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SOCIAL HOUSING HOMES IN 25 PAINTINGS - AN ILLUSTRATED STORY OF UK SOCIAL HOUSING (Paperback): Thurston Jones SOCIAL HOUSING HOMES IN 25 PAINTINGS - AN ILLUSTRATED STORY OF UK SOCIAL HOUSING (Paperback)
Thurston Jones 1
R252 R214 Discovery Miles 2 140 Save R38 (15%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Signs of Water - Community Perspectives on Water, Responsibility, and Hope (Paperback): Robert Boschman, Sonya L Jakubec Signs of Water - Community Perspectives on Water, Responsibility, and Hope (Paperback)
Robert Boschman, Sonya L Jakubec; Foreword by Robert Sandford
R1,297 Discovery Miles 12 970 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Water is more important than ever before. It is increasingly controversial in direct proportion to its scarcity, demand, neglect, and commodification. There is no place on the planet where water is not, or will not be, of critical concern. Signs of Water brings together scholars and experts from five continents in an interdisciplinary exploration of the theoretical approaches, social and political issues, and anthropogenic hazards surrounding water in the twenty-first century. From the kitchen taps of Detroit, Michigan to the water-harvesting infrastructure of Tokyo, from India's Trambraparni River to the Upper Xingu Basin of Brazil to the Sunda Deep of the Java Trench, these essays flow through time and place to uncover the many issues surrounding water today. Asking key theoretical questions, exposing threats to vital water systems, and proposing paths forward, Signs of Water brims with histories, ontologies, and political struggles. Bringing together local experiences to tell a global story, it centers water as history, as politics, and as a human right.

Natural Disaster at the Closing of the Dutch Golden Age (Hardcover): Adam Sundberg Natural Disaster at the Closing of the Dutch Golden Age (Hardcover)
Adam Sundberg
R2,915 Discovery Miles 29 150 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

By the early eighteenth century, the economic primacy, cultural efflorescence, and geopolitical power of the Dutch Republic appeared to be waning. The end of this Golden Age was also an era of natural disasters. Between the late seventeenth and the mid-eighteenth century, Dutch communities weathered numerous calamities, including river and coastal floods, cattle plagues, and an outbreak of strange mollusks that threatened the literal foundations of the Republic. Adam Sundberg demonstrates that these disasters emerged out of longstanding changes in environment and society. They were also fundamental to the Dutch experience and understanding of eighteenth-century decline. Disasters provoked widespread suffering, but they also opened opportunities to retool management strategies, expand the scale of response, and to reconsider the ultimate meaning of catastrophe. This book reveals a dynamic and often resilient picture of a society coping with calamity at odds with historical assessments of eighteenth-century stagnation.

Urban Climate Politics - Agency and Empowerment (Hardcover): Jeroen Van der Heijden, Harriet Bulkeley, Chiara Certoma Urban Climate Politics - Agency and Empowerment (Hardcover)
Jeroen Van der Heijden, Harriet Bulkeley, Chiara Certoma
R2,599 Discovery Miles 25 990 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Since the 1990s, a burgeoning literature has emerged on the politics and governance of urban climate. It is now evident that urban responses to climate change involve a diverse range of actors as well as forms of agency that cross traditional boundaries, and which have diverse consequences for (dis)empowering different social groups. This book provides an overview of the forms of agency in urban climate politics, discussing the friction and power dynamics between them. Written by renowned scholars, it critically assesses the advantages and limitations of increasing agency in urban climate governance. In doing so, it sheds critical new light on the existing literature, advances the state of knowledge of urban climate governance and discusses ways to accelerate urban climate action. With chapters building on case studies from across the world, it is ideal for scholars and practitioners working in the area of urban climate politics and governance. This is one of a series of publications associated with the Earth System Governance Project. For more publications, see www.cambridge.org/earth-system-governance.

Foundations for a Low-Carbon Energy System in China (Hardcover): Henry Lee, Daniel P. Schrag, Matthew Bunn, Michael Davidson,... Foundations for a Low-Carbon Energy System in China (Hardcover)
Henry Lee, Daniel P. Schrag, Matthew Bunn, Michael Davidson, Wei Peng, …
R3,332 Discovery Miles 33 320 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Climate change is a key problem of the 21st century. China, as the largest emitter of greenhouse gases, has committed to stabilize its current emissions and dramatically increase the share of electricity production from non-fossil fuels by 2030. However, this is only a first step: in the longer term, China needs to aggressively strive to reach a goal of zero-emissions. Through detailed discussions of electricity pricing, electric vehicle policies, nuclear energy policies, and renewable energy policies, this book reviews how near-term climate and energy policies can affect long-term decarbonization pathways beyond 2030, building the foundations for decarbonization in advance of its realization. Focusing primarily on the electricity sector in China - the main battleground for decarbonization over the next century - it provides a valuable resource for researchers and policymakers, as well as energy and climate experts.

