Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union - A Commentary

Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union - A Commentary
Author: Hermann-Josef Blanke
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 1699
Release: 2021-05-31
Genre: Law
ISBN: 3030435113

The Commentary on the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (four volumes) is a major European project that aims to contribute to the development of ever closer conceptual and dogmatic standpoints with regard to the creation of “Europeanised research on Union law”. Following on from the Commentary on the Treaty of the European Union, this book presents detailed explanations, article by article, of all the provisions of the TFEU, discussing the application of Union law in the national legal orders and its interpretation by the Court of Justice of the EU. The authors are academics and practitioners from twenty-eight European states and different legal fields, some from a constitutional law background, others experts in the field of international law and EU law.Reflecting the various approaches to European legal culture, this book promotes a system concept of European Union law toward more unity notwithstanding its rich diversity grounded in national traditions.

The European Union in International Climate Change Politics

The European Union in International Climate Change Politics
Author: Rudiger K.W. Wurzel
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Total Pages: 337
Release: 2016-11-25
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 1317237307

In recent years climate change has emerged as an issue of central political importance while the EU has become a major player in international climate change politics. How can a ‘leaderless Europe’ offer leadership in international climate change politics - even in the wake of the UK’s Brexit decision? This book, which has been written by leading experts, offers a critical analysis of the EU leadership role in international climate change politics. It focuses on the main EU institutions, core EU member states and central societal actors (businesses and environmental NGOs). It also contains an external perspective of the EU’s climate change leadership role with chapters on China, India and the USA as well as Norway. Four core themes addressed in the book are: leadership, multilevel and polycentric governance, policy instruments, and the green and low carbon economy. Fundamentally, it asks why we have EU institutional actors, why certain member states and particular societal actors tried to take on a leadership role in climate change politics and how, if at all, have they managed to achieve this? This text will be of key interest to scholars, students and practitioners in EU studies and politics, international relations, comparative politics and environmental politics.

Energy Efficiency in Developing Countries

Energy Efficiency in Developing Countries
Author: Suzana Tavares da Silva
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 312
Release: 2020-02-05
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1000034135

This book presents a comparative analysis of energy efficiency policies in developing countries. Although there is a vast amount of literature available about renewable energy policy and implementation in the developing world, energy efficiency tends to lack attention. This book fills this lacuna by examining the current state of the field and scope for future improvements. Drawing on a wide range of case studies including Brazil, China and Chile, the authors use a comparative approach to examine the policies and programmes being implemented, looking at the existing legal frameworks and regulatory challenges. By showcasing stories of success, as well as barriers to energy efficiency, they highlight the opportunities for increased energy access and efficiency and demonstrate how these opportunities may directly impact on climate change mitigation. This volume will be a useful resource for scholars and practitioners with an interest in energy policy and efficiency, climate change and international development.

Renewable Energies and European Landscapes

Renewable Energies and European Landscapes
Author: Marina Frolova
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 298
Release: 2015-06-09
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9401798435

This book provides timely, multidisciplinary cross-national comparison of the institutional and social processes through which renewable energy landscapes have emerged in Southern Europe. On the basis of case studies in these countries, it analyzes the way in which and the extent to which the development of renewable energies has affected landscape forms and whether or not it has contributed to a reformulation of landscape practices and values in these countries. Landscape is conceived broadly, as a material, social, political and historical process embedded into the local realm, going beyond aesthetic. The case studies analyze renewable energy landscapes in Southern Europe on different political and geographical scales and compare different types of renewable energy such as wind, hydro, solar and biomass power. The contributors are leading experts from Spain, France, Italy and Portugal. The book is intended for researchers, graduate students and professionals interested in geography, landscape and planning.

Energy

Energy
Author: European Commission. Directorate General for Research
Publisher:
Total Pages: 132
Release: 2003
Genre: Science
ISBN:

"The report analyses the attitudes of the citizens of the European Union to energy and energy technology issues." -- P. 3.

Políticas Energéticas y Medioambientales en la Unión Europea

Políticas Energéticas y Medioambientales en la Unión Europea
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 190
Release: 2009
Genre: Energy policy
ISBN: 9788461328055

Recoge: 1. La Unión Europea y la política energética - 2. La energía y el cambio climático en la Unión Europea - 3. Seguridad de suministro y la política exterior energética de la Unión Europea - 4. El mercado interior de la energía - 5. El futuro de las tecnologías energéticas en la Unión Europea.

Carbon Footprint and the Industrial Life Cycle

Carbon Footprint and the Industrial Life Cycle
Author: Roberto Álvarez Fernández
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 549
Release: 2017-05-28
Genre: Science
ISBN: 3319549847

This book analyzes the relationship between large-scale industrial activity and the carbon footprint, and provides a theoretical framework and tools to calculate the carbon footprint of industrial activities at every stage of their life cycles, including urban-planning master plans, recycling activities, project and building stages as well as managing and manufacturing. Discussing the main preventative and corrective measures that can be utilized, it includes case studies, reports on technological developments and examples of successful policies to provide inspiration to readers. This book collects the contributions of authors from four continents, in order to analyze from as many as possible points of view and using many different approaches, the problem of sustainability in today’s globalized world.

Introduction to Côte d'Ivoire

Introduction to Côte d'Ivoire
Author: Gilad James, PhD
Publisher: Gilad James Mystery School
Total Pages: 107
Release:
Genre:
ISBN: 9632965477

Côte d'Ivoire, or the Ivory Coast, is a country located in West Africa that borders the Gulf of Guinea. It is known for being the world's largest producer of cocoa beans, as well as for its vibrant cultural heritage. The country is home to over 25 million people, with the majority of the population being of African descent. The official language of Côte d'Ivoire is French, although local languages such as Baoulé, Dioula, and Anyin are also spoken. Côte d'Ivoire has a rich history that dates back to pre-colonial times. The country was first colonized by the French in the late 19th century and gained independence in 1960. Since then, it has experienced periods of political instability, including a civil war that lasted from 2002 to 2011. Despite these challenges, Côte d'Ivoire has continued to develop its economy, which is largely driven by agriculture, including the production of coffee, cocoa, and palm oil. The country has also made progress in areas such as education and healthcare, although poverty and inequality persist in many parts of the country.