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Title:Hidroenergija in trajnostni mit : Koncept (ne) trajnostnega razvoja skozi družboslovno in naravovarstveno perspektivo
Authors:ID Bratanič, Aljaž (Author)
ID Jan, Anja (Author)
ID Poldan, Alja (Author)
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Language:Slovenian
Typology:1.01 - Original Scientific Article
Organization:Logo IČKZ - Institute for the Journal for the Critique of Science
Abstract:Članek osvetljuje mit o trajnostnem razvoju, ki okoljsko netrajnostne prakse, kot je hidroenergija, prikazuje kot »zeleno rešitev«. Medtem ko sodobna družba takšne prakse pogosto opredeljuje kot trajnostne, takšna miselnost pogosto služi lajšanju skrbi in ohranjanju visoko potrošniških življenjskih slogov brez strukturnih sprememb. Kot primer tega članek analizira okoljske vplive hidroenergije vključno z učinki na kakovost vode, hidrodinamiko rek, pretok sedimentov in sladkovodne ekosisteme. Analiza nakazu-je na dejstvo, da hidroenergija kljub domnevnim prednostim ne rešuje temeljnih okoljskih vprašanj. Kot odgovor na to članek kritizira koncept »trajnostnega razvoja« in trdi, da je njegova povezava z neskončno rastjo problematična. Raziskuje, kako trajnostni razvoj kljub svojemu plemenitemu namenu pogosto implicira neskončno ekonomsko ekspanzijo, ki je v konfliktu z ekološko trajnostjo. Članek na koncu predlaga, da ponovni razmislek o tra-jnosti zahteva preizpraševanje in izpodbijanje mitov, ki kapitalistično rast predstavljajo kot neizogibno in koristno. Resnično trajnostna prihodnost bo zahtevala konfrontacijo z omenjenimi narativi, ponovno ovrednotenje človekovih potreb in spodbujanje gospo-darskih modelov, ki upoštevajo ekološko realnost in dajejo prednost dolgoročni blaginji.
Keywords:netrajnostni razvoj, trajnost, mit, hidroenergija, varstvo okolja, kapitalizem
Publication version:Version of Record
Publication date:01.01.2026
Year of publishing:2025
Number of pages:str. 33-58
Numbering:Vol. 53, št. 294
PID:20.500.12556/DiRROS-28240 New window
UDC:502.12
ISSN on article:0351-4285
COBISS.SI-ID:253934595 New window
Publication date in DiRROS:20.03.2026
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Title:Časopis za kritiko znanosti, domišljijo in novo antropologijo
Shortened title:ČKZ
Publisher:Inštitut Časopis za kritiko znanosti
Year of publishing:2025
ISSN:0351-4285

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Language:English
Title:Hydropower and the Myth of Sustainable Development : The concept of (Un)sstainable Development Through the Perspectives of Social Science and Environmentalism
Abstract:The article sheds light on the myth of sustainable development, which portrays environ-mentally unsustainable practices, such as hydropower, as a “green” solution. While mod-ern society often frames such practices as sustainable, this mindset often serves to ease concerns and maintain high-consumption lifestyles without structural changes. As an ex-ample of that, the study analyzes the environmental impacts of hydropower, including ef-fects on water quality, river hydrodynamics, sediment flows, and freshwater ecosystems. Analysis shows hydropower despite its supposed advantages, does not solve fundamental environmental issues. In response, the article critiques the concept of “sustainable de-velopment”, arguing that its association with endless growth is problematic. It explores how sustainable development, while noble in intent, often implies continuous econom-ic expansion, conflicting with ecological sustainability. Finally, the article suggests that rethinking sustainability requires challenging myths that present capitalistic growth as inevitable and beneficial. A truly sustainable future will require confronting these narra-tives, reevaluating human needs, and fostering economic models that integrate ecological realities and prioritize long-term well-being.
Keywords:unsustainable developmenat, sustainable development, myth, hydropower, environmental conservation, capitalism


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