News tagged with environmental economics
Environmental economist says invasive species is part of the price of doing business
Feb 14, 2009 |
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When the sun rides low on the horizon and winter chills wrap us all in down and fleece, global trade brings blueberries from South America, oranges from Israel. But trade in exotic goods also comes with significant local ...
Tackling climate change with new permits to pollute
Jan 06, 2009 |
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A new way to reduce carbon dioxide emissions and tackle climate change had been unveiled by leading economists.
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Costa Rica tops happiness, 'green living' poll
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Jul 04, 2009 |
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Costa Rica is the happiest place on earth, and one of the most environmentally friendly, according to a new survey by a British non-governmental group.
Questioning nuclear power's ability to forestall global warming
Apr 21, 2008 |
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Rising energy and environmental costs may prevent nuclear power from being a sustainable alternative energy source in the fight against global warming, according to a study in the April 1 issue of ACS’ Environmental Sc ...
'Perspectives on Energy Policy' report now available
Oct 22, 2009 |
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The United States should create a high-level independent council to analyze and communicate critical issues to energy policymakers and the public, a group of 27 leaders in academia, government, and the private sector recommends ...
Your money or your conscience? How policy makers should promote environmentally friendly products
Apr 02, 2009 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- How can policy makers be more effective in motivating consumers to opt for environmentally friendly products whenever possible? Using information campaigns or financial incentives? A research ...
Corporate social responsibility: less profit, more value
Feb 07, 2008 |
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Companies that operate in a socially responsible manner 'pay' for this with a loss in financial profit. Yet at the same time, socially responsible business practices can enhance a company's value. Dutch economist Lammertjan ...
Study showing evidence of a major environmental trigger for autism
Nov 10, 2008 |
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The American Medical Association journal Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine has published a new study by researchers at Cornell University indicating evidence of an environmental trigger for autism among geneti ...
Research suggests we are genetically programmed to care about climate change
May 27, 2009 |
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Humans may be programmed by evolution to care about the future of the environment, suggests research published today.
Logical reversal: Reverse logistics helps environment, gives competitive advantage
Jan 07, 2009 |
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During an economic downturn companies, particularly in the computer sector, could gain an advantage of their competitors by adopting reverse logistics, according to researchers writing in the International Journal of Environment an ...
Do good looks get high school students good grades?
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Apr 22, 2009 |
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Do personal traits predict success in school? If so, which dimension of one's outward appearance can tell the most about academic achievement? The answers to these questions are found in a new study by researchers from the ...
Cellulosic ethanol may benefit human health and help slow climate change
Feb 02, 2009 |
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Filling our fuel tanks with cellulosic ethanol instead of gasoline or corn-based ethanol may be even better for our health and the environment than previously recognized, according to new research from the University of Minnesota.
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