Grünes Wachstum und alternative Wirtschaftsformen

in Geographische Rundschau (2015), 67(5), 4-9

Buzzwords such as green new deal, green economy and sustainable growth dominate current debates about future development scenarios. They are increasingly being criticized for their reliance on ... [more ▼]

Buzzwords such as green new deal, green economy and sustainable growth dominate current debates about future development scenarios. They are increasingly being criticized for their reliance on technological solutions and on old capitalist growth paradigms i.e. not sufficiently taking into account the limits of resource consumption. The efficiency hypothesis suffers from a low probability that an absolute decoupling between economic growth and resource consumption can be achieved. Therefore, concepts such as “de-growth” and “diverse economies” that offer alternative models based on sufficiency approaches, sharing schemes and dematerialization are gaining momentum. Given their manifold spatial implications, they should intrigue further geographical research and offer promising examples for teaching critical views on growth and post-growth issues. [less ▲]

Grenzgänger im Großherzogtum Luxemburg

in Geographische Rundschau (2009), 60(Heft 1), 36-42

Ortstermin an der Moselbrücke zur Rush Hour zwischen dem rheinland-pfälzischen Wellen und dem luxemburgischen Grevenmacher: Hunderte Grenzpendler quälen sich im stop and go-Tempo in Richtung Westen zu ... [more ▼]

Ortstermin an der Moselbrücke zur Rush Hour zwischen dem rheinland-pfälzischen Wellen und dem luxemburgischen Grevenmacher: Hunderte Grenzpendler quälen sich im stop and go-Tempo in Richtung Westen zu ihren Arbeitsplätzen im Großherzogtum. Diese Momentaufnahme steht nicht nur für die Engpässe in der regionalen Verkehrsinfrastruktur. Sie symbolisiert auch die Attraktivität des Luxemburger Arbeitsmarktes für Erwerbstätige aus dem angrenzenden Ausland. Der Kleinstaat hat sich daher rasant zum wichtigsten Zielgebiet der grenzüberschreitenden Arbeitskräfteströme in der Großregion entwickelt.... [less ▲]

Finanzplatz Luxemburg. Vom "Steuerparadies" zur Investmentfonds-Kapitale.

in Geographische Rundschau (2009), 61(1), 30-35

Perspektiven der Steinkohle im 21. Jahrhundert

in Geographische Rundschau (2008), 60(1), 32-41

Since centuries, coal is one of the most important energy-sources of the world. The successive phase-out of coal mining in Western Europe implies not, that coal also loses their important role as energy ... [more ▼]

Since centuries, coal is one of the most important energy-sources of the world. The successive phase-out of coal mining in Western Europe implies not, that coal also loses their important role as energy-supplier. Local coal is just substituted by cheaper imported coal. Similarly, although three decades later, development in Eastern Europe occurs. In global scale, in the past years coal was the fastest growing energy source. The reserves of coal exceed those of other conventional energy sources by far. The future development of coal use depends mostly on the question if it works, to decrease the notably high, climate affecting CO2-output of the coal-fueled power generation by the development of clean-coal-technologies. [less ▲]

Industrieller Wandel und Umweltschutz im Städtedreieck Köln-Bonn-Aachen.

in Geographische Rundschau (2006), 58(1), 48-55

Dienstleistungsstandort Nord-Pas-de-Calais - Hoffnungsschimmer im Strukturwandel einer Altindustrieregion.

in Geographische Rundschau (2005), 57

Amerikanisierung des Raumes? Muster und Metapher spätindustrieller Stadt- und Raumentwicklung.

in Geographische Rundschau (1999), 51(10), 576-578