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Author : National Academy of Public Administration
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 28 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 1984
Category : Electronic
ISBN : UCR:31210024824722
Author : Shortcut Edition
Publisher : Shortcut Edition
Page : 25 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2021-06-22
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 8210379456XXX
* Our summary is short, simple and pragmatic. It allows you to have the essential ideas of a big book in less than 30 minutes. As you read this summary, you will learn that initiatives are being put in place to address the ecological, environmental and social challenges of the 21st century. You will also learn : that the Earth is undergoing many upheavals that threaten the existence of civilization; that despite the alarmist discourse of scientists, the tipping point reached by the planet can still be reversed; that in order to reverse the trend to its advantage, all of humanity must get involved and find solutions quickly; that these solutions are within reach and have already been undertaken by many individuals. In June 2012, a group of 21 scientists published a study that announces, no more and no less, the possible end of humanity. The biology of the Earth is on the verge of undergoing an upheaval at least as radical as that of the last ice age, 11,000 years earlier. The human species is not only running towards its loss, but is itself instigating its imminent extinction, by provoking the extinction of animal and plant species with unprecedented speed. Elizabeth Hadly, biologist, and Anthony Barnosky, paleontologist, coordinated the study published in "Nature". Both stress the urgency facing humanity: in 20 years, it will probably be too late to try to alleviate the situation. Go and meet men and women who are convinced that they have a role to play in this fight to save the planet. *Buy now the summary of this book for the modest price of a cup of coffee!
Author : National Intelligence Council
Publisher : Cosimo Reports
Page : 158 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2021-03
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1646794974
"The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic marks the most significant, singular global disruption since World War II, with health, economic, political, and security implications that will ripple for years to come." -Global Trends 2040 (2021) Global Trends 2040-A More Contested World (2021), released by the US National Intelligence Council, is the latest report in its series of reports starting in 1997 about megatrends and the world's future. This report, strongly influenced by the COVID-19 pandemic, paints a bleak picture of the future and describes a contested, fragmented and turbulent world. It specifically discusses the four main trends that will shape tomorrow's world: - Demographics-by 2040, 1.4 billion people will be added mostly in Africa and South Asia. - Economics-increased government debt and concentrated economic power will escalate problems for the poor and middleclass. - Climate-a hotter world will increase water, food, and health insecurity. - Technology-the emergence of new technologies could both solve and cause problems for human life. Students of trends, policymakers, entrepreneurs, academics, journalists and anyone eager for a glimpse into the next decades, will find this report, with colored graphs, essential reading.
Author : Dutch Committee for Long-Term Environmental Policy
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 608 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9789401108089
A sustainable future: a world in which sustainable development is possible and guaranteed? In this book, the Dutch Committee for Long-Term Environmental Policy, an expert advisory board to the Dutch Minister of Housing, Physical Planning and Environment, shows possible ways in which society can move towards a sustainable future. The book goes in search of a new social order, an order in which sustainability is guaranteed. This search holds four main elements: signs of hope: which positive initiatives and developments exist which will lead to a sustainable future? transformations: which transformations are needed to reach a sustainable future? philosophical and methodological reflections: can one predict the future? institutions: what are the necessary changes in the basic institutions of society to reach a sustainable future? The committee has invited well-known experts from different disciplinary backgrounds to check the existing social order from a point of sustainability and to give recommendations for a sustainable future. The central conclusion is that we are in need of an evolving green strategy aimed at sustainability. The contours of this strategy are described and a large set of recommendations to reach a sustainable future are given. As the committee states: `There is no certainty and no statistical probability for a sustainable future, but there is at least a chance.'
