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Climate Impacts on Water Resources in India - Environment and Health (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2021): Ashish Pandey, S.K. Mishra,... Climate Impacts on Water Resources in India - Environment and Health (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2021)
Ashish Pandey, S.K. Mishra, M.L. Kansal, R.D. Singh, V.P. Singh
R3,201 Discovery Miles 32 010 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book chiefly focuses on environmental flow, water pollution and water quality. Several chapters also cover water treatment technologies and management. In today's context, climate change and climate variability are important issues in the water sector, which is called upon to develop adaptation strategies to cope with their negative impacts. Human health depends upon the quality of water used for drinking and irrigation purposes. These core issues are discussed and addressed in several chapters. The book explores the impact of climate change on water resources and considers various climatological scenarios. In this regard, it carries out a trend analysis and compares the performance of various Global Climate Models (GCMs). Further, it conducts a water quality analysis and water quality mapping so as to provide information on the most vulnerable areas in the context of water quality. Emerging pollutants, generated from paper mills, are identified in order to choose an appropriate treatment technology. Bioremediation techniques are included for the characterization of improved water quality parameters. The book also presents a low-cost treatment technology for fluoride removal, which can help water managers ensure potable water to stakeholders. In terms of maintaining river ecology in the downstream areas of water resources project sites, the book provides a number of case studies on assessment of environmental flows. Advanced treatment technologies that can be highly advantageous for removing water pollutants are presented. Given its scope, the book offers a valuable resource for academics, water resources practitioners, scientists, water managers, environmentalists, administrators, NGOs, researchers and students who are involved in water management with a main focus on water pollution, the environment, climate change and health.

Engineered Nanoparticles and the Environment - Biophysicochemical Processes and Toxicity (Hardcover): B Xing Engineered Nanoparticles and the Environment - Biophysicochemical Processes and Toxicity (Hardcover)
B Xing
R4,772 Discovery Miles 47 720 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Details the source, release, exposure, adsorption, aggregation, bioavailability, transport, transformation, and modeling of engineered nanoparticles found in many common products and applications * Covers synthesis, environmental application, detection, and characterization of engineered nanoparticles * Details the toxicity and risk assessment of engineered nanoparticles * Includes topics on the transport, transformation, and modeling of engineered nanoparticles * Presents the latest developments and knowledge of engineered nanoparticles * Written by world leading experts from prestigious universities and companies

Functional Nanostructures and Sensors for CBRN Defence and Environmental Safety and Security (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2020):... Functional Nanostructures and Sensors for CBRN Defence and Environmental Safety and Security (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2020)
Anatolie Sidorenko, Horst Hahn
R4,420 Discovery Miles 44 200 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Over the last decade, techniques for materials preparation and processing at nanometer scale have advanced rapidly, leading to the introduction of novel principles for a new generation of sensors and detectors. At the same time, the chemical industry, transport and agriculture produce huge amounts of dangerous waste gases and liquids, leading to soil, air and water contamination. One more modern threat - international terrorism - demands that scientists make efforts to apply new principles and technologies to protect society against chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) attacks and to develop novel effective technologies for the remediation of large contaminated areas. Accordingly, the main goal of this book is to bring together experts (theorists, experimentalists, engineers and technologists) for an extensive discussion covering: novel principles for functional nanostructures and detector fabrication and implementation, the development of novel technologies for the deactivation of CBRN agents, their experimental realization and their application in novel monitoring and control systems, and technological processes for soil and water remediation, with a view to environmental protection and defence against CBRN-based terrorism. In keeping with the book's main goal, the following topics are highlighted and discussed: - Sensors and detectors - detection of chemicals, principles of "artificial nose" and chemical "micro-lab on a chip" design, surface and underground water quality monitoring systems, molecular electronics, superconducting electronic devices, quantum detectors and Qubits. - Environmental protection and CBRN - detection of infrared, microwave, X-ray and terahertz radiation. Principles for novel IR-, UV-, and Terahertz-wave devices for the detection of low-contrast objects. - Novel technological processes for CBRN destruction and deactivation. All these topics are strongly interrelated, both with regard to fundamental aspects and to fabrication and implementation technologies; in addition, they are highly promising for application in novel functional devices, computer logics, sensing and detection of low-concentration chemicals, weak and extremely weak magnetic and microwave fields, infrared and ultraviolet radiation. Given its scope, the book will be a useful and interesting guide for a broad readership of engineers, scientists, PhD students and experts in the area of defence against environmental terrorism.

