Sustainability | January 2010

Sustainability, Volume 2, Issue 1 (January 2010), Pages 1-399

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p. 1-29

Claudia R. Binder and Regina Schöll Article: Structured Mental Model Approach for Analyzing Perception of Risks to Rural Livelihood in Developing Countries Sustainability 2010, 2(1), 1-29; doi:10.3390/su2010001 Received: 11 November 2009 / Accepted: 21 December 2009 / Published: 24 December 2009 Show/Hide Abstract | Download PDF Full-text (670 KB)

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Advanced Forum for Sustainable Development)

p. 30-47

Chris Adachi and Ian H. Rowlands Article: The Role of Policies in Supporting the Diffusion of Solar Photovoltaic Systems: Experiences with Ontario, Canada’s Renewable Energy Standard Offer Program Sustainability 2010, 2(1), 30-47; doi:10.3390/su2010030 Received: 10 November 2009 / Accepted: 22 December 2009 / Published: 24 December 2009 Show/Hide Abstract | Download PDF Full-text (518 KB)

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Energy Policy and Sustainability)

p. 48-72

Douglas H. Constance Article: Sustainable Agriculture in the United States: A Critical Examination of a Contested Process Sustainability 2010, 2(1), 48-72; doi:10.3390/su2010048 Received: 30 October 2009 / Accepted: 22 December 2009 / Published: 28 December 2009 Show/Hide Abstract | Download PDF Full-text (273 KB)

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Sustainability: an Impossible Future?)

p. 73-91

Ruth Mendum and Leland L. Glenna Article: Socioeconomic Obstacles to Establishing a Participatory Plant Breeding Program for Organic Growers in the United States Sustainability 2010, 2(1), 73-91; doi:10.3390/su2010073 Received: 3 November 2009 / Accepted: 24 December 2009 / Published: 29 December 2009 Show/Hide Abstract | Download PDF Full-text (183 KB)

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Renewable Agriculture)

p. 92-116

Ulrika Palme Article: On Prerequisites for the Application of Sustainable Development Indicators in Urban Water Management Sustainability 2010, 2(1), 92-116; doi:10.3390/su2010092 Received: 7 December 2009 / Accepted: 29 December 2009 / Published: 5 January 2010 Show/Hide Abstract | Download PDF Full-text (283 KB)

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Sustainable Water Management)

p. 117-126

Ottar Michelsen Article: Eco-Efficiency Assessments as a Tool for Revealing the Environmental Improvement Potential of New Regulations Sustainability 2010, 2(1), 117-126; doi:10.3390/su2010117 Received: 11 November 2009 / Accepted: 17 December 2009 / Published: 5 January 2010 Show/Hide Abstract | Download PDF Full-text (184 KB)

p. 127-144

Merrill Singer Article: Eco-nomics: Are the Planet-Unfriendly Features of Capitalism Barriers to Sustainability? Sustainability 2010, 2(1), 127-144; doi:10.3390/su2010127 Received: 1 December 2009 / Accepted: 4 January 2010 / Published: 6 January 2010 Show/Hide Abstract | Download PDF Full-text (205 KB)

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Sustainability: an Impossible Future?)

p. 145-162

Keiko Hirota Review: Comparative Studies on Vehicle Related Policies for Air Pollution Reduction in Ten Asian Countries Sustainability 2010, 2(1), 145-162; doi:10.3390/su2010145 Received: 4 November 2009 / Accepted: 28 December 2009 / Published: 7 January 2010 Show/Hide Abstract | Download PDF Full-text (445 KB)

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Atmospheric Pollution)

p. 163-188

Douglas H. Constance and Jin Young Choi Article: Overcoming the Barriers to Organic Adoption in the United States: A Look at Pragmatic Conventional Producers in Texas Sustainability 2010, 2(1), 163-188; doi:10.3390/su2010163 Received: 7 December 2009 / Accepted: 5 January 2010 / Published: 8 January 2010 Show/Hide Abstract | Download PDF Full-text (327 KB)

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Renewable Agriculture)

p. 189-203

Luanne Lohr and Timothy Park Article: Local Selling Decisions and the Technical Efficiency of Organic Farms Sustainability 2010, 2(1), 189-203; doi:10.3390/su2010189 Received: 16 November 2009 / Accepted: 5 January 2010 / Published: 11 January 2010 Show/Hide Abstract | Download PDF Full-text (192 KB)

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Renewable Agriculture)

p. 204-214

Micha Tomkiewicz Article: On the Feasibility of a Timely Transition to a More Sustainable Energy Future Sustainability 2010, 2(1), 204-214; doi:10.3390/su2010204 Received: 10 November 2009 / Accepted: 5 January 2010 / Published: 11 January 2010 Show/Hide Abstract | Download PDF Full-text (372 KB)

