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
Agricultural Model Intracomparison and Improvement Project (AgMIP)
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
The Agricultural Model Intracomparison and Improvement Project (AgMIP) is a major international collaborative effort to assess the state of global agricultural modeling and to understand climate impacts on the agricultural sector.Read more
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GlobalWorld Wildlife Fund and The Coca-Cola Company Partnership
The Coca-Cola CompanyWorld Wildlife Fund
The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and The Coca-Cola Company (TCCC) have partnered are focused on ensuring healthy, resilient freshwater basins in 11 key regions, measurably improving environmental performance across the company's value chain, integrating the value of nature into public and private...Read more
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GlobalAlternative 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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GlobalHandbook of Water Use and Conservation
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January 1, 2001Alliance for Water Efficiency
As drought, pollution, and sprawl make water increasingly scarce, many are seeking new and sustainable solutions to water supply problems. This book is the most comprehensive, authoritative, and state-of-the-art reference ever published on water use, conservation, and the growing array of...Read more
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GlobalH2infO DC Launch Program - State Department
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October 3, 2014Thank you so much for joining us today at the U.S. Department of State. We hope you enjoy today's event.
Please click the green button above to access the program.Read more
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GlobalUrban Water Blueprint: Mapping Conservation Solutions to the Global Water Challenge
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November 18, 2014The Nature Conservancy
The Urban Water Blueprint report and accompanying interactive website provide a resource for decision-makers in evaluating water quantity and quality risk across the world's largest cities, the steps some cities have taken to overcome water stress, and the cost-benefits of incorporating...Read more
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