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Author : United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 1983
Category : Civil defense
ISBN : PURD:32754075496475
Author : National Research Council,Division on Earth and Life Studies,Commission on Life Sciences,Committee to Evaluate the Science, Engineering, and Health Basis of the Department of Energy's Environmental Management Program
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 1996-03-05
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780309054409
This book addresses remedial action and waste management problems that the DOE and the nation are now facing that are the result of 50 years of nuclear weapons development and testingâ€"problems that require a reengineering of systems and a reexamination of the scientific, engineering, and institutional barriers to achieving cost-effective and safe stewardship of the nation's resources. Improving the Environment evaluates the DOE's environmental management program in four areas: regulatory measures, organization and management, priority-setting, timing and staging, and science and technology.
Author : Karin Andersson,Selma Brynolf,Fredrik Lindgren,Magda Wilewska-Bien
Publisher : Springer
Page : 426 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2016-02-23
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783662490457
This book focuses on the interaction between shipping and the natural environment and how shipping can strive to become more sustainable. Readers are guided in marine environmental awareness, environmental regulations and abatement technologies to assist in decisions on strategy, policy and investments. You will get familiar with possible paths to improve environmental performance and, in the long term, to a sustainable shipping sector, based on an understanding of the sources and mechanisms of common impacts. You will also gain knowledge on emissions and discharges from ships, prevention measures, environmental regulations, and methods and tools for environmental assessment. In addition, the book includes a chapter on the background to regulating pollution from ships. It is intended as a source of information for professionals connected to maritime activities as well as policy makers and interested public. It is also intended as a textbook in higher education academic programmes.
Author : OECD
Publisher : OECD Publishing
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2000-01-07
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9789264180185
This publication compiles eight case studies undertaken as part of an OECD study on how economic support measures actually affect the economy and, as a result, the environment. These case studies analyse the effects of particular support schemes and/or the possibilities for their reform.
Author : OECD
Publisher : OECD Publishing
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2000-01-10
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9789264195912
Author : OECD
Publisher : OECD Publishing
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 1998-03-25
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9789264162679
Building on the vast literature on the subject as well as on the available statistical data on subsidies, this publication summarises the results of an OECD study on how economic support measures actually affect the economy and, as a result, the environment.
Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 198 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Administrative law
ISBN : STANFORD:36105061191685
Author : Marquidia Pacheco
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 120 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2019-04-10
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781789856194
The aim of this book is to compile some of the green technologies applied to improve the environment on Earth. The success of these technologies is built from humility; from this ethical principle, the concept of honest broker is defined in this work. Some of the biggest environmental problems, such as soil pollution by heavy metals and pollution from the mining industry and massive coal plants, are also addressed. Additional subjects depicted here include geothermal energy, plasma technology, and the correct use of electric vehicles, and demonstrate a promising scenario to diminish greenhouse gases. Likewise, caring for wildlife is essential; the correct use of certain technologies depicted here can contribute to their conservation.
Author : Paul S. Professor Fischbeck,R. Scott Professor Farrow
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 482 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2010-09-30
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781136522635
Is there potential for a U.S. regulatory system that is more efficient and effective? Or is the future likely to involve 'paralysis by analysis'? Improving Regulation considers the challenges faced by the regulatory system as society and technology change, and our knowledge about the effects of our activities on human and planetary health becomes more sophisticated. While considering the difficulty in linking regulatory design and performance, Improving Regulation makes the case for empowering regulatory analysis. Studying applications as diverse as fire protection, air and water pollution, and genetics, its contributors examine the strategies of different stakeholders in today's complex policymaking environment. With a focus on the behavior of institutions and people, they consider the impact that organizational politics, science, technology, and performance have on regulation. They explore the role of technology in creating and reducing uncertainty, the costs of control, the potential involvement of previously unregulated sectors, and the contentious public debates about fairness and participation in regulatory policy. Arguing that the success of many regulations depends upon their acceptance by the public, Fischbeck, Farrow, and their contributors offer extensive, inductive evidence on the art of regulatory analysis. The resulting book provides 'real world' examples of regulation, and a demonstration of how to synthesize analytical skills with a knowledge of physical and social processes.
