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Editorial White Paper : This paper describes the effects of nitrogen in soil and plants, and explains the nitrogen content and form in common fertilizers. This paper looks at pollution problems in the densly populated province of Sindh, and identifies improved education as a means to control negative impacts on the ecosystem. Editorial on using forest plantations as efficient effluent recyclers with software controlled irrigation based on real-time data about atmospheric conditions and nutrient requirements Editorial on density reduction, resulting in multiple ecological effects, especially in terms of water extraction by tree roots and space for crown development. Editorial on silvicultural interventions likely to achieve a more active CO2 sequestration. Editorial on improving the ability of forests to re-capture excess CO2 from the atmosphere through density control. Editorial on recycling municipal effluent through tree plantations. This paper describes advanced networking using fingerprinting and internet technology, enabling multilingual sharing of knowledge and intellectual resources. This paper describes an emerging biotechnological approach to clean up the environment with the aid of micro-organisms. This article gives an overview of the problematic concerning water in industry. Basic principles are discussed to implement sustainable solutions in the current economical situation. This paper promotes the application of microbe bioremediation as an effective and low cost alternative to the more widely used current technologies. Analysis of noise levels by firecrackers during festival days. Examining the incentives that the Public Authorities may grant to independent operators that intend to produce energy from renewable sources. Comprehensive analysis concerning the discipline of Green Certificates in Italy. Editorial on the provisions of the Ronchi Decree regarding packaging and handling of waste. EditoriEditorial on the legal procedures and documentary requirements for the establishment in Italy of an electrical energy plant that utilizes alternative energy sources. Sustainability is a basic goal of natural resource management - the achieving of far greater integration of environmental, social and economic values in resource management. This article looks at the concepts and the driving forces behind an environmental thinking or behaviour and what are the principles that should be taken as a base for any kind of working and activating for a sustainable development of societies. This paper identifies the superior cooling effect of white surfaces because of its reflective nature and compared with other color schemes. This paper presents research initiatives to design a fan that can produce a wider cone of air movement by its physical and dimensional design. Editorial on the paradigm shift in professional education towards ecological sustainable development through low energy architecture. This article looks at the challenges in managing urban growth and environmental problems to ensure sustainability of urban development. This paper looks at strategic considerations, appropriate regulatory frameworks and cooperation among involved jurisdictions in oil and gas development projects. This paper promotes the enhancement of the EIA system by improving the level of public participation and inaugurating a more effective EIA legislation. This paper looks at the role of SEA in evaluating and anticipating the consequences of decisions taken before the project stage. Indoor thermal comfort for Malaysian homes without the use of mechanical aids. This study identifies the optimal pH and the specific COD removal rate for better degradation of dye house effluents under anoxic conditions. This paper focuses on the feasibility of biodegradation of dye house effluent and evaluates the kinetic parameters. This paper looks at the advantages of vermiculture and vermicomposting technologies for organic farming and the potential to reduce the use of chemical fertilizers. This article describes novel rickshaws that can provide a safe, environmentally friendly, energy efficient and cost-effective transport system in cities and towns of India. This article deals with the issues of sustainability and a new model of development within decentralized, energy and food self-sufficient rural structures. This paper describes the use of pollutant-accumulating plants for aquatic pollution abatement, an emerging technology called Phytoremediation. This Biotechnology is overruling Chemical technologies used for cleanup, which are costly, non-ecofriendly and generate more secondary wastes which impair the ecosystem functioning. This article introduces a new technology specifically designed for the treatment and destruction of liquid and solid infectious waste.