Kinetic Modeling for Environmental Systems (Hardcover): Rehab O. Abdel Rahman Kinetic Modeling for Environmental Systems (Hardcover)
Rehab O. Abdel Rahman
R3,017 R2,780 Discovery Miles 27 800 Save R237 (8%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Green Technologies to Improve the Environment on Earth (Hardcover): Marquidia Pacheco Green Technologies to Improve the Environment on Earth (Hardcover)
Marquidia Pacheco
R3,623 R3,326 Discovery Miles 33 260 Save R297 (8%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Arctic Hydrology, Permafrost and Ecosystems (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2021): Daqing Yang, Douglas L. Kane Arctic Hydrology, Permafrost and Ecosystems (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2021)
Daqing Yang, Douglas L. Kane
R5,847 Discovery Miles 58 470 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book provides a comprehensive, up-to-date assessment of the key terrestrial components of the Arctic system, i.e., its hydrology, permafrost, and ecology, drawing on the latest research results from across the circumpolar regions. The Arctic is an integrated system, the elements of which are closely linked by the atmosphere, ocean, and land. Using an integrated system approach, the book's 30 chapters, written by a diverse team of leading scholars, carefully examine Arctic climate variability/change, large river hydrology, lakes and wetlands, snow cover and ice processes, permafrost characteristics, vegetation/landscape changes, and the future trajectory of Arctic system evolution. The discussions cover the fundamental features of and processes in the Arctic system, with a special focus on critical knowledge gaps, i.e., the interactions and feedbacks between water, permafrost, and ecosystem, such as snow pack and permafrost changes and their impacts on basin hydrology and ecology, river flow, geochemistry, and energy fluxes to the Arctic Ocean, and the structure and function of the Arctic ecosystem in response to past/future changes in climate, hydrology, and permafrost conditions. Given its scope, the book offers a valuable resource for researchers, graduate students, environmentalists, managers, and administrators who are concerned with the northern environment and resources.

Indoor Environmental Quality - Select Proceedings of the 1st ACIEQ (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2020): Arun Sharma, Radha Goyal, Richie... Indoor Environmental Quality - Select Proceedings of the 1st ACIEQ (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2020)
Arun Sharma, Radha Goyal, Richie Mittal
R4,382 Discovery Miles 43 820 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This volume presents selected papers presented during the First Asian Conference on Indoor Environmental Quality (ACIEQ). The contents cover themes of indoor air quality monitoring and modeling; the influence of confounding factors like thermal comfort parameters, such as temperature and relative humidity with respect to different building types, e.g., residential, commercial, institutional; ventilation characteristics, lighting and acoustics. It also focuses on people's performance, productivity, and behavior with respect to their exposure to various indoor air pollutants and parameters influencing the overall indoor environmental quality. This volume is primarily aimed at researchers working in environmental science and engineering, building architecture and design, HVAC and ventilation, public health, and epidemiology. The contents of this volume will also be useful to policy makers working on occupational health and building codes.

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
R6,091 Discovery Miles 60 910 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.

