Investigates the extent to which the renovation of building stock in view of a better energy efficiency will impact on employment creation. Gives cases studies from Brazil, the Netherlands and South Africa on experiences made with residential construction. Estimates how many jobs can be created...

Deals with the linkages among growth, employment and environmental pollution or degradation, by analysing the national press coverage of environmental issues. Takes into account political and socioeconomic transformations from 1973 to 1992.