Author : National Research Council,Institute of Medicine,Board on Population Health and Public Health Practice,Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education,Committee on Population,Panel on Understanding Cross-National Health Differences Among High-Income Countries
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 421 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2013-04-12
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780309264143
The United States is among the wealthiest nations in the world, but it is far from the healthiest. Although life expectancy and survival rates in the United States have improved dramatically over the past century, Americans live shorter lives and experience more injuries and illnesses than people in other high-income countries. The U.S. health disadvantage cannot be attributed solely to the adverse health status of racial or ethnic minorities or poor people: even highly advantaged Americans are in worse health than their counterparts in other, "peer" countries. In light of the new and growing evidence about the U.S. health disadvantage, the National Institutes of Health asked the National Research Council (NRC) and the Institute of Medicine (IOM) to convene a panel of experts to study the issue. The Panel on Understanding Cross-National Health Differences Among High-Income Countries examined whether the U.S. health disadvantage exists across the life span, considered potential explanations, and assessed the larger implications of the findings. U.S. Health in International Perspective presents detailed evidence on the issue, explores the possible explanations for the shorter and less healthy lives of Americans than those of people in comparable countries, and recommends actions by both government and nongovernment agencies and organizations to address the U.S. health disadvantage.
Author : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Subcommittee on Highways and Transit
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Law
ISBN : UOM:39015090386239
Author : F Zeman
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 776 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2012-09-11
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780857096463
Global populations have grown rapidly in recent decades, leading to ever increasing demands for shelter, resources, energy and utilities. Coupled with the worldwide need to achieve lower impact buildings and conservation of resources, the need to achieve sustainability in urban environments has never been more acute. This book critically reviews the fundamental issues and applied science, engineering and technology that will enable all cities to achieve a greater level of metropolitan sustainability, and assist nations in meeting the needs of their growing urban populations. Part one introduces key issues related to metropolitan sustainability, including the use of both urban metabolism and benefit cost analysis. Part two focuses on urban land use and the environmental impact of the built environment. The urban heat island effect, redevelopment of brownfield sites and urban agriculture are discussed in depth, before part three goes on to explore urban air pollution and emissions control. Urban water resources, reuse and management are explored in part four, followed by a study of urban energy supply and management in part five. Solar, wind and bioenergy, the role of waste-to-energy systems in the urban infrastructure, and smart energy for cities are investigated. Finally, part six considers sustainable urban development, transport and planning. With its distinguished editor and international team of expert contributors, Metropolitan sustainability is an essential resource for low-impact building engineers, sustainability consultants and architects, town and city planners, local/municipal authorities, and national and non-governmental bodies, and provides a thorough overview for academics of all levels in this field. Critically reviews the fundamental issues and applied science, engineering and technology that will enable all cities to achieve a greater level of metropolitan sustainability Will assist nations in meeting the needs of their growing urban populations Chapters discuss urban land use, the environmental impact of the build environment, the urban heat island effect, urban air pollution and emissions control, among other topics
Author : National Academy of Engineering
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 239 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2001-09-13
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780309062435
Information technology is a powerful tool for meeting environmental objectives and promoting sustainable development. This collection of papers by leaders in industry, government, and academia explores how information technology can improve environmental performance by individual firms, collaborations among firms, and collaborations among firms, government agencies, and academia. Information systems can also be used by nonprofit organizations and the government to inform the public about broad environmental issues and environmental conditions in their neighborhoods. Several papers address the challenges to information management posed by the explosive increase in information and knowledge about environmental issues and potential solutions, including determining what information is environmentally relevant and how it can be used in decision making. In addition, case studies are described and show how industry is using information systems to ensure sustainable development and meet environmental standards. The book also includes examples from the public sector showing how governments use information knowledge systems to disseminate "best practices" beyond big firms to small businesses, and from the world of the Internet showing how knowledge is shared among environmental advocates and the general public.
Author : Suzanne Pollack
Publisher : International Thomson Business Press
Page : 108 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : IND:30000041282637
Current working patterns, particularly in more established economies, create severe strains on the natural environment. However, each of us can do something about the way our organisation functions which, when combined, will add up to significant change. This book will help you to improve and sustain environmental performance in the parts of the organisation in which you function, and to extend your sphere of influence. Issues tackled include green consumers; pollution; insurance; government policy; energy resources and sustainability. Covering the tools and techniques needed to first map current environmental performance and then develop action plans, Suzanne Pollack emphasises the advantages both for the organisation and the environment.
Author : Sanda Liepina,Jacqueline G. Coolidge,Lars Grava
Publisher : World Bank Publications
Page : 104 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780821371909
This book tracks the process through which the Foreign Investment Advisory Service (FIAS) of the World Bank Group advised the government of Latvia from 1998 to 2004 on ways to improve the business environment, achieve higher rates of economic growth, and thereby alleviate poverty.