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A torn generation: Dichotomies and dissonances on sustainability and technological change in in-depth interviews with university students

Author(s): Alexandra Köves,Tamás Tóth,Lilla Vicsek / Language(s): English Issue: 1/2024

In a research study among university students regarding technological change, equality and environmental sustainability, deep-seated dichotomies were found in the students' mental images of the future. This study aims to present these dichotomies as well as propose explanations for them, adding to our understanding of what kind of behavioural barriers inhibit sustainability transformations. The results show that the interviewees truly struggle to decide if the world really is on fire regarding environmental change, if technology is capable of solving the situation, if inequality is truly a problem, and how they can relate to all this. The dichotomies that we found suggest that on the one hand, they find no comfort in the dominant techno-optimistic, eco-modernisation narratives and, on the other hand, they are not aware of any alternatives. The results underline the existence of psychological phenomena such as optimism bias or psychological distancing. In our paper, we also address whether dichotomous thinking poses a problem or whether we may have to accept that dichotomies can become the norm when contemplating the world in its increasing complexity.

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QUALITY OF LIFE INDICATORS (NATURAL AND LIVING ENVIRONMENT) AND AIR POLLUTION AWARENESS – THE EXAMPLE OF SKOPJE, REPUBLIC OF NORTH MACEDONIA

Author(s): Tatjana Petkovska Mircevska,Diana Boshkovska,Natasha Daniloska / Language(s): English Issue: 5/2022

The state of the environment has a significant impact on the quality of life. Citizens are becoming more aware of the benefits of a high-quality environment, from basic rights like access to clean water to aspects like creating a noise-free living and working environment with access to nature and green areas. Environmental quality indicators, environmentally responsible behaviour, and consumption of environmental services are used to evaluate quality of life. At the global level, various types of indicators that can be used to measure the quality of the environment that affects citizens’ quality of life can be identified. These indicators are linked and provide an objective and precise criterion of the level of pollution and its impact on the quality of life of citizens. Air pollution awareness is a critical component of incorporating environmental indicators and improving citizens’ quality of life. Although no relevant data or studies on the link between the citizens’ quality of life as measured by environmental indicators in the Republic of North Macedonia over the last two years exist, some research conducted during this period indicates a lack of awareness of the issue of air pollution in the capital Skopje.

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Critical theory of the energy transformation: Sociology’s approach

Author(s): Mariusz Baranowski / Language(s): English Issue: 4/2023

This article explores the critical theory of energy transformation within sociology, aiming to understand and enhance societal change. It investigates the shift from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources, analysing the socio-economic and geopolitical implications. Using empirical data, it reveals disparities between public discourse and actual emissions, unmasking power asymmetries and ‘green colonialism’ perpetuated by dominant nations and corporations. The study underscores the need for profound societal transformation rather than superficial energy shifts, advocating for the fusion of critical theory and capitalist critiques. It emphasises the importance of dismantling hegemonic control and fostering equitable energy transformation, calling for civic courage to challenge existing power structures. This work’s originality lies in integrating critical theory within sociology, offering insights into the socio-political dynamics influencing global decarbonisation efforts. Its value resides in a comprehensive analysis, unveiling interconnections between power, economics, and the environment in the context of energy transformation.

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Tale of two cities and two continents

Author(s): Adriana Galvani / Language(s): English Issue: 6/2018

In this work, globalisation and immigration are discussed. One case is examined for its global value of impact of civilisations. Immigration from Africa is a daily concern for every citizen living around the Mediterranean Sea. Immigrants are distributed by governments in all big and small cities, but the inclusion process is too long to be visible, so contrasts and even hate between residents and refugees are diffused emotions. Refugees don’t work, they are maintained by EU, meanwhile citizens are affording an unending crisis with unemployment, decrease of revenues and, at the same time, increase of prices. The two cities are Ferrara in Italy and Lagos in Nigeria; the first one, the untroubled cultural UNESCO heritage, the second, the most dangerous city of the world.

