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The impacts of environmental change and degradation on human populations, including the possibility of sharp increases … in the number of people considered “environmental migrants” have gained considerable attention. Migrating communities may … different ethnic groups that migrated from neighboring countries to the study region. It then focuses on the Biali, who …
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measuring general attitude towards the environment. The interviews were aimed at opening up discussion about environmental and …Government policy aimed at curbing carbon emissions often focusses on encouraging individual action, however the … all cases several different perspectives were voiced by participants. Implications for policy, interventions and public …
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impact, since environmental xenobiotics are understood to be substances foreign to a biological system, which did not exist …Over the last several decades, it has become increasingly accepted that the term xenobiotic relates to environmental … environmental xenobiotics since their harmful effects on humans and ecosystems are often unpredictable. For instance, the immune …
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a panel study on the effects of a course on SD held in autumn 2010 at the University of Gothenburg (n = 323) on teacher … related to SD, and their attitudes towards SD and views of moral obligations to contributing to SD. The study included a …
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A large body of literature claims that corporate sustainable development is a cross-functional challenge, which requires all functional units to be involved. However, it remains uncertain to what extent and in which way different corporate functions are actually involved in corporate...
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facing environmental and social consequences of climate change while creating economic opportunities. This island has had … promoting economic growth in a relatively remote area. The development strategy lies within the unique concept of Lolland …
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, relocate and trade native wildlife, amplifying uncertainty for organisations which operate in several jurisdictions. …
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This study draws together and builds on previous research by the Commission on the role of the private sector in the … facilitating more efficient and effective private provision of biodiversity conservation, such as removing regulatory constraints …
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possibility of applying economic instruments to mitigate environmental degradation, with particular reference to water pollution …Severe environmental degradation appears to be threatening the long-term development prospects of countries all over … process of environmental degradation via water pollution in Nigeria. While it notes that a careful management of water as a …
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undertake a research study examining the performance of commercial buildings and analyse any impediments to better performance … of such buildings and how to overcome them. The study was foreshadowed by the Minister in May 1999 when announcing the …
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