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Air Quality in the Mexico Megacity
An Integrated Assessment
Av Luisa T. Molina, Mario J. Molina m. fl.
Inbunden, 2002
1101 kr
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In this book, experts in atmospheric sciences, human health, economics, social and political sciences contribute to an integrated assessment of the complex elements needed to structure air quality policy in the 21st century. The analysis is developed through a case study of the Mexico City …
Air Quality in the Mexico Megacity
An Integrated Assessment
Häftad, 2002
1101 kr
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The quality of the air we breathe is fundamental to the quality of life for the growing millions of people living in the world's burgeoning megacities. In this book, experts in atmospheric sciences, human health, economics, social and political sciences contribute to an integrated assessment of the …
Future Cities: Dynamics and Sustainability
Av Keisuke Hanaki, Peter Baccini m. fl.
Inbunden, 2002
1101 kr
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CITIES: CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR SUSTAINABILITY BRANTLEY LIDDLE AND FRED MOAVENZADEH OR at least 4000 years, cities have been centers of cultural, social, technological Fand economic innovation, inventions and their application, and political power. Only in the last 200 years, the …
Future Cities: Dynamics and Sustainability
Av F. Moavenzadeh, Keisuke Hanaki m. fl.
Häftad, 2002
1101 kr
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CITIES: CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR SUSTAINABILITY BRANTLEY LIDDLE AND FRED MOAVENZADEH OR at least 4000 years, cities have been centers of cultural, social, technological Fand economic innovation, inventions and their application, and political power. Only in the last 200 years, the …
ECODESIGN Pilot
Product Investigation, Learning and Optimization Tool for Sustainable Product Development with CD-ROM
Av Wolfgang Wimmer, Rainer Züst
Inbunden, 2003
554 kr
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Up to now, environmental policies have relied mainly on rules, regulations, and prohibitions. This kind of environmental policy -- a clearly reactive approach – has shown a mounting array of limitations. There is a clear need to seek new solutions, in particular those involving the initiative of …
ECODESIGN Pilot
Product Investigation, Learning and Optimization Tool for Sustainable Product Development with CD-ROM
Av Wolfgang Wimmer, Rainer Züst
Häftad, 2003
554 kr
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Up to now, environmental policies have relied mainly on rules, regulations, and prohibitions. This kind of environmental policy -- a clearly reactive approach – has shown a mounting array of limitations. There is a clear need to seek new solutions, in particular those involving the initiative of …
Integrated Assessment of Sustainable Energy Systems in China, The China Energy Technology Program
A Framework for Decision Support in the Electric Sector of Shandong Province
Av B. Eliasson, Y. Lee
Häftad, 2003
3277 kr
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The purpose of the China Energy Technology Program (CETP) has been to take a holistic view of electricity generation in China with special emphasis on the economic and environmental impact of technology. The program is a collaborative effort involving industry, as leader and manager of the program; …
From Understanding to Action
Sustainable Urban Development in Medium-Sized Cities in Africa and Latin America
Av Marco Keiner, Christopher Zegras m. fl.
Inbunden, 2004
1101 kr
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Hans van Ginkel Rector, United Nations University The challenges of the world's future are linked to the growing share of the global population that will reside in urban areas. UN projections indicate that by 2030 the world's urban population share will rise to 60 percent. Of the two billion added …
ECODESIGN Implementation
A Systematic Guidance on Integrating Environmental Considerations into Product Development
Av Wolfgang Wimmer, Rainer Züst m. fl.
Inbunden, 2004
1133 kr
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Stakeholders such as environmental directives and customer demands for reducing environmental impacts of a product require innovative and environmentally improved products. Therefore a systematic approach and effective methods and tools are needed in the early phase of product development.The basic …
Sustainable Energy Consumption and Society
Personal, Technological, or Social Change?
