The OECD Observer

The OECD Observer
Author: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
Publisher:
Total Pages: 322
Release: 1994
Genre: Europe
ISBN:

Materials Matter

Materials Matter
Author: Ken Geiser
Publisher: MIT Press
Total Pages: 502
Release: 2001-05-25
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9780262262811

The products we purchase and use are assembled from a wide range of naturally occurring and manufactured materials. But too often we create hazards for the ecosystem and human health as we mine, process, distribute, use, and dispose of these materials. Until recently, most research has focused on the waste end of material cycles. This book argues that the safest and least costly point at which to avoid environmental damage is when materials are first designed and selected for use in industrial production. Materials Matter presents convincing evidence that we can use fewer materials and eliminate the use of many toxic chemicals by focusing directly on material (chemical) use when products are designed. It also shows how manufacturers can save money by increasing the effectiveness of material use and reducing the use of toxic chemicals. It advocates new directions for the material sciences and government policies on materials. And it argues that manufacturers, suppliers, and customers need to set more socially responsible policies for products and services to achieve higher environmental and health goals.

Econometrics of Green Energy Handbook

Econometrics of Green Energy Handbook
Author: Muhammad Shahbaz
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 333
Release: 2020-06-17
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 303046847X

This book gathers cutting-edge studies on the relationship between energy innovations, economic growth, environmental regulation, promotion of renewable energy use, and climate change. Building on the research discussed in the editor’s previous book Decarbonization and Energy Technology in the Era of Globalization, it discusses recent developments such as the impacts of globalization and energy efficiency on economic growth and environmental quality. It also explores the ways in which globalization has benefited green energy development, e.g. the expansion of new technologies and cleaner machinery, as well as the problems it has caused. Written by respected experts, the respective contributions address topics including econometric modelling of the behaviour of and dynamics between economic growth and environmental quality, aspects of energy production and consumption, oil prices, economic growth, trade openness, environmental quality, regulatory measures, and innovations in the energy sector. Providing a comprehensive overview of the latest research, the book offers a valuable reference guide for researchers, policymakers, practitioners and students in the fields of renewable energy development and economics.

OECD Investment Policy Perspectives 2008

OECD Investment Policy Perspectives 2008
Author: OECD
Publisher: OECD Publishing
Total Pages: 158
Release: 2009-01-07
Genre:
ISBN: 926405684X

A new annual from the OECD that includes articles covering recent issues in international investment policy. This edition includes articles on FDI spillovers, regulation, guarantees and insurance, liberalisation, and OECD's Global Forum.