Author : Zbigniew Stanislaw Klos,Joanna Kalkowska,Jędrzej Kasprzak,Springer Nature
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 317 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2022
Category : Biotechnology
ISBN : 9783030771270
This open access book includes a selection of contributions from the Life Cycle Management 2019 Conference (LCM) held in Poznań, Poland, and presents different examples of scientific and practical contributions, showing an incorporation of life cycle approach into the decision processes on strategic and operational level. Special attention is drawn to applications of LCM to target, organize, analyze and manage product-related information and activities towards continuous improvement, along the different products life cycle. The selection of case studies presents LCM as a business management approach that can be used by all types of businesses and organizations in order to improve their sustainability performance. This book provides a cross-sectoral, current picture of LCM issues. The structure of the book is based on five-theme lines. The themes represent different objects that are focused on sustainability and LCM practices mainly related to: products, technologies, organizations, markets and policy issues as well as methodological solutions. The book brings together presentations from the world of science and the world of enterprises as well as institutions supporting economic development.
Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 44 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Disaster relief
ISBN : UIUC:30112050106241
Author : Andrew S. Pasternak,Timothy J. Clark
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2021-06-03
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781119604839
The definitive guide for scientific entrepreneurs commercializing sustainable technologies in the chemical sector Lacking the considerable resources of multinational chemical companies, entrepreneurs face a unique set of risks and challenges. How to Commercialize Chemical Technologies for a Sustainable Future is targeted at innovators who are embarking on the entrepreneurial path with their sustainable chemical technology but are unsure of what steps to take. This first-of-its-kind resource features contributions from a diverse team of expert authors, including engineers, venture capitalists, marketing specialists, intellectual property professionals, regulatory experts, industry practitioners, and many others. Accessible and highly practical, this real-world guide covers each step of the technology commercialization process, from market landscape analysis and financing to scale-up and strategic partnering. Throughout the book, effective tactics and strategies for growing a new venture are supported by case studies highlighting the economic and environmental impact of successful commercialization, and identifying the common mistakes that lead to lost opportunities. Filled with invaluable advice and actionable steps, this book: Uses valuation concepts, tools, and examples to demonstrate that for a chemical technology to be sustainable it must not only have market value but also confer benefits to human well-being and the environment Offers templates and tools for understanding what customers need, who the competition is and how to successfully differentiate your product to those customers Describes how to practically advance your technology from conception all the way to commercial demonstration Presents advantages and disadvantages of strategic partnering from the perspective of the start-up and the larger industrial partner, along with strategies to mitigate risks within a partnership Provides an overview of the legal regulatory requirements for bringing new chemicals to market in several key geographic regions, as well as the impact of public policy on commercialization Offers insights and practical strategies on intellectual property management, raising investment, and operationalizing a startup company How to Commercialize Chemical Technologies for a Sustainable Future is essential reading for budding entrepreneurs in chemistry, materials science, and chemical engineering looking to bring their sustainable technologies to market. It is also a valuable reference for investors, policymakers, regulators, and other professionals.
Author : Charles Nehme
Publisher : Charles Nehme
Page : 37 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2024-06-30
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 8210379456XXX
Wind energy, a force harnessed by humanity for centuries, has evolved from humble beginnings into a cutting-edge solution for the complex energy challenges of the 21st century. From the picturesque windmills of yesteryears to the towering turbines that grace our landscapes today, this form of renewable energy has emerged as a beacon of hope in our quest for a sustainable future. In this comprehensive exploration of wind energy, we embark on a journey through time and technology to unravel the intricacies of harnessing the wind's power. We delve into the science behind wind turbines, the environmental considerations, and the global impact of this remarkable resource. From the mechanics of wind turbines to the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead, we uncover the transformative potential of wind energy. Through this journey, we aim to provide a holistic understanding of wind power's past, present, and future. We celebrate its contributions to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, enhancing energy security, and fostering economic growth. We acknowledge the challenges it faces in grid integration, environmental impact, and policy support. And, most importantly, we recognize its role as a catalyst for change in our energy landscape. As we turn the pages of this exploration, we invite you to join us on a voyage of discovery and contemplation. Wind energy's story is one of progress, promise, and the power of human ingenuity. By understanding its history and the challenges and opportunities it presents, we can collectively shape a world where clean, renewable energy is at the forefront of our sustainable future. Let this journey inspire you to embrace the wind, to harness its power, and to play your part in building a cleaner, more resilient world for generations to come.
