This paper applies a rational action/economic sociology approach to the central organizational theory question of whether action is embedded in pre-formed institutions that are relatively cheap in terms of time and energy, or to what extent action becomes embedded in newly constructed...

This book covers all aspects of the economics and management of geotourism, an increasingly important sector of nature tourism that focuses on the geology and landscape of different territories, providing a pleasurable and educational tourist experience. Geotourism is a sustainable form of...

Geotourism as promoter of sustainability development: A systematic review and research agenda -- The Estrela UNESCO Global Geopark Territorial Development Strategy: a holistic vision for the 21st Century -- Leveraging landscape: The first four years of UNESCO Global Geopark Odsherred -- Geopark...

Ellis ist Professor für Geologie und Umweltsysteme an der University of Maryland und Mitglied einer Kommission, die die Einführung des Begriffs Anthropozän als geologisches Erdzeitalter untersucht hat. Der Begriff geht u.a. zurück auf den Nobelpreisträger P.J. Crutzen: "Das Anthropozän"....

The economics of CO2 capture and storage in relation to the possibility of significant leakage of CO2 from geological reservoirs once this greenhouse gas has been stored artificially underground will be among the main determinants of whether CCS can significantly contribute to a deep cut in...

Beach nourishment is a common coastal management strategy used to combat erosion along sandy coastlines. It involves building out a beach with sand dredged from another location. This paper develops a positive model of beach nourishment and generates testable hypotheses about how the frequency...

This thesis, written within the Cluster of Excellence Exc264 Topoi, applies central place theory in archaeological context in order to investigate the influence of natural environmental characteristics on the formation, development, and persistence of central places. To allow an application of...

Conservation of high-biodiversity tropical forests is sometimes justified on the basis of assumed hydrological benefits - in particular, reduction of flooding hazards for downstream floodplain populations. However, the 'far-field' link between deforestation and distant flooding has been...

Conservation of high-biodiversity tropical forests is sometimes justified on the basis of assumed hydrological benefits - in particular, the reduction of flooding hazards for downstream floodplain populations. However, the "far-field" link between deforestation and distant flooding has been...

The paper deals with the issues concerned with market appraisal of mineral resource potential of the Russian Federation. Strategy regarding reproduction and innovation use of the mineral resource potential on an expanded scale has been substantiated. Mineral resource potential of the Russian...

В статье сырьевая экономика рассматривается как специфический тип функционирования и развития национальной экономики. Автором даются определения основных...

Статья посвящена вопросам рыночной оценки минерально-сырьевого потенциала Российской Федерации и обоснованию стратегических направлений его расширенного...

Статья посвящена вопросам планирования геологоразведочных работ (ГРР). Автором дается оценка современного состояния планирования ГРР, отмечена ее внутренняя...

Skyscrapers in Manhattan must be anchored to bedrock to prevent (possibly uneven) settling; this can potentially increase construction costs if the bedrock lies deep below the surface. The conventional wisdom holds that Manhattan developed two business centers—downtown and...

The paper is devoted to geological exploration planning. The author assesses the current state of such planning, marks its internal inconsistency and inefficiency. The author proves the system of phased zoning as the basis for the targeted planning of mineral resource development, gives a...

The paper deals with the issues concerned with market appraisal of mineral resource potential of the Russian Federation. Strategy regarding reproduction and innovation use of the mineral resource potential on an expanded scale has been substantiated. Mineral resource potential of the Russian...

The paper deals with the issues concerned with market appraisal of mineral resource potential of the Russian Federation. Strategy regarding reproduction and innovation use of the mineral resource potential on an expanded scale has been substantiated. Mineral resource potential of the Russian...

The paper considers economy of raw materials as a specific type of operation and development of national economy. The author provides definitions of basic concepts: mineral complex, mineral resource wealth, national mineral wealth, mineral resource potential, mining rent. Basic peculiarities of...

Skyscrapers in Manhattan need to be anchored to bedrock to prevent (possibly uneven) settling. This can potentially increase construction costs if the bedrock lies deep below the surface. The conventional wisdom holds that Manhattan developed two business centers--downtown and midtown--because...

The present report reviews the current state of science and technology that form the basis for implementing geological repositories for high-level nuclear waste and spent nuclear fuel. It is concluded that enough is known about the relevant natural and man-made systems to proceed with a...

The largest volume waste stream associated with oil and gas production is produced water. A survey conducted by the American Petroleum Institute estimated that 20.9 billion barrels of produced water were disposed of in 1985 (Wakim 1987). Of this total, 91% was disposed of through disposal wells...

The volume of future tight gas reserve additions is difficult to estimate because of uncertainties in the characterization and extent of the resource and the performance and cost-effectiveness of stimulation and production technologies. Ongoing R&D by industry and government aims to reduce the...

This paper outlines the challenges facing geomechanics and advocates some strategies for dealing with these challenges. Advancement of geomechanics and its application in the past may be seen in a historical context as serving the needs of society such as the development of infrastructure and...

The report gives an assessment on the bauxite and aluminium industry of Guinea. The study assesses the performance, structure, and prospects of the industry as well as transparency and governance issues. The report also show the IMF's estimates on Guinea's social, demographic, economic, and...

Within the EC-funded SMARAGD project boom clay was studied as undisturbed rock and after geochemical perturbations (the alkaline plume and the oxidation effects). The most important messages of the project results are summarised in the paragraphs below. Quartz, K-feldspar, Na-pagioclase, pyrite,...

Major renewable energy types that are natural and sustainable and do not harm the environment include water, wind, solar, geothermal, hydrogen, oceanic, biofuel (organic fuel), wave and tidal energies. Of these, wave energy is a type of inexpensive and clean energy that does not require capital...

Geothermal resources that might provide substitute energy at any of 76 defense installations are identified and evaluated. The geologic characteristics and related economics of potential geothermal resources located at or near the 76 installations were estimated. The geologic assessment...