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Advanced Forum for Sustainable Development)

p. 215-231

Ann Dale, Chris Ling and Lenore Newman Article: Community Vitality: The Role of Community-Level Resilience Adaptation and Innovation in Sustainable Development Sustainability 2010, 2(1), 215-231; doi:10.3390/su2010215 Received: 12 November 2009 / Accepted: 7 January 2010 / Published: 11 January 2010 Show/Hide Abstract | Download PDF Full-text (178 KB)

p. 232-251

Hikaru Hanawa Peterson, Theresa Selfa and Rhonda Janke Article: Barriers and Opportunities for Sustainable Food Systems in Northeastern Kansas Sustainability 2010, 2(1), 232-251; doi:10.3390/su2010232 Received: 19 November 2009 / Accepted: 6 January 2010 / Published: 12 January 2010 Show/Hide Abstract | Download PDF Full-text (391 KB)

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Renewable Agriculture)

p. 252-265

Frederick A. Armah, David O. Yawson and Alex A. N. M. Pappoe Review: A Systems Dynamics Approach to Explore Traffic Congestion and Air Pollution Link in the City of Accra, Ghana Sustainability 2010, 2(1), 252-265; doi:10.3390/su2010252 Received: 4 December 2009 / Accepted: 7 January 2010 / Published: 13 January 2010 Show/Hide Abstract | Download PDF Full-text (187 KB)

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Atmospheric Pollution)

p. 266-279

Mary Hardie Article: Rainwater Storage Gutters for Houses Sustainability 2010, 2(1), 266-279; doi:10.3390/su2010266 Received: 27 November 2009 / Accepted: 5 January 2010 / Published: 13 January 2010 Show/Hide Abstract | Download PDF Full-text (441 KB)

p. 280-293

Pim Martens and Mohsin Raza Article: Is Globalisation Sustainable? Sustainability 2010, 2(1), 280-293; doi:10.3390/su2010280 Received: 23 November 2009 / Accepted: 8 January 2010 / Published: 14 January 2010 Show/Hide Abstract | Download PDF Full-text (253 KB)

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Advanced Forum for Sustainable Development)

p. 294-320

Gyami Shrestha, Samuel J. Traina and Christopher W. Swanston Review: Black Carbon’s Properties and Role in the Environment: A Comprehensive Review Sustainability 2010, 2(1), 294-320; doi:10.3390/su2010294 Received: 13 November 2009 / Accepted: 7 January 2010 / Published: 15 January 2010 Show/Hide Abstract | Download PDF Full-text (396 KB)

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Atmospheric Pollution)

p. 321-340

Tan Yigitcanlar and Fatih Dur Article: Developing a Sustainability Assessment Model: The Sustainable Infrastructure, Land-Use, Environment and Transport Model Sustainability 2010, 2(1), 321-340; doi:10.3390/su2010321 Received: 7 December 2009 / Accepted: 11 January 2010 / Published: 18 January 2010 Show/Hide Abstract | Download PDF Full-text (823 KB)

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Environmental Sustainability and the Built Environment)

p. 341-353

Helvi Heinonen-Tanski, Surendra K. Pradhan and Päivi Karinen Review: Sustainable Sanitation—A Cost-Effective Tool to Improve Plant Yields and the Environment Sustainability 2010, 2(1), 341-353; doi:10.3390/su2010341 Received: 7 December 2009 / Accepted: 6 January 2010 / Published: 20 January 2010 Show/Hide Abstract | Download PDF Full-text (66 KB)

p. 354-370

Changbum Ahn, SangHyun Lee, Feniosky Peña-Mora and Simaan Abourizk Review: Toward Environmentally Sustainable Construction Processes: The U.S. and Canada’s Perspective on Energy Consumption and GHG/CAP Emissions Sustainability 2010, 2(1), 354-370; doi:10.3390/su2010354 Received: 3 December 2009 / Accepted: 18 January 2010 / Published: 21 January 2010 Show/Hide Abstract | Download PDF Full-text (235 KB)

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Environmental Sustainability and the Built Environment)

p. 371-382

Jacob Voorthuis and Cyrille Gijbels Article: A Fair Accord: Cradle to Cradle as a Design Theory Measured against John Rawls’ Theory of Justice and Immanuel Kant’s Categorical Imperative Sustainability 2010, 2(1), 371-382; doi:10.3390/su2010371 Received: 7 December 2009 / Accepted: 19 January 2010 / Published: 25 January 2010 Show/Hide Abstract | Download PDF Full-text (237 KB)

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Environmental Sustainability and the Built Environment)

p. 383-399

Frederick A. Armah, David O. Yawson, Alex N.M. Pappoe and Ernest K.A. Afrifa Article: Participation and Sustainable Management of Coastal Lagoon Ecosystems: The Case of the Fosu Lagoon in Ghana Sustainability 2010, 2(1), 383-399; doi:10.3390/su2010383 Received: 11 December 2009 / Accepted: 19 January 2010 / Published: 25 January 2010 Show/Hide Abstract | Download PDF Full-text (361 KB)

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