Author : Maulin P Shah
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 526 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2023-05-14
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780128243190
Green Approach on Alternative Fuel for Sustainable Future addresses the advancement of biological and biochemical technologies in context to alternative fuel synthesis. This book emphasizes and discusses the technology involved and development on the status of alternative fuel production and related aspects, including biofuel production. The potential uses of waste material to turn them into wealth, as alternative energy sources also been discussed. The extended and detailed content of the book also covers the promising uses of microalgae treatment to produce biofuel. By not being limited to the biological aspect the book also discusses and explores the perspective of green chemistry for energy production. By adding policy and commercialization, the book provides comprehensive information, from lab to field, with extensive illustrations, case studies, summary tables and up-to-date references. Gives an overall overview on general and applied aspects on biofuels Provides scientific methodology for viable sustainable transition strategies for policy makers Outlines green technologies to face the environmental crisis and allow for the transformation into a sustainable future Provides data-based information in context to advance and innovative technology Explore possibilities and limitation of expansion and commercialization of biofuels Offers accumulation of innovative approach to promoting sustainable development Includes cutting-edge research concepts for biofuels production
Author : Jaco Quist
Publisher : Eburon Uitgeverij B.V.
Page : 286 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Industrial management
ISBN : 9789059721753
Summary: "Backcasting: looking back from a desirable future. Since the 1990s sustainable futures have been explored in backcasting experiments, numerous stakeholders have been involved and first steps have been planned in line with the envisioned sustainable futures. But what is the impact of these so-called backcasting experiments ten years later? Backcasting for a Sustainable Future: The impact after 10 years is the first book that systematically investigates the follow-up and spin-off of backcasting experiments seven to ten years after completion. It presents three case studies about (1) Novel Protein Foods and meat alternatives; (2) Sustainable Households and Nutrition; and (3) Multiple Sustainable Land-use in rural areas. The cases show that participatory backcasting may, but does not automatically lead to substantial follow-up and spinoff. Using innovation and learning theories the factors that affect the emergence of follow-up and new networks are identified and discussed. This book will be of great value to all those who work on sustainable futures and system innovations, such as researchers in system innovations, sustainability and social change, as well as policy-makers, transition experts and backcasting professionals."--Publisher description.
Author : Wiebren de Jong,J. Ruud van Ommen
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 600 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2014-11-03
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781118304914
Focusing on the conversion of biomass into gas or liquid fuels the book covers physical pre-treatment technologies, thermal, chemical and biochemical conversion technologies • Details the latest biomass characterization techniques • Explains the biochemical and thermochemical conversion processes • Discusses the development of integrated biorefineries, which are similar to petroleum refineries in concept, covering such topics as reactor configurations and downstream processing • Describes how to mitigate the environmental risks when using biomass as fuel • Includes many problems, small projects, sample calculations and industrial application examples
Author : Buckler, Carolee,Creech, Heather
Publisher : UNESCO
Page : 198 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2014-11-10
Category : Environmental education
ISBN : 9789231000539
Author : Uttam Ghosh,Yassine Maleh,Mamoun Alazab,Al-Sakib Khan Pathan
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 411 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2021-05-31
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783030720650
This book presents the latest advances in computational intelligence and data analytics for sustainable future smart cities. It focuses on computational intelligence and data analytics to bring together the smart city and sustainable city endeavors. It also discusses new models, practical solutions and technological advances related to the development and the transformation of cities through machine intelligence and big data models and techniques. This book is helpful for students and researchers as well as practitioners.
Author : United States. Office of Science and Technology. Environmental Technology Strategy Staff
Publisher : Washington, DC : Environmental Technology Strategy Staff, Office of Science and Technology Policy
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Conservation of natural resources
ISBN : MINN:31951D002741221
Author : United States. Executive Office of the President
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Economic development
ISBN : UIUC:30112047149031
