Environmental concern, attitude toward frugality, and ease of behavior as determinants of pro-environmental behavior intentions

This study investigates relations between environmental concern, attitude toward frugality, perceived ease of behavior, and stated intentions to engage in four different types of pro-environmental behavior, i.e., reductions in electricity and gas use, garbage, and automobile use, using data from 341 Japanese respondents. Environmental concern, attitude toward frugality and perceived ease of implementation were considered possible determinants. A structural equation analysis indicated that perceived ease of implementation had effects for all of the pro-environmental behaviors. It also indicated that environmental concern had a positive effect solely for garbage reduction, while attitude toward frugality had positive effects for gas and electricity reduction. For automobile use reduction, neither environmental concern nor attitude toward frugality had significant effects. The relationship between attitude toward frugality and mottainai, that is a Japanese concept indicating respect for resources, is then discussed, and it is suggested that educating people to have not only a high level of environmental concern but also a positive attitude toward frugality would be an effective means of promoting pro-environmental behavior.     

WILLINGNESS TO PAY FOR FLOOD RISK REDUCTION AND ITS DETERMINANTS IN JAPAN1

ABSTRACT: This study aimed to clarify public preferences for flood control measures in Japan, willingness to pay (WTP), and the main factors involved in WTP by applying the contingent valuation method. Findings showed that most residents surveyed expected some flood control measures, and revealed a diversity of interest in river management. WTP levels for different measures ranged from a mean of ¥2,887 to ¥4,861 and from a median of ¥1,000 to ¥2,000. However, WTP for additional flood risk reduction beyond initial levels was found to be zero. This was considered to be because WTP for flood risk reduction must be determined within a multi‐risk context. WTP for flood control measures may increase with per capita income, individual preparedness, and/or experience with flooding, but may decrease with distance from a river, acceptability of flood risk, and provision of environmental information. Furthermore, perception of flood risk may increase WTP, while perception of other risks may decrease it. Methods of dealing with environmental risk that were proposed in the survey may have affected WTP levels.     

基于计算机网络技术的天津市防震减灾技术系统

随着计算机的普及和网络技术的不断成熟,建立以计算机网络为依托的防震减灾地震快速响应系统已成为可能。“九五”期间,天津市地震局就计算机网络技术在防震减灾技术系统建设中的应用方面进行了尝试。通过计算机通信网络的建立,将地震监测预报、震后快速速报、早期趋势判定等工作环节有机地联系起来,在实际中发挥了重要作用。     

泥石流的运动机理和减阻

野外调查研究发现,存在着两种具有不同动力学特征和机理的泥石流,粘滞性泥石流和两相泥石流,粘滞性泥石流由卵石、沙和粘土构成,难以区分固相和液相,为典型的非牛顿体,具有间歇性流动,“铺床现象”,高达60％的减阻和显著超高等流动特点,粘滞性泥石流的阻力远小于流变参数所代表的阻力,传统的利用本构方程研究阻力的方法不能解决问题,研究表明,其30％的减阻是由于铺床作用,另外20％－30％,是由于流动混合物充气所致,两相泥石流主要由粗颗粒物质构成,两相之间有明显的相对流动,显示较大的阻力和发生“石街”现象。粘滞性泥石流沟谷的中值坡度为0．16,两相泥石流阻力大,因而河谷的平均坡度较大（0．19－0．27）。     

实施可持续发展战略的防灾减灾对策

通过阐述灾害的自然生态、社会经济成因及危害,说明可持续发展跨世纪人类发展战略的根本变革,防灾减灾是实施可持续发展战略的重要环节,提出了防灾减灾对策。     

CuO/AC脱硫剂的还原再生

CuO/AC脱硫剂吸硫后 ,其中的 CuO即转化成 CuSO₄,需对其进行再生 .本文分别考查以 Ar气氛和 H₂ 气氛还原再生后脱硫剂二次脱硫活性的变化 ,并通过 TG、TPR和 XRD等表征再生过程 .结果表明 :Ar气氛再生实际为载体 C对 CuSO₄的还原 ,最佳再生温度为 400℃ ;H₂ 气氛再生时 ,最佳温度为 250℃ ;即使在最佳温度下 ,再生后的脱硫活性仍低于新鲜脱硫剂 ,可能源于还原生成的 Cu微晶在较高温度下发生的明显聚集 .     

编研“中国西部开发综合安全减灾规划战略”的建议

中国西部大开发作为历史性的壮举 ,重在要有创新思路及观念的大转变。安全减灾作为一种国策及保障手段 ,必须是西部开发的先决条件 ,如果忽略了安全减灾规划战略的布署和开发行动 ,必然迟早要招致悲惨的后果。笔者提出此建议 ,旨在为中国西部开发探索一条生态、安全、减灾和谐发展之路 ,意在促进西部开发健康而有序的可持续发展。     

湖泊沉积物中硫的地球化学循环机制研究

湖泊沉积物中的硫是控制氧化还原体系的重要元素之一。湖泊硫酸盐还原作用主要发生在沉积物表层几厘米范围内,界面硫酸盐还原具有双重环境效应。硫酸盐还原主要形成黄铁矿和有机硫,黄铁矿的生成要受到沉积物中硫酸盐、有机质以及铁氧化物活性的控制。单硫化物不稳定,并且会影响沉积物中重金属的迁移。     

富氧条件下碳氢化合物选择性催化还原NO研究进展

在富氧条件下,用碳氢化合物选择性催化还原NO,是最近十年来国外学术界的研究热点之一,本文对此方面的工作进行了综述,着重论述了催化剂性能影响因素和催化反应机理,并指出了今后的努力方向.     

温室气体减排问题中的公平性与效率问题

《联合国气候变化框架公约》的最终目的是减少人为温室气体排放,稳定大气温室气体浓度,避免气候系统受到人为的危险干扰。本文指出,在承担温室气体减排义务时,公平性与时间效率,以及公平性与空间效率都是相互冲突的,并提出了兼顾公平性和效率的方案。