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Proaktywność klimatyczna jako czynnik wspierający regionalną konkurencyjność i odporność

Author(s): Urszula Bronisz / Language(s): English,Polish Issue: 68/2024

Climate transition affects many social, economic and political processes. With the green transformation and increasing climate change, the competitive paradigm is shifting toward greater impact of environmentally related factors. To improve the com-petitiveness, economic performance and resilience of regional units, appropriate climate change mitigation action and policy are needed. The strategy to anticipate and cope with the inevitable impacts under various climate change scenarios is referred to as climate proactivity. This paper attempts to describe regional climate proactivity in economic, in-stitutional and social dimensions and to examine the differences in climate proactivity approach among European Union regions (NUTS 2). For this purpose, an original re-search model of climate proactivity, synthetic Overall Regional Climate Proactivity Index (ORCPI) and a typology of regions in terms of climate proactivity were developed. The result was a ranking of EU regions and a typology containing 4 groups of regions: leaders, progressive, moderate and lagging behind, into which all EU regions were classified. The survey revealed that Scandinavian regions are the leaders in climate proactivity, while regions from Central and Eastern Europe countries represent the largest group of regions lagging behind.

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An Analysis of Validebağ Grove from the Lens of Urban Political Ecology

Author(s): Ayşegül Boyalı,Ayşegül Baykan / Language(s): English Issue: 02/2024

This paper adopts the critical lens of UPE, short for Urban Political Ecology, to examine the sociopolitical underpinnings of public green space in the 21st-century neoliberal urban regime, particularly focusing on Istanbul's historic Validebağ Grove. Conducting a historical analysis, this study elucidates how Validebağ's socio-nature has been reshaped over time amidst the evolving political and economic forces, with a particular focus on the aftermath of the 1980’s, since when neoliberal urban policies have been hegemonic in the spatial governance of Istanbul. We show the marginalization of Validebağ’s use-value following the military rule of 1980, the commercialization of its socio-nature through deregulation and re-regulation, and the grove’s instrumentalization for urban capitalist growth through park projects proposed by the local municipality. We demonstrate how the “ideology of nature” and its “technocratic” management are instrumental in employing urban green as a capital accumulation strategy within the 21st neoliberal urban governance.

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НЕОБХОДИМИ ЛИ СА РЕГУЛАЦИИ ЗА ESG

Author(s): Plamen Iliev / Language(s): Bulgarian Issue: 1/2024

In order to clarify the goals of the green transition on a global scale, it is necessary to familiarize ourselves with the specific legislative initiatives already made by the EC. A concrete example is the Green Deal, which focuses on decarbonising the economies of the EU countries and achieving carbon neutrality in the Union by 2050, setting out the steps to make Europe the first climate-neutral continent by 2050 in line with the objectives of The Paris Agreement. The EU's Green Deal also includes protecting biodiversity, establishing a circular economy and eliminating pollution, increasing industrial competitiveness and ensuring a fair transition for affected regions and workers. Carbon emissions are given a key place to ensure the contribution of every person and every sector. The EU plans to adopt a carbon tax for third countries this year and a revision of the Energy Taxation Directive. The European Green Deal is one of the priorities of the European Commission. It aims to make Europe the first climate-neutral continent by 2050 and preserve its nature and biodiversity, while strengthening the competitiveness of European industry and ensuring a fair transition for affected regions and workers. The ESG regulation entered into force at the beginning of 2024. It is mandatory for the largest companies, with over 25 million euros in assets and over 500 employees. It will gradually become mandatory for smaller companies as well. In 2028, it will become mandatory for small and medium-sized companies, and then for those with subsidiaries in Europe ESG stands for Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance - the three aspects of business. "Behind each letter are different things, indicators related to climate change. Behind E are energy efficiency, measurement of greenhouse emissions and water resources. S - stands for social aspects - aimed at the company's employees, such as workplace safety and equal pay for men and women G - is for governance policies such as reducing corruption and tax transparency In reality, ESG is the tool that enforces sustainable financial models that cover environmental, social and corporate governance norms. Along with their financial reporting, companies will also have to disclose their ESG practices through non-financial reporting. They will have the same important role in determining the state of a business along with its financial indicators.