Lead in Plants and the Environment (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2020): Dharmendra K. Gupta, Soumya Chatterjee, Clemens Walther Lead in Plants and the Environment (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2020)
Dharmendra K. Gupta, Soumya Chatterjee, Clemens Walther
R2,896 Discovery Miles 28 960 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book examines the way that lead enters the biosphere and the subsequent environmental impact. The contributing authors include international experts who provide methods for assessing and characterizing the ecological risk of lead contamination of soil and plants. Information is provided on the consequences for human health as a result of lead pollution. This book reveals that approximately 98% of stable lead in the atmosphere originates from human activities. Lead in Plants and the Environment reports on methods for detecting, measuring, and assessing the concentration of lead in plants. The authors provide a method for the measurement of 210Pb isotopes in plants. This method can be applied extensively in different environmental settings, not only as a way of revealing sources of lead, but also as a way to monitor lead transport in plants and animals that ingest them. The chapters include coverage on the following topics: * Lead bioavailability in the environment and its exposure and effects * Radioanalytical methods for detecting and identifying trace concentrations of lead in the environment * Lead contamination and its dynamics in soil plant systems * Lead pollution monitoring and remediation through terrestrial plants in mesocosm constructed wetlands * A review of phytoremediation of lead This book is a valuable resource to students, academics, researchers, and environmental professionals doing field work on lead contamination throughout the world.

Information Fusion and Intelligent Geographic Information Systems - Computational and Algorithmic Advances (IF &... Information Fusion and Intelligent Geographic Information Systems - Computational and Algorithmic Advances (IF & IGIS'2019) (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2020)
Vasily Popovich, Jean-Claude Thill, Manfred Schrenk, Christophe Claramunt
R2,891 Discovery Miles 28 910 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book gathers the proceedings of the 9th International Symposium "Information Fusion and Intelligent Geographic Information Systems 2019" (IF&IGIS'2019), which was held in St. Petersburg, Russia from May 22 to 24, 2019. The goal of the symposium was to provide a forum for exchange among leading international scholars in the fields of spatial data, information integration and Intelligent Geographic Information Systems (IGIS). The symposium was an opportunity to discuss sound and effective lines of modeling in the fusion of spatial data and information within the broader scope of intelligent GIS. The topics of the 2019 Symposium essentially fall into three broad categories of developments aimed at leveraging the power of spatial information, namely: artificial intelligence; algorithmic and computations processes; and data-informed simulation models. All papers collected here present compelling, cutting-edge research on cloud computing, deep learning, visual analytics, and large-scale optimization. They discuss information fusion and intelligent GIS research in the context of surface and sub-surface maritime activities, port asset management, land-based trip and travel planning, smart city and e-government, emergency management, and environmental monitoring. Given its scope, the book will be of interest to students, researchers and professionals working in GIS, remote sensing, and cloud computing.

Engineering Methods for Precipitation under a Changing Climate (Paperback): J. Rolf Olsen, Kelcy Takahashi Adamec Engineering Methods for Precipitation under a Changing Climate (Paperback)
J. Rolf Olsen, Kelcy Takahashi Adamec
R2,990 Discovery Miles 29 900 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Selected papers from the ASCE Workshop on Engineering Methods for Precipitation under a Changing Climate, held in Reston, Virginia, May 30, 2017. Sponsored by the Subcommittee on Hydroclimatology and Engineering Adaptation of the Committee on Adaptation to a Changing Climate of ASCEThis collection contains seven peer-reviewed papers on engineering design for precipitation extremes. Topics include engineering methods for designing for and managing precipitation extremes and floods throughout the life cycle of a building, approaches to uncertainty and how acceptable risk is determined, and interactions with climate scientists on engineering needs for climate information and projections. Also included is a report on the discussions held during the workshop and the conclusions and recommendations that were drawn. This report provides information to practitioners and researchers working to ensure functional infrastructure while adapting to extreme precipitation changes.

