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A Guide to Evaluating Marine Spatial Plans [PDF]

, 2014
Marine spatial plans are being developed in over 40 countries around the world, to distribute human activities in marine areas more sustainably and achieve ecological, social, and economic objectives.
Charles Ehler
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Guiding the data collection for integrated Water-Energy-Food-Environment systems using a pilot smallholder farm in Costa Rica

Energy Nexus
Smart integration of water, energy, agriculture, and environmental systems can create synergies, increase socio-economic benefits, and minimize environmental impact. However, effective planning of integrated water-energy-food-environment systems (iWEFEs)
Julian Fleischmann, Christian Birkel, Philipp Blechinger, Lars Ribbe, Alexandra Nauditt, Silvia Corigliano, Werner Platzer   +6 more
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A Precision-Positioning Method for a High-Acceleration Low-Load Mechanism Based on Optimal Spatial and Temporal Distribution of Inertial Energy

Engineering, 2015
High-speed and precision positioning are fundamental requirements for high-acceleration low-load mechanisms in integrated circuit (IC) packaging equipment.
Xin Chen, Youdun Bai, Zhijun Yang, Jian Gao, Gongfa Chen   +4 more
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Determining Sustainable Development Density using the Urban Carrying Capacity Assessment System [PDF]

, 2004
Diverse urban problems in the capital region of Korea occur due to over-development and over-concentration which exceed the region’s carrying capacity.
Jeong, Yeunwoo, Lee, Dongkun, Lee, Wangkey, Oh, Kyushik   +3 more
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Spatial optimization for land use allocation: accounting for sustainability concerns [PDF]

, 2017
Land-use allocation has long been an important area of research in regional science. Land-use patterns are fundamental to the functions of the biosphere, creating interactions that have substantial impacts on the environment.
Murray, Alan T., Yao, Jing, Zhang, Xiaoxiang   +2 more
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CORE-D: county resolution energy demand projections for multi-scale modelling and multi-level governance dialogues in Kenya

Renewable and Sustainable Energy Transition
County-level energy planning within Kenya is becoming increasingly important and relevant following the evolving governance system and energy planning responsibilities.
Neve Fields, Michelle Akute, Leonhard Hofbauer, Martin Mutembei, Anne Nganga, Mark Howells, Ed Brown   +6 more
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SDT4Solar: A Spatial Digital Twin Framework for Scalable Rooftop PV Planning in Urban Environments

Smart Cities
To sustainably power future urban communities, cities require advanced solar energy planning tools that overcome the limitations of traditional approaches, such as data fragmentation and siloed decision-making.
Athenee Teofilo, Qian (Chayn) Sun, Marco Amati   +2 more
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The Implication of Incorporating Environmental Costs in Utility Rate Setting [PDF]

Electric and natural gas are the two major sources of energy for residents of Washington State. Several states have adopted a policy whereby utility companies decide on the choice of mixes of resources by incorporating cost effectiveness, conservation ...
Mariam, Yohannes
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Land Use Strategy (LUS) Delivery Evaluation Project : Volume 1: Main Report [PDF]

, 2014
Scotland’s first Land Use Strategy (LUS) – Getting the best from our land – was published in March 2011. The LUS is a requirement of the Climate Change (Scotland) Act 2009, highlighting the important contribution that Scottish Ministers expect land use ...
Baker, Jonathan, Eales, Ric, João, Elsa, Lord, Richard, Phillips, Peter   +4 more
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Strategic Planning of Public Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Using AHP and GIS to Support Sustainable Mobility in West Java, Indonesia [PDF]

E3S Web of Conferences
The transition toward sustainable and low-emission transportation in Indonesia has accelerated the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs), especially in densely populated provinces such as West Java.
Fariza Amelia Nur, Kurniawan Ilham, Amalia Pratiwi Rizki, Nindiani Aina, Pratiwi Annisa Indah   +4 more
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