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Kontrowersje związane z wskaźnikową oceną środowiska przyrodniczego – przyczynek do dyskusji

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Burchard-Dziubińska M., Szubska-Włodarczyk N.

Optimum. Studia Ekonomiczne

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2016

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vol. 3(81)

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W artykule zaproponowano konstrukcję syntetycznego wskaźnika umożliwiającego klasyfikację województw według osiąganego poziomu ładu środowiskowego dzięki danym dostępnym w bazie BDL GUS. Łączne zestawienie wyników obliczeń własnych i danych z OECD umożliwiło sprawdzenie, i na ile wnioskowanie na podstawie tylko jednej zmiennej, jak to miało miejsce w przypadku raportu OECD, było zbieżne z oceną ładu środowiskowego opartą na wszystkich zmiennych dostępnych w BDL dotyczących tej kategorii. Oba podejścia przyczyniły się do wysnucia bardzo zbliżonych wniosków.

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The article proposes the construction of a synthetic indicator which allows the classification of regions according to the achieved level of environmental governance based on the data available in the database BDL GUS. The comparison of results of own calculations and data from the OECD allows to assess, if the inference based on only one variable, as is in the case of OECD report, is consistent with the assessment of environment based on all available in BDL variables. Both approaches lead to very similar conclusions.

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Inwestycje na obszarach chronionych – racjonalne kształtowanie przestrzeni w województwie podlaskim

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Ambrozik T.

Kontrola Państwowa

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2015

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vol. 60

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issue 2 (361)

64-73

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At the time of raising environmental protection standards, the economic development makes it necessary to use energy coming from sources other than oil and gas. Biofuels are an alternative here. Thanks to biofuels, carbon dioxide emissions can be reduced in a natural way. The article attempts to present and assess the activities of the public administration undertaken to make biofuels derived from plants more popular in Poland. These activities have been examined during the audit on the use of biofuels and bio-components in transportation. The authors of the article, on the basis of the audit findings and literature related to the topic, present why the forecast results have not been achieved, and the role of performance auditing.

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Environmental Responsibility: Teachers' Views

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Manolas E., Tampakis S.

Journal of Teacher Education for Sustainability

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2010

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vol. 12

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issue 1

27-36

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This research paper investigates the views of the teachers of elementary and secondary schools in Greece with regard to who bears the responsibility for the state of the environment, as well as who should bear the cost of its protection. The research was carried out at the Environmental Education Centre of Kissavos-Mavrovounio. The research subjects were 144 teachers undergoing training in environmental education. The teachers believe that today the quality of both the natural and the urban environments worsens with those most responsible, in order of importance, being the industrialists and businesses, public administration and control mechanisms, politicians and laws, the citizens as consumers, judges and the judicial system and the farmers as producers. According to the respondents, the parties less responsible are the journalists and the mass media, researchers and scientists and, finally, teachers and the educational system in general. With regard to who should bear the cost of environmental protection, the vast majority think that the government should be the one to pay. The ideas of indirect and direct taxation, the adoption of a lower standard of living are much less accepted.

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Wildlife in urban parks-why sustain it?

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Luniak M.

Polish Journal of Landscape Studies

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2018

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vol. 1

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issue 2-3

27-34

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The author argues that it is not possible, especially in an urbanized landscape, to trace any clear dividing lines between natural structures and processes and those caused by the human. Simplifying things to the extreme, we assume that “wildlife” includes those organisms which live permanently (or are capable of living) in a given area without any deliberate human assistance. Arguments for sustaining “wild life” in city parks are many, deriving from humanitarian, ecological, social, or economic considerations. The author acquaints the reader with research conducted as part of the project Nature of the Skaryszewski Park. The diagnosis relating to that Warsaw park enabled the formulation of a range of recommendations whose application would protect and foster living nature in city parks.

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Rodzina w⁠ dobie kryzysu ekologicznego – perspektywa teologiczna

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Broszczak I.