Sensors and Microsystems - Proceedings of the 20th AISEM 2019 National Conference (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2020): G. Di Francia, C.... Sensors and Microsystems - Proceedings of the 20th AISEM 2019 National Conference (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2020)
G. Di Francia, C. Di Natale, B. Alfano, S. De Vito, E Esposito, …
R5,699 Discovery Miles 56 990 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book showcases the state of the art in the field of sensors and microsystems, revealing the impressive potential of novel methodologies and technologies. It covers a broad range of aspects, including: bio-, physical and chemical sensors; actuators; micro- and nano-structured materials; mechanisms of interaction and signal transduction; polymers and biomaterials; sensor electronics and instrumentation; analytical microsystems, recognition systems and signal analysis; and sensor networks, as well as manufacturing technologies, environmental, food and biomedical applications. The book gathers a selection of papers presented at the 20th AISEM National Conference on Sensors and Microsystems, held in Naples, Italy in February 2019, the event brought together researchers, end users, technology teams and policy makers.

Using Detection Dogs to Monitor Aquatic Ecosystem Health and Protect Aquatic Resources (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the... Using Detection Dogs to Monitor Aquatic Ecosystem Health and Protect Aquatic Resources (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2018)
Ngaio L. Richards
R4,639 Discovery Miles 46 390 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book is about the varied range of emerging applications using specially trained detection dogs to monitor and protect aquatic ecosystems, animals, plants and related resources. Featuring contributions from those at the forefront of converging disciplines ranging from canine training, ecological and biological monitoring, water resource management, law enforcement, and eco-toxicology, it addresses everyone already immersed in these or related fields, and anyone seeking to gain a broader understanding of them. Chapters cover several common themes including monitoring presence/absence through biological and ecological surveys; maintaining and evaluating water quality; law enforcement and anti-poaching initiatives; public education, awareness and compliance; standards and best practices; optimal uses of dogs in relation to and in conjunction with other available tools and pragmatic considerations for selecting and working with dogs and handlers. The aim of the book is to stimulate new ideas, promote the sharing and dissemination of information and findings - and, ideally, to catalyze new and innovative partnerships, to strengthen the preservation and conservation of our aquatic heritage.

Environmental Management - Environmental Issues, Awareness and Abatement (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2020): Basharat Mushtaq, Suhaib A... Environmental Management - Environmental Issues, Awareness and Abatement (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2020)
Basharat Mushtaq, Suhaib A Bandh, Sana Shafi
R2,670 Discovery Miles 26 700 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

In the current age of science and technology, our lives have become dominated by countless scientific and technological innovations without which the earth would be a much poorer place. Life as we know would become absolutely bleak and boring without the inventions and advances being made all over the globe. In fact, scientific inventions, discoveries and innovations have ushered in a dramatic revolution in virtually every sphere of life. But at the same time, the skewed use of technology is at loggerheads with the environment. We, and our environment, now face a number of critical challenges and it is in response to this that we wrote this book to raise awareness for environmental issues and related management aspects. With a primary focus on Environmental Management - the rational reconciliation of man and nature, which involves the judicious exploitation and utilization of natural resources without disturbing the ecosystem's balance - it will thus help to improve the relationship between man and environment. Moreover, it offers a wealth of ready-to-use material for advanced undergraduate and graduate students of Environment and Water Management. The book systematically addresses a range of key aspects, e.g. scientific principles, methods and ideas, as well as life-long learning skills for students. Further, it provides a solid foundation for applying scientific approaches to environmental problems.

