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There Is No Planet B - A Handbook for the Make or Break Years - Updated Edition (Paperback, Revised edition): Mike Berners-Lee There Is No Planet B - A Handbook for the Make or Break Years - Updated Edition (Paperback, Revised edition)
Mike Berners-Lee
R352 R282 Discovery Miles 2 820 Save R70 (20%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Feeding the world, climate change, biodiversity, antibiotics, plastics, pandemics - the list of concerns seems endless. But what is most pressing, and what should we do first? Do we all need to become vegetarian? How can we fly in a low-carbon world? How can we take control of technology? And, given the global nature of the challenges we now face, what on Earth can any of us do, as individuals? Mike Berners-Lee has crunched the numbers and plotted a course of action that is full of hope, practical, and enjoyable. This is the big-picture perspective on the environmental and economic challenges of our day, laid out in one place, and traced through to the underlying roots - questions of how we live and think. This updated edition has new material on protests, pandemics, wildfires, investments, carbon targets and of course, on the key question: given all this, what can I do?

Endangered Plants (Hardcover): Sanjeet Kumar Endangered Plants (Hardcover)
Sanjeet Kumar
R3,506 Discovery Miles 35 060 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Climate Change and Its Impact on Ecosystem Services and Biodiversity in Arid and Semi-Arid Zones (Hardcover): Ahmed Karmaoui Climate Change and Its Impact on Ecosystem Services and Biodiversity in Arid and Semi-Arid Zones (Hardcover)
Ahmed Karmaoui
R6,357 Discovery Miles 63 570 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Ecosystems provide services that are crucial and beneficial to the human population. The management and conservation of these services can assure the wellbeing of the local population. Climate Change and Its Impact on Ecosystem Services and Biodiversity in Arid and Semi-Arid Zones is an essential reference source that studies the effects of climate change on biodiversity and ecosystem services in dry regions and examines various strategic local, national, and international policy developments to help overcome these impacts. Featuring research on topics such as poverty reduction, climate change, and adaption policies, this book is ideally designed for environmentalists, policymakers, government officials, academicians, researchers, and technology developers who want to improve their understanding of climate change impact, vulnerability, and sustainability, and the strategic role of adaptation and mitigation.

Wildlife Population Monitoring (Hardcover): Marco Ferretti Wildlife Population Monitoring (Hardcover)
Marco Ferretti
R3,516 Discovery Miles 35 160 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Green Computing Technologies and Computing Industry in 2021 (Hardcover): Albert Sabban Green Computing Technologies and Computing Industry in 2021 (Hardcover)
Albert Sabban
R3,494 Discovery Miles 34 940 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The Mathematics of Patterns, Symmetries, and Beauties in Nature - In Honor of John Adam (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2021): Bourama Toni The Mathematics of Patterns, Symmetries, and Beauties in Nature - In Honor of John Adam (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2021)
Bourama Toni
R3,787 Discovery Miles 37 870 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This unique book gathers various scientific and mathematical approaches to and descriptions of the natural and physical world stemming from a broad range of mathematical areas - from model systems, differential equations, statistics, and probability - all of which scientifically and mathematically reveal the inherent beauty of natural and physical phenomena. Topics include Archimedean and Non-Archimedean approaches to mathematical modeling; thermography model with application to tungiasis inflammation of the skin; modeling of a tick-Killing Robot; various aspects of the mathematics for Covid-19, from simulation of social distancing scenarios to the evolution dynamics of the coronavirus in some given tropical country to the spatiotemporal modeling of the progression of the pandemic. Given its scope and approach, the book will benefit researchers and students of mathematics, the sciences and engineering, and everyone else with an appreciation for the beauty of nature. The outcome is a mathematical enrichment of nature's beauty in its various manifestations. This volume honors Dr. John Adam, a Professor at Old Dominion University, USA, for his lifetime achievements in the fields of mathematical modeling and applied mathematics. Dr. Adam has published over 110 papers and authored several books.

Carbon Capture, Utilization and Sequestration (Hardcover): Ramesh K. Agarwal Carbon Capture, Utilization and Sequestration (Hardcover)
Ramesh K. Agarwal
R3,512 Discovery Miles 35 120 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Biochemical and Environmental Applications (Hardcover): Ponnadurai Ramasami Biochemical and Environmental Applications (Hardcover)
Ponnadurai Ramasami
R5,058 Discovery Miles 50 580 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Chapters collected from "The Virtual Conference on Chemistry and its Applications (VCCA-2021) - Research and Innovations in Chemical Sciences: Paving the Way Forward". This conference was held in August 2021 and organized by the Computational Chemistry Group of the University of Mauritius. These peer-reviewed chapters offer insights into research on fundamental and applied chemistry with interdisciplinary subject matter.