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Yeşil Girişimcilik Literatürünün Bibliyometrik Analizi

Author(s): Şerife Kuzgun / Language(s): Turkish Issue: 2/2024

Purpose – The main purpose of the study is to contribute to the understanding of scientific developments and research trends in the field by performing a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of the green entrepreneurship literature, to outline the academic studies in this field and to provide guidance for future research. Design/methodology/approach – Based on bibliometric and network analysis techniques, the Web of Science (WoS) database was scanned using the keywords “green entrepreneurship”, “sustainable entrepreneurship”, “environmental entrepreneurship” and “eco-entrepreneurship”. As a result of the scanning, 832 articles published between 1997-2023 were found. These articles were examined, visualized and interpreted with the VOSviewer program. Findings – It is observed in the literature that the interest in green entrepreneurship has increased over time. Studies on the subject are mostly within the scope of business administration, followed by environmental sciences and management fields. The most publications and collaboration in co-authored studies belong to the People's Republic of China, the most articles are published in the Sustainability journal, the most cited journal is the Journal of Business Venturing, the most cited author is Wagner, the author with the most articles is Fichter, the most commonly used keywords as keywords are; It has been determined that these are sustainable/green/environmental/eco entrepreneurship, sustainability, entrepreneurship, sustainable development, social entrepreneurship, circular economy, SMEs and innovation. Discussion – There are a limited number of bibliometric analysis studies on the subject. It has been determined that there is no bibliometric study covering the WoS database on the subject in the domestic literature. When the findings of the study are examined, it is promising that the importance given to green entrepreneurship has increased over the years, that it has been addressed by supporting interdisciplinary fields and different themes, and that these studies can receive financial support. This study guides researchers on the subject they are researching and provides a detailed and holistic perspective and data regarding the research field. The limitations of the research are that it only includes articles registered in the WoS database and that the analyzes were conducted through the VOSviewer program.

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Indoor/Outdoor Concentration of Pollutants Around Major Roundabouts in Ilorin Metropolis, Nigeria

Author(s): Philip Siminloluwa Ajamu,Excel Obumneme Amaefule,Folashade Gift Ojo,Peterkings Eriuroro Jokoh,Chidinma Divine Chiemela,Jamiu Adetayo Adeniran / Language(s): English Issue: 8/2023

The escalation of daily human activities has led to a surge in gaseous pollutants and particulates, with indoor environments often exhibiting higher pollutant levels than outdoor air. This study delves into the intricate relationship between outdoor pollutants and indoor settings near traffic intersections within the Ilorin metropolis. The research focuses on six strategically chosen locations with intensified vehicular and human interactions. Data on particulate concentration were collected at various time intervals. The Met One Aerocet 531s apparatus assessed indoor and outdoor particulate matter concentrations. Additionally, the Crowcon Gas Pro, a versatile multi-gas measurement equipment, facilitated the quantification of gaseous pollutants, including Oxygen, Carbon monoxide, Carbon dioxide, Hydrogen sulfide, and Methane. The assessment of other gaseous pollutants, such as NO, NO2, and NH3, was conducted using the ToxiRAE II apparatus, which offers diverse measurement capabilities. The Kestrel weather tracker contributed to the study by furnishing microclimatic parameters. All measurement instruments were strategically positioned at approximately 1.5 meters above ground level. Vehicular density variation emerged as a pivotal criterion in the evaluation process. Findings revealed elevated outdoor PM10 concentrations during rush hours at the roundabouts, indicating heightened pollutant emissions during peak traffic times. Conversely, intriguingly elevated indoor PM10 concentrations were observed within specific indoor environments during non-rush hour periods. This phenomenon potentially results from the interplay of meteorological fluctuations and indoor activities, underscoring the complexity of pollutant dispersion dynamics. Indoor-to-outdoor concentration ratios emerged as a significant metric, consistently exceeding unity across diverse sites. This observation substantiates the presence of indoor-based pollutant sources necessitating vigilant monitoring and effective mitigation strategies to mitigate potential health risks for indoor occupants. This research contributes vital insights into the intricate domain of air quality assessment, offering nuanced perspectives on pollutant distribution dynamics, indoor exposure scenarios, and ensuing health implications. By addressing the complex nexus between outdoor and indoor environments, this study emphasizes the imperative of adopting comprehensive strategies to curtail pollutant emissions at their source, foster sustainable urban planning, and enhance the quality of indoor environments. The outcomes resonate with broader endeavours to address the far-reaching consequences of air pollution on both ecological equilibrium and human well-being.

