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How Can I Prepare for Food Shortages?
When preparing for food shortages, it’s important to define whether you’re considering a short (no more than a few days) or long (perhaps months)
What Food Shortages Are Upcoming?
This year alone, crop failures triggered by changes in weather patterns, supply chain issues, and the effects of conflicts
Hunger or War: What Comes First?
It has become a seldom-examined truism that global food crises don’t really exist.
Aren’t There Solutions to Food Shortages?
For the average US consumer contemplating the specter of a significant food shortage affecting their life, it’s understandable to be somewhat indifferent.
Isn’t it Just a Problem of Distribution and Access?
It’s comforting to think that the specter of serious food shortages will fade as the risks from COVID diminish over time
Are Food Shortages Really a Problem in the US?
Could food production or packaging companies shut down (for whatever reason) and actually cause a major shortage of food
Top Questions About Green Roofs
It is absolutely possible to replace a conventional roof with a green roof
Popular Myths About Green Roofs
Many structures are now designed by default with roofs equipped to handle 25-35 lbs per square foot of dead load.
They All Have Layers - Like Parfaits. Or Onions.
In basic structure, green roofs are essentially the same.
Anatomy of a Green Roof
An important difference between conventional roofs and green roofs, aside from the functional layers
Are Green Roofs Cost Effective? Lifecycle Costs and Savings
Just like a conventional roof, expenses will continue.
Are Green Roofs Cost Effective? Capital Costs and Abatements
The term “green roof” covers a wide spectrum of building-topping concepts
Unexpected Benefits of a Green Roof
Did you know that the plants in a green roof can provide a critical habitat for birds, butterflies, and insects
Are There Other Reasons to Have a Green Roof?
There is no doubt that green roofs offer significant environmental benefits on several levels
How do Green Roofs Help the Environment?
The name green roof doesn’t refer only to the color of plants and other growing things that define a green roof installation.
Urban Heat Islands and Green Roofs
Heat islands are regions in urban areas where the ambient air temperature is consistently higher
What are Brown Roofs?
Green roofs are systems that can be controlled and maintained at different levels.
What is a Green Roof?
At the most basic level, the term green roof refers to a layer of vegetation planted over a series of specialized roofing layers that function together
Ten Important Questions About Using Geotextiles in Road Construction
Geotextiles are synthetic materials designed for use in civil engineering and construction applications.
Maintaining Geotextile-Reinforced Roads Part 2: Soil Separation, Load Distribution and Cost-Effectiveness
Check for vegetation growth through the road surface. Excessive vegetation may indicate areas where the geotextile is not effectively preventing soil intrusion.
Maintaining Geotextile-Reinforced Roads Part 1: Road Condition and Drainage
Incorporating geotextiles in road construction has proven to be a game-changer in enhancing the durability and longevity of infrastructure.
Green Roads, Sustainability, and Geotextiles
The use of geotextiles, specifically slit film woven geotextiles, has emerged as a key player in fostering eco-friendly infrastructure.
Geotextiles in Road Construction
In modern civilization's complex structure, our roads connect diverse communities, facilitate commerce, and drive economic momentum.
Strength Woven into Roads: Installing Geotextiles
The construction of a sustainable and durable transportation infrastructure relies on weaving resilience into the fabric of our roads.