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1. Ecological modernisation as a framework for sustainable development: a case study in Sweden

Author

Fudge, Colin and Rowe, Janet

Subjects
Sweden -- Environmental policy, Environmental policy -- Sweden, Sustainable development -- Sweden, Economic development -- Sweden, Environmental issues
Abstract

The article examines the tensions between the Swedish government, its citizens, and the private sector regarding sustainable development policy making. The institutional and cultural changes that may be required for effective policy making, including public and private sector agendas, are discussed. more...

Published
2001

2. The struggle for a cleaner urban environment: water pollution in Malmo, 1850-1911

Author

Olsson, Goran

Subjects
Baltic Sea -- Environmental aspects, Malmo, Sweden -- Environmental policy, Oresund -- Environmental aspects, Environmental policy -- Sweden, Water pollution -- Prevention, Water quality management -- Sweden, Environmental issues
Abstract

The article examines the effects of discharging wastewater into the Sound of Oresund by Malmo, Sweden, during the 1800s, which shifted the issue of water pollution from a local arena to one involving a larger area of the Baltic Sea. Adoption of water-closet toilets and the construction of a sewerage system during the turn of the 20th century dramatically improved water quality. more...

Published
2001

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3. Sweden ranked 'greenest'. (Europe)

Subjects
Sweden -- Environmental policy, Environmental policy -- Sweden, Environmental issues, International relations, Zoology and wildlife conservation, Environmental policy
Abstract

SWITZERLAND -- The Swiss-based World Conservation Union (IUCN) and the Canadian International Development Research Center's joint-report, 'The Well-being of Nations,' placed Sweden at the top of 180 countries graded on [...] more...

Published
2002

4. Letter from Sweden

Author

Winchester, Ellen

Subjects
Sweden -- Environmental policy, Nuclear energy -- Sweden, Elections -- Sweden, Pollution -- Sweden, Economic development -- Sweden, Environmental policy -- Sweden, Environmental issues
Published
1980