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ECO-FRAUDS: THE ETHICS AND IMPACT OF CORPORATE GREENWASHING

Author(s): Radu Simion / Language(s): English Issue: 2/2024

The evolving dynamics of the marketplace, coupled with concerns regarding the finite capacity to meet increasing demands, have led to the emergence of new phenomena and practices. These developments, while heralding significant changes in the perception and selection of products and services, also elicit substantial concerns. Greenwashing is defined as the strategic practice by which corporations create a misleading impression of their environmental initiatives. This paper examines the theoretical foundations and multifaceted nature of greenwashing, identifying key deceptive strategies such as hidden trade-offs, lack of verifiable evidence, vagueness, irrelevance, and false labels. It explores the motivations behind greenwashing, which often stem from the pressure to appear environmentally responsible without incurring the costs associated with genuine sustainability. The analysis underscores the broader implications of greenwashing, including its impact on consumer trust, corporate governance, and environmental policy. Additionally, the paper addresses the emerging issue of "machinewashing," wherein companies make exaggerated claims about the ethical aspects of their AI technologies. Furthermore, the concept of environmental vices is explored, illustrating how greenwashing perpetuates unethical behaviors and undermines authentic sustainability efforts. To address these practices, the study advocates for a comprehensive approach that includes stricter regulations, increased transparency, and greater engagement from civil society. By promoting genuine sustainability and holding corporations accountable, it is possible to restore consumer trust and support authentic environmental initiatives, thereby fostering a more sustainable and ethical commerce.

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Effectiveness of Waste Management Regulation in Denpasar City, Indonesia

Author(s): I Wayan Novy Purwanto / Language(s): English Issue: 7/2024

This study aims to examine the effectiveness of waste management regulations in Denpasar City and understand the challenges faced in implementing the Gubernatorial Regulation on Waste Management. Based on this understanding, the study aims to explore the effectiveness of source-based waste management arrangements in Denpasar City and understand the obstacles encountered in implementing waste management arrangements. The research method used is empirical legal research, which involves analysing the gap between what should be done and what is done. Both a legal approach and a factual approach are used to assess the effectiveness of waste management regulations. The legal approach examines source-based waste management arrangements in Bali, while the factual approach analyses the current situation in society. The data sources include interviews as primary data and legislation related to source-based waste management as secondary data. Qualitative analysis techniques are used to process the data. The research plan spans one year and aims to publish in international journals and register intellectual property. This study is part of TKT 4, which focuses on using statutory regulations to provide facilities and infrastructure for waste management, such as waste trucks and recycling machines offered by the Bali Provincial Government. It also integrates technical management to ensure collaboration and functionality among all stakeholders involved in waste management programs. However, the reliability of this system is still relatively low compared to the final system, which is why further research is conducted during its implementation.

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How much space is needed for biodiversity conservation?

Author(s): M. Trifanova,G. A. Zadorozhnaya,R. Novitsky,O. Ponomarenko,V. Makhina,O. Khrystov,V. Ruchiy,O. Zhukov / Language(s): English Issue: 4/2023

The EU's 2030 Biodiversity Strategy and the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework call for 30% coverage of land and sea protected areas and strict protection for 10% of land area to prevent and reverse biodiversity loss. Ukraine has declared its aspiration to integrate into the European Union and must back up its statements with action and do everything to achieve such ambitious conservation goals. Like many European countries, Ukraine faces great challenges on this route. The significant level of anthropogenic transformation of the territories makes it very difficult to find new areas to expand the boundaries of the nature reserve fund. The practical steps to create nature reserves are significantly limited by legal mechanisms that guarantee land users' ownership of the relevant land plots. An important task in nature conservation is to develop indicators that can clearly and easily demonstrate the importance of areas for conservation. Such tools are necessary to convince policy makers and land users of the need to protect the relevant areas. The indicators of importance for biodiversity conservation should be scale-independent, as both large areas and small areas are important for conservation. In this article, we consider the case of a project to expand the boundaries of the Dnipro-Orylskiy Nature Reserve by adding five areas directly adjacent to it. The number of species included in the various Red Data Lists was chosen as an indicator of the conservation value of the territory. The species-area relationship was used to assess the role of scale. The number of species on the Red Lists was considered instead of the classical relationship that considers the total number of species in a community. The normalised deviation from the regression relationship was considered as an indicator of the conservation value of the respective area, which is statistically independent of the area of the site. The different Red Lists are compiled according to different criteria, so the indicator of conservation value for each Red List focuses on the relevant conservation aspect. The results of the conservation value assessment can be presented graphically, which clearly demonstrates the role of the respective areas in the maintenance of biological diversity. The proposed algorithm for assessing conservation value can be applied to a wide range of environmental protection tasks. In terms of further research, it is important to assess the role of ecosystem function assessment in the design of protected areas.

