Earth sciences, geography, environment, planning (2)

Critical Materials: Underlying Causes And Sustainable Mitigation Strategies

Author: Erik Offerman

Publishing date: 2019

This book covers a new frontier of research in Critical Materials that provides insight in terms of the possible sustainable mitigation strategies, the complexity, broadness and multi-disciplinarity of the subject. By exploring in