Family Forum

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2012

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vol. 2

89-106

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There is a lot that we can read and speak about ecology today, but also about its crisis. Searching for reasons of environmental degradation we can notice the problem of people’s desire to possess and dominate over creation. Such an attitude of the man is denying the will of God, which was presented to people at the very beginning of their existence: God blessed them and said to them, "Be fruitful and increase in number; fill the earth and subdue it. Rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air and over every living creature that moves on the ground." Then God said, "I give you every seed-bearing plant on the face of the whole earth and every tree that has fruit with seed in it. They will be yours for food…” (Genesis 1, 28-29). A new chance for the man and the created world is a family, where the man can experience the presence of God and pursue his vocation of love to the created world. A family and joint actions undertaken give the possibility of changing not only the destroyed nature, but the man as well. The family is the prime performer of God’s command to care about the created world. That is the man living in a family, according to the God’s will, who is supposed to rule over the earth in a responsible way and with love. That is why it so important for a family nowadays, in times of ecological crisis, to live ecologically. Healthy lifestyle together with respect for the whole creation make up a⁠ platform for understanding among people and a chance for appropriate implementation of God’s “ecological command”. To fulfill obediently God’s command of human service towards natural environment it is necessary to know what contemporary ecological threats are. One of the ways to protect nature, among many concerns for the work of God’s creation, is an environmental attitude towards procreation, which, in the family, reflects a servant attitude towards others, an attitude which is focused on giving and not on possessing or using. Man’s responsibility for his family „here and now”, but also for future generations that are going to possess the earth with all its stock – good and bad, is enormous. It is all the more necessary to form people’s sense of responsibility for preserving creation, scrupulous environmental attitude and knowledge about possible forms of family involvement in the affairs of ecology. It is necessary to retreat from the way of economical splendor and change the mode of thinking and acting in order to fulfill the assumptions. It is also necessary to realize that the possibility of the cooperation with God in the creative plan of the earth is God’s gift, great privilege for man.

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Synthetic measurement used as assessment of spatial disparities of the natural environment

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Przybytniowski J. W., Dziekański P.

Zeszyty Naukowe UPH seria Administracja i Zarządzanie

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2019

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vol. 49

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issue 122

89-98

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One of important factors of attractiveness of a region is its natural environment, namely a set of natural elements which are of interest to a tourist. In terms of economy, it is a source of raw materials and energy, it ensures geographical space, business opportunities and a place to live and relax. The aim of the research included in this article is to indicate the possibility of using synthetic measurement to recognize spatial disparities of the natural environment on the basis of selected diagnostic features of 102 municipalities of the Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship. The data presented in this article refer to 2009, 2012 and 2015 and come from the Local Data Bank. The following variables were selected: the total use of household water per one inhabitant, the distribution network per 100 km2 - water pipe system, the distribution network per 100 km2 – sewage system, woodland area, areas protected by law, protected monuments. The elements indicated refer to entities which function and operate in a territorial unit. The methods presented enable us to identify areas of human life (or human impact on the environment) of higher/lower efficiency (which depends on the level of synthetic measure) and, then, programme their support from public funds within the framework of the regional policy.

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Synyhetic measure as part of the assessment of spatial disparities of the natural environment in the świętokrzyskie voivodeship

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Przybytniowski J. W., Dziekański P., Michalski M.

Zeszyty Naukowe UPH seria Administracja i Zarządzanie

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2019

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vol. 50

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issue 123

55-64

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The aim of this research was to indicate the possibilities of using synthetic measure to find and analyse spatial disparities of the natural environment in 102 diagnostic communities of the Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship as a peripheral area. The research was conducted on the basis of selected diagnostic features. The data presented refer to the years 2009, 2012 and 2015 and come from the Local Data Bank. Bearing in mind the research aim, the following hypothesis was formed: The use of proper synthetic measures makes it possible to recognise spatial disparities which appear in the natural environment. This paper is a continuation of the work entitled: Synyhetic Measure Used as Assessment of Spatial Disparities of the Natural Environment (Przybytniowski, Dziekański, 2019). The analysis of the natural environment of municipalities occurs through human activities, and having a direct impact on the environment (indirectly related to the environment).

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Effects of Natural Geographic Features on the Manufacturing Industry in Sanliurfa, Turkey

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Şahinalp M. S.

