Sustainability: Myth, reality, future - planning and renewable energy management

Abstract

The paper describes the process of appropriation of sustainability principles through critical approach at the regional/local scale. The work is aimed at displaying the complexity and environmental sensitivity related to the development of renewable energy production facilities using the example of the area of Greater Poznan. It refers individual, site-specific work to more theoretical deliberations on environment and sustainability principles. It provides a rational background to planning and decision-making to acquire long-term positive effects in the future - a better quality, safer environment. © 2013 WIT Press.