Essays about: "Vermont"
Found 3 essays containing the word Vermont.
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1. Towards Sustainable Lifestyles : An exploration of Cohousing in the North American context
University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för Urbana Studier (US)Abstract : Considering current urban challenges within the United States, the stewardship of massive, unsustainable living and consumption, collaborative cohousing communities appear to hold substantial potential as agents of change delivering sustainable-oriented lifestyles. This research examines the internal drives that intervene in adopting environmentally friendly habits and explores how they are facilitated inside this type of residence. READ MORE
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2. Small and steady: the role of the town energy committees in the transition to clean energy in Vermont
University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutetAbstract : International and national carbon reduction plans and targets have constituted the subject of a copious amount research in recent years. Concurrently, the number of cities, regions, companies and communities that have set ambitious targets for renewable energy and energy efficiency has been growing. READ MORE
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3. Exploring pathways to transformations in post-disaster-event communities: A case study on the Mad River Valley, Vermont, USA
University essay from Stockholms universitet/Stockholm Resilience CentreAbstract : Climate change is already having a powerful effect on many areas through superstorms and flooding events. The flooding from tropical storm Irene in 2011 took Vermont by surprise, sparking momentum for change. While adaptive capacity as a response to climate change is vital, in many cases it may not be enough. READ MORE