The Unsustainable Truth - How Investing for the Future is Destroying the Planet and What to Do About It (Paperback): David Ko,... The Unsustainable Truth - How Investing for the Future is Destroying the Planet and What to Do About It (Paperback)
David Ko, Richard Busellato
R648 Discovery Miles 6 480 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Type 1 (Paperback): Type 1 (Paperback)
R401 R351 Discovery Miles 3 510 Save R50 (12%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Geoethics - Works by Ying Kit Chan (Paperback): Ying Kit Chan Geoethics - Works by Ying Kit Chan (Paperback)
Ying Kit Chan; Introduction by Evelyn Nien-Ming Ch'Ien; Contributions by Louise Siddons
R728 Discovery Miles 7 280 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Environmental Issues - A Reader (Paperback): Mari Butler Environmental Issues - A Reader (Paperback)
Mari Butler
R2,877 Discovery Miles 28 770 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Environmental Issues: A Reader provides students with a collection of articles that describe current environmental challenges and demonstrate the connections between daily actions and their environmental impacts. The text helps readers develop a greater awareness of environmental issues and inspires them to make more conscious personal decisions to support a sustainable future. The anthology is divided into four units that cover biodiversity and ecosystem services; human population growth and food production; pollutants in the environment and other environmental hazards; and climate change and energy production. Each unit covers elements of basic science as they relate to the highlighted topics. In Unit I, the concepts of evolution, speciation, and extinction are discussed to explain biodiversity; and nutrient cycling, water purification, pollination, and food production are used as examples of ecosystem services. Unit II reviews the basics of population ecology; the importance of soil, water, nutrients, and pest control in agriculture; and the pros and cons of genetic modification of foods. In Unit III, students learn about environmental hazards, toxicology, bioaccumulation, and more. The final unit reviews climate issues and examines the pros and cons of sources of energy such as fossil fuels, solar, wind, geothermal, and others. Developed to support non-science majors, Environmental Issues is an ideal resource for general education science courses, especially those that focus on the environment and sustainability.

Cloud Climbers - Declarations Through Images and Words for a Just and Ecologicallysustainabile Peace (Paperback): Anne Elvey Cloud Climbers - Declarations Through Images and Words for a Just and Ecologicallysustainabile Peace (Paperback)
Anne Elvey; Illustrated by William Kelly, Benjamin Mckeown
R653 Discovery Miles 6 530 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The Cut (Paperback): John Wemlinger The Cut (Paperback)
John Wemlinger
R469 R422 Discovery Miles 4 220 Save R47 (10%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Silent Earth - Averting the Insect Apocalypse (Paperback): Dave Goulson Silent Earth - Averting the Insect Apocalypse (Paperback)
Dave Goulson
R350 R277 Discovery Miles 2 770 Save R73 (21%) Ships in 5 - 7 working days

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER 'Compelling, penetrating, devastating - Silent Earth is a wake-up call for the world.' Isabella Tree ------ We have to learn to live as part of nature, not apart from it. And the first step is to start looking after the insects, the little creatures that make our shared world go round. Insects are essential for life as we know it. As they become more scarce, our world will slowly grind to a halt; we simply cannot function without them. Drawing on the latest ground-breaking research and a lifetime's study, Dave Goulson reveals the shocking decline of insect populations that has taken place in recent decades, with potentially catastrophic consequences. He passionately argues that we must all learn to love, respect and care for our six-legged friends. Eye-opening, inspiring and riveting, Silent Earth is part love letter to the insect world, part elegy, part rousing manifesto for a greener planet. It is a call to arms for profound change at every level - in government policy, agriculture, industry and in our own homes and gardens. Although time is running out, it is not yet too late for insect populations to recover. We may feel helpless in the face of many of the environmental issues that loom on our horizon, but Goulson shows us how we can all take simple steps to encourage insects and counter their destruction.

I Am The Change I Wish To See (Paperback): Katie Hildermann I Am The Change I Wish To See (Paperback)
Katie Hildermann
R302 R252 Discovery Miles 2 520 Save R50 (17%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
COVID-19 IN 2020 - A GRAPHIC RECORD OF A BIZARRE YEAR (Paperback): John Mather COVID-19 IN 2020 - A GRAPHIC RECORD OF A BIZARRE YEAR (Paperback)
John Mather
R184 Discovery Miles 1 840 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Three Degrees (Paperback): Jim Wurst Three Degrees (Paperback)
Jim Wurst
R417 Discovery Miles 4 170 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The Philosophy of Ecology - An Introduction (Hardcover): James Justus The Philosophy of Ecology - An Introduction (Hardcover)
James Justus
R2,550 Discovery Miles 25 500 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Ecology is indispensable to understanding the biological world and addressing the environmental problems humanity faces. Its philosophy has never been more important. In this book, James Justus introduces readers to the philosophically rich issues ecology poses. Besides its crucial role in biological science generally, climate change, biodiversity loss, and other looming environmental challenges make ecology's role in understanding such threats and identifying solutions to them all the more critical. When ecology is applied and its insights marshalled to address these problems and guide policy formation, interesting philosophical issues emerge. Justus sets them out in detail, and explores the often ethically charged dimensions of applied ecological science, using accessible language and a wealth of scientifically-informed examples.