Springer Series in Light Scattering - Volume 7: Light Absorption and Scattering in Turbid Media (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2021):... Springer Series in Light Scattering - Volume 7: Light Absorption and Scattering in Turbid Media (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2021)
Alexander Kokhanovsky
R3,790 Discovery Miles 37 900 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The book aims to the description of recent progress in studies of light absorption and scattering in turbid media. In particular, light scattering/oceanic optics/snow optics research community will greatly benefit from the publication of this book.

Cyclones in Southern Africa - Volume 1: Interfacing the Catastrophic Impact of Cyclone Idai with SDGs in Zimbabwe (Hardcover,... Cyclones in Southern Africa - Volume 1: Interfacing the Catastrophic Impact of Cyclone Idai with SDGs in Zimbabwe (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2021)
Godwell Nhamo, David Chikodzi
R3,083 Discovery Miles 30 830 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

There is evidence that the world has been witnessing more intense tropical cyclones. Accompanying these tropical cyclones are heightened levels of devastation that witness the loss of human life and wildlife, destruction of natural resources and property and the disruption of major economic and social activities. To this end, there is a growing demand for publications focusing on tropical cyclones at various levels that include regional, national and local levels, especially from Africa. One sub-region that has been witnessing the harsh realities of the increasing intensity of tropical cyclones in southern Africa. However, within this region, countries are usually impacted at varying degrees of damage. Among the countries that usually encounter the harshness of these tropical cyclones are the Comoros, Botswana, Madagascar, Mauritius, Malawi, Mozambique, Reunion, the Seychelles, South Africa and Zimbabwe. From the history books, the following tropical cyclones made landfall and hit southern Africa: Eline (2000), Favio (2007), Dineo (2017), Idai (2019), Kenneth (2019), Eliose (2021), and Chalane (2020). Although all these tropical cyclones had negative impacts, it is undoubtedly Tropical Cyclone Idai that shocked the world with its devastation mainly in Mozambique, Malawi and Zimbabwe in March 2019. Key infrastructure was destroyed, livelihoods were lost, and the environment was degraded. Thousands of people died, many more were injured, many remain unaccounted for and others remained homeless as of the time of finalising this book in February 2021. This book, therefore focuses on the devastating impacts of Tropical Cyclone Idai in Zimbabwe. The book interfaces Tropical Cyclone Idai's impacts with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and some of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This linkage was deliberate given that there is still time remaining until 2030, and the world has generally agreed to move into the future along the pathways of sustainable development and sustainability. The book adds to the first comprehensive profiling of the impacts of tropical cyclones on southern African economies, particularly that of Zimbabwe. It also comes up as the first in a three-volume series. The other volumes to look out for are Cyclones in Southern Africa Vol 2: Foundational and Fundamental Topics; and Cyclones in Southern Africa Vol 3: Implications for the Sustainable Development Goals. To this end, this book is suitable as a read for several professionals and disciplines such as tourism and hospitality studies, economics, sustainable development, development studies, environmental sciences, arts, geography, life sciences, politics, planning and public health.

Soil Spectral Inference with R - Analysing Digital Soil Spectra using the R Programming Environment (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2021):... Soil Spectral Inference with R - Analysing Digital Soil Spectra using the R Programming Environment (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2021)
Alexandre M.J.-C. Wadoux, Brendan Malone, Budiman Minasny, Mario Fajardo, Alex B. McBratney
R4,675 Discovery Miles 46 750 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book provides a didactic overview of techniques for inferring information from soil spectroscopic data, and the codes in the R programming language for performing such analyses. It is intended for students, researchers and practitioners looking to infer soil information from spectroscopic data, focusing mainly on, but not restricted to, the infrared range of the electromagnetic spectrum. Little prior knowledge of the R programming language or digital soil spectra is required. We work through the steps to process spectroscopic data systematically.