Prace Komisji Geografii Przemysłu Polskiego Towarzystwa Geograficznego

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2019

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vol. 33

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issue 1

89-105

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Geographical features of a place have an important effect on distribution, location, aglomeration and a variety of industrial activities. Social and economical features, along with natural geographic features such as geology, geomorphology, climate, natural vegetation, soil properties and hydrographic features also have a significant effect on industry. This study aims at determining how physical geographic features affect categories of industrial activities in Sanliurfa. For this purpose, firstly, physical geographic features of Sanliurfa and statistical data on agricultural and industrial activities in Sanliurfa were obtained. Then, effects of these physical features on other economic activities and the influence of those features on the distribution of industrial plants and industrial activities were analysed in terms of distribution, relation and casuality principles. Geological formations in Sanliurfa province occured in Neogene and also in Quaternary. These formations mostly consist of Neogene limestone, Quaternary basaltic volcanic rocks and alluvial soils. Geomorfically Sanliurfa is a slightly hilly place with plateaus and plains. The main river in Sanliurfa is the Euphrates – the biggest river of Turkey. Naural vegatation of Sanliurfa consists of steppe. These physical geographic fetaures of Sanliurfa cause intensive agricultural activites all across the province. Sanliurfa province covers 18,584 km² and 60% of this area is convenient for agriculture. As a consequence, the majority of manucturing industry in Sanliurfa is agro-based, such as food, textile, mill and apparel industries. While these categories constitute 65.43% of all industrial enterprises, the share of enterprises involving stone, clay, glass, and concrete industry is 11%, and lumber and wood industry share is only 2%.

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Opisanie Zabajkalskiej Krainy w Syberii na tle XIX-wiecznej literatury geograficznej

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Lisowska M.

Kwartalnik Historii Nauki i Techniki

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2015

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vol. 60

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issue 3

55–66

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The purpose of this publication is to present Agaton Giller as a Zabajkale Region researcher. Earlier works devoted to him related primarily to his political activity during the 1863 uprising and his journalism in exile. In this paper special emphasis is put on geographical explorations and Giller’s observation touring, which are reflected in his writings from the period of his stay in Eastern Siberia. In addition, an attempt was made to locate Description of the Zabajkale Region against a background of contemporary geographical literature. Agaton Giller lived in Siberia from 1854 to 1860. He had been sent there by the tsarist authorities for illegal attempt to cross the border. Being formally a soldier, he was allowed to travel to Zabajkale. His trips served him as a source of environmental knowledge about the region. He also conducted meteorological and ornithological observations and watched the local flora and fauna. His additional source of information about Zabajkale was scientific literature. Giller benefited from articles published in a newspaper by a local geographical society. However, there were very few of them at that time. In the 19th century, geography emerged as a separate academic discipline and there were first departments of geography created at universities. Gradually, within the scope of geographical research, physical geography was emerging. Until mid-19th century, the topics in this field were dealt with mainly by geologists and naturalists. Much faster human geography was developed based on the study of transformations of settlement, economic development, transportation and communication. Three research areas were singled out: descriptions of travel, descriptions of economy and statistical descriptions of the region. The term “statistics” of the time related to records of natural resources and economic area. It often also contained information concerning biology, population, ethnography, economy and history. This way of description of geographic space influenced publications themselves: they were often a collection of dry facts and statements. Referring to the major nineteenth-century conventions in description of natural environment, Description of the Zabajkale Region can be classified as a statistical and economical one. This is due to the fact that the Giller listed a number of facts and information but did not try to analyze them in depth. He was not looking for complex cause-effect relationship, nor he attempted to explain the relationship between the individual components of the environment. The elements characteristic for propagated by Karl Ritter convention of regional description appeared only in the analysis of the impact of selected environmental factors on people’s lives. It can be assumed that this was not done on purpose. This information was placed by Giller quite randomly in different parts of the text and tend to refer rather to the ways of coping in extreme conditions. To sum up, it can be stated that Description of the Zabajkale Region is not a scientific monograph of the region. It omitted many important natural issues and developed marginal ones, concerning e.g. buddhism, or the history of Genghis Khan. This may be due to the fact that Giller did not have factual knowledge: he did not graduate from a university and did not receive proper education. However, it is still an interesting example of a study conducted by a Polish exile.