Climate Engineering and the Law - Regulation and Liability for Solar Radiation Management and Carbon Dioxide Removal... Climate Engineering and the Law - Regulation and Liability for Solar Radiation Management and Carbon Dioxide Removal (Hardcover)
Michael B. Gerrard, Tracy Hester
R2,681 Discovery Miles 26 810 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Climate change is increasingly recognized as a global threat, and is already contributing to record-breaking hurricanes and heat waves. To prevent the worst impacts, attention is now turning to climate engineering - the intentional large-scale modification of the environment to reduce the impact of climate change. The two principal methods involve removing some carbon dioxide from the atmosphere (which could consume huge amounts of land and money, and take a long period of time), and reducing the amount of solar radiation reaching the earth's surface, perhaps by spraying aerosols into the upper atmosphere from airplanes (which could be done quickly but is risky and highly controversial). This is the first book to focus on the legal aspects of these technologies: what government approvals would be needed; how liability would be assessed and compensation provided if something goes wrong; and how a governance system could be structured and agreed internationally.

Hunting for Sustainability in Tropical Forests (Hardcover): John Robinson, Elizabeth Bennett Hunting for Sustainability in Tropical Forests (Hardcover)
John Robinson, Elizabeth Bennett
R3,621 R2,810 Discovery Miles 28 100 Save R811 (22%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Throughout the world people are concerned about the demise of tropical forests and their wildlife. Hunting by forest-dwelling people has a dramatic effect on wildlife in many tropical forests, frequently driving species to local extinction, with devastating implications for other species and the health of the forests themselves. But wildlife is an important source of protein and cash for rural peoples. Can hunting be managed to conserve biological communities while meeting human needs? Are hunting rates as practiced by tropical forest peoples sustainable? If not, what are the biological, social, and cultural implications of this failure? Answering these questions is ever more important as national and international agencies seek to integrate the development of local peoples with the conservation of tropical forest systems and species.

This book presents a wide array of studies that examine the sustainability of hunting as practiced by rural peoples. Comprising work by both biological and social scientists, "Hunting for Sustainability in Tropical Forests" provides a balanced viewpoint on the ecological and human aspects of this hunting. The first section examines the effects of hunting on wildlife in tropical forests throughout the world. The next section looks at the importance of hunting to local communities. The third section looks at institutional challenges of resource management, while the fourth draws on economic perspectives to understand both hunting and sustainability. A final section provides synthesis and summary of the factors that influence sustainability and the implications for management.

Drawing on examples from Ecuador to Congo-Zaire to Sulawesi, "Hunting for Sustainability in Tropical Forests" will be a valuable resource to policymakers, conservation organizations, and students and scholars of biology, ecology, and anthropology.

We Are Life (Paperback): Peter Griffiths We Are Life (Paperback)
Peter Griffiths; Contributions by Juliette Lachemeier; Cover design or artwork by Christian Hildenbrand
R300 R262 Discovery Miles 2 620 Save R38 (13%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Surviving Doom - Crucial Skills for a World in Chaos (Paperback): Paul W. Blythe Surviving Doom - Crucial Skills for a World in Chaos (Paperback)
Paul W. Blythe
R332 Discovery Miles 3 320 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Megacities 2050: Environmental Consequences of Urbanization - Proceedings of the VI International Conference on Landscape... Megacities 2050: Environmental Consequences of Urbanization - Proceedings of the VI International Conference on Landscape Architecture to Support City Sustainable Development (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2018)
Viacheslav I. Vasenev, Elvira Dovletyarova, Zhongqi Chen, Riccardo Valentini
R4,860 R1,821 Discovery Miles 18 210 Save R3,039 (63%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

