Accounting for environmental assets
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The accounting framework of economists does not assign an economic value to changes in natural resources. Policymakers must become accountable for environmental degradation by changing the system of national accounts.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 1992
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An environmental solution: Ionic liquids may replace hazardous solvents
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Chemists believe that ionic liquids, combinations of salts that are liquid at room temperature, could be designed to dissolve a range of substances such as coal, DNA, crude oil, plastics and inks.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 2001
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Jerusalem Development Authority: converting human assets into technological power
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The JDA plays a role in the start-up and operation of high-technology businesses in Jerusalem, Israel. The organization promotes economic development and urban and industrial projects.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 1993
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