This paper examines the possibilities of developing agri-environmental policy measures in Israel, focusing on market-oriented instruments. A conceptual framework for developing agri-environmental policy measures is presented, first in very broad lines (mandatory regulations, economic instruments and advisory measures) and subsequently focusing on economic instruments, and specifically, on marke...

The use of sentinel species shows the potential to bridge the gap between animal-based and human-based environmental health research. With regard to the assessment of environmental contamination, the use of the terms "indicator," "monitor," and "sentinel" has often been confusing and ambiguous. A set of definitions is proposed as a standard to rectify this situation. The advantages of the use o...

Humans may be exposed via their environment to multiple chemicals as a consequence of human activities and use of synthetic products. Little knowledge is routinely generated on the hazards of these chemical mixtures. The metabolomic approach is widely used to identify metabolic pathways modified by diseases, drugs, or exposures to toxicants. This review, based on the state of the art of the cur...

We develop a political economy model that might explain the different environmental performance of countries, through educational choices. Individuals decide whether to invest in additional education according to their expectations regarding future environmental quality. They also vote on a tax that will be used exclusively to finance environmental protection. We show that, under the assumption...

innovation and sustainable development have been considered fundamental elements in the competitive positioning of companies. the synergies between both concepts, known as eco-innovation, must be considered when designing company policies. the aim of this paper is to analyse which moderating factors determine how innovative companies perform when implementing a sustainable proactive approach...

poetry writing has been characterized by spontaneity and intuition, but this spontaneity was neither pure nor innocent, for the poet had to carefully scheme his poetry, urged by his aspiration to be as elevated as his diction and craft could be, together with the competitive spirit which naturally reigns over poetic genius. the poet, thus, had to pursue means which could allow him achieve maste...

the current research was carried out with the aim of the investigation of organizational learning dimensions role in the development of enviropreneurship in environmental non-governmental organizations (ngos) in iran by descriptive correlation method. statistical population of this research was including all environmental ngos of industries in all over the country and statistical samples were ...

the current research was carried out with the aim of the investigation of organizational learning dimensions role in the development of enviropreneurship in environmental non-governmental organizations (ngos) in iran by descriptive correlation method. statistical population of this research was including all environmental ngos of industries in all over the country and statistical samples were e...

Studies of the effects of environmental exposures on domestic and wild animals can corroborate or inform epidemiologic studies in humans. Animals may be sensitive indicators of environmental hazards and provide an early warning system for public health intervention, as exemplified by the iconic canary in the coal mine. This article illustrates the application of animal sentinel research to eluc...

Measurement methods for chemicals in biological and personal environmental samples have expanded rapidly and become a cornerstone of health studies and public health surveillance. These measurements raise questions about whether and how to report individual results to study participants, particularly when health effects and exposure reduction strategies are uncertain. In an era of greater publi...