This interdisciplinary proceedings book addresses highly relevant topics in urbanization and its environmental impacts and presents case studies revealing the negative environmental consequences of the anthropogenic and technogenic pressures. Urbanization is an important trend in current land-use change, with up to 70% of the world population projected to live in cities by 2050. How will this rapid urbanization alter the face of Europe? What are the environmental consequences of the expansion of megacities? These and other important questions are addressed in the Megacities 2050 Proceedings of the VI International Conference on Landscape Architecture to Support City Sustainable Development. Megapolises are complex ecosystems, and their air and water quality, vegetation and soils are exposed to anthropogenic influences. The book discusses advanced approaches and techniques to monitor, model and assess environmental consequences and risks in megapolises and offers solutions to the environmental problems of modern megapolises. It also presents successful, sustainable urban-development projects from Europe and beyond, including the management and design of green infrastructure, waste management, run-off purification and remediation of urban soils. Focusing on urban soils and ecosystems, the book is intended for experts in various fields of geography, urban studies and planning, and environmental sciences, including those in the scientific and research community, municipal services, environmental protection agencies, stakeholders working in urban management and greenery, landscape architects, civil engineers and policy-makers.

Legal Design for Social-Ecological Resilience (Hardcover): Brita Bohman Legal Design for Social-Ecological Resilience (Hardcover)
Brita Bohman
R3,107 Discovery Miles 31 070 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Theories of social-ecological resilience have developed over the past decades and rapidly become an important framework for governance of complex non-linear environmental problems. This book explores the resilience theories and their compatibility with law, it identifies corresponding legal features. The legal features identified, including legal measures, mechanisms, principles and approaches, form a legal design for social-ecological resilience. A legal design that can be applied to different governance situations. It can be a tool both for designing new laws, as well as for assessing the effectiveness of current laws and legal systems. In many ways environmental law has adjusted and developed new approaches to meet complex environmental problems, but law is still challenged by the complexity that characterize environmental problems and the environmental change connected with the Anthropocene. This book provides a comprehensive review of the most fundamental components of the governance framework for social-ecological resilience and the role of law.

Rebel Animals At-Risk: Stories of Survival (Paperback): Kimberlie Hamilton Rebel Animals At-Risk: Stories of Survival (Paperback)
Kimberlie Hamilton
R335 R241 Discovery Miles 2 410 Save R94 (28%) Ships in 5 - 7 working days

Discover secrets, stories and facts about the world's most at-risk animals! This beautifully illustrated collection tells the story of over 60 real-life courageous creatures. With incredible facts about animals from all seven continents and the oceans of the world, from Diego, the age-defying tortoise, to Koko, the beloved gorilla that learned to communicate using sign language. This fascinating book includes tons of information about animal conservation and climate change, making it an ideal read for those who love nature and animals and want to make a difference. Issues covered include: nature and wildlife conservation recycling and reuse eco-preneurs Each chapter is illustrated by artists from around the world, from New Zealand to Brazil. A book to love and treasure, the stunning cover has a shiny gold finish. Rebel Animals is the perfect gift for any animal or nature lover, all year round! Complete your creature collection and discover more amazing animal stories in: Rebel Cats! Brave Tales of Feisty Felines Rebel Dogs! Heroic Tales of Trusty Hounds.

The Harmony Debates - Exploring a Practical Philosophy for a Sustainable Future (Paperback): Nicholas Campion The Harmony Debates - Exploring a Practical Philosophy for a Sustainable Future (Paperback)
Nicholas Campion
R1,318 Discovery Miles 13 180 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The Fragile Earth - Writing from the New Yorker on Climate Change (Hardcover): David Remnick, Henry Finder The Fragile Earth - Writing from the New Yorker on Climate Change (Hardcover)
David Remnick, Henry Finder
R685 Discovery Miles 6 850 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

A classic collection of the New Yorker’s most urgent and groundbreaking reporting from the front lines of the climate emergency In 1989, just one year after climatologist James Hansen first came before a Senate committee and testified that the earth was now warmer than it had ever been in recorded history, thanks to humankind’s heedless consumption of fossil fuels, New Yorker writer Bill McKibben published a deeply reported and considered piece on climate change and what it could mean for the planet. At the time, the piece was to some speculative to the point of alarmist; read now, McKibben’s work is heroically prescient. Since then, the New Yorker has devoted enormous attention to climate change, describing the causes of the crisis, the political and ecological conditions we now find ourselves in, and the scenarios and solutions we face. The Fragile Earth tells the story of climate change – its past, present, and future – taking readers from Greenland to the Great Plains, and into both laboratories and rain forests. It features some of the best writing on global warming from the last three decades, including Bill McKibben’s seminal essay ‘The End of Nature,’ the first piece to popularize both the science and politics of climate change for a general audience, and the Pulitzer Prize-winning work of Elizabeth Kolbert, as well as Kathryn Schulz, Dexter Filkins, Jonathan Franzen, Ian Frazier, Eric Klinenberg, and others. The result, in its range, depth, and passion, promises to bring light, and sometimes heat, to the great emergency of our age.

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