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The production, transportation and consumption of energy resources, especially of fossil fuels such as coal, oil and … natural gas, generate negative environmental externalities including air pollution. The use of energy resources are the …, energy and industrial infrastructures, and coastal areas. In the case of local pollutants, their concentration in the ambient …
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economic, social and environmental conditions of the city. On the input side, water, energy, food and construction material use … understand critical processes as well (increasing or decreasing ground water resources, long-term impacts of hazardous … are taken into account, and on the output side, waste water, air pollution and municipal solid waste are examined. The …
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This background paper seeks to brief readers on the extent of the development, production and consumption of agrofuels, particularly liquid fuels for transport, in the Mekong region. The area of focus comprises the countries of the Mekong River Basin, that is, flowing downstream north to south,...
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level of western nations. Per unit of gross domestic product China consumes more than four times as much energy. The most … water. Nor do the social standards for Chinese workers match those in traditional industrial countries. …
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The social, environmental and economic impacts of dams are summarised and outlines better options for water management … and energy supply. [IRN Brief]. …
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The outline of an action agenda to address issues regarding barriers to creating an equitable society that we urgently need to take up. [at XXXI ISSC at SNDT women's University].
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? Realistically, even 9 per cent will need strong policy action. Could aim at 9.0 to 9.5 percent • Energy, Water and Environment …
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The briefing kit highlights key examples of policies, regulations and laws that reflect these WCD recommendations and references specific projects that demonstrate them in action. [IRN brief]. URL: [http://www.internationalrivers.org/files/WCDbriefingkit_0.pdf].
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This paper estimates the need for infrastructure investment, including energy, transport, telecommunications, water …
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This paper studies the impact of services trade liberalization under the currently negotiated EU-India FTA on women’s lives in India and tries to delineate the concern areas. Relevant sectors of interest are also studied with the two indicators; employment and access, in view. Some gender...
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