This article was published in the November 2005 issue of Environment. Volume 47, Number 9, pages 22–38. http://www.heldref.org/env.php. © Anthony A. Leiserowitz, Robert W. Kates, and Thomas M. Parris, 2005. © SVEN TORFINN—PANOS Do Global Attitudes and Behaviors Support Sustainable Development? By A NTHONY A. LEISEROWITZ, ROBERT W. K ATES, AND THOMAS M. PARRIS Many advocates of sustainable development recognize that a transition to global sustainability—meeting human needs and reducing hunger and
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performance dimensions including social, financial, and environmental (Slaper & Hall, 2015). The company classifies specific standard disclosures (aspects) into three performance dimensions, environmental, financial and social according to the TBL framework (Coca Cola, 2015). The report offers performance outcomes of its system’s progress towards accomplish strategic commitments and goals that have been made in social, financial and environmental areas. 3. However, the company conducted a materiality
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economy or not. The concept of globalization has been around for many decades, but seems to be taking a different path than it intended to. Globalization has been affecting this economy through its technology, less developed countries, environmental damage, and health issues. First, technology is becoming a growing aspect to many people around the world. Everyday there is something new that is available to use for our daily lives that takes a touch by our fingers to our new technology device. Technology
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relevant today given current environmental crises like global warming and municipal water system failures. The common theme of corrupt corporations seeking to make money at the expense of human health continues to play out on a national and global scale. Erin Brockovich sheds light on the public health issue of clean drinking water, something most view as a human right. It’s a film that many can relate to and can serve as a case study in Environmental Law and Public Health. Purpose of the Film The
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public dialogue and discussion. Self-regulation has become a “mantra for both governments and private industry in the neoliberal era (Burch et al., 2013, p. 259). Given the onset of recent environmental disasters related to the oil and gas industry, the oligarchic telecommunications industry, and our crippling health care system, the role for government watchdogs becomes ever more so important. Thus for any type of change to occur, effective governance is important as it must also progress with any changes
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The global impact of e-waste Addressing the challenge SECTOR Sectoral Activities Department SafeWork Programme on Safety and Health at Work and the Environment The global impact of e-waste: Addressing the challenge The global impact of e-waste: Addressing the challenge Karin Lundgren SafeWork and SECTOR International Labour Organization Geneva 2012 Copyright © International Labour Organization 2012 First published 2012 Publications of the International Labour Office enjoy
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natural and man-made environment. Such threats as global climate change have caught the attention of trade union members, especially with publicity given to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC, 2001),1 the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP, 2000), the Worldwatch Institute (2001) and other high-profile reports. Trade unionists in unprecedented numbers are joining the search for solutions that go beyond environmental issues to embrace such related social and economic conditions
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should be raised among people and in the church about environmental problems and things that can be done prevent further damage. Many small steps can be taken daily, such as recycling and saving power, which add up as more people do them. Causes, like the Evangelical Environmental Initiative, can be joined where Christians can volunteer their time and support. There are many things that cause problems and the sooner we rally support for environmental protection the sooner these problems can be remedied
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is the action of environmental contamination with man-made waste. This includes land, water, and air. Of all the First World countries, the United States is the most polluting nation on Earth. The United States is ranked seventh on pollution control, by only spending 60% of its Gross National Product to help the environment. As a nation we have spent over 120 billions of dollars a year on research and development. The majority of the cost incurred has come from Environmental Quality, our country
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Best Corporate Citizens for 2011. In order to discover the methods in how these competing companies have earned their placement on the Forbes list, research was conducted into their policies in several key categories. First, the competitors’ environmental and employee relations policies were evaluated. These two categories are the most weighted when being considered for inclusion on the Forbes list. Additionally, research was also conducted on the competitors’ policies in the remaining categories
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