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The adenine nucleotide translocation in mitochondria has previously been established as an exchange between exogenous and endogenous adenine nucleotides across the inner membrane. The specificity and the control of the exchange are examined with the following major results: The adenine nucleotide translocation is relatively specific for exogenous ADP and ATP, AMP being nearly inactive. Among other nucleotides tested, only dADP and dATP exchange with a noticeable activity. In the controlled state ADP exchanges 2–4 times faster than ATP. If simultaneously added, ADP and ATP compete for the exchange, with ADP being about tenfold more active than ATP. The specificity of the exit of adenine nucleotides in the exchange is similar to the specificity of the entrance with the difference that ADP and ATP are released with equal activity in proportion to their intramitochondrial content. AMP is released only after a slow conversion to ADP. Therefore the short time exchange is limited by the endogenous content of ADP plus ATP. The exchange is influenced by the metabolic state of the mitochondria. The ATP exchange is more variable than the ADP exchange. Two effects are elucidated: (a) the influence of the metabolic state on the relative content of AMP which inhibits both the ADP and ATP exchange (b) the coupling of the energy transfer system which inhibits only the ATP exchange. An example for case (a) is the inhibition of the ADP and ATP exchange by arsenate and an example for case (b) is the strong increase of the ATP exchange on uncoupling. The following effects are relevant to the mechanism of the control of the exchange by ATP. The stimulation of the ATP exchange by uncoupler has the same concentration dependence as the uncoupling of oxidative phosphorylation (Km [CCP] = 0.08 μM, where CCP = carbonyl‐cyanide‐phenylhydrazone). Oligomycin does not abolish the uncoupler effect on the ATP exchange. “Endogenous uncoupling” on aging of mitochondria also stimulates the ATP exchange. Valinomycin plus K+ only slightly stimulate the ATP exchange. Anaerobiosis stimulates the ATP exchange to a smaller extent than uncoupling.In competition with ADP the effects of energy transfer on ATP exchange are more strongly revealed. On uncoupling the more than tenfold preference for ADP is fully abolished. It is concluded that basically the exchange for ADP and ATP has equal specificity in forward and reverse reaction. In the controlled state a superimposed force makes the specificity asymmetric and inhibits the entrance of ATP. This control of the ATP exchange is concluded to be based on the anionic character of the adenine nucleotides. Thus the ATP4‐ex–ADP3‐in exchange is inhibited unless the charge difference is compensated for by an uncoupler stimulated H+ movement across the membrane. Furthermore an electric potential gradient appears to be effective in the controlled state which is abolished on uncoupling.

The adenine nucleotide translocation in mitochondria has previously been established as an exchange between exogenous and endogenous adenine nucleotides across the inner membrane. The specificity and the control of the exchange are examined with the following major results: The adenine nucleotide translocation is relatively specific for exogenous ADP and ATP, AMP being nearly inactive. Among other nucleotides tested, only dADP and dATP exchange with a noticeable activity. In the controlled state ADP exchanges 2–4 times faster than ATP. If simultaneously added, ADP and ATP compete for the exchange, with ADP being about tenfold more active than ATP. The specificity of the exit of adenine nucleotides in the exchange is similar to the specificity of the entrance with the difference that ADP and ATP are released with equal activity in proportion to their intramitochondrial content. AMP is released only after a slow conversion to ADP. Therefore the short time exchange is limited by the endogenous content of ADP plus ATP. The exchange is influenced by the metabolic state of the mitochondria. The ATP exchange is more variable than the ADP exchange. Two effects are elucidated: (a) the influence of the metabolic state on the relative content of AMP which inhibits both the ADP and ATP exchange (b) the coupling of the energy transfer system which inhibits only the ATP exchange. An example for case (a) is the inhibition of the ADP and ATP exchange by arsenate and an example for case (b) is the strong increase of the ATP exchange on uncoupling. The following effects are relevant to the mechanism of the control of the exchange by ATP. The stimulation of the ATP exchange by uncoupler has the same concentration dependence as the uncoupling of oxidative phosphorylation (Km [CCP] = 0.08 μM, where CCP = carbonyl‐cyanide‐phenylhydrazone). Oligomycin does not abolish the uncoupler effect on the ATP exchange. “Endogenous uncoupling” on aging of mitochondria also stimulates the ATP exchange. Valinomycin plus K+ only slightly stimulate the ATP exchange. Anaerobiosis stimulates the ATP exchange to a smaller extent than uncoupling.In competition with ADP the effects of energy transfer on ATP exchange are more strongly revealed. On uncoupling the more than tenfold preference for ADP is fully abolished. It is concluded that basically the exchange for ADP and ATP has equal specificity in forward and reverse reaction. In the controlled state a superimposed force makes the specificity asymmetric and inhibits the entrance of ATP. This control of the ATP exchange is concluded to be based on the anionic character of the adenine nucleotides. Thus the ATP4‐ex–ADP3‐in exchange is inhibited unless the charge difference is compensated for by an uncoupler stimulated H+ movement across the membrane. Furthermore an electric potential gradient appears to be effective in the controlled state which is abolished on uncoupling.

