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Blueprint 2: Greening the World Economy
ISBN: 9781853830761 / Angielski / Miękka / 240 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Following 'Blueprint for a Green Economy' (the Pearce Report), David Pearce and his team have turned their attention to global environmental threats. If it makes sense to apply economic analysis to national environmental problems, then it makes even more sense to apply it to world-wide dangers. The authors start by describing the reasons for using economic approaches to common resources like climate, ozone and biodiversity. They then take a detailed look at the economic ways of tackling the issues involved in global warming, ozone layer depletion, environmental degradation in the Third World,...
Following 'Blueprint for a Green Economy' (the Pearce Report), David Pearce and his team have turned their attention to global environmental threats. ...
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129,62 zł |
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Ecotaxation
ISBN: 9781853832635 / Angielski / Twarda / 352 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Ecotaxation covers two distinct ideas. To date, it has largely been associated with the 'polluter pays' principle, in the form of correctional charges imposed on activities which have a demonstrably damaging effect on the quality of life or the environment. The other involves a more ambitious policy shift, aiming to put taxation onto a different basis, away from income and labour, and onto resource-depleting and environmentally damaging activities. By going further, and directing the additional revenue towards environmentally supportive and socially improving ends, it can be part of the...
Ecotaxation covers two distinct ideas. To date, it has largely been associated with the 'polluter pays' principle, in the form of correctional charges...
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700,25 zł |
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Avoided Deforestation: Prospects for Mitigating Climate Change
ISBN: 9780415447126 / Angielski / Twarda / 258 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Avoided deforestation can be characterized as the use of financial incentives to reduce rates of deforestation and forest degradation, with much of the focus on forests in tropical countries. While avoided deforestation, as a policy issue, is not new, the current debate in academic and policy circles on including it in future climate change mitigation strategies such as the Clean Development Mechanism is gathering pace - and this debate is only likely to intensify as negotiations continue over what should be included in the successor agreement to the Kyoto Protocol, which is set to... Avoided deforestation can be characterized as the use of financial incentives to reduce rates of deforestation and forest degradation, with much of... |
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207,43 zł |
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The Power of Sustainable Thinking: How to Create a Positive Future for the Climate, the Planet, Your Organization and Your Life
ISBN: 9781844075959 / Angielski / Twarda / 240 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This work argues that the future will be powered by sustainable thinking in business, organizations, governments and everyday life. It tackles climate change, sustainability and life success by starting with your mind. The contents include how we think, the ethics of thinking, motivating others to think and act sustainably and more.
This work argues that the future will be powered by sustainable thinking in business, organizations, governments and everyday life. It tackles climate...
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700,25 zł |
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Rethinking Capitalism: Community and Responsibility in Business
ISBN: 9780415997218 / Angielski / Twarda / 248 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Given the recent financial meltdown and continuing economic problems the country and the world are facing, Rethinking Capitalism is particularly relevant. With the government having bailed out banks and other financial institutions as well as automobile companies, and anger over the compensation and severance packages provided to the managers of failed institutions in light of growing inequalities and continued high unemployment in American society, many are wondering if self-interest driven free-market capitalism is still viable. While there is some support for more active government... Given the recent financial meltdown and continuing economic problems the country and the world are facing, Rethinking Capitalism is particularly re... |
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596,51 zł |
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Green Economics : An Introduction to Theory, Policy and Practice
ISBN: 9781844075706 / Angielski / Twarda / 224 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This highly readable introduction explains the axioms of green economics including views on taxation, welfare, money, economic development and work through the work of its inspirational figures including Schumacher, Robertson and Douthwaite.
This highly readable introduction explains the axioms of green economics including views on taxation, welfare, money, economic development and work th...
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700,25 zł |
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Activity-Based Cost and Environmental Management: A Different Approach to ISO 14000 Compliance
ISBN: 9780792372479 / Angielski / Twarda / 317 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. It is clear that our environment is changing, and not for the better. Companies cannot ignore environmental issues anymore. Public awareness is growing, legislation is tightening, and demand for ISO 14000 compliance is rising. For many, however, the field of environmental management (including ISO 14000) is full of unfamiliar terms, high learning curves, unproductive approaches, much frustration, and often little action. If environmental management is to become widely accepted and self-motivated in industry, it must connect to the basic motivators for business: increased competitiveness and...
