With anthropogenic climate change remaining at the forefront of global debate, it is important to understand the influence on opinions of certain key demographics, such as those of Christians in the United States. In Christianity, there are conflicting doctrines – one suggesting humans’ dominion or ruling over nature and another suggesting humans are servants, stewards […]
A24: Evaluation of Sustainability within the Construction Industry in Cincinnati, OH
This research is an overview of the sustainability and wood waste management practices of the construction industry with a focus on Cincinnati, Ohio. Waste reduction at the source and wood recycling are solutions to overfilling landfills and wasting construction materials, while also providing a best practice example for sustainable management within the construction industry. Interviews […]
B36: Modeling Habitat Suitability for the Endangered Species, Equus Grevy (Grevy’s Zebra)
Species endangerment is a prominent, yet complex threat to our ecosystems because no two species are the same. Thus, a unique approach is required to effectively conserve each species. These approaches require a range of detailed information to ensure that conservation efforts are achievable without expending don’t cause inadvertent effects on the species health, relationships, […]
A19: Engaging People with Disabilities in Environmental Education
Environmental education (EE) is a subset of STEM education that focuses on the natural environment, cycles and processes within it, and often one’s place in nature. EE is often not given priority or even taught in schools which tends to result in EE available only through nature centers, parks, zoos, or other–mostly privately owned–facilities. This […]