems deal with limited supply, known demand, constant shipping costs, and integer quantities. The transportation algori

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Achieving UK Net-Zero: Strategies for Carbon Capture and Low-Carbon Fuels

Explore the pathways to achieving UK net-zero carbon emissions through carbon capture, low-carbon alternative fuels like hydrogen and bioenergy, and sustainable bioenergy practices. Learn about the importance of zero-carbon hydrogen production and the challenges and benefits of utilizing bioenergy f

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Insights into Low-Carbon Lifestyles and Modeling Change

Conducting a large-scale review of literature on lifestyles revealed key insights for low-carbon research, spanning health, marketing, and environmental domains. Through the development of a conceptual framework and empirical application across four countries, the interplay between cognitions and be

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Understanding Peatlands and Carbon Storage in the Carbon Cycle

Peatlands are vital landscapes where peat accumulates, storing large amounts of carbon. Learn about peat formation, anaerobic conditions, different types of peatlands, and the significant role peatlands play in carbon storage globally. Explore the link between water cycle and peat formation, emphasi

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Mapping Soil Organic Carbon Fractions in Australia: Stocks and Uncertainty

This study by Mercedes Román Dobarco et al. focuses on mapping soil organic carbon fractions across Australia, including mineral-associated organic carbon, particulate organic carbon, and pyrogenic organic carbon. The research involves prediction of soil organic carbon fractions using spectral libr

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Understanding Regional Coordination for Accessible Transportation

This presentation delves into the concept of regional coordination in accessible transportation, focusing on the Regional Transportation Advisory Panel, 5-year regional transportation goals, and the significance of the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act. It emphasizes t

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Enhancing Livability in Sudbury Through Transportation Initiatives

The GoSudbury! Transportation Update to the Select Board on October 19, 2021 highlights the importance of addressing transportation as a key component of livable communities. The initiative aims to create a safe, secure, and inclusive environment by improving transportation options for residents of

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Carbon Forestry and Poverty Alleviation: The Case of REDD in Nigeria

Global carbon forestry programs like REDD aim to alleviate poverty but face challenges in empowering forest-dependent communities. The paper discusses the role of key actors in maintaining the status quo, presenting research findings from a REDD program in Nigeria. Carbon forestry involves market-ba

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Insights from Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2 (OCO-2) on Global Carbon Cycle

Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2 (OCO-2) offers precise measurements to understand sources and sinks of CO2 in the atmosphere, providing valuable data on carbon uptake by plants and global carbon emissions. OCO-2's findings shed light on the impact of extreme climate events like droughts and fires on t

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Driving Low-Carbon Investments Through EU ETS Reform

Introducing a price floor in the EU ETS to address persistently low carbon prices and regulatory uncertainties, ultimately aiming to stimulate low-carbon investments. Mechanisms distorting EUA price formation, concerns over self-fulfilling prophecies, and the impact of external demand shocks are dis

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Carbon Modification by Seabirds in Fjords: Implications and Patterns

The study investigates the impact of seabirds on carbon burial in fjords, showcasing factors such as wind stress patterns, terrestrial vegetation biomass, and various carbon sources in the ecosystem. It delves into the distribution and fate of carbon in two fjords, Hornsund and Kongsfjorden, sheddin

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Transportation Finance and Direct Democracy in California

Proposition 6 on November 6th has garnered attention, but voters in multiple states will decide on over 250 transportation ballot measures totaling over $55 billion. California, with a longer history and greater funding needs, has been at the forefront of transportation investments, including the us

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