Sustainable Development, Knowledge Society and Smart Future Manufacturing Technologies

The book contributes to a better understanding of the role of knowledge societies in achieving sustainability. It is based on the conference with the same title held in Riga, which brought together experts from Europe and the rest of the world. The book highlights sustainable development in relation...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Leal Filho, Walter (Editor), Úbelis, Arnolds (Editor), Bērziņa, Dina (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Cham Springer International Publishing 2015, 2015
Edition:1st ed. 2015
Series:World Sustainability Series
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Collection: Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • Challenges for Planetary Stewardship at the Entry of the Period of the Anthropocene
  • Innovation and Development in Latvia
  • Technological Development and Lifestyle Changes
  • Smart Cities - Imposed Requirement or Preferred Life-style
  • Limits to Sustainable Use of Wood Biomass
  • Analysis of Mercury Pollution in Air in Urban Area of Riga using Atomic Absorption Spectrometry
  • Multiscale Integrated Evaluation of Agricultural Systems. An Extended LCA Approach
  • Emissions of Greenhouse Gases and Climate Politics in the Latvian Waste Sector
  • Hemp Fibres and Shives, Nano- and Micro- Composites
  • Sustainability Triple Bottom Line Management Enhancement for Municipal Level: Integrated Governance Environment Dimension