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Emissions come from different products which have finally turned
into waste. Wastes are simply discarded products and the design of
a product can have a significant impact on the nature of the waste
produced. This text attempts to show how to manage these different
types of solid waste emissions.
Now as we stand at the crossroads, the steps taken by national
governments, business communities and others involved in the
negotiations will determine which path we will take as a world
community, to mitigate and to adapt to climate change. As discussed
in the book, in the coming years it is more politics than policies
that will determine the way forward to climate change negotiations,
Kyoto protocol and beyond regime. This book combines philosophical
approach to climate change (including a development debate and a
discussion on need for equitable approach to climate change
negotiations), with scientific facts and its impact on human
health. Adaptation is one of the important issues in the book.
Water is one of the most essential element for the survival of
living beings. With the increase in demand and decreasing quality
and quantity, water has become one of the major issues and problems
in the world today. It is unevenly distributed geographically and
temporally, resulting in surpluses for some people and a threat for
others. This book covers topics on scientific aspects, governance,
and best management practices. The book shows that good governance,
policies for effective conservation and public participation are
important for water use. There are a lot of examples of best
management practices all over the world - for effective and
efficient use of water, community-based programs in North America,
Asia and Africa. The book provides two case studies.
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