This article makes the central argument that basic democratic values such as justice, autonomy and participation run the risk of being neglected when designing ‘nudges’ (i.e., indirect suggestions to influence individual behaviour) for sustainable behaviour change in the context of food governance, potentially complicating a democratisation of the food system. ‘Nudges’ uphold freedom of choice while simultaneously advocating a non-coercive soft force of paternalism to help people realise their preferences, maximise societal well-being and meet macro-sustainability goals. While the promises of the ‘nudge’ approach are widely echoed, nudging is also being contested because of its possible anti-democratic effects, such as individualisation, depoliticization and the emphasis of the status of citizens as ‘consumer-citizens.’ From a food democracy perspective, these dangers may undermine efforts to organise collective political action and impede alternative visions of a future food system. Empirically, the article examines specifically how behavioural-economic approaches imagine transitions to a more sustainable food system. By using the “COOP Supermarket of the Future” as a case study, the following analysis will illustrate how private actors are increasingly involved in steering consumer choice towards socially desirable actions. The analysis suggests that the design of choice environments may under specific circumstances increase the susceptibility of individuals to the influence of corporate preferences and simultaneously decrease the prospects for democratic legitimation and decision-making. The article therefore critically assesses whether reforming the food system by altering consumers’ choice-sets and the attribution of personal responsibility, may in fact point towards implicit anti-democratic tenets underlying the ‘will to nudge’ citizens.

This article makes the central argument that basic democratic values such as justice, autonomy and participation run the risk of being neglected when designing ‘nudges’ (i.e., indirect suggestions to influence individual behaviour) for sustainable behaviour change in the context of food governance, potentially complicating a democratisation of the food system. ‘Nudges’ uphold freedom of choice while simultaneously advocating a non-coercive soft force of paternalism to help people realise their preferences, maximise societal well-being and meet macro-sustainability goals. While the promises of the ‘nudge’ approach are widely echoed, nudging is also being contested because of its possible anti-democratic effects, such as individualisation, depoliticization and the emphasis of the status of citizens as ‘consumer-citizens.’ From a food democracy perspective, these dangers may undermine efforts to organise collective political action and impede alternative visions of a future food system. Empirically, the article examines specifically how behavioural-economic approaches imagine transitions to a more sustainable food system. By using the “COOP Supermarket of the Future” as a case study, the following analysis will illustrate how private actors are increasingly involved in steering consumer choice towards socially desirable actions. The analysis suggests that the design of choice environments may under specific circumstances increase the susceptibility of individuals to the influence of corporate preferences and simultaneously decrease the prospects for democratic legitimation and decision-making. The article therefore critically assesses whether reforming the food system by altering consumers’ choice-sets and the attribution of personal responsibility, may in fact point towards implicit anti-democratic tenets underlying the ‘will to nudge’ citizens.

Исследование ландшафтов всегда было традиционным научным направлением географии. В России подобная направленность исследований остаётся актуальной, несмотря на то, что термины «геоэкология» и «ландшафтная экология» сегодня более распространены в англоязычном научном сообществе. Наш краткий обзор показывает значительное ускорение антропогенных ландшафтных изменений в Европе, Центральной Азии и азиатской части России за последние пять десятилетий. Ландшафтные исследования в антропоцене должны быть направлены на достижение и сохранение устойчивости ландшафта при его высокой производительности, что включает в себя прекращение деградации ландшафтов, развитие культурных и сохранение природных ландшафтов. Чистая вода и чистый воздух, плодородные и здоровые почвы для производства продуктов питания и других экосистемных услуг, а также биологически разнообразная зеленая среда являются атрибутами ландшафтов, обеспечивающих выживание и благополучие населения. Дисциплинарные и междисциплинарные исследования должны генерировать знания, инновации и правила принятия действенных решений. Генерация знаний в глобализованном мире основана на сборе больших массивов данных и моделировании сценариев. Международные длительные полевые опыты и системы агроэкологического мониторинга будут предоставлять данные для экосистемных моделей и систем поддержки принимаемых решений. Landscape research has been a traditional scientific discipline of geography. This is still the case in Russia, whilst the terms geo-ecology and landscape ecology have become established in the English speaking scientific community. Our short review reveals huge and accelerating anthropogenic landscape transformations in Europe, Central Asia and Asian Russia since the end the 1960s. Landscape research in the Anthropocene has to focus on achieving landscape sustainability at high productivity. This includes halting landscape degradation, developing cultural landscapes, and maintaining semi-natural landscapes. Clean water and air, fertile and healthy soils for food and other ecosystem services and a green and bio-diverse environment are attributes of landscapes for the survival and well-being of humans. Research has to generate knowledge, innovations and decision rules by disciplinary, interdisciplinary and trans-disciplinary work. Knowledge generation in a globalized world is based on big data gathering and scenario modelling. International long-term experiments and agri-environmental monitoring systems will deliver data for ecosystem models and decision support systems.