Innovation in Global Green Technologies 2020 (Hardcover): Albert Sabban Innovation in Global Green Technologies 2020 (Hardcover)
Albert Sabban
R3,511 Discovery Miles 35 110 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Sustainable Development of Water and Environment - Proceedings of the ICSDWE2021 (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2021): Han-Yong Jeon Sustainable Development of Water and Environment - Proceedings of the ICSDWE2021 (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2021)
Han-Yong Jeon
R4,623 Discovery Miles 46 230 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book addresses the improvement and dissemination of knowledge on methods, policies and technologies for increasing the sustainability of development by de-coupling growth from natural resources and replacing them with knowledge-based economy, taking into account its economic, environmental and social pillars, as well as methods for assessing and measuring sustainability of development, regarding water and environment. This book gathers scholar and experts in related fields. All attendees from a vast range of companies, universities and government institutions acquire advanced technical knowledge and are introduced to new fields through discussions that focus on their own specialties as well as a variety of interdisciplinary areas. The authors hope most of scholars can find what they really need in this book.

Cultural Identity and New Communication Technologies - Political, Ethnic and Ideological Implications (Hardcover): D. Ndirangu... Cultural Identity and New Communication Technologies - Political, Ethnic and Ideological Implications (Hardcover)
D. Ndirangu Wachanga
R5,222 Discovery Miles 52 220 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The intersection of new communication technologies and the ideological hegemony is one area that has not been adequately examined. Existing literature on NCTs shows that most studies have been focusing on NCTs potential to alter existing social-political categories that border on economic class, social status, race, gender, and ethnicity. Cultural Identity and New Communication Technologies: Political, Ethnic and Ideological Implications presents a careful blend of conceptual, theoretical and applied research in NCTs. This book examines content that places new communication technologies in a context that recognizes their seamless co-option into the designs of politics and culture, as well as the ideological hegemony of non-Western societies and interrogates the diagnostic degree to which the use of new communication technologies is demonstrative of the users imaginary relations to imaginary reality, their thoughts and perceptions. The role NCTs play is significant in so far as they are avenues through which the progression towards the hegemonic (or nationalistic) normative can be catalyzed.

India: Climate Change Impacts, Mitigation and Adaptation in Developing Countries (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2021): MD Nazrul Islam,... India: Climate Change Impacts, Mitigation and Adaptation in Developing Countries (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2021)
MD Nazrul Islam, Andre van Amstel
R3,834 Discovery Miles 38 340 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Climate change will lead to many changes in global development and security especially energy, water, food, society, job, diplomacy, culture, economy and trade. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) defines climate change as: "Any change in climate over time, whether due to natural variability or as a result of human activity." Global climate change has emerged as a key issue in both political and economic arenas. It is an increasingly questioned phenomenon, and progressive national governments around the world have started taking action to respond to these environmental concerns. This book discusses the issue of food and water security in India under the context of climate change. It provides information to scientists and local government to help them better understand the particularities of the local climate. It offers insight into the changes to natural ecosystems which have affected the local Indian population. Climate change is one of the biggest challenges to Indian society. It can lead to serious impacts on production, life and the environment. Higher temperatures and sea level rise can lead to flooding and cause water salinity problems which bring about negative effects on agriculture and high risks to industry and socio-economic systems in the future.

Measuring and Understanding Complex Phenomena - Indicators and their Analysis in Different Scientific Fields (Hardcover, 1st... Measuring and Understanding Complex Phenomena - Indicators and their Analysis in Different Scientific Fields (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2021)
Rainer Bruggemann, Lars Carlsen, Tugce Beycan, Christian Suter, Filomena Maggino
R3,066 Discovery Miles 30 660 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Indicators are more and more applied to describe and analyze complex systems. Typical examples: Innovation potential of nations, child-well being, Environmental health, poverty, chemical pollution, corruption of nations. The task is: How can a system of indicators be defined in order to fulfill the above expectations. One possibility is the application of the mathematical theory of partial order, especially when the indicator system shall be used for ranking purposes.

Satellite Radiothermovision of Atmospheric Processes - Method and Applications (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2021): Dmitry M. Ermakov Satellite Radiothermovision of Atmospheric Processes - Method and Applications (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2021)
Dmitry M. Ermakov
R4,671 Discovery Miles 46 710 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book summarizes the author's research resulted in developing the satellite radiothermovision approach which allows retrieving dynamical and energy characteristics of atmospheric mesoscale and synoptic-scale processes based on a close scheme of satellite passive radiometry data processing. The book introduces new applications of the satellite passive microwave observations to detailed systematic study of tropical cyclones' evolution, climatology and characteristics of atmospheric river, parameters of global atmospheric circulation and their variations on climatically significant scales. The results presented in the book demonstrate a clear relation between the convergence/divergence of latent heat from the lower atmosphere to the center of tropical cyclone with variations of its intensity and provide a better insight into the tropical cyclone dynamical energy balance based on remote data.

