"Water, Food and the Economy"
This article presents and discusses the papers presented at the 5th IWHA Conference under the theme ‘Water, Food and the Economy’.
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economics
economy
"The Nature Conservation Movement in Post-War Japan"
This paper explores the social and political factors that historically limited the national nature conservation movement’s influence in Japan, and outlines recent developments which may lead to both a greater emphasis on the greater participation of non-governmental organisations in the political process, and a greater emphasis on the protection of the natural environment.
Lake Delton Dam Disaster
An artificial lake in the US state of Wisconsin drains into the Wisconsin River after days of heavy rainfall, damaging a popular tourist area.
Regions:
The Philippine Mining Act of 1995
The Philippine Mining Act, a pro-mining piece of legislation providing heavy incentives to foreign companies, is signed into law on 3 March 1995. It stirs extensive court battles between the government and anti-mining indigenous people.
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Regions:
"Post-Disaster Migrations and Returns in Sicily: The 1908 Messina Earthquake and the 1968 Belice Valley Earthquake"
This article explores the relationship between disasters and the population movements in two case studies: The 1908 Messina earthquake and the 1968 Belice Valley earthquake.
"The Origins and Purpose of Eco-Innovation"
The article aims to provide a historical perspective on the concept of eco-innovation, its different meanings and its position in the modern debate around sustainability.
Beyond Corporate Sustainability in the Anthropocene
Corporate social and environmental responsibility could help drive the cultural shift needed to tackle climate change issues.
Wild Earth 5, no. 1
Wild Earth 5, no. 1 focuses on prairie dog ecosystems and includes a Minnesota biosphere recovery strategy.
Wild Earth 3, no. 3
Wild Earth 3, no. 3 features articles on protecting biodiversity in the Selkirk Mountains, preserving biodiversity in caves, restoring the Wild Atlantic Salmon, and changing state forestry laws.
The “Urban Mine” in Accra, Ghana
Urban mining—reclaiming valuable metals from discarded electronic devices—has become an important economic activity in the informal sector in places such as Agbogbloshie, a slum in Accra, Ghana. This article examines the material flows linking Ghana with the rest of the world, the politics of waste recycling, and the hazards faced by those processing e-waste.