It is clear that our environment is changing, and not for the better. Companies cannot ignore environmental issues anymore. Public awareness is growin...
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574,29 zł |
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Biofuels and Rural Poverty
ISBN: 9781844077199 / Angielski / Twarda / 216 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Examines the consequences that large-scale production of transport fuel substitutes can have on rural areas, principally in developing countries but also in some poor rural areas of developed countries. This work looks at the production of biofuels from another perspective: the role of biofuels in reducing rural poverty.
Examines the consequences that large-scale production of transport fuel substitutes can have on rural areas, principally in developing countries but a...
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700,25 zł |
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The Green Collar Economy: How One Solution Can Fix Our Two Biggest Problems
ISBN: 9780061650765 / Angielski / Miękka / 272 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. "Steadily--by redefining green--Jones is making sure that our planet and our people will not just survive but also thrive in a clean-energy economy."
--Leonardo DiCaprioA New York Times bestseller, The Green Collar Economy by award-winning human rights activist and environmental leader Van Jones delivers a much-needed economic and environmental solution to today's two most critical problems. With a revised introduction and new afterword by the author--a man who counsels President Barack Obama on environmental policy--The Green Collar Economy and Jones have... "Steadily--by redefining green--Jones is making sure that our planet and our people will not just survive but also thrive in a clean-energy economy."<...
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65,01 zł |
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Planning & Installing Solar Thermal Systems: A Guide for Installers, Architects and Engineers
ISBN: 9781844077601 / Angielski / Miękka / 368 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Solar thermal systems available today offer efficiency and reliability. They can be applied in different conditions to meet space- and water-heating requirements in the residential, commercial and industrial building sectors. The potential for this technology and the associated environmental benefits are significant. This fully updated edition of 2004's bestselling guide offers clear guidance on planning and installing a solar thermal system, crucial to the successful uptake of this technology. All major topics for successful project implementation are included. Beginning with... Solar thermal systems available today offer efficiency and reliability. They can be applied in different conditions to meet space- and water-heatin... |
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907,73 zł |
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The Myth of Resource Efficiency: The Jevons Paradox
ISBN: 9781844078134 / Angielski / Miękka / 200 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The Jevons Paradox, which was first expressed in 1865 by William Stanley Jevons in relation to use of coal, states that an increase in efficiency in using a resource leads to increased use of that resource rather than to a reduction.
The Jevons Paradox, which was first expressed in 1865 by William Stanley Jevons in relation to use of coal, states that an increase in efficiency in u...
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238,55 zł |
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Climate Change: From Science to Sustainability
ISBN: 9780199568321 / Angielski / Miękka / 304 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Climate change is one of the most complex, multilayered and interdisciplinary intellectual puzzles facing us today. The questions are numerous. What scientific processes underpin climate change? To what extent is human activity a driver of climate change? Can future changes be reliably predicted? What are the likely consequences of climate change, and what policies are needed to mitigate these changes? Climate Change offers a unique interdisciplinary journey through this important, and equally fascinating, field. It takes the reader from keystones of the underlying science - and not just the...
Climate change is one of the most complex, multilayered and interdisciplinary intellectual puzzles facing us today. The questions are numerous. What s...
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251,95 zł |
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Sustainable Economy: Corporate, Social and Environmental Responsibility
ISBN: 9789814277631 / Angielski / Twarda / 448 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This book explains how corporate social responsibility is linked to long-term sustainability of an economy and that the activities of an organization should not be only for its self-interest, but must also be honed for the benefit of common good. A major approach the book advocates is corporate decision-makers in an organization should work towards earning the trust of stakeholders rather than focus on short-term profitability. It also emphasizes the importance of recognizing and rewarding the contribution and commitment by participants of an organization.
Written by academics and... This book explains how corporate social responsibility is linked to long-term sustainability of an economy and that the activities of an organization ...
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726,18 zł |
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Powering the Green Economy : The Feed-in Tariff Handbook
ISBN: 9781844078578 / Angielski / Twarda / 224 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This title clearly shows how to advocate, design and implement effective feed-in tariffs to support renewable energy. There are examples provided for Europe, Asia, Australia, North and South America.