Исследование ландшафтов всегда было традиционным научным направлением географии. В России подобная направленность исследований остаётся актуальной, несмотря на то, что термины «геоэкология» и «ландшафтная экология» сегодня более распространены в англоязычном научном сообществе. Наш краткий обзор показывает значительное ускорение антропогенных ландшафтных изменений в Европе, Центральной Азии и азиатской части России за последние пять десятилетий. Ландшафтные исследования в антропоцене должны быть направлены на достижение и сохранение устойчивости ландшафта при его высокой производительности, что включает в себя прекращение деградации ландшафтов, развитие культурных и сохранение природных ландшафтов. Чистая вода и чистый воздух, плодородные и здоровые почвы для производства продуктов питания и других экосистемных услуг, а также биологически разнообразная зеленая среда являются атрибутами ландшафтов, обеспечивающих выживание и благополучие населения. Дисциплинарные и междисциплинарные исследования должны генерировать знания, инновации и правила принятия действенных решений. Генерация знаний в глобализованном мире основана на сборе больших массивов данных и моделировании сценариев. Международные длительные полевые опыты и системы агроэкологического мониторинга будут предоставлять данные для экосистемных моделей и систем поддержки принимаемых решений. Landscape research has been a traditional scientific discipline of geography. This is still the case in Russia, whilst the terms geo-ecology and landscape ecology have become established in the English speaking scientific community. Our short review reveals huge and accelerating anthropogenic landscape transformations in Europe, Central Asia and Asian Russia since the end the 1960s. Landscape research in the Anthropocene has to focus on achieving landscape sustainability at high productivity. This includes halting landscape degradation, developing cultural landscapes, and maintaining semi-natural landscapes. Clean water and air, fertile and healthy soils for food and other ecosystem services and a green and bio-diverse environment are attributes of landscapes for the survival and well-being of humans. Research has to generate knowledge, innovations and decision rules by disciplinary, interdisciplinary and trans-disciplinary work. Knowledge generation in a globalized world is based on big data gathering and scenario modelling. International long-term experiments and agri-environmental monitoring systems will deliver data for ecosystem models and decision support systems.

Global fossil fuel reserves are declining due to differential uses, especially for power generation. Everybody can help to do their bit for the environment by using solar energy. Geographically, Bangladesh is a potential zone for harnessing solar energy. In March 2021, the renewable generation capacity in Bangladesh amounted to 722.592 MW, including 67.6% from solar, 31.84% from hydro, and 0.55% from other energy sources, including wind, biogas, and biomass, where 488.662 MW of power originated from over 6 million installed solar power systems. Concurrently, over 42% of rural people still suffer from a lack of electricity, where solar energy can play a vital role. This paper highlights the present status of various forms of solar energy progress in Bangladesh, such as solar parks, solar rooftops, solar irrigation, solar charging stations, solar home systems, solar-powered telecoms, solar street lights, and solar drinking water, which can be viable alternative sources of energy. This review will help decision-makers and investors realize Bangladesh’s up-to-date solar energy scenario and plan better for the development of a sustainable society.

Global fossil fuel reserves are declining due to differential uses, especially for power generation. Everybody can help to do their bit for the environment by using solar energy. Geographically, Bangladesh is a potential zone for harnessing solar energy. In March 2021, the renewable generation capacity in Bangladesh amounted to 722.592 MW, including 67.6% from solar, 31.84% from hydro, and 0.55% from other energy sources, including wind, biogas, and biomass, where 488.662 MW of power originated from over 6 million installed solar power systems. Concurrently, over 42% of rural people still suffer from a lack of electricity, where solar energy can play a vital role. This paper highlights the present status of various forms of solar energy progress in Bangladesh, such as solar parks, solar rooftops, solar irrigation, solar charging stations, solar home systems, solar-powered telecoms, solar street lights, and solar drinking water, which can be viable alternative sources of energy. This review will help decision-makers and investors realize Bangladesh’s up-to-date solar energy scenario and plan better for the development of a sustainable society.