Deep Learning for Hydrometeorology and Environmental Science (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2021): Taesam Lee, Vijay P. Singh, Kyung Hwa... Deep Learning for Hydrometeorology and Environmental Science (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2021)
Taesam Lee, Vijay P. Singh, Kyung Hwa Cho
R3,547 Discovery Miles 35 470 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book provides a step-by-step methodology and derivation of deep learning algorithms as Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM) and Convolution Neural Network (CNN), especially for estimating parameters, with back-propagation as well as examples with real datasets of hydrometeorology (e.g. streamflow and temperature) and environmental science (e.g. water quality). Deep learning is known as part of machine learning methodology based on the artificial neural network. Increasing data availability and computing power enhance applications of deep learning to hydrometeorological and environmental fields. However, books that specifically focus on applications to these fields are limited. Most of deep learning books demonstrate theoretical backgrounds and mathematics. However, examples with real data and step-by-step explanations to understand the algorithms in hydrometeorology and environmental science are very rare. This book focuses on the explanation of deep learning techniques and their applications to hydrometeorological and environmental studies with real hydrological and environmental data. This book covers the major deep learning algorithms as Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM) and Convolution Neural Network (CNN) as well as the conventional artificial neural network model.

Air Pollution Modeling and its Application XXVII (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2021): Clemens Mensink, Volker Matthias Air Pollution Modeling and its Application XXVII (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2021)
Clemens Mensink, Volker Matthias
R5,928 Discovery Miles 59 280 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book is intended as reference material for students and professors interested in air pollution modeling at the graduate level as well as researchers and professionals involved in developing and utilizing air pollution models. Current developments in air pollution modeling are explored as a series of contributions from researchers at the forefront of their field. This newest contribution on air pollution modeling and its application is focused on local, urban, regional and intercontinental modeling; emission modeling and processing; data assimilation and air quality forecasting; model assessment and evaluation; aerosol transformation. Additionally, this work also examines the relationship between air quality and human health and the effects of climate change on air quality. This work is a collection of selected papers presented at the 37th International Technical Meeting on Air Pollution Modeling and its Application, held in Hamburg, Germany, September 23-27, 2019.

Cyclones in Southern Africa - Volume 2: Foundational and Fundamental Topics (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2021): Godwell Nhamo, Kaitano... Cyclones in Southern Africa - Volume 2: Foundational and Fundamental Topics (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2021)
Godwell Nhamo, Kaitano Dube
R4,636 Discovery Miles 46 360 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The subject of tropical cyclones in Southern Africa, also known as hurricanes or typhoons in other regions of the world, has been growing over the past few decades. However, there is still limited literature on foundational and fundamental topics on the matter. To this end, this book addresses this gap, citing some examples from both historic and recent tropical cyclones. The book presents meteorological and climatic aspects of tropical cyclones, including reviews on forecasting, warning message dissemination and public response aspects of early warning systems with a focus on the Tropical Cyclones Idai and Kenneth. Fundamentals in disaster risk reduction (DRR) are also discussed moving from the provisions of the Hyogo Framework for Action (2005-2015), to the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction (2015-2030). Climate change issues are central to the publication, as well as the role of information and communication technologies in DRR and management. The book also tackles some challenges and opportunities associated with the implementation of regional legal and institutional frameworks on DRR. The book comes as part of a series with three volumes. The other volumes include "Cyclones in Southern Africa Vol. 1: Interfacing the Catastrophic Impact of Cyclone Idai with SDGs in Zimbabwe" and "Cyclones in Southern Africa Vol 3: Implications for the Sustainable Development Goals". To this end, this book is suitable as a read for several professionals and disciplines such as tourism and hospitality studies, economics, sustainable development, development studies, environmental sciences, arts, geography, life sciences, politics, planning and public health.

