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Dr. Lynne Cameron, BCAC Chair
No full textBooth Library Collaborative Board Chair- Lynne Cameron presenting opening remarkshttps://thekeep.eiu.edu/lib_awards_2024_photos/1000/thumbnail.jp
(L-R) Lynne Cameron (BCAC Chair), Courtney Klaers, Brian Keith (Dean of Library Services)
No full textCourtney Klaers receives an honorable mention in the undergraduate category.https://thekeep.eiu.edu/lib_awards_2024_photos/1001/thumbnail.jp
Analysis of Circular Design Principles for the Sustainable End-of-Life Management of Renewable Energy Assets: Investigation of Illinois and Germany Renewable Energy Policies and Programs.
Get PDFThis paper presents a comprehensive analysis of circular design principles applied to the sustainable end-of-life management of renewable energy assets, focusing on the comparative study of renewable energy policies in Illinois, USA, and Germany. As the deployment of renewable energy technologies like solar panels and wind turbines expands globally, the question of their sustainable disposal becomes increasingly critical. This research delves into how circular economy approaches can be integrated into policy frameworks to ensure that these technologies are sustainable not only in their operation but also at the end of their lifecycle.
The study methodically reviews existing policies and programs in both regions, assessing their effectiveness in incorporating practices such as recycling, reuse, and the reduction of environmental impact. Key findings highlight the distinct approaches of Illinois and Germany, with Germany taking a more proactive stance in embedding circular design principles within its legislative frameworks. The paper evaluates the successes and limitations of these policies, providing insights into how circular design can significantly enhance the environmental sustainability of renewable energy systems.
By proposing recommendations for policy enhancements and emphasizing the need for global standards in renewable energy end-of-life management, this paper contributes valuable perspectives to the discourse on sustainable development and circular economy in the energy sector. It serves as a crucial resource for policymakers, researchers, and practitioners seeking to foster a more sustainable and circular approach in renewable energy deployment and management.https://thekeep.eiu.edu/srca_2024/1000/thumbnail.jp
Acute and Chronic Impacts of a Biofilm, Activated Sludge, and Ultraviolet Radiation Treatment on the Fathead Minnow, Pimephales promelas
Get PDFWastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) are a point source of pollution that have potentially damaging effects on downstream fish populations, including reduced growth and survival and reproductive complications. To examine these possible effects, fathead minnows were exposed to effluent of three wastewater treatment processes at the Charleston Wastewater Treatment Plant located in Charleston, Illinois. These three treatments included two secondary treatments, a biofilm treatment and an activated sludge treatment, and one tertiary U.V. treatment. Two trials took place during this project: an acute, two-week exposure trial, and a chronic 119 day exposure trial. Upon completion of each trial, fish were assessed for survival and growth, and fish exposed to chronic WWTP effluent were evaluated for reproductive characteristics and development. Based on the available data, survival and growth of fathead minnows did not differ significantly following acute or chronic exposure to different stages of wastewater effluent. Additionally, reproductive characteristics and development did not vary among fish exposed to different wastewater effluents. These results suggest that there is little difference in impact of the three treatments on downstream fish populations from a WWTP. However, due to multiple equipment malfunctions and extraneous factors that lead to very low survival or even none in some treatments, it is not possible to make any definitive assertions. Further research that builds on this study using a greater sample size and more preventable measures in place to maintain control over the project would be beneficial in having a full understanding of these three wastewater treatments, in addition to the potential impacts of the wild fish populations that are exposed to them
Dungeons & Dragons with the Dean
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