Activities report of the initiative group of the working group on environmental statistics

Includes bibliography

Sugarcane vinasse: Environmental implications of its use

The inadequate and indiscriminate disposal of sugarcane vinasse in soils and water bodies has received much attention since decades ago, due to environmental problems associated to this practice. Vinasse is the final by-product of the biomass distillation, mainly for the production of ethanol, from sugar crops (beet and sugarcane), starch crops (corn, wheat, rice, and cassava), or cellulosic material (harvesting crop residues, sugarcane bagasse, and wood). Because of the large quantities of vinasse produced, alternative treatments and uses have been developed, such as recycling of vinasse in fermentation, fertirrigation, concentration by evaporation, and yeast and energy production. This review was aimed at examining the available data on the subject as a contribution to update the information on sugarcane vinasse, from its characteristics and chemical composition to alternatives uses in Brazil: fertirrigation, concentration by evaporation, energy production; the effects on soil physical, chemical and biological properties; its influence on seed germination, its use as biostimulant and environmental contaminant. The low pH, electric conductivity, and chemical elements present in sugarcane vinasse may cause changes in the chemical and physical-chemical properties of soils, rivers, and lakes with frequent discharges over a long period of time, and also have adverse effects on agricultural soils and biota in general. Thus, new studies and green methods need to be developed aiming at sugarcane vinasse recycling and disposal. © 2013 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

Compostos orgânicos como substratos na formação de mudas de ipê amarelo [Tabebuia chrysotricha (Mart. ex DC) Standl.] irrigado com água residuária

Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (CAPES)

Degradação ambiental urbana e qualidade de vida nas áreas de manguezais ocupadas por palafitas em São Luís - MA

Pós-graduação em Geografia - FCT

A formação da paisagem urbana do complexo Ribeirão Verde: uma proposta comunitária de educação ambiental

Pós-graduação em Educação - IBRC

Diretriz para o gerenciamento integrado de resíduos sólidos urbanos em Estiva Gerbi (SP)

Pós-graduação em Geociências e Meio Ambiente - IGCE

Vulnerabilidade natural à poluição dos recursos hídricos subterrâneos da área de Araraquara (SP)

Pós-graduação em Geociências e Meio Ambiente - IGCE

Renewable energy sources in Latin America and the Caribbean: situation and policy proposals

Includes bibliography

Acesso restrito: reflexões sobre a qualidade ambiental percebida por habitantes de condomínios horizontais

Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico (CNPq)

Qualidade ambiental urbana em cidades médias: proposta de modelo de avaliação para o Estado de São Paulo

Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico (CNPq)

Qualidade ambiental e de vida na cidade de Várzea Paulista-SP: estudo de caso

Pós-graduação em Geografia - IGCE

Measures for controlling traffic congestion

Traffic congestion has become a severe scourge in large cities, in both the industrialized and developing countries. Increasing demand for urban transport and transit has led to longer travel times, and a greater incidence of accidents, environmental problems and deterioration in the quality of life than is considered acceptable for citizens. A multidisciplinary approach is required in order to keep the negative effects of congestion under control and to ensure standards of living remain sustainable. In view of the seriousness of the problem, ECLAC with the support of the German Agency for Technical Cooperation (GTZ) is carrying out a project to study measures that contribute to traffic control. As part of this project, initiatives regarding the supply of, and the demand for, transport have been examined, and a programme to disseminate information is being conducted.For further information, please contact Mr Alberto Bull .

Análise de impactos associados à precipitação na cidade de São Carlos/SP

Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (CAPES)

Análise da qualidade ambiental na cidade de Osvaldo Cruz/SP

Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico (CNPq)

O clima urbano de Cândido Mota: análise do perfil térmico e higrométrico em episódios de verão

Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico (CNPq)