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WHAT STATE OF THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT WILL WE LEAVE FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS? REVIEW OF THE CAUSES OF THE CURRENT ECOLOGICAL CRISIS AND THE DEFINITION OF ECO-CRIMINOLOGY

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NOWAK A.

Przegląd Policyjny

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2020

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vol. 138(2)

187-200

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The article provides an overview of the causes of the current environmental crisis, with three main sources being identifi ed: industrial development and large-scale agriculture, a rapidly growing global population, and environmental crime.The most serious environmental problems, such as global warming, air and soil pollution have also been characterised. The author briefl y charac-terises the defi nitions related to eco-criminology. The international commu-nity, governments, and NGOs are involved in improving the effectiveness of police cooperation in the fi ght against eco-crime, but it is still not effective enough.Environmental protection is currently one of the most important issues that humanity must address. The quality of our lives and maybe our surviv-al depend on it.

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Human / society's right to information on the environment. Reception of selected issues of the Aarhus Convention into the EU and Polish law

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Sitek M.

Journal of Modern Science

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2019

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issue 3(42)

181-194

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Objectives: The subject of the study is the right to information on the environment. It is a human right, but also a collective right, aimed not only at satisfying curiosity about activities, but also allowing for taking actions aimed at protecting the environment. Material and methods: The purpose of the study is to analyze the provisions of international, EU and Polish law in terms of similarities and differences in legal solutions adopted in the field of access to information on the environment. Results: The purpose of the study is to analyze the provisions of international, EU and Polish law in terms of similarities and differences in legal solutions adopted in the field of access to information on the environment. The research hypothesis is the statement that it is impossible to effectively protect the natural environment against its degradation by human activities without the right to information about that environment. Conclusions: The final conclusions indicated that the social activation is necessary to increase the level of using the right to information on the environment. It is necessary to change the mentality of citizens, but also of public authorities.

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The Urban Plan of Adaptation to Climate Changes as a Component of Contemporary Environmental Policy in Poland at the Municipality Level

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Lisowska A., Tiukało A.

Polish Journal of Political Science

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2020

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vol. 6

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issue 3

62-85

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Many Polish cities and towns have been recently struggling with various effects of natural events (such as sea and river floodings, droughts, heat – and frost – waves, gales and torrential downpours). It is anticipated that climate change is going to cause serious barriers to the development of these cities and towns due to the scale and frequency of individual natural events. Thereby, the effects of climate change not only constitute a real problem in our environment, but are also increasingly perceived as objectives of environmental policy carried out at the municipality level. In the article, having analysed current Polish local environmental policy, the authors discussed the role and significance of the strategic document of Urban Plans of Adaptation to climate change adopted by most large cities in Poland in the context of the determination and structure of policy objectives. The universalness of that document was also underlined as well as its long-term character in light of climate change and shaping the conditions for future functioning of cities.

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A comparative analysis of Lubelskie and Kujawsko-Pomorskie voivodships in the context of environmental competitiveness of regions

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Kasztelan A.

Bulletin of Geography. Socio-economic Series

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2014

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vol. 23

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issue 23

87-96

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The aim of the study is an analysis of the environmental competitiveness of Lubelskie and Kujawsko-Pomorskie voivodships. There was performed an analysis of indices of the condition and protection of the environment, and also of the pressures placed on the environment in particular regions in order to assess the environmental competitiveness of Polish voivodships using a rating method (point one). The comparison of Lubelskie and Kujawsko-Pomorskie voivodships leads to the conclusion that these regions are characterised by a relatively good environmental potential, creating chances for specialisation in a range of those forms of economic activity which are based on the use of environmental resources and values.

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A statistical study of climate change in Ukraine under martial law

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Kobylynska Т., Legan I., Motuzka O.