This title clearly shows how to advocate, design and implement effective feed-in tariffs to support renewable energy. There are examples provided for ...
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907,73 zł |
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Management for a Small Planet
ISBN: 9780765623096 / Angielski / Miękka / 232 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. When this classic text was first published in 1992 it provided a unique focus for the burgeoning concern for sustainability and sustainable organizational practices. The book's impact continues to be felt today as large multinational corporations are making substantial commitments to the 'triple bottom line' of economic success, social responsibility, and environmental protection, and sustainability has become a part of curricula in business schools around the globe. Featuring extensive new material throughout, this new edition of "Management for a Small Planet" maintains the same unique...
When this classic text was first published in 1992 it provided a unique focus for the burgeoning concern for sustainability and sustainable organizati...
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228,18 zł |
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The Business Sustainability Handbook: Growth Strategies for a Dying Planet
ISBN: 9781491286449 / Angielski / Miękka / 228 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. In this easy to read guide, business sustainability expert Julie Urlaub shows you how going green can not only help the environment but boost your bottom line. The sustainability movement is here to stay, and now is the best time for your business to join the global revolution that's transforming our economy. The Business Sustainability Handbook presents down-to-earth practical advice on how effective employee engagement, supply chain control, smart energy practices, and management leadership can help your company break through to the forefront of today's socially responsible business...
In this easy to read guide, business sustainability expert Julie Urlaub shows you how going green can not only help the environment but boost your bot...
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113,61 zł |
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Green Supply Chains: An Action Manifesto
ISBN: 9780470689417 / Angielski / Twarda / 320 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Stuart Emmett and Vivek Sood's book provides a clear strategic overview and actionable plan for the implementation of green supply chains. For anyone grappling with the elements required to change an organization's supply chain strategy in a 'green' direction, this book is a must read.
"Having worked with Stuart Emmett on other ground breaking books, I can empathically say that this book written with Vivek Sood is another one in the same mould. This enjoyable book not only covers a topic that is critically relevant for every individual, but also provides a practical road map for a green... Stuart Emmett and Vivek Sood's book provides a clear strategic overview and actionable plan for the implementation of green supply chains. For anyone ...
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207,43 zł |
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Making Money from Renewable Energy: Making the best use of Renewable Energy Incentive Programs
ISBN: 9781449586591 / Angielski / Miękka / 202 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This book is a guide for homeowners who want to make money out of renewable energy projects. It shows you how to benefit from incentive programs such as Feed-in Tariffs where you get paid at a very attractive rate for renewable energy supplied to the power grid. It provides step-by-instructions for setting up your project, getting approvals and for applying for benefits under the various incentive programs. It is written in plain language for a largely non-technical audience.
This book is a guide for homeowners who want to make money out of renewable energy projects. It shows you how to benefit from incentive programs such ...
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67,16 zł |
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How To Raise Strong & Healthy Farm Animals: 3 books in 1
ISBN: 9781535539234 / Angielski / Miękka / 94 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. How To Raise Strong & Healthy Farm Animals - 3 books in 1 Chickens, Ducks, Pigs Book List: How To Raise Strong & Healthy Chickens How To Raise Strong & Healthy Ducks How To Raise Strong & Healthy Pigs
How To Raise Strong & Healthy Farm Animals - 3 books in 1 Chickens, Ducks, Pigs Book List: How To Raise Strong & Healthy Chickens How To Raise Strong ...
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45,49 zł |
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Ecological Intelligence: The Hidden Impacts of What We Buy
ISBN: 9780385527835 / Angielski / Miękka / 288 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The bestselling author of Emotional Intelligence and Primal Leadership now brings us Ecological Intelligence--revealing the hidden environmental consequences of what we make and buy, and how with that knowledge we can drive the essential changes we all must make to save our planet and ourselves.
We buy "herbal" shampoos that contain industrial chemicals that can threaten our health or contaminate the environment. We dive down to see coral reefs, not realizing that an ingredient in our sunscreen feeds a virus that kills the reef. We wear organic cotton t-shirts, but... The bestselling author of Emotional Intelligence and Primal Leadership now brings us Ecological Intelligence--revealing the hidde...
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99,74 zł |
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