Big Data Mining for Climate Change (Paperback): Zhihua Zhang, Jian-Ping Li Big Data Mining for Climate Change (Paperback)
Zhihua Zhang, Jian-Ping Li
R3,125 Discovery Miles 31 250 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Climate change mechanisms, impacts, risks, mitigation, adaption, and governance are widely recognized as the biggest, most interconnected problem facing humanity. Big Data Mining for Climate Change addresses one of the fundamental issues facing scientists of climate or the environment: how to manage the vast amount of information available and analyse it. The resulting integrated and interdisciplinary big data mining approaches are emerging, partially with the help of the United Nation's big data climate challenge, some of which are recommended widely as new approaches for climate change research. Big Data Mining for Climate Change delivers a rich understanding of climate-related big data techniques and highlights how to navigate huge amount of climate data and resources available using big data applications. It guides future directions and will boom big-data-driven researches on modeling, diagnosing and predicting climate change and mitigating related impacts. This book mainly focuses on climate network models, deep learning techniques for climate dynamics, automated feature extraction of climate variability, and sparsification of big climate data. It also includes a revelatory exploration of big-data-driven low-carbon economy and management. Its content provides cutting-edge knowledge for scientists and advanced students studying climate change from various disciplines, including atmospheric, oceanic and environmental sciences; geography, ecology, energy, economics, management, engineering, and public policy.

New Frontiers in Stress Management for Durable Agriculture (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2020): Amitava Rakshit, Harikesh Bahadur Singh,... New Frontiers in Stress Management for Durable Agriculture (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2020)
Amitava Rakshit, Harikesh Bahadur Singh, Anand Kumar Singh, Uma Shankar Singh, Leonardo Fraceto
R5,835 Discovery Miles 58 350 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Using accessible farming practices to meet the growing demands on agriculture is likely to result in more intense competition for natural resources, increased greenhouse gas emissions, and further deforestation and land degradation, which will in turn produce additional stress in the soil-water-plant-animal continuum. Stress refers to any unfavorable force or condition that inhibits customary functioning in plants. Concurrent manifestations of different stresses (biotic and abiotic) are very frequent in the environment of plants, which consequently reduces yield. Better understanding stress not only changes our perspective on the current environment, but can also bring a wealth of benefits, like improving sustainable agriculture and human beings' living standards. Innovative systems are called for that protect and enhance the natural resource base, while increasing productivity via 'holistic' approaches, such as agroecology, agro-forestry, climate-smart agriculture and conservation agriculture, which also incorporate indigenous and traditional knowledge. The book 'New Frontiers in Stress Management for Durable Agriculture' details the current state of knowledge and highlights scientific advances concerning novel aspects of plant biology research on stress, biotic and abiotic stress responses, as well as emergent amelioration and reclamation technologies to restore normal functioning in agroecology.

Green Analytical Chemistry - Past, Present and Perspectives (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2019): Justyna Plotka-Wasylka, Jacek Namiesnik Green Analytical Chemistry - Past, Present and Perspectives (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2019)
Justyna Plotka-Wasylka, Jacek Namiesnik
R5,207 Discovery Miles 52 070 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The book explains the principles and fundamentals of Green Analytical Chemistry (GAC) and highlights the current developments and future potential of the analytical green chemistry-oriented applications of various solutions. The book consists of sixteen chapters, including the history and milestones of GAC; issues related to teaching of green analytical chemistry and greening the university laboratories; evaluation of impact of analytical activities on the environmental and human health, direct techniques of detection, identification and determination of trace constituents; new achievements in the field of extraction of trace analytes from samples characterized by complex composition of the matrix; "green" nature of the derivatization process in analytical chemistry; passive techniques of sampling of analytes; green sorption materials used in analytical procedures; new types of solvents in the field of analytical chemistry. In addition green chromatography and related techniques, fast tests for assessment of the wide spectrum of pollutants in the different types of the medium, remote monitoring of environmental pollutants, qualitative and comparative evaluation, quantitative assessment, and future trends and perspectives are discussed. This book appeals to a wide readership of the academic and industrial researchers. In addition, it can be used in the classroom for undergraduate and graduate Ph.D. students focusing on elaboration of new analytical procedures for organic and inorganic compounds determination in different kinds of samples characterized by complex matrices composition.Jacek Namiesnik was a Professor at the Department of Analytical Chemistry, Gdansk University of Technology, Poland. Justyna Plotka-Wasylka is a teacher and researcher at the same department.

