Questions tagged [planning]
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Who carries an EIA out? (Environmental Impact Assessment)
In principle, an EIA should be carried out by expert(s) recognized by the governement and external to the project. I am however wondering the following:
1) Is it always the case or are there some ...
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What kind of population-to-agriculture relationship is the most sustainable? [closed]
City/Rural Relationship
High concentration of humans and low concentration of agriculture that are largely fed by areas outside the city that are very low in human population but are very high in ...
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How can I sustainably live without money when the government charges property tax? [closed]
I want to live in such a way that I can develop open source software full time, find new ways to convert trash into usable products and not charge a dime for my services. Are there any viable means to ...
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Planning to build zero energy earth house
I'm playing with the idea of building my own home.
I have not picked the location yet but I think I will be good with 1 acre of land. I follow Cody Lundin and like the idea of a earth house. I'm also ...
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Estimating the cost of solar panels and return time?
I'm interested in installing a solar array on my property, and am trying to find tools that can help me do a cost analysis so I can optimize my budget and see how long it will take to balance the ...
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Before drilling a well, how can I determine any water table impact?
I own a property that has no water service and thus I need to drill a well. My neighbors have expressed concern about the water table being lowered by too many people with wells in the area.
Before ...