Statistics in Transition new series

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2023

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vol. 24

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issue 1

63-87

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The article concentrates on the development of theoretical and methodological foundations of statistical research in the field of national environmental and economic accounting, which forms the basis for the development of indicators of climate change under martial law and shapes the adaptation to these changes. Given Russia's military aggression against Ukraine, the national statistical system is faced with an urgent task of ensuring the continuity of the production of complete and high quality statistical information. The issue of forming a methodology for the production of statistical information in the field of ecology, i.e. climate change statistics, remains unresolved. Outlining ways to address this issue is an important condition for the improvement of modern state statistics of Ukraine and the development of statistical theory and practice, as this largely determines the quality of the information-related support for environmental management at all levels. The statistical estimation of the dynamics and structure of greenhouse gas emissions on the basis of the economic activity of enterprises was performed. It was pointed out that among the various related branch methods of obtaining information, the system of environmental and economic accounting is the most relevant and source of high quality data. One of the aspects of solving the complex problem of forming methodological bases for collecting statistical environmental information is the creation of a national system of indicators of climate change and preparing statistical informational products using administrative data sources. The paper studies issues of producing ecological information relating to Ukraine according to statistical data. Moreover, the main problems which arise during the construction of national environmental accounts were characterised. Finally, the paper identified the key factors which influence to the largest extent the quality of statistical data and calculations, and which are necessary for the transformation and development of the statistical estimation of climate change under Russian military aggression.

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Sen’s concept of development as freedom and the idea of sustainable development

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Płachciak A.

Annales. Etyka w Życiu Gospodarczym

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2017

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vol. 20

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issue 6

147-156

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On the one hand, the contemporary world is a place of sheer abundance; on the other, it is a place where the poverty is widespread, people’s needs are unsatisfied, and the natural and socioeconomic systems remain unstable. The negligence/absence of human rights and basic political needs pose a direct threat to development. One of the most effective answers to such a threat is the idea of sustainable development, which works towards the goal of satisfying the needs of present generations without depriving the future generations of their options and basic needs. Amartya Sen’s concept of development, understood as a process of extending basic civil rights and freedoms as well as improving the effectiveness of social security networks is crucial for intellectual reflection on the idea of sustainable development.

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Sena koncepcja rozwoju jako wolności a idea sustainable development

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Płachciak A.

Annales. Etyka w Życiu Gospodarczym

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2010

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vol. 13

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issue 1

EN

Contemporary world on one hand is a place of unknown never before abundance but on the other hand it is a place where so much poverty, unsatisfied people’s needs, destabilization of natural and socio – economical systems has been happening. Neglecting human rights and basic political needs are the most important threats for development. The idea of sustainable development, playing one of the meaningful answer developmental threats requires such development which would satisfy needs of present generations without depriving future generations abilities and satisfactions of their needs. A. Sen’s concept of development, being treated as a process of widening basic civil rights and freedoms, effective-ness of social security networks play fundamental role for intellectual reflection on the idea of sustainable development.

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Physical activity of tourism and recreation students in terms of accressibility to open areas

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Pasek M., Olszewski J.

Turyzm

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2017

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vol. 27

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issue 2

83-88

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The aim of the article is to present the factors which affect the choice of place of recreation, as well as indicate the preferred forms of physical activity taken up there. The authors also discussed the relationship between distance from open areas and frequency of visits. Moreover, they evaluated current knowledge about the role of the natural environment as a physical recreation space. The research was conducted among a group of 305 physically active individuals (students of the Academy of Physical Education and Sport in Gdańsk), using questionnaires. The respondents defined the role of location in comparison to other motivational factors for a range of physical activities (recreation). They also spoke about their preferred forms of physical activity in the natural environment, compared to the roles of natural and human environments with regard to physical activity. They also provided an answer to the question whether an open area which does not provide respondents with an opportunity to undertake their favoured recreation would remain of interest. The study results demonstrate the unquestionable importance of having access to attractive natural surroundings with respect to physical activity. This allows a relation to be made between leisure in the natural environment and an improvement in the health of the physically active.

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Środowisko naturalne jako przedmiot odpowiedzialności menedżera

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Brzustewicz P.

Annales. Etyka w Życiu Gospodarczym

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2011

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vol. 14

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issue 2

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Ocena możliwości rozwoju turystyki w gminie Łuków

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Kozak A., Mączka D.