Green Chemistry - An Introductory Text (Hardcover, 3rd New edition): Mike Lancaster Green Chemistry - An Introductory Text (Hardcover, 3rd New edition)
Mike Lancaster
R1,153 Discovery Miles 11 530 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Sustainable development, the circular economy and environmental issues are at the forefront of public and Government concern. The field of green chemistry aims to provide environmentally benign products from sustainable resources, using processes that do not harm people or the environment at the same time as helping solve key societal problems such as climate change. Updated throughout, this third edition features an expanded section on legislation, a revised chapter on measurement, and a completely re-written chapter on renewable resources, bringing readers the latest developments in this quickly-growing area. Case studies now include more recent examples of real-world applications from industry to demonstrate how the techniques of green chemistry work in practice. This fascinating textbook is suitable for undergraduate and postgraduate courses covering green chemistry, and it encourages new ways of thinking about how products and processes are developed.

Air Pollution Modeling and its Application XXVI (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2020): Clemens Mensink, Wanmin Gong, Amir Hakami Air Pollution Modeling and its Application XXVI (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2020)
Clemens Mensink, Wanmin Gong, Amir Hakami
R5,229 Discovery Miles 52 290 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

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; atmospheric aerosols. 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 36th International Technical Meeting on Air Pollution Modeling and its Application, held in Ottawa, Canada, May 14-18, 2018. The 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.

Influence of the Sea Surface Temperature Decadal Variability on Tropical Precipitation: West African and South American Monsoon... Influence of the Sea Surface Temperature Decadal Variability on Tropical Precipitation: West African and South American Monsoon (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2020)
Julian Villamayor
R4,148 Discovery Miles 41 480 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

In this book the Sea Surface Temperature (SST) patterns of decadal-to-multidecadal variability observed and simulated by 17 general circulation models (GCMs) are analyzed. Furthermore, their impact on precipitation in West Africa and South America and the atmospheric mechanisms involved are assessed. Through this analysis, the effect of external forcings on these impacts and the relative contribution of decadal-to-multidecadal variability patterns of SST to precipitation are presented in depth. Finally, a humid period in the West African region of the Sahel during the 19th century, previously little documented, is analyzed using an atmospheric GCM. The monsoons of West Africa and South America have shown changes in the timescales of a few decades. Previous work suggests a relationship with patterns of decadal-to-multidecadal variability of SST, such as global warming and the Atlantic and Pacific variability. However, the dynamics underlying this relationship and its simulation by current GCMs had not been addressed in a consistent manner. This is the main motivation of this book. The results of this book not only represent a great step forward in our understanding of the changes in the precipitation regimes of the studied regions, but they can also be of great help for the improvement of decadal prediction systems and the associated social consequences.

Sustainable Ho Chi Minh City: Climate Policies for Emerging Mega Cities (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed.... Sustainable Ho Chi Minh City: Climate Policies for Emerging Mega Cities (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2016)
Antje Katzschner, Michael Waibel, Dirk Schwede, Lutz Katzschner, Michael Schmidt, …
R2,886 Discovery Miles 28 860 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

As climate change and urban development are closely interlinked and often interact negatively, this edited volume takes Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC), Vietnam's first mega-urban region as a case study to analyse its vulnerability to climate change and to suggest measures towards a more sustainable urban development. The book offers an overview on land use planning regarding the aspects of urban flooding, urban climate, urban energy and urban mobility as well as spatial views from the angle of urban planning such as the metropolitan level, the city, the neighbourhood and building level. It shows that to a significant degree, measures dealing with climate change can be taken from the toolbox of sustainable urban development and reflects how institutional structures need to change to enhance chances for implementation given socio-cultural and economic constraints. This is merged and integrated into a holistic perspective of planning recommendations, supporting the municipal government to increase its adaptive capacity. The authors are members of a German government funded research project on how to support HCMC's municipal government to adapt to risks related to climate change.

