Wednesday, May 21, 2008

El dia de hoy voy a aventarles unos terminos que se utilizan en el mundo de la economia y el medio ambiente.. solo que les toca tambien clase de ingles....

[...] Environmental Economics [...] undertakes theoretical or empirical studies of the economic effects of national or local environmental policies around the world [...]. Particular issues include the costs and benefits of alternative environmental policies to deal with air pollution, water quality, toxic substances, solid waste, and global warming.[1]

El "efecto boomerang" "the boomerang effect". por aqui tambien le dicen " that it comes back to bite you in the ass"

It happens when goods that are restricted in domestic markets, because they present a "danger", are often legally exported to other countries. and the effects of this deliberate change to the ecosystem, escape the control of those who introduced them. examples include:
  • DDT Pesticide.. which lead to the accumulation of chemicals in birds and interfered with their reproduction, thus killed them
  • the introduction of rabbits in australia, became economically and environmentally damaging because rabbits had no natural predators there.
Genetic Modified CROPS (GM):

these disturb fragile ecosystems, create "super weeds and increase herbicides.
  • EU has attempted to restyrict imports of GM crops but WTO has Prohibited it (quien sabe por que???)
"Race to the Bottom":

its where nations reduce their environmental or social standards in order to gain a competitive advantage. 
  • "Pollution Havens"  are countries, states or areas attracting manufacturing firms due to its weak environmental regulations. (I wonder what country is considered the number one pollution Haven??) 
Local Agencies:

they are primarlly responsible for abatement regulation

pronto visita 
www.indihouse.com

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