Thermally-driven Mesoscale Flows and their Interaction with Atmospheric Boundary Layer Turbulence (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2020):... Thermally-driven Mesoscale Flows and their Interaction with Atmospheric Boundary Layer Turbulence (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2020)
Jon Ander Arrillaga Mitxelena
R4,314 Discovery Miles 43 140 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book presents developments of novel techniques and applies them in order to understand the interactions between thermally driven mesoscale flows (sea and mountain breezes) and the turbulent exchange within the atmospheric boundary layer. These interactions are not accurately reproduced in the meteorological models currently employed for weather forecasting. Consequently, important variables such as air temperature and wind speed are misrepresented. Also, the concentrations of relevant greenhouse gases such as CO2 are considerably affected by these interactions. By applying a systematic algorithm based on objective criteria (presented here), the thesis explores complete observational databases spanning up to 10 years. Further, it presents statistically significant and robust results on the topic, which has only been studied in a handful of cases in the extant literature. Lastly, by applying the algorithm directly to the outputs of the meteorological model, the thesis helps readers understand the processes discussed and reveals the biases in such models.

Climate Vulnerability and Resilience in the Global South - Human Adaptations for Sustainable Futures (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2021):... Climate Vulnerability and Resilience in the Global South - Human Adaptations for Sustainable Futures (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2021)
G. M. Monirul Alam, Michael O. Erdiaw-Kwasie, Gustavo J. Nagy, Walter Leal Filho
R4,359 Discovery Miles 43 590 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book provides hands-on conceptual, theoretical, and case study discussions on vulnerability and resilience in the global south. This book covers the core of adaptation strategies in developing countries context in an easy-to-follow theoretical and empirical examples. This book shares contemporary approaches on vulnerability, adaptation strategies, and resilience, which aim to assist its targeted audience (academics, policymakers, and practitioners) to understand and make informed decisions in a wide variety of real-world resilience situations.

Hydrology in a Changing World - Challenges in Modeling (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2019): Shailesh Kumar Singh, C.T. Dhanya Hydrology in a Changing World - Challenges in Modeling (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2019)
Shailesh Kumar Singh, C.T. Dhanya
R3,818 Discovery Miles 38 180 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book offers a comprehensive overview of the challenges in hydrological modeling. Hydrology, on both a local and global scale, has undergone dramatic changes, largely due to variations in climate, population growth and the associated land-use and land-cover changes. Written by experts in the field, the book provides decision-makers with a better understanding of the science, impacts, and consequences of these climate and land-use changes on hydrology. Further, offering insights into how the changing behavior of hydrological processes, related uncertainties and their evolution affect the modeling process, it is of interest for all researchers and practitioners using hydrological modeling.

Application of Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis in Environmental and Civil Engineering (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2021): Dilber Uzun... Application of Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis in Environmental and Civil Engineering (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2021)
Dilber Uzun Ozsahin, Huseyin Goekcekus, Berna Uzun, James LaMoreaux
R3,546 Discovery Miles 35 460 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The use of a multi-criteria, decision-making theory was first studied in the 1970s. Its application in civil and environmental engineering is a new approach which can be enormously helpful for manufacturing companies, students, managers, engineers, etc. The purpose of this book is to provide a resource for students and researchers that includes current application of a multi-criteria, decision-making theory in various fields such as: environment, healthcare and engineering. In addition, practical application are shown for students manually. In real life problems there are many critical parameters (criteria) that can directly or indirectly affect the consequences of different decisions. Application of a multi-criteria, decision-making theory is basically the use of computational methods that incorporate several criteria and order of preference in evaluating and selecting the best option among many alternatives based on the desired outcome.

Management and Development of Agricultural and Natural Resources in Egypt's Desert (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2021): Ahmed A.... Management and Development of Agricultural and Natural Resources in Egypt's Desert (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2021)
Ahmed A. Elkhouly, Abdelazim Negm
R3,134 Discovery Miles 31 340 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book reviews the economic potential of various natural resources found in the Egyptian deserts that could help fill the food gap in Egypt, e.g., the date palm, olives, and domestic animals. Bearing in mind that the entire country is subject to arid or hyperarid climatic conditions, only a small portion (3% of total area) is agriculturally productive in comparison, the dominant deserts. These aspects, combined with a growing population (ca. 100 million citizens) and water resources scarcity, have produced severe adverse effects on natural resource utilization. This book presents innovative methods for addressing desert soil's key problems (soil erosion, salinity, pollution, decreased fertility, minerals, and weed and pest control). Its goal is to help authorities reclaim the desert and optimally utilize the minerals and the available natural resources to support the sustainability agenda 2030. Besides, it offers researchers guidance on remaining gaps and future research directions. Lastly and importantly, it provides essential information on investment opportunities in desert cultivation, such as the fields of food, fodder, and medicinal plants.

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