Browsing by Subject "Environment"

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    • Managing Nuisance Odor and Dust from Poultry Growing Operations 
      Mukhtar, Saqib; Lacey, Ron; Carey, John B. (2001-08-08)
      The odor and dust from poultry growing operations can be a nuisance to neighbors. The tips for managing odor and dust contained in this leaflet cover the disposal of dead birds, maintenance of the ventilation system, ...
    • A Model to Evaluate Vehicle Emission Incentive Policies in Japan 
      Fullerton, Don; Gan, Li; Hattori, Miwa (Private Enterprise Research Center, Texas A&M University; Texas A&M University. Library, 2014-06-01)
      Using three years of data from the 47 prefectures of Japan, the authors estimate behavior of households who simultaneously make discrete decisions about vehicle ownership and continuous decisions about driving distance. ...
    • Multi-Objective Analysis of a Gas-to-Liquid (GTL) Process from Economic, Safety, and Environmental Perspectives 
      Choi, Jinyoung (2017-07-25)
      One of the most important challenges facing chemical engineers today is developing more efficient processes that reduce the discharge of greenhouse gasses (GHG) and the usage of material and energy resources. Furthermore, ...
    • Nearby Outdoor Environmental Support of Older Adults' Yard Activities, Neighborhood Walking and Independent Living in the Community 
      Wang, Zhe (2011-02-22)
      Aging is a global phenomenon. Ways to sustain older adults' aging-in-place in the 'community at-large' (defined as traditional communities where most people live) have been overlooked. Consciously engaging in physical ...
    • Occupying Nature: Power, Politics, and Sovereignty in American Occupied Germany, 1945-1955 
      Bell, Douglas Ian (2020-01-17)
      With Nazi Germany’s unconditional surrender in May 1945, the Allied powers assumed sovereignty over Germany, but this was not absolute sovereignty as the authority of the occupiers coexisted, overlapped, and competed with ...
    • Particulate Matter: What is it and Why does it Matter to Agriculture? 
      Mukhtar, Saqib; McGee, Russell (2009-04-16)
      Particulate matter is the dust and other small particles that are suspended in the air. The Environmental Protection Agency regulates particulate matter because it can cause health problems when inhaled. This publication ...
    • Protecting the Environment Using Integrated Weed Management in Lawns 
      Ketchersid, Mary; Baumann, Paul A. (2008-03-27)
      Integrated Pest Management (IPM) can be used to control weeds, keep lawns healthy and protect the environment. This publication explains the steps to take in an IPM program and the importance of calibrating equipment and ...
    • A retrospective study on changes in residents' physical activities, social 
      Zhu, Xuemei; Yu, Chia-Yuan; Lee, Chanam; Lu, Zhipeng; Mann, George (Elsevier, 2014)
      Objective. This study is to examine changes in residents' physical activities, social interactions, and neighborhood cohesion after they moved to a walkable community in Austin, Texas. Methods. Retrospective surveys (N= ...
    • Sampling for Bacteria in Wells (Spanish) 
      Lesikar, Bruce J. (2001-11-15)
      This publication will instruct you on the proper procedures for collecting a sample from a water well for bacteriological analysis.
    • Shock Chlorination of Stored Water Supplies (Spanish) 
      Dozier, Monty; McFarland, Mark L. (2005-05-25)
      Treatment of drinking water to improve its sanitary or bacteriological quality is referred to as disinfection. Shock chlorination is one disinfection method employed by public suppliers to reduce bacterial contamination ...
    • Shock Chlorination of Wells (Spanish) 
      McFarland, Mark L.; Dozier, Monty (2003-06-11)
      Shock chlorination is a method of disinfecting a water well. This publication gives complete instructions for chlorinating with bleach or with dry chlorine. It is also available in English as publication L-5441
    • Solving Water Quality Problems in the Home (Spanish) 
      Dozier, Monty; McFarland, Mark L. (2004-02-20)
      If your drinking water comes from a private water well, there are certain procedures you can follow to make sure the water is safe. This publication explains how to get your water tested and, if treatment is necessary, to ...
    • Stormwater Management 
      Jaber, Fouad (2008-10-23)
      According to the EPA, pollutants in stormwater discharges have a significant effect on water quality. The Clean Water Act and its amendments regulate certain discharges of stormwater. Learn which sources are regulated and ...
    • TAMU-Q Green Gym 
      Al Muhannadi, Noof; Hedous, Sara (2019-12-15)
    • The Context of Learning: A Multi-Grounded Theory of the Moderating Variables of Teaching and Learning 
      Sheehan, Christopher Zane (2020-01-13)
      An alternative conceptual model of teaching and learning has emerged in School-Based Agricultural Education known as the context-state-result model, designed by Mark Reardon in 2000. Specifically, the concept of context ...
    • Using Renewable Energy to Pump Water (Spanish) 
      Mecke, Michael; Enciso, Juan (2007-06-08)
      Solar and wind power can be economical and environmentally friendly ways to pump water for homes, irrigation and/or livestock water wells. This publication explains how these pumps work, the advantages and disadvantages ...
    • Views from the River Front: Rio Grande Decision Makers Rank Water Conservation Strategies 
      Silvy, Valeen; Lesikar, Bruce J. (2005-10-18)
      This publication details the results of a survey of elected city officials and water managers in the Rio Grande River Basin of Texas and New Mexico. The participants ranked water conservation strategies for their communities.
    • The Watershed Management Approach 
      Persyn, Russell A.; Griffin, Molly; Williams, Amy T.; Wolfe, Clint (2008-08-11)
      Watershed management is a coordinated environmental management framework that focuses on highest priority problems. This publication explains the data collection and data assessment that is part of such a system, and ...
    • Your Actions Can Help Protect Our Drinking Water (Spanish) 
      Warren, Judith L. (2004-08-04)
      This publication offers advice on how to protect our drinking water supply by properly selecting, storing, using and disposing of household hazardous products.