Verlag: IRENA
The report provides a comprehensive analysis of the geopolitical drivers and potential consequences of the development of clean hydrogen value chains.
What rational justification is there for conceiving of all living things as possessing inherent worth? In Respect for Nature, Paul Taylor draws on biology, moral philosophy, and environmental science to defend a biocentric environmental ethic in which all life has value. Without making claims for the moral rights of plants and animals, he offers a reasoned alternative to the prevailing anthropocentric view--that the natural environment and its wildlife are valued only as objects for human use or enjoyment. Respect for Nature provides both a full account of the biological conditions for life--human or otherwise--and a comprehensive view of the complex relationship between human beings and the whole of nature. This classic book remains a valuable resource for philosophers, biologists, and environmentalists alike--along with all those who care about the future of life on Earth. A new foreword by Dale Jamieson looks at how the original 1986 edition of Respect for Nature has shaped the study of environmental ethics, and shows why the work remains relevant to debates today.Zum Buch
Are you prepared to dive into the field of mobile app development and take a life-changing adventure? Seek no more! To successfully develop and launch your app ideas on app stores, you can use our book, "Crafting the Digital Experience: From Idea to App Store- The Complete Journey of Mobile App Development," as a thorough guide. We break down the complex process of developing a mobile app in this book, starting from the conception of your idea and ending with the app store release. Regardless of your experience level, our detailed instructions will equip you with the expertise and abilities required to succeed in the ever-changing app development world. You'll gain knowledge of strategic planning, brainstorming techniques, and user-centered design principles to ensure your app appeals to your intended user base. Learn the methods for developing, testing, and optimizing your app to run at its best. Explore the fields of responsible and ethical development, following rules, and app store success tactics. Take your chance to learn everything there is to know about developing mobile apps. To start to be a successful app developer, pick up a copy of "Crafting the Digital Experience: From Idea to App Store- The Complete Journey of Mobile App Development" right now. Your path is ahead of you, and your apps could change people's lives worldwide.Zum Buch
Immerse yourself in the enchanting ambiance of the marshlands of Oregon, where nature's symphony takes center stage. Discover the captivating audio recording of the Virginia Rail singing near a gurgling stream, crafted to enhance productivity and foster deep focus. The Virginia Rail, known scientifically as Rallus limicola, is a small and elusive bird species that thrives in wetland habitats across North America, known distinctive vocalizations that truly set it apart. These calls serve as a means of communication, providing a captivating insight into the social dynamics and behavior of this remarkable species. Within this binaural audio recording, you will be transported to the marshlands of Oregon, where the Virginia Rail's melodic song merges seamlessly with the gentle gurgling of a nearby stream. Harmonizing with these serene sounds are the enchanting melodies of other feathered inhabitants, including the Red-winged Blackbird, Marsh Wren, Mallard, Canada Goose, Great Blue Heron, and Pied-billed Grebe.Zum Buch
'A wonderful and sometimes devastating book ... sophisticated, nuanced, fair-minded and yet very hard hitting' SIMON KUPER, author of SOCCERNOMICS 'This will transport you to Qatar and teach you with humanity and empathy some of the dark truths about globalisation' BEN JUDAH, author of THIS IS LONDON 'John McManus is a remarkable, compelling writer' RORY STEWART, author of THE PLACES IN BETWEEN 'Wise, well informed, fair-minded and honest' PETER OBORNE, author of THE ASSAULT ON TRUTH AN INTIMATE PORTRAIT OF LIFE IN ONE OF THE WORLD'S RICHEST NATIONS AHEAD OF THE FIFA 2022 WORLD CUP Just 75 years ago, the Gulf nation of Qatar was a backwater, reliant on pearl diving. Today it is a gas-laden parvenu with seemingly limitless wealth and ambition. Skyscrapers, museums and futuristic football stadiums rise out of the desert and Ferraris race through the streets. But in the shadows, migrant workers toil in the heat for risible amounts. Inside Qatar reveals how real people live in this surreal place, a land of both great opportunity and great iniquity. Ahead of Qatar's time in the limelight as host of the 2022 FIFA Men's World Cup, anthropologist John McManus lifts a lid on the hidden worlds of its gilded elite, its spin doctors and thrill seekers, its manual labourers and domestic workers. The sum of their tales is not some exotic cabinet of curiosities. Instead, Inside Qatar opens a window onto the global problems - of unfettered capitalism, growing inequality and climate change - that concern us all.Zum Buch
Learn about the industry-changing potential of blockchain technology and how it might impact the future. Explore the world of blockchain and its numerous applications in fields like finance, supply chain management, healthcare, governance, and more in this comprehensive book. Learn insightful details on how blockchain technology revolutionizes established systems, encourages innovation, and empowers individuals and communities. Learn about the benefits of adopting a blockchain, such as higher trust, improved security, and enhanced transparency. Discover how blockchain can solve current problems including data privacy, supply chain transparency, financial inclusion, and governance difficulties. Gain a thorough grasp of blockchain's possibilities and effects on individuals, companies, and society as a whole. Immerse yourself in this book to start the process of embracing blockchain technology. Develop the confidence and skills to explore and participate with blockchain through educational resources, participation in blockchain forums, and testing out blockchain applications. Make the most of your potential to advance blockchain technology and its use, and participate in creating a more decentralized, open, and creative future.Zum Buch
We're being formed by our devices. Today's digital technologies are designed to captivate our attention and encroach on our boundaries, shaping how we relate to time and space, to ourselves and others, even to God. Our natural longing for relationship makes us vulnerable to the "industrializing" effects of social media. While we enjoy the benefits of digital tech, many of us feel troubled with its power and exhausted by its demands for permanent connectivity. Yet even as we grow disenchanted, attempting to resist the digital "powers that be" might seem like a losing battle. Sociologist Felicia Wu Song has spent years considering the personal and collective dynamics of digital ecosystems. She combines psychological, neurological, and sociological insights with theological reflection to explore two major questions: - What kind of people are we becoming with personal technologies in hand? - And who do we really want to be? Song unpacks the soft tyranny of the digital age, including the values embedded in our apps and the economic systems that drive our habits. She then explores pathways of meaningful resistance that can be found in Christian tradition—especially counter-narratives about human worth, embodiment, relationality, and time—and offers practical experiments for individual and communal change. In our current digital ecologies, small behavioral shifts are not enough to give us freedom. We need a sober and motivating vision of our prospects to help us imagine what kind of life we hope to live—and how we can get there.Zum Buch
