Die wirtschaftspolitische Debatte um Klimaschutzstrategien wird hauptsaechlich von der Auseinandersetzung um die Einfuehrung und Ausgestaltung von CO2- oder Energiesteuern und verschiedenen Varianten der Rueckfuehrung des Aufkommens dieser Steuern gepraegt. Wirkungsanalysen konzentrieren sich...

In Berlin werden rund 50 000 Arbeitsplaetze durch den Umweltschutz ausgelastet. Das sind gut 3 vH aller Arbeitsplaetze. Zum groessten Teil ist der hohe Beschaeftigungsanteil Folge der fuer eine Grossstadt zwangslaeufig notwendigen Entsorgungsleistungen und nicht Ausdruck einer besonders...

Increasing utilization of renewable energy sources (RES) is a priority worldwide. Germany has been a forerunner in the deployment of RES and has ambitious goals for the future. The support and use of renewables affects the economy: It creates business opportunities in sectors producing renewable...

The paper presents three sets of disciplinary sustainability criteria based on ecological, economic and social perspectives, respectively. The criteria have been elaborated within the framework of an interdisciplinary research project on Work and Environment in order to identify elements of an...

The paper presents three sets of disciplinary sustainability criteria based on ecological, economic and social perspectives, respectively. The criteria have been elaborated within the framework of an interdisciplinary research project on Work and Environment in order to identify elements of an...

Environmental employment is an issue with high interest to the public and to policy makers. Yet, the debate is blurred by a great number of distinct definitions and hence estimates of environmental employment. Therefore it is essential to carefully document delimitations and methods used in any...