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Abstract Dietary recommendations are developed from the best available scientific evidence on the effect of nutrients and food on health. These recommendations take into account that the effect of food depends not only on its nutritional content but also on the matrix in which is ingested, the alterations during the culinary process, the presence of ...
Esther López García +11 more
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Climate change adaptation in Central America: A review of the national policy efforts
Abstract The latest comparative studies of climate policies reinforce the fundamental importance of employing adaptation planning alongside national development strategies. While these studies are necessary to document and share the knowledge of the practices and experiences undertaken at the national level, documents are still scarce on regions of ...
Luis D. Segura +2 more
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Abstract Carbon taxes are frequently advocated as a means of reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, yet their political feasibility remains a challenge. To enhance their political appeal, carbon tax proponents have proposed revenue recycling as a means of alleviating public concern with this instrument's visible costs.
Sverker C. Jagers +3 more
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Taxing Flaring and the Politics of State Methane Release Policy
Abstract Methane is a potent greenhouse gas but it has received strikingly less social science attention than carbon dioxide in examining climate policy options. This article explores American state policy toward methane that is not captured and instead released into the atmosphere during oil and gas production.
Barry Rabe +2 more
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Contexto: Los procesos antrópicos relacionados con la movilidad urbana han colocado en el tema del transporte público en la agenda de la mayoría de países.
Sylvia Lorena Serafín González
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El propósito del estudio es evitar las emisiones de gases de efecto invernadero (GEI), con la instalación de 2.500 sistemas solares fotovoltaicos de 150Wp cada uno, en comunidades Shuar, localizadas en la selva ecuatoriana, pertenecientes a la provincia
A. Sánchez
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Estimación de la huella de carbono en empresas de Ingeniería, Procura y Construcción
Esta investigación tiene el propósito de generar un procedimiento conforme a los requerimientos especificados en la guía de la CAR, por medio de la identificación de las actividades que realizan las organizaciones causantes de la emisión CO2, es decir ...
Fredys Simanca Herrera +3 more
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Key role for nuclear energy in global biodiversity conservation
Abstract Modern society uses massive amounts of energy. Usage rises as population and affluence increase, and energy production and use often have an impact on biodiversity or natural areas. To avoid a business‐as‐usual dependence on coal, oil, and gas over the coming decades, society must map out a future energy mix that incorporates alternative ...
Barry W. Brook, Corey J. A. Bradshaw
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Analysis and comparison of greenhouse gas calculation methodologies in the urban context Últimamente los esfuerzos para disminuir el efecto invernadero antrópico se están redoblando por parte de las administraciones, el calentamiento global es un ...
Carlos Alfredo Rivas Cobo +2 more
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Llamamiento por el logro de un acuerdo mundial efectivo, vinculante y justo para la reducción de gases de efecto ...
Educadores por la sostenibilidad
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