Inbunden, 2005
1101 kr
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Origin of this book In 1998 the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH) initiated the 2000 Watt Society, a University-wide research program meant to help Switzerland realize a dramatic reduction in its future energy use. A project within the initiative “Sustainability in the ETH domain,” the …
Technology-Energy-Environment-Health (TEEH) Chain In China
A Case Study of Cokemaking
Av K. R. Polenske, Karen Polenske
Inbunden, 2005
1101 kr
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Since 1997, the AGS China cokemaking team has been examining the rapidly changing relationships among technology, energy, the environment, and health (TEEH) in one of China's most energy-intensive and highly polluting industries--cokemaking. The team has developed analytical tools and methods that …
Energy Analysis of Household Consumption
Changing Patterns of Direct and Indirect Use in India
Inbunden, 2007
1101 kr
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The book presents a novel socio-economic approach to analysing the - ergy system and energy consumption in India from a household persp- tive. In doing so, it views households as the ultimate end-consumers and estimates and analyses the direct and indirect energy requirements of household …
Sustainable Urban Housing in China
Principles and Case Studies for Low-Energy Design
Av Leon Glicksman, Juintow Lin
2006
1801 kr
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ENCOUNTERING SUSTAINABILITY IN CHINA Yung-Ho Chang What I am writing is by no means a typical foreword. Instead of introducing the work outside of Beijing, we enclosed a courtyard with buildings and hillside to create a of my colleagues in the Department of Architecture at Massachusetts Institute …
Climate Change and Energy Pathways for the Mediterranean
Workshop Proceedings, Cyprus
Inbunden, 2008
1101 kr
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Reflecting the success of the first workshop of the Cyprus Institute entitled Climate Change and Energy Pathways for the Mediterranean held in Cyprus in 2005, these proceedings present an overview of the implications of climate change for the eastern Mediterranean and the impact of climate change …
Sustainable Water Quality Management Policy
The Role of Trading: The U.S. Experience
Av C. Pharino
Inbunden, 2007
1101 kr
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After the success of the Acid Rain Program, pollution trading became a more acceptable policy in dealing with pollution problems. Trading of pollution credits and allowances helps to achieve environmental goals faster and more co- effectively. Although for the past 20 years water pollution trading …
Highway and Urban Environment
Proceedings of the 8th Highway and Urban Environment Symposium
Av G.M. Morrison, Sébastien Rauch
Inbunden, 2007
2194 kr
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The 8th Highway and Urban Environment Symposium (8HUES) was held on 12–14 June 2006 in Nicosia, Cyprus. 8HUES was hosted in Cyprus by the Cyprus Institute. HUES is run by Chalmers University of Technology within the Alliance for Global Sustainability (AGS). The following facts provide a background …
Mapping Sustainability
Knowledge e-Networking and the Value Chain
Av Nazli Choucri, Dinsha Mistree m. fl.
Inbunden, 2007
1101 kr
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Challenges and Focus This book focuses on three interdependent research initiatives designed to facilitate the management of transitions toward sustainable development. These initiatives consist of: (a) mapping sustainability as a domain of kn- ledge; (b) contributing to the development of global …
Moving Millions
Transport Strategies for Sustainable Development in Megacities
Av F. Moavenzadeh, M.J. Markow
Inbunden, 2007
1101 kr
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This book has been several years in the making. It has grown out of basic areas of inquiry begun under the auspices of the Alliance for Global Sustainability in the late 1990s, and has culminated with a series of on-site, collaborative studies conducted through AGS in cooperation with of?cials in …
Management of Health Risks from Environment and Food
Policy and Politics of Health Risk Management in Five Countries -- Asbestos and BSE
Av Hajime Sato
Inbunden, 2009
1692 kr
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This book examines the policy and politics of two health risks, which have recently become prominent social issues in many countries. One is the issue of asbestos as an environmental risk to humans, and another is that of bovine spongiform encephalitis (BSE), or mad cow disease as an animal …
Highway and Urban Environment
Proceedings of the 9th Highway and Urban Environment symposium
Av Sébastien Rauch, G.M. Morrison m. fl.
