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    Bio-fuels Menno van Amen TV4E 13-06-2013 The production of bio-fuels has become a controversial topic as the 21st century progresses. Lately the production of biofuels has been discussed quiet frequently and many people have started focusing on the question if the production of biofuels actually is environmental friendly. Firstly‚ what is a biofuel? Biofuels refer to any solid‚ liquid or gas fuel that has been gotten from biomass. They produce biofuels by growing plants‚ growing sugar

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    ANALYSIS OF THE TOURISM DESTINATION – CONCEPTUAL–METHODOLOGICAL ASPECTS. CASE STUDY: THE NORTHERN OLTENIA OR OLTENIA BENEATH THE MOUNTAIN FELICIA–AURELIA STĂNCIOIU‚ OCTAVIAN ARSENE‚ NICOLAE TEODORESCU‚ MIRELA MAZILU‚ IOAN COSMESCU‚ ROXANA CRISTINA MARINESCU Felicia–Aurelia STĂNCIOIU‚ Professor PhD Academy of the Economic Studies‚ Bucharest Octavian ARSENE‚ Director of the General Board for Development and International Relations‚ Ministry of the Small and Middle Enterprises‚ Trade‚ Tourism and liberal

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    BSHRM2y1-2 1.1Tourism as an academic field of study a.) Obstacles development: The emergence of tourism as a legitimate area of investigation within the university sector is a recent and ongoing development‚ and one that has encountered many obstacles. 1.2Tourism as an academic field of study >Tourism perceived as a trivial activity >Large-scale tourism as a recent activity >Tourism perceived as a vocational field of study >Lack of clear definitions and reliable data >Lack of indigenous

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    instability of the rising oil prices and environmental problems caused by humans. Among the various renewable energy sources‚ fuel cell technology has received great attention as an alternative to the conventional way of getting energy due to its high efficiency‚ clean operation and cost efficient supply of power demanded by the consumers. Proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cells technology plays a leading role for many applications when comparing with other competitive types of fuel cells. The world

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    Ecotourism is a form of tourism involving visiting fragile‚ pristine‚ and relatively undisturbed natural areas‚ intended as a low-impact and often small scale alternative to standard commercial (mass) tourism. Its purpose may be to educate the traveller‚ to provide funds forecological conservation‚ to directly benefit the economic development and political empowerment of local communities‚ or to foster respect for different cultures and for human rights. Since the 1980s ecotourism has been considered

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    [pic] Page 1 – 19 Assess the impact of key historical and current developments on the travel and tourism industry. • Improvements in transport • Development of mass tourism/all inclusive package holidays • Decline of seaside resorts • Socio – economic changes; increase in leisure time‚ disposable income‚ paid holidays and life expectancy • Technological developments Current developments • Low cost airlines • Super jumbos and super ships • Internet

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    The Impact Of Tourism In Malaysian Society Tourism Essay Malaysia has invested in a wide range of tourism destinations for tourists. This country is blessed with diverse cultures‚ traditions and histories‚ coupled with different landscapes and natural resources; the country has built a strong and fascinating appeal for both local and international tourists. Tourism sector‚ therefore‚ is of great importance to Malaysia’s economy as one of the major foreign exchange revenue or earnings second to the

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    Research Paper – Biofuels and the World Food Shortage The morning commute of many Americans includes stopping at the local convenience store or gas station to fill up their vehicle’s tank and grab a portable breakfast. In this seemingly normal and routine act these Americans are performing two daily functions that much of the world cannot‚ either because of shortages‚ government regulations‚ or a lack of assets by which to do so. The starving and malnourished children that are pictured in

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    war Sri Lanka - Emerging tourism industry Meso Theme - Forecasting Change Situation Analysis Sri Lanka was seen as a low budget tourist attraction. Industry colapsed mainly due to the war conditions through out last 3 decades. Tourists started pouring in to the country after the end of civil war. Major infrastruture development projects are undergoing in the country Government has identified tourism as a main source of foreign income and supporting the industry in a major scale. Investors

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    change. Hydrogen fuel is that change for the automobiles of the future. Hydrogen has been used for decades‚ but mostly for commercial use. Each year‚ we get closer to removing the oil company’s choke hold on our wallets. It’s time to drive with a lighter purse and a cleaner environment and it’s time for hydrogen fuel. The two largest points of debate with hydrogen fuel are cost and production Hydrogen fuel is a cheaper alternative to our current source of automobile fuel used today. To make

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