Asian Spectator


The Times

.

Sustainability and resilience: What do they mean, and how do they matter for policy?

  • Written by Amitrajeet A. Batabyal, Distinguished Professor, Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics, & Interim Head, Department of Sustainability, Rochester Institute of Technology

“Sustainability” and “resilience” have become buzzwords in recent years, but many people don’t know what either term really means. As an economist who studies environmental issues, I believe an important first step to solving any problem is to define your terms clearly.

Although laypeople often use them...

More Articles ...

  1. Olympic arson attacks highlight growing danger of low-tech terrorism on public transit systems
  2. 7-nation prisoner swap shows how diplomacy, not law, governs exchanges
  3. Oceans without sharks would be far less healthy – new research
  4. Wildfires can create their own weather, further spreading the flames − an atmospheric scientist explains how
  5. Who will win in Arizona in November? It’s a toss-up − like it has been for years
  6. Students gain confidence in US democracy by participating in elections and campaigns for their homework
  7. Inside the dark world of dognapping
  8. Menopause increases your risk of STIs due to how aging changes your body
  9. Robocars promise to improve traffic even when most of the cars around them are driven by people, study finds
  10. A new ‘guest star’ will appear in the sky in 2024 − a space scientist explains how nova events work and where to look

Magazine

Compressed Air Pipe and Fittings: What Every Australian Industrial Facility Needs to Know

Compressed air is the fourth utility of modern industry, right alongside electricity, gas, and water. Yet despite its critical role in powering everything from pneumatic tools to automated productio...

Common Risks Hidden in Commercial Lease Agreements

Commercial leases are often longer and more complex than tenants expect, and the fine print can carry significant financial and operational consequences over the years that follow. Many business own...

Corporate Secretarial Services in Singapore: Annual Compliance, Key Filings, and Common Mistake

Annual compliance in Singapore should not be treated as a once-a-year administrative event. It is an ongoing governance system that depends on accurate records, timely filings, disciplined approvals...

hacklink hack forum hacklink film izle hacklink z-libraryagen bolatelegram下载betwoonGanobetzlibrary.jojobetสล็อตสล็อตgrandpashabetstakeCasino SiteleriTotalSportStreamEasthitbet girişbetasusjojobetjojobetholiganbetPadişahbetGalabetDizipalStreamEastPadişahbetgrandpashabetGalabetcratosroyalbetjojobetmostbet