Natural capital

The Dilemma of Hydropower Development on the Mekong Introduction The Don Sahong Hydropower Project (DSHP) puts Laos under pressure. On one hand, the Lao government seeks the opportunity to boost economic growth through producing and selling the electricity. On the other hand, DSHP raises the transboundary concerns. Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam as stakeholders on the Don Sahong Dam have voiced opposition to the development of the dam. This is because the project will block the main channel for

I think I am living unsustainably because I don’t feel that I limit myself as to how much I waste natural resources. I rarely bike or walk anywhere, and mostly go in a car, which is polluting the air and is not sustainable. I also tend to eat a lot of fish with out checking which fish are most sustainable or whether or not the fish I am eating is sustainable. I take for granted the natural resources I have and use up. Another unsustainable component in my lifestyle is the water I use. I do not

Brueckner, M., Durey, A., Mayes, R., & Pforr, C. (2013). The mining boom and Western Australia’s changing landscape: Towards sustainability or business as usual?. Rural Society, 22(2), 111-124. doi: 10.5172/rsj.2013.22.2.111 This publication processes the challenges of the Western Australian Mining Industry. The journal will focus on the economical benefits of the mining boom that occurred in the Western Australian mines, as well as, the effect it has on society and environmental challenges. The

starting to establish sustainable initiatives to promote the health of the environment and the people, while remaining profitable and Dell is not an exemption. However, a company must support this claims, and evaluating Dell with strategies using natural capitalism is a perfect way see how sustainable company is. Dells sustainability report is among the best in the business. The elements within their report include corporate accountability, environmental responsibility, and community engagement. Since

to an increase of stress on our natural resources. This is creating a severe challenge for the decades ahead which is why it is imperative for companies to enforce a sustainable work system. The Brundtland Commission described it as “development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs". A sustainable work system is created with the purpose of expanding assets in human and social capital while attaining working purposes

All the ins and outs of Sustainability in the hospitality industry A lot of hospitality companies are willing to be sustainable, but what is the meaning of sustainability and what are the benefits. Is the hospitality doing this for the environment and saving the world or is that just something they say, another term for this is Greenwashing. Sustainability is a big concept, but how can we improve this and control it. Companies can get a lot of different labels to be sustainable and there is a trend

Introduction The paper is aimed at identifying the definition of sustainability and studying several general principles relevant to civil engineering. A case study of the regeneration of Mossley Mill in Northern Ireland which covers the rebuilding and reuse technology will be given below for detailed research. This kind of technology is not only a typical solution which meets the concept of sustainability, but also a classical paradigm in the civil engineering area. It is further suggested that the

snow. In this day and age, we spend so much time glued to our computer and cellphone screens, and since this is your one chance for true freedom, embrace it! This is the time for you to see things that you have never seen before and awaken a deeper natural energy that has long been dormant. Leave No Trace The key to a soul searching, mind clearing vacation is knowing that you are doing no harm to the environment while fully enjoying a trip to Iceland. Even if you spend all of your time in Iceland

communities by promoting economic growth and development, changing infrastructure and utilizing technology to create stronger and advanced communities. However, this development can have negative impact on society and may lead to exploitation of natural resources, deforestation, outdoor pollution, gender inequalities and social injustice (Bartelmus, 2011). Therefore, the concept of sustainable development has emerged as a new paradigm of development, which concentrates on protecting the environment

‘Sustainability: Definition & its implications’ The word ‘sustainability’ has always inspired many ongoing debates among leaders, philosophers, researchers etc. These days it has become more like a stamp of approval. Why are we discussing it? Why the burden of saving the earth is on us? These are some counter-questions people ask to save themselves from the scrutiny. But it is a solid fact that humans are the ones who destroyed the earth and they shall be responsible for giving it