This paper treats about the problem of nitrogen oxides formation in the process of natural gas combustion. The analysis of the influence of selected combustion parameters on the concentration of NO, N2O and NO2 in the combustion products was done. From many factors determining NOx formation two...

According to the Europe 2020 Strategy, the European’s countries development should be based on three interrelated priorities: smart, sustainable and inclusive growth. All this priorities should be based on the increasing role of knowledge and innovation as the driving forces of future...

Circular economy (CE) is a new trend in balanced development, directed at limiting consumption of resources and minimising waste production. In consideration of the European Commission’s (EC) postulates of the CE implementation, the article aims at verifying whether coal power plants in...

Taking into consideration diverse possible areas of cultural heritage impact on socio-economic development processes, the author aims to analyse relations between heritage and tourism in the context of the challenges of sustainable development. She investigates the conditions and factors making...

The concept of sustainable development has been the most widely accepted concept of development in recent years. Its popularity has made it difficult to imagine a strategy paper not containing a reference to it. Because the concept of sustainable development is difficult to define, different...

This paper is a critical analysis of the sustainable development issue, especially in term of environmental sphere. Author tries to prove that even if well-off countries spend more and more money to protect environment, however the real effects of their actions are relatively week. The current...

Organic farming is based on care for the proper functioning of ecosystems, organisms with the simultaneous production of wholesome food raw materials. It fits into the concept of sustainable development by implementing the aspects: economic, social and environmental. Theoretical and empirical...

Climate change and other sustainability problems represent unprecedented challenges to humanity today. Because of such challenges there is a need for fundamental social changes of current unsustainable society. There is essential advanced interdisciplinary scientific contribution for informing...

Recognizing social preferences seems to be crucial for successful spatial planning of urban green spaces. Economic valuation is one way to recognize these preferences. In this paper I analyze and draw common conclusions from three hedonic pricing researches conducted recently in Łódź which...