Agriculture is characterized by a growing use of chemicals, such as fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides that are negatively affecting human health and the environment. Despite that, the Ethiopian government promotes the use of those chemicals in an attempt to increase yield and improve farmer’s livelihoods. On the other hand, environmental researchers argue that, equivalent yield can be obta...

Scholars suggest that carsharing may lead to a reduction in car ownership and travel. Research on how is connected other sustainable effects such as an increased openness micro mid-sized battery electric vehicles limited, however. We thus adopted stated choice survey with 995 participants from Switzerland test the purchase preference of mobility users without experience. Results - for people li...

Using an extensive sample of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) ratings, we reexamine the corporate social responsibility (CSR) factor premium in developed equity markets between 2007 2019 show that its extent is contingent upon size effects. Consistent with novel market equilibrium, contend exponential growth socially responsible investment (SRI) has rendered risk-adjusted returns lar...

A feasible way to avoid the risk of energy decline and combat climate change is to build a 100% renewable global energy mix. However, a globally electrified economy cannot grow much above 12 electric terawatts without putting pressure on the limits of finite mineral reserves. Here we analyze whether 12 TW of electricity and 1 TW of biomass (final) power will be able to fuel a future post-carbon...

This study examined barriers of sustainable rural development from perspective of experts in Department of Rural Development in Razi University, Institute of Rural Research & Development, and Organization of Rural Cooperatives in Kermanshah (N=42).The sample size was estimated by population census. The main research instrument for data collection was pre-tested questionnaire. Validityof questio...

This study examined barriers of sustainable rural development from perspective of experts in Department of Rural Development in Razi University, Institute of Rural Research & Development, and Organization of Rural Cooperatives in Kermanshah (N=42).The sample size was estimated by population census. The main research instrument for data collection was pre-tested questionnaire. Validityof questio...

Grassland farms form the basis of grassland resource management in China. Farm sizes China are generally small, which obviously increases risk ecosystems. It is necessary to analyze impact farm size on grasslands from perspective livestock production order improve management. This study combines field investigations and statistical analysis 2004 2020, using a total 126 Xilinguole League Inner M...