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Compliance with NRM (especially water) Legislation

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Alison Fenton Adelaide September 11, 2014 12:52 AM
I am doing a literature review for research into the reasons for non-compliance with water legislation in South Australia. I am interested in any relevant research undertaken abou…

When Social Norms and Pressures Are Not Enough: Environmental Performance in the Trucking Industry

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Thornton, D., Kagan, R., & Gunningham, N. (2009). When social norms and pressures are not enough: Environmental performance in the trucking industry. Law & Society Review, 43(2), 405-436. doi:10.1111/j.1540-5893.2009.00377.x.
Why do some business firms and not others work hard to advance regulatory values such as environmental protection and comply with regulations? Previous research indicates that bus…

Compliance Motivations: Affirmative and Negative Bases

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May, P. (2004). Compliance motivations: Affirmative and negative bases. Law & Society Review, 38(1), 41-65. doi:10.1111/j.0023-9216.2004.03801002.x.
This research addresses affirmative and negative motivations for compliance with social and environmental regulations. Affirmative motivations emanate from good intentions and a s…

Everything is Connected

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mtremper November 07, 2008 12:55 PM
I am posting this as another thought provoker, a reminder of how complexly interwoven our social systems are. The issue is when, if ever, does pursuit of public health goals wind…

Creative Legislation

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Dave Rini Boston May 01, 2008 08:02 PM
Hello all - I happen to have a friend who works as a legislative assistant to a rep in New Jersey, and next week the rep's office is having a "legislative brainstorming session…

Energy in Building Materials

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Geoff Crosby Melbourne November 22, 2006 10:06 PM
I am an architect involved various community based projects and for some time have been trying to specify materials with low embodied energy. I remember paying a small amount of …

Seeking Info on Air Quality Buffer Zones for Hospitals

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footprintenv May 12, 2006 09:15 PM
Hello, I am in the final stages of drafting a wood burning appliance by law for a small interior community and am experimenting with some new requirements that are not include…

Best City Policies to Reduce Air Pollution?

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Heather Sinton May 08, 2006 01:03 AM
Hi, We are in the process of forming an airshed in the Calgary, Alberta, Canada region. The main pollutants are ozone and particulate matter. We don't have much industry; veh…

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