englischBiodiversity is the foundation of life. So far the protection of biodiversity is often associated with creating and managing sanctuaries and habitats. But the question arises which policy areas have to be dealt with by politics when the goal is to create an effective and comprehensive [...]
more informationenglischRebound effects are the unintended consequences of many efforts to foster a reduction of energy and resource use. At the same time, rebound effects show that saved and reinvested money and time enable us to experience life and realise opportunities.
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more informationenglischCitizen energy initiatives generate their knowledge by experimenting with sustainable energy practices. Thereby they follow a mode of learning by doing. This study addresses the establishment process of two citizen initiatives both developing into successful players on the German renewable [...]
more informationenglischClimate change is not defined by nature – climate change is a societal problem. Addressing this problem happens under the highly restrictive conditions of an increasingly differentiated, far from transparent society composed of logically discrete function systems, egotistical organisations [...]
more informationenglischCan technology solve all our environmental problems, or do we also have to reduce our consumption? This question has been debated for a long time within environmental science circles and can, with regard to at least some environmental problems, be answered in the affirmative today. However, [...]
more informationenglischModern societies are highly dependent on technologies and technical developments, and ecological issues—which in scientific observation exhibit the hybrid character and inseparability of the natural environment and technological development—have assumed an unprecedented relevance for society [...]
more informationenglischIn our innovative society, forms of innovation created by civilian actors are gaining in importance. By conducting a detailed analysis of the innovation practices of a civil innovation community in the field of electromobility, this study traces how innovation can become an ideology that [...]
more informationenglischThis study shows that something commonplace, like heating in private households, is a complex social phenomenon. Technological developments, such as passive houses and smart heating controls, can only have their maximum effect on energy savings if they are socially adapted. How technology [...]
more informationenglischGiven the key role of municipalities in the transformation of the energy system and observing the increased occurrence of conflicts about the construction of renewable energy plants, the author analyses conflicts relating to renewable energy plants from a sociological perspective. For this [...]
more informationenglischHouseplants are everywhere. They are faithful companions in your own home, provide a hobby and at the same time are good for health. They have gained such popularity that they now transform even the smallest apartments into jungle-like spaces. As this book shows, the renaissance of [...]
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