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Adaptation strategies of Heracleum sosnowskyi in Ukrainian Polissia

Author(s): I. V. Khomiak,I. P. Onyshchuk,M. M. Vakerych,Y. S Hasynec / Language(s): English Issue: 1/2024

Heracleum sosnowskyi is an invasive transformer species dangerous for biodiversity and human health. The materials for this study were the standard geobotanical descriptions made on the territory of Ukrainian Polissia in the period from 2004 to 2022. The relevés were classified using the Braun-Blanquet methods and used for synphytoindication evaluation of the environmental factors, rating ecofactors, estimated based on the ecological scales of the species that form a phytocoenosis. Heracleum sosnowskyi was observed to occur in plant communities belonging to 13 classes, 16 orders, 21 alliances, and 29 associations. According to the synphytoindication, it most often grew in mesophyte, hemihydrocontrasthophobic (moderately moistened habitats that are sporadically moistened), subacidophilic, semieutrophic, acarbonataphilic, nitrophilic, hemiaerophobic (moderately aerated habitats), submicrothermal (habitats that receives 20–30 kc/sm2 ), subombrophytic, hemioceanic, subcryophytic (habitats with the average temperature of the coldest month of the year is approximately –8), semi-illuminated, euhemerobic (habitats that have been altered or created by humans and are under anthropogenic influence) habitats. The competitive advantages of Sosnowsky's hogweed over the native species are the combination of the ability to change r and K strategies, depending on the environmental conditions, with the production of a large number of seeds that are dispersed from a tall peduncle, maintaining a significant germination rate for several years, and allelopathy and efficient assimilation of nitrogen compounds, which helps it to increase the size of the shoot. Ruderal and natural grass ecosystems are the most vulnerable to the penetration of H. sosnowskyi in the early stages of autogenic succession (value of natural dynamic was 3.0–4.0 points). The highest projective cover and the density of its population were observed in the nitrified forest edges of associations Elytrigio repentis-Aegopodietum podagrariae var. Heracleum sosnowskyi (value of natural dynamic was 4.0–7.0 points). Forest ecosystems with multi-tiered vegetation (value of natural dynamic was above 9.5 points) and meadows with thorough sod (value of natural dynamic was above 4.8 points) were less vulnerable to invasions. At the same time, disruptions of the completeness of the tree stand or the integrity of sod created additional opportunities for the species to invade the territory. Once penetrating into natural or ruderal ecosystems, H. sosnowskyi most often transforms their autotrophic blocks into a variant of association Agropyretum repentis var. Heracleum sosnowskyi of class Artemisietea vulgaris, which is a more favorable phytocenosis for its intensive reproduction and spread. The results of the study can be used to prevent the spread of H. sosnowskyi.

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The impact of climate aridification on rare lichen communities

Author(s): Z. Bukabayeva,S. Abiyev,B. Silybayeva,O. Ivachshenko / Language(s): English Issue: 1/2024

The global diversity of approximately 25,000 lichen species (e.g., from the genera Usnea, Cladonia, and Peltigera), including rare and endangered ones, highlights the importance of preserving their population in the State National Nature Park “Burabay”. The objective of this study was to investigate the distribution of rare lichen species in the territory of the State National Nature Park “Burabay,” located in the Akmola region of Kazakhstan, in the period from 2018 to 2022, with a particular focus on understanding how aridification may have influenced their presence and abundance. In the course of the study, methods such as route expeditions, the comparative morphological method, as well as some other special methods were used. The collection of information to systematize the taxonomic composition of lichens (genera Lobaria, Rhizocarpon, and Xanthoria) was carried out during route expeditions. The study identified 56 lichen species, with a focus on rare and protected species. Established in 2000, the park's rich biodiversity is showcased, including the discovery of three very rare species (Dermatocarpon miniatum, Psora lurida, and Verrucaria nigrescens) and four species requiring protection (Peltigera spuria, Cladonia coccifera, Haematomma ventosum, and Caloplaca aurantiaca). These findings are significant, considering the absence of data on these species since the 1982 Red Book of Kazakhstan (including genera such as Lecanora, Lecidea, and Pertusaria). The sensitivity of lichens to environmental changes (indicated by genera like Alectoria, Bryoria, and Cetraria) makes them ideal for monitoring ecological health through a cost-effective method known as lichen indication. The increase in the species count over the past five years (highlighting genera such as Stereocaulon, Solorina, and Thamnolia) suggests effective conservation efforts and underlines the park's ecological importance. The study's findings reveal that aridification is reshaping lichen communities in the park, emphasizing their sensitivity to climate change and the need for conservation strategies to address these changes and ensure the preservation of lichen biodiversity in the face of global climate change. The research contributes valuable data for future conservation planning and environmental assessments in the region, emphasizing the need to protect diverse lichen genera (e.g., Evernia, Ramalina, and Parmotrema) for ecological monitoring and conservation.