Rozprawy Społeczne

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2017

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vol. 11

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issue 2

45-49

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Celem opracowania jest przedstawienie możliwości rozwoju turystyki w gminie Łuków oraz odpowiedź na pytanie, czy można uznać, że na tym obszarze istnieje szansa na rozwój turystyki? Celem pracy jest również ocena potencjału turystycznego gminy Łuków i okolic na podstawie opinii mieszkańców, osób odwiedzających omawiany teren a także na podstawie analizy SWOT. W celu oceny potencjału turystycznego gminy Łuków posłużono się metodą sondażu diagnostycznego wspartą kwestionariuszem ankiety. Badania przeprowadzono w 2014 roku na terenie Gminy Łuków. Badaniem objęto 50 osób. Respondentami byli mieszkańcy oraz osoby przyjezdne. W badaniach wykorzystana została również analiza SWOT. Z uzyskanych danych wynika, że gmina Łuków posiada znaczny potencjał turystyczny, przejawiający się przede wszystkim w bogactwie walorów przyrodniczych, historycznych oraz kulturowych. Ponadto gmina posiada dobre położenie komunikacyjne oraz dysponuje dobrze rozwiniętą bazą gastronomiczną i noclegową. Odczuwalny jest jednak brak promocji, inicjatyw władz wspierających rozwój turystyki oraz brak wizerunku turystycznego obszaru.

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The main goal of the article is to present the possibilities of tourism development in Łuków district and the nearby areas so as to answer the question whether the area is an attractive one for its development. The other aim is to evaluate tourism potential of Łuków and its vicinity basing on opinions of the residents, the people visiting that place and SWOT analysis. In order to analyze the potential of Łuków district, a questionnaire was used, which was further supported by SWOT analysis. The study was conducted in 2014 in Łuków district and involved 50 persons, mainly the residents and tourists. The obtained results indicated that, despite some shortcomings connected mainly with lack of promotion or initiatives on the part of local authorities supporting tourism development, the district possesses considerable natural, historical and cultural values. Further, it has a favourable geographical location and well-developed catering and accommodation sphere.

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SINGLE TRAIL BIKING AS A FORM OF NATURE-BASED TOURISM. PEDAGOGICS OF FREE-TIME CONTEXT

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Šebek L., Hoffmannová J., Jandová S., Dohnal T.

Zeszyty Naukowe Wyższej Szkoły Humanitas. Pedagogika

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2014

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issue 9

191-196

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The growth of mountain biking can be generally viewed as a positive phenomenon in the time of broadly discussed physical inactivity. At the same time, in order to maintain sustainability of biking on trails, it appears useful to be aware of the latent or already obvious conflicts related to the activity. The social conflict developing between the bikers and the hikers. Environmental damage has been the main concern on the side of those who prefer foot travel on trails. There are three common practices conflicting with sustainable use of the natural environment in mountain biking. These practices include off trail riding causing erosion, on or off trail riding on hiking trails through areas serving as natural habitat for protected animals, and erosion caused by increased concentration of visitors during mass bike events and competitions. Our case study presents one that has grown to surprising success and regional popularity in one of the economically weakest parts of the Czech Republic (the Rychlebské stezky arena above Cerna Voda, a rural village located near Jesenik). There have built about sixty kilometers of trails built exclusively for biking.

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W artykule poruszono kwestię wzrostu popularności jazdy na rowerze górskim, która jest postrzegana jako cecha pozytywna w kontekście dyskursu na temat niskiego pozio- mu aktywności fizycznej. Zdaniem autorów osobom uprawiającym ten typ sportu potrzebna jest wiedza dotycząca realnych i potencjalnych konfliktów odnoszących się do tego typu aktywności. Jednym z nich jest konflikt między rowerzystami i turystami. Z punktu widzenia turystów najpo- ważniejszym problemem związanym z rosnącą popularnością kolarstwa górskiego jest niszczenie środowiska naturalnego, a w szczególności jego trzy obszary: zniszczenia górskich szlaków, jazda po szlakach turystycznych, niszczenie naturalnego środowiska zwierząt w wyniku większej liczby osób na szlakach górskich oraz organizacja masowych wydarzeń związanych z kolarstwem gór- skim (np. różnego typu konkursy). W niniejszym artykule przedstawiono miejsce w Republice Czeskiej (okolice Jesenika, przy granicy z Polską), gdzie utworzono ok. 60 km szlaków przeznaczo- nych dla kolarzy górskich, unikając jednocześnie powyższych zagrożeń.

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