Green & Geospatial Ideas

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GeoNet is where the Esri Community - customers, Esri Staff, distributors and others in the GIS and geospatial professional community- connect, collaborate and share experiences. 
There is an exceptional provision of Ideas related with many aspects and categories of the Geocommunity and ArcGIS here: https://community.esri.com/community/arcgis-ideas


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For thos who need an inspiration, or are capable of conceiving a new idea related with ArcGIS, well, now there is a base to promote your thoughts and may get a collaboration proposal by geo-stakeholders.

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Quick Ideas For Inexpensive Green Living

by CouponChief.com

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The only planet we’ll ever have is in trouble! And we are not so innocent in this matter. From greenhouse gas emissions to air pollution, deforestation, and issues with water and waste, the human impact on our planet has become real. So it’s only fitting that we hold ourselves accountable and do something about it--embracing an Earth-friendly lifestyle is the way to go. “But wouldn’t it be expensive?” you may ask. Well, it doesn’t have to be.

There are plenty of ways to help our planet without breaking the bank. Here are some quick ideas to help you get started today:
Headed off to the grocery store? Don’t forget to bring reusable bags. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), only around 5 percent of the 1 trillion plastic bags used each year are recycled. Avoid contributing to this problem--invest in reusable bags today if you haven’t already done so.
Thinking of throwing away used electronics? Why not give them a second life and make money in the process instead? Websites like Gazelle.com help you connect with buyers who want to purchase your used smartphones, tablets, and computers.
Thinking of ways to improve the look of your home and gardens? Then plant indoor and outdoor plants--they filter the air, breathe in carbon dioxide, and breathe out clean oxygen we need to live. If you don’t want to buy plants, ask friends and neighbors for their clippings or extra seeds.
Planning on cooking at home? Then consider making a homemade, healthy meal with few ingredients. While processed foods are a convenient option, they require lots of labor and energy to make, use too much packaging, then require transportation to the store. You can avoid much of the environmental impact of processed foods by buying ingredients in bulk and making meals simple meals at home. As a bonus, homemade meals are almost always healthier.
Tired of your furniture, clothes, or household goods? Save space in your local landfill by donating them instead of throwing them away. Post a free ad on craiglist.org, or mention your items on Freecycle.org.
Considering repainting your home? Then choose a paint brand with no or low VOCs – dangerous solvents that release into the air as paint dries.
Stopping by Starbucks on your way to work? It’s costly and bad for the environment, so bring your own coffee to work instead. Invest in an insulated mug and make your own coffee at home. You’ll save money and time, and keep paper products out of the trash.

Indeed, going green doesn’t have to be expensive. And it isn’t just about saving polar bears; it can also be good for your health, bank account, and quality of life! So what are you waiting for? Act now and reap all those potential benefits. If you want to learn more about how to get started today, read CouponChief’s cheap green living guide for saving the planet:
https://www.couponchief.com/guides/guide_to_cheap_green_living






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Many ideas on GIS and Remote Sensing implementations and Geospatial innovations come out of related research projects, which have been already fulfilled, or they are currently running .
Here, we'll try to collect and organize connections with such projects enabling all interested GIS and Geospatial users from other scientific disciplines to find significant resources of latest accomplishments.

Earth Observation issues

  • GEOURBAN project - Sustainable Urban Planning using Earth Observation
Website: http://geourban-fp7-eranet.com/

The main objective of the GEOURBAN is to bridge the gap between EO (Earth Observation) scientists and urban planners by demonstrating the ability of current and future EO systems to depict parameters of urban structure and urban environmental quality over large areas at detailed level. GEOURBAN will also develop a web-based information system which will have the potential to support urban planning and management by providing a set of EO-based indicators easily transferable to any city and understood and by non-experts.



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