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Environmental Science for Environmental Management has quickly established itself as the leading introduction to environmental science, demonstrating how a more environmental science can create an effective approach to environmental management on different spatial scales. Since publication of the first edition, environmentalism has become an increasing concern on the global political agenda. Following the Rio Conference and meetings on populat...

The governments of Europe are committed to the implementation of sustainable development policies. This book looks at the implications for government, business, taxation, planning, measures of change and local communities within the European Union. It is suitable for policy makers, researchers and students across the range of social sciences.

Tipping points are thresholds of profound changes in natural or social conditions with considerable (largely unforecastable) consequences. This book explores the scientific, economic, social, and spiritual and creative approaches to identifying and anticipating tipping points so that societies can adapt to more sustainable ways of living.

Ecotaxation covers two distinct ideas. It has largely been associated with the 'polluter pays' principle, in the form of correctional charges imposed on activities which have a demonstrably damaging effect on the quality of life or the environment. The other involves an ambitious policy shift. This title explores the history of both ideas.

1m Juni 1992 versammelten sich in Rio de Janeiro, Brasilien, 25000 Menschen zur grOBten Konferenz aller Zeiten, die auf Grund der gro6en Zahl der teil­ nehmenden Prasidenten und Regierungschefs auch als «Welt-Gipfel» bezeichnet wird. Sie stand unter der Schirmherrschaft der Vereinten Nationen und befaBte sich mit den Themen Umwelt und Entwicklung. Es wurden u. a. folgende Frage­ stellungen betrachtet: Wie kann zwischen der Notwendigkeit zur En...

Environmental Science for Environmental Management has quickly established itself as the leading introduction to environmental science, demonstrating how a more environmental science can create an effective approach to environmental management on different spatial scales. Since publication of the first edition, environmentalism has become an increasing concern on the global political agenda. Following the Rio Conference and meetings on populat...

Biodiversity, Sustainability and Human Communities, first published in 2002, proposes new methods of combating biodiversity loss around the world.

1m Juni 1992 versammelten sich in Rio de Janeiro, Brasilien, 25000 Menschen zur grOBten Konferenz aller Zeiten, die auf Grund der gro6en Zahl der teil­ nehmenden Prasidenten und Regierungschefs auch als «Welt-Gipfel» bezeichnet wird. Sie stand unter der Schirmherrschaft der Vereinten Nationen und befaBte sich mit den Themen Umwelt und Entwicklung. Es wurden u. a. folgende Frage­ stellungen betrachtet: Wie kann zwischen der Notwendigkeit zur En...