scholarly journals Recent Developments in Alpine Tourism: A Life Cycle Approach

Turyzm ◽  
2002 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 79-93
Author(s):  
John Tuppen
Keyword(s):  
Life Cycle ◽  
Alpine Region ◽  
Maturity Stage ◽  
Life Cycle Approach ◽  
The Poor ◽  
Development Cycle ◽  
Recent Developments ◽  
Recent Trends ◽  
Tourist Economy ◽  
Further Development

The article presents recent trends in the tourist economy in the Alpine region. With reference to the development cycle of the tourist product, proposed by Butler, the author claims that the Alpine tourist centres have already reached the maturity stage. Their further development requires active intervention in order to refresh the tourist product. Further in the article, a variety of tourist development strategies have been presented, which might improve the poor condition of many tourist centres in the region under discussion.

scholarly journals Inequality, poverty and living conditions in Greece: Recent developments and prospects

2016 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Theodore Mitrakos
Keyword(s):  
Household Income ◽  
Poverty Line ◽  
Living Conditions ◽  
Absolute Poverty ◽  
Significant Deterioration ◽  
Income Sources ◽  
The Poor ◽  
Recent Developments ◽  
Recent Trends ◽  
The Eu

<p>This paper presents the recent trends and<br />the characteristics of inequality, poverty and<br />living conditions in Greece, emphasising on<br />the distributional effects of the austerity<br />measures adopted during the current<br />economic crisis. Moreover, the decomposition<br />analysis of the study examines the structure<br />of inequality and the contribution of various<br />income sources in overall inequality, while<br />the main characteristics of the Greek social<br />solidarity system and the poor distributional<br />impact of social benefits are also discussed. For<br />this purpose, the household income from the<br />Greek Household Budget and the EU Statistics<br />of Income and Living Conditions surveys are<br />used. The available data indicate that income<br />inequality and relative poverty increased,<br />yet not dramatically, during the current<br />crisis, although the composition of the poor<br />population changed considerably. However,<br />the sharp decline in disposable income and<br />the dramatic increase in unemployment led<br />to a significant deterioration in economic<br />prosperity and absolute poverty, i.e. when<br />the poverty line in real terms remains stable<br />in the pro-crisis levels.</p>

scholarly journals Environmental Product Declarations for plants and soils: how to quantify carbon uptake in landscape design and construction?

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Matti Kuittinen ◽  
Ranja Hautamäki ◽  
Eeva-Maria Tuhkanen ◽  
Anu Riikonen ◽  
Mari Ariluoma
Keyword(s):  
Life Cycle ◽  
Green Infrastructure ◽  
Landscape Design ◽  
Climate Impacts ◽  
Mitigation Potential ◽  
Environmental Product Declarations ◽  
Construction Products ◽  
Further Development ◽  
Change Mitigation ◽  
Design And Construction

Abstract Purpose Currently, no clear guidance exists for ISO and EN standards of calculating, verifying, and reporting the climate impacts of plants, mulches, and soils used in landscape design and construction. In order to optimise the potential of ecosystem services in the mitigation of greenhouse gas emissions in the built environment, we unequivocally propose their inclusion when assessing sustainability. Methods We analysed the life cycle phases of plants, soils, and mulches from the viewpoint of compiling standard-based Environmental Product Declarations. In comparison to other construction products, the differences of both mass and carbon flows were identified in these products. Results Living and organic products of green infrastructure require an LCA approach of their own. Most importantly, if conventional life cycle guidance for Environmental Product Declarations were to be followed, over time, the asymmetric mass and carbon flows would lead to skewed conclusions. Moreover, the ability of plants to reproduce raises additional questions for allocating environmental impacts. Conclusions We present a set of recommendations that are required for compiling Environmental Product Declarations for the studied products of green infrastructure. In order to enable the quantification of the climate change mitigation potential of these products, it is essential that work for further development of LCA guidance be mandated.

scholarly journals Environmental challenges of the chlor-alkali production: Seeking answers from a life cycle approach

2017 ◽  
Vol 580 ◽  
pp. 147-157 ◽  
Author(s):  
Isabel Garcia-Herrero ◽  
María Margallo ◽  
Raquel Onandía ◽  
Rubén Aldaco ◽  
Angel Irabien
Keyword(s):  
Life Cycle ◽  
Life Cycle Approach ◽  
Environmental Challenges

scholarly journals Recent Developments of Antimony-Based Anodes for Sodium- and Potassium-Ion Batteries

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bochao Chen ◽  
Ming Liang ◽  
Qingzhao Wu ◽  
Shan Zhu ◽  
Naiqin Zhao ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Structural Characteristics ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Potassium Ion ◽  
Research Progress ◽  
Research Directions ◽  
Weak Charge ◽  
Recent Developments ◽  
High Theoretical Capacity ◽  
Further Development ◽  
Sodium And Potassium

AbstractThe development of sodium-ion (SIBs) and potassium-ion batteries (PIBs) has increased rapidly because of the abundant resources and cost-effectiveness of Na and K. Antimony (Sb) plays an important role in SIBs and PIBs because of its high theoretical capacity, proper working voltage, and low cost. However, Sb-based anodes have the drawbacks of large volume changes and weak charge transfer during the charge and discharge processes, thus leading to poor cycling and rapid capacity decay. To address such drawbacks, many strategies and a variety of Sb-based materials have been developed in recent years. This review systematically introduces the recent research progress of a variety of Sb-based anodes for SIBs and PIBs from the perspective of composition selection, preparation technologies, structural characteristics, and energy storage behaviors. Moreover, corresponding examples are presented to illustrate the advantages or disadvantages of these anodes. Finally, we summarize the challenges of the development of Sb-based materials for Na/K-ion batteries and propose potential research directions for their further development.

Life Cycle Approach to Process Validation

2018 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Ajay Babu Pazhayattil ◽  
Naheed Sayeed-Desta ◽  
Emilija Fredro-Kumbaradzi ◽  
Jordan Collins
Keyword(s):  
Life Cycle ◽  
Life Cycle Approach ◽  
Process Validation

Reclamation of National Energy Board Regulated Pipeline Rights of Way: A Life Cycle Approach

2002 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kent Lien
Keyword(s):  
Life Cycle ◽  
Environmental Assessment ◽  
Life Cycle Approach ◽  
Application Process ◽  
Operational Life ◽  
Construction Operation

As part of its mandate, the National Energy Board (NEB) regulates the construction, operation, and abandonment of interprovincial and international pipelines. The primary legislation which directly and indirectly addresses reclamation of NEB lines are the National Energy Board Act and the associated Onshore Pipeline Regulations, 1999, and the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act. The NEB uses a life cycle approach to pursue appropriate reclamation of disturbed rights of way. Initially, reclamation related issues are addressed at the application stage. Subsequent to the application process, the actual implementation of reclamation measures occurs during construction of the line. Success of reclamation is monitored during the operational life of a line through inspection and auditing procedures, with additional measures being implemented as necessary.

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