Towards a greener economy [[electronic resource] ] : the social dimensions / / International Labour Organization, International Institute for Labour Studies

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910779059903321
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: Geneva, : International Labour Organization, 2011
• ISBN: 92-9014-987-6
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (116 p.)
• Disciplina: 333.7; 333.79
• Soggetti: Clean energy industries - Social aspects
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references.
• Nota di contenuto: Title page; Copyright page; Foreword; Table of contents; List of figures; Figure 1.1 Proportion of CO2 emission, total and by production, 1995 and 2005; Figure 1.2 The green economy and employment considerations; Figure 1.3 Employment and GDP shares in HCIS; Figure 2.1 Characteristics of main green policy instruments; Figure 2.2 Common taxes in the EU; Figure 2.3 Green stimulus by countries, by the end of 2009; Figure 2.4 Green stimulus spending in the EU; Figure 3.1 Share of low-skilled employment by industry classification, 2005; Figure 3.2 Share of high-skilled workforce, 2005; Figure 3.3 Change in wage shares (1995-2005)Figure 3.4 Change of wage shares from 1970 to 2005; Figure 3.5 The effects of different labour market policy options on job creation; Figure 3.6 Share of environmental sector employment; Figure 4.1 Environmental tax revenue in 2008; Figure 4.2 Environmental tax trends in the EU, 1995-2008; Figure 4.3 Labour taxes in the EU, 1995-2008; Figure 5.1 Short-term effect on employment and wages of a carbon tax; Figure 5.2 Output developments with green policies; List of tables; Table 1.1 Industry ranking, carbon intensity; Table 2.1 Examples of major policy instruments in the EUTable 3.1 Employment and GDP shares of high-carbon-intensive industries, 2005; Table 4.1 CO2/GDP, kg/US (2000 prices), 1990 and 2005; Table 4.2 CO2 intensities of output and employment; List of boxes; Box 1.1 ; Direct vs. total carbon intensity: The case of Germany; Box 2.1 Renewable energy feed-in tariffs; Box 2.2 Energy efficiency policies in the EU; Box 2.3 Public-private partnerships; Box 3.1 European Globalisation Adjustment Fund; Box 3.2 The Ontario Adjustment Advisory Program in Canada; Box 3.3 Skill needs in renewable energy sectors Box 3.4 The role of knowledge development in fostering the ICT economy in the Republic of Korea; Box 5.1 GEL model and climate change; List of abbreviations; Executive summary and policy recommendations; The transfer to a greener economy; Key findings; Introduction; A. A green economy is one where CO2 emissions are low; B. Employment and social aspects of a greener economy; C. Forces behind the transition towards a green economy; Greening the economy: Policy developments and effectiveness; Key findings; Introduction; A. Environmental policies for a green transition B. Green policies in the EU; C. Policy considerations; Employment and income considerations of a greener economy; Key findings; Introduction; A. Employment transitions: Challenges and considerations; B. Facilitating adjustment and the role of policy; C. Policy considerations; The double dividend and environmental tax reforms; Key findings; Introduction; A. Double dividend; B. Environmental tax reforms: Trends and effectiveness in the EU; C. Policy considerations; Policy dilemmas and research gaps; Key findings; A. Policy dilemmas; B. Research gaps
• Sommario/riassunto: The European Commission and the International Labour Organization have combined efforts in reaction to the deep crisis that hit the global economy in 2008. The aim of this joint project is to examine policies that will lead not only to a quicker recovery but also to a more sustainable, environmentally friendly and equitable global economy. 'Towards a Greener Economy: The Social Dimensions' aims to promote a clearer understanding of the nature of the green economy and its implications for labour markets, especially the reallocation of jobs from high- to low-polluting sectors.

Notch Signaling : Immunity and Cancer / / edited by Koji Yasutomo

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910253946203321
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: Singapore : , : Springer Singapore : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2017
• ISBN: 981-10-4971-8
• Edizione: [1st ed. 2017.]
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (104 pages)
• Disciplina: 591.19245
• Soggetti: Immunology; Cancer - Research; Cancer Research
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters.
• Nota di contenuto: Preface -- Part I Immunology -- Ch1 Notch ligands for lymphocyte development -- Ch2 Notch controls the differentiation and function of cytotoxic CD8 T cells -- Ch3 Notch and myeloid cells -- Ch4 Taking CD4 T cells up a Notch -- Part II Cancer -- Ch5 NOTCH in malignant lymphoma -- Ch6 The two faces of Notch in solid cancers.
• Sommario/riassunto: This book covers the broad area related to Notch-mediated regulation of the immune system and tumorigenesis. Notch signaling was originally identified as a crucial pathway to regulate cell fate choice. Subsequent studies, however, have revealed that Notch regulates many steps of immune cell differentiation or development as well as tumorigenesis of cells. Although there are still many controversial issues regarding the functions or regulatory mechanism of Notch, it is important to summarize all data together in one volume to help facilitate this research area. Also, the studies regarding the functions of Notch in immune cells and tumor cells have motivated researchers and pharmaceutical companies to develop drugs for treating immune-mediated diseases and tumors. Therefore, this book covering the broad area of Notch in immunology and tumorigenesis will be attractive to many researchers including faculty members and postdoctoral fellows in academia and researchers in the pharmaceutical industry.