The Role of Submarine Groundwater Discharge as Material Source to the Baltic Sea (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original... The Role of Submarine Groundwater Discharge as Material Source to the Baltic Sea (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2016)
Beata Szymczycha, Janusz Pempkowiak
R2,886 Discovery Miles 28 860 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The book provides a review of experimental methods and presents the worldwide newest literature regarding chemical substances fluxes via submarine groundwater discharge (SGD). Thus, the book characterizes both the distribution of chemicals in groundwater impacted areas in the Baltic Sea and their fluxes via SGD to the Baltic Sea. This book presents the state of art regarding the SGD and detailed studies on SGD characterization in the Baltic Sea. The Baltic Sea is an example of a region highly influenced by a variety of human activities that affect the ecosystem. It is shown that SGD has been proven to be one of the important sources introducing dissolved substances into the Baltic Sea. The loads of chemical substances delivered to the Baltic sea with SGD have not been quantified so far.

Latin America in Times of Global Environmental Change (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2020): Cristian Lorenzo Latin America in Times of Global Environmental Change (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2020)
Cristian Lorenzo
R2,889 Discovery Miles 28 890 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This volume discusses the challenges of Latin America in global environmental geopolitics. Written by leading experts, this book brings together Latin American research on global environmental change. They cover a range of topics such as climate change, water, forest and biodiversity conservation connected with science policies, public opinion, priorities of international funds, and international politics of Latin American countries. The book describes the discrepancy between the international priorities and the regional needs or country interests. It includes several case studies and analyses the cooperation in multilateral negotiations on climate change. It also offers a synthesis of debates around global environmental changes and Latin American politics, which the authors have previously promoted in different academic events in South America, including in Santiago de Chile in Chile, and Buenos Aires and Ushuaia in Argentina. This book assesses the environmental problems from different perspectives, highlights the scientific development in the environmental changes affecting Latin America and offers a new view on geopolitics to help face those issues. Specialist readers in international relations, political sciences, environmental sciences, geography and geopolitics will appreciate this up-to-date examination of Latin America and the global environmental change.

Sustainable Waste Management: Policies and Case Studies - 7th IconSWM-ISWMAW 2017, Volume 1 (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2020): Sadhan... Sustainable Waste Management: Policies and Case Studies - 7th IconSWM-ISWMAW 2017, Volume 1 (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2020)
Sadhan Kumar Ghosh
R7,284 Discovery Miles 72 840 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The book presents high-quality research papers from the Seventh International Conference on Solid Waste Management (IconSWM 2017), held at Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University, Hyderabad on December 15-17, 2017. The conference, an official side event of the high-level Intergovernmental Eighth Regional 3R Forum in Asia and the Pacific, aimed to generate scientific inputs into the policy consultation of the Forum co-organized by the UNCRD/UNDESA, MoEFCC India, MOUD India and MOEJ, Japan. Presenting research on solid waste management from more than 30 countries, the book is divided into three volumes and addresses various issues related to innovation and implementation in sustainable waste management, segregation, collection, transportation of waste, treatment technology, policy and strategies, energy recovery, life cycle analysis, climate change, research and business opportunities.

Uranium in Plants and the Environment (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2020): Dharmendra K. Gupta, Clemens Walther Uranium in Plants and the Environment (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2020)
Dharmendra K. Gupta, Clemens Walther
R4,151 Discovery Miles 41 510 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

In recent years, radioactive contamination in the environment by uranium (U) and its daughters has caused increasing concerns globally. This book provides recent developments and comprehensive knowledge to the researchers and academicians who are working on uranium contaminated areas worldwide. This book covers topics ranging from the beginning of the nuclear age until today, including historical views and epidemiological studies. Modelling practices and evaluation of radiological and chemical impact of uranium on man and the environment are included. Also covered are analytical methods used for the determination of uranium in geo/bio environments. Some chapters explore factors which influence uranium speciation and in consequence plant uptake/translocation. Last but not least, several chapters provide approaches and practices for remediation of uranium contaminated areas.

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