Inbunden, 2009
1643 kr
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The 9th Highway and Urban Environment Symposium (9HUES) was held in Madrid, Spain, from 9-11 June 2008. HUES is run by Chalmers University of Technology within the Alliance for Global Sustainability (The AGS). HUES was initiated by Professor Ron Hamilton at Middlesex Polytechnic (now University) in …
From Understanding to Action
Sustainable Urban Development in Medium-Sized Cities in Africa and Latin America
Av Marco Keiner, Christopher Zegras m. fl.
Häftad, 2010
1098 kr
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Hans van Ginkel Rector, United Nations University The challenges of the world's future are linked to the growing share of the global population that will reside in urban areas. UN projections indicate that by 2030 the world's urban population share will rise to 60 percent. Of the two billion added …
ECODESIGN Implementation
A Systematic Guidance on Integrating Environmental Considerations into Product Development
Av Wolfgang Wimmer, Rainer Züst m. fl.
Häftad, 2010
1098 kr
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Stakeholders such as environmental directives and customer demands for reducing environmental impacts of a product require innovative and environmentally improved products. Therefore a systematic approach and effective methods and tools are needed in the early phase of product development.The basic …
Sustainable Energy Consumption and Society
Personal, Technological, or Social Change?
Häftad, 2010
1098 kr
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Origin of this book In 1998 the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH) initiated the 2000 Watt Society, a University-wide research program meant to help Switzerland realize a dramatic reduction in its future energy use. A project within the initiative “Sustainability in the ETH domain,” the …
Technology-Energy-Environment-Health (TEEH) Chain In China
A Case Study of Cokemaking
Häftad, 2010
1101 kr
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Since 1997, the AGS China cokemaking team has been examining the rapidly changing relationships among technology, energy, the environment, and health (TEEH) in one of China's most energy-intensive and highly polluting industries--cokemaking. The team has developed analytical tools and methods that …
Climate Change and Energy Pathways for the Mediterranean
Workshop Proceedings, Cyprus
Häftad, 2010
1098 kr
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Reflecting the success of the first workshop of the Cyprus Institute entitled Climate Change and Energy Pathways for the Mediterranean held in Cyprus in 2005, these proceedings present an overview of the implications of climate change for the eastern Mediterranean and the impact of climate change …
Highway and Urban Environment
Proceedings of the 8th Highway and Urban Environment Symposium
Av G.M. Morrison, Sébastien Rauch
Häftad, 2010
2188 kr
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The 8th Highway and Urban Environment Symposium (8HUES) was held on 12–14 June 2006 in Nicosia, Cyprus. 8HUES was hosted in Cyprus by the Cyprus Institute. HUES is run by Chalmers University of Technology within the Alliance for Global Sustainability (AGS). The following facts provide a background …
Moving Millions
Transport Strategies for Sustainable Development in Megacities
Av F. Moavenzadeh, M.J. Markow
Häftad, 2010
1098 kr
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This book has been several years in the making. It has grown out of basic areas of inquiry begun under the auspices of the Alliance for Global Sustainability in the late 1990s, and has culminated with a series of on-site, collaborative studies conducted through AGS in cooperation with of?cials in …
ECODESIGN -- The Competitive Advantage
Av Wolfgang Wimmer, Kun Mo LEE m. fl.
Inbunden, 2010
552 kr
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Dealing with environmental issues should no longer be considered simply as a cost of doing business. Effective environmental improvements to a company’s products and services can be turned into business opportunities. This book was written with the express purpose of helping managers of companies, …
Sustainability in Food and Water
An Asian Perspective
Av Kensuke Fukushi, K M Hassan m. fl.
Inbunden, 2010
1643 kr
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Foodandwatersecurityissuesareregardedassinequanonif asocietywants to p- mote health, peace and prosperity. People who are well fed are also people with the means to changetheir situation. However,this is still an immense challengefor Asia …
Urban Environment
Proceedings of the 10th Urban Environment Symposium
Av Sébastien Rauch, Gregory M. Morrison
Inbunden, 2012
1643 kr
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The 10th Urban Environment Symposium (10UES) was held on 9–11 June 2010 in Gothenburg, Sweden. UES aims at providing a forum on the science and practices required to support pathways to a positive and sustainable future in the urban environment. The UES series is run by Chalmers University of …
