A longstanding question in the study of energy demand concerns the role of information as a determinant of home efficiency improvements. Although the provision of information via energy audits is frequently asserted to be an effective means for governments to encourage the implementation of...

Environmental resources constitute the 'raw materials' for tourism. This sector represents the driving force behind the economy of small islands. The sustainable use and a rational policy of conservation of these resources are prerequisites to enable their full exploitation. However, island...