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OECD-Berechnungen zu den Auswirkungen des Klimawandels auf die Skiregionen in den Alpen

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13-Dec-2006

Nahezu alle Skigebiete in Deutschland und rund 70 Prozent der Skiregionen in Österreich müssen durch den Klimawandel um die Schneesicherheit fürchten und damit um die wirtschaftliche Grundlage des Wintertourismus.

OECD warns climate change is threatening Europe's skiing trade

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13-Dec-2006

Many regions in the Alps had the warmest November on record, delaying the arrival of snow by several weeks and worrying ski operators. As the first flurries are coating Alpine slopes, questions arise: was this balmy autumn an exception or a harbinger of the effects ..

Meeting of the OECD Council at Ministerial Level, 2005: Enabling Globalisation

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02-May-2005

This year’s OECD Ministerial Council Meeting will be held at OECD Headquarters on 3-4 May 2005 under the chairmanship of Göran Persson, Prime Minister of Sweden, with the overarching theme of “Enabling ...

OECD Commends Austria's Environment but Calls for More Integrated Policies

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18-Nov-2003

The OECD has praised Austria's environmental performance, in particular the progress achieved towards its national environmental objectives and international commitments. 

Economic Survey - Austria 2003: Some aspects of sustainable development

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28-Oct-2003

More use of economic instruments would improve the cost effectiveness of environmental policy. Development aid funds have increased and are being targetted towards more effective use.

National Web Sites Links on the Web - Other Sources of Chemical Information

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23-Jan-2003

Links to additional sources chemical safety information on the web.

Locations Where Used Nickel-Cadmium Batteries Can Be Dropped off for Recycling (By Country)

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01-Aug-2002

NICKEL-CADMIUM BATTERIES, which are found in a variety of applications including cordless and cellular phones, power tools, household appliances, hobbies and games, camcorders and computers, CAN BE RECYCLED in a number of countries.

Case Studies for the Handbook of Biodiversity Valuation: A Guide for Policy Makers

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01-Mar-2002

 These 11 country case studies are background information for the Handbook of Biodiversity Valuation.

Environment and the economy

Projects to boost the economy can be green