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IMPLEMENTAREA INSTRUMENTULUI DE EFICIENTIZARE A RESURSELOR ȘI PRODUCERE MAI PURĂ PENTRU ÎNTREPRINDERILE VERZI DIN REPUBLICA MOLDOVA

Author(s): Viorica Popa / Language(s): Romanian Issue: 02/2023

In order to solve environmental problems in the Republic of Moldova, it is necessary to implement effective tools based on the increased application of environmental pollution prevention strategies to processes, products and services with the aim of increasing efficiency and reducing risks for the human factor and the environment. An effective tool is Resource Efficiency and Cleaner Production (RECP), which refers to the methods and practices of Cleaner Production as tools that generate multiple benefits relevant to solving global environmental problems. The RECP tool approach involves integrating environmental policies to create appropriate incentives for green business actors. In the framework of the research, the author aims to conceptually study the RECP tool for companies in the Republic of Moldova, through the lens of existing programs and projects to produce sustainable effects in the future. This study was carried out within the State Program 20.80009.0807.22 Development of the circular economy training mechanism in the Republic of Moldova.

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EKOLOŠKI KVALITET ZRAKA U TUZLI

Author(s): Edin Brigić / Language(s): Bosnian Issue: 7/2021

Ovaj rad se temelji na istraživanju kvaliteta zraka pomoću bio indikatora, posebnih organizama flore i faune. U ekološkim istraživanjima, bioindikatori su organizmi koji omogućavaju praćenje stanja kvaliteta životne sredine. Najpoznatiji bioindikatori kvaliteta zraka su biljke lišajevi, a kvaliteta vode i zemljišta uglavnom alge i biljke mahovine. Bioindikatori reaguju na promjene u životnoj sredini tako što mijenjaju svoje vitalne funkcije ili svoj hemijski sastav. Oni omogućavaju procjenu stanja okoliša u dužem vremenskom periodu. Lišajevi su upotrebljavani kao bioindikatori kartiranjem svih vrsta prisutnih u određenim područjima Tuzle, uzorkovanjem pojedinačnih vrsta na tačno određenim lokalitetima. Pronađene su ukupno 23 vrste i dokazano da kvalitet zračne životne sredine u Tuzli direktno zavisi od ekoloških faktora koji vladaju na određenom staništu. Vrijednosti indeksa čistoće atmosfere ukazuju na prisustvo četiri zone. Zona I, s veoma lošim kvalitetom zraka i vrijednostima 0,0 za lokalitet Bukinje, do 9,5 za park u Tuzli. Zonu II odlikuje loša kvaliteta zraka s vrijednostima 15,6 Ljubače, a Husino 17,0. Zonu III odlikuje umjerena kvaliteta zraka s vrijednostima od 21,0 za Lipnicu i Dokanj, do 32,0 za Dobrnju. Zonu IV odlikuje dobra kvaliteta zraka s vrijednostima od 40,0 do 44,0 za Gornju Tuzlu i Obodnicu.

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URBAN NARRATIVES IN A CONTEXT OF ENVIRONMENTAL AND GENERATIONAL INJUSTICE

Author(s): Carmen Sale / Language(s): English Issue: 14/2024

Objectives. The identity of the place has an effect on citizens’ identities. The study presented aims to support the connection between slow violence, environmental injustice, and the use of visual sociology to deepen the experiences and relations of people in the surrounding environment. The target is a neighborhood called Tamburi in the city of Taranto, Apulia. Methods. After an initial focus group useful to know more about the context, 8 people residing in the target area took photos to understand how the environmental damage has slowly settled on every aspect of life in the neighborhood and to explore concepts like social memories, and socio-semiotic category. The contribution of a non-residing photojournalist was analyzed, in order to improve and complete observation techniques. Results. Tamburi, literally incorporated by the industry, is a place with a complex identity to the detriment of social life and the new generations’ well-being, accompanied by a correlated social and cultural unease as well as a feeling of abandonment and vindication. It is identified as a sacrifice area due to the high rate of pollutants in circulation, premature deaths, and contamination of the urban and vegetable elements present. Conclusions. Living in territories vulnerable to sacrifice translates into considering the existences therein underestimated. The visual method offers interesting insights into the possibilities of interpreting some phenomena. The images of the neighborhood are a negative stimulus that communicates feelings of fragility in the individual and collective memory and has an impact on the livability and attractiveness of places.

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Circular Water and Wastewater Management in State College, Pennsylvania

Author(s): Marzena Smol / Language(s): English Issue: 25/2024

In recent years, great attention has been paid to activities aimed at implementing a circular economy (CE) in the management of water resources around the world. One of the possibilities for the practical implementation of CE, based on the sustainable management of primary and secondary resources (waste), is the circular management of water and wastewater generated in urban wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs). This work presents examples of good practices in the implementation of CE in the college town of State College, Pennsylvania (United States of America). There are two WWTPs here – one belonging to Penn State University (Water Reclamation Facility) and another operated by the municipality (University Area Joint Authority). Both facilities implement CE goals through various initiatives dedicated to water, raw materials and energy recovery. The scope of these activities include using reclaimed water for irrigation of green areas, production of renewable energy, as well as recovery of biogenic components by processing sewage sludge in compost. This approach, where the university and municipality propose solutions in the environmental and social areas, is consistent with the idea of building social responsibility of units, which is a path to sustainability. Further actions to implement the CE model are expected to counteract ongoing climate change in various regions.

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ZAŠTIĆENI PEJZAŽ KONJUH

Author(s): Edin Brigić / Language(s): Bosnian Issue: 10/2024

Ovaj rad se temelji na promociji prirodnih vrijednosti Zaštićenog pejzaža „Konjuh“. Zaštićeno područje Konjuha obuhvata 8.139,77 ha, što iznosi 2,9% teritorije tuzlanskog kantona. Prekriveno je uglavnom ekosistemima četinarskih šuma. Proteže se s jugozapadne strane preko tri općine: Banovića, Živinica i Kladnja. Za stanovnike Tuzlanskog kantona Konjuh je mala oaza čistog okoliša, zraka, vode, tla koji zaslužuje poseban vid očuvanja i zaštite prirode. Zaštićenim pejzažom Konjuh je proglašen 2011. godine i, zbog višestrukih općih interesa, na ovom području se ne dopuštaju određene antropogene intervencije. Na ovoj planini i njenom podnožju postoji niz prirodnih vrijednosti, ljekovitih i vitaminoznih biljaka koje se mogu racionalno i planski iskorištavati. Konjuh ima prirodna bogatstva i staze koje su pogodne za planinarenje i izvođenje terenske nastave za učenike osnovnih i srednjih škola Tuzlanskog kantona.

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PRIRODNI RESURSI, INTELIGENCIJA I ŽIVOTNA SREDINA

Author(s): Mirko Tešić,Zorica Tešić / Language(s): Bosnian Issue: 28/2024

The goal of research, consumption of natural resources and preservation of the environment, what is our current situation and what kind of future do we expect in the global production and consumption process. The collected data, in fact, represent information for assessing the current state of the environment, but also an assessment of what state we expect in the future. The data bank is a question in itself if we do not check and edit them, they always introduce certain doubts about subjectivity, and the accuracy itself can be questionable. Reliable data is a warning signal of certain changes in the environment, and it is intelligence that enables us to react quickly to unforeseen changes in the environment. Environmental pollution is the conscious or unconscious introduction of polluting substances or dirty energy into the living and working environment, caused by human activity or natural processes, which has or may have harmful consequences on the quality of the living and working environment and human health. Then, when damages occur in the environment, various remediation measures are taken, i.e. rehabilitation. In that case, solving environmental problems requires the creation of institutional, economic and political frameworks at the global, national, regional and local levels.

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