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Energy subsidies: Lessons learned in assessing their impact and designing policy reforms
… is state-owned. State companies are usually treated as public service entities and are not required to maximise … cause inefficient energy use, are a major burden on public finances and have resulted in poor energy-sector … aggravated local and regional pollution, a major public health issue. Growth in LPG use has resulted in savings of …
Energy law and sustainable development
… law is most often considered to be merely a variant of public administrative law. However, rather than being a … systems. Its costs are underwritten by application of public finance laws. It has evolved incrementally over time, … cycle had long-term and dangerous consequences for human health and the environment. In addition, a number of the …
Implementing Sustainable Bioenergy Production. A Compilation of Tools and Approaches
… the FAO to identify areas of greatest potential to reduce health impacts from traditional fuelwood and dung combustion. … the urgency and scale of conservation problems to the public and policy makers, and to motivate the global … transfer knowledge and exchange information between public and private sectors (Phase 3) BEFS uses the FAO …
Energy, Ecosystems and livelihoods: Understanding linkages in the face of climate change impacts
… is not collected, has a significant impact on human health, agriculture, drinking water and aquatic species. … coalition—with the support of $25 million in private and public funds—will buy three dams on the river. Two will be … source). • Toxins released to the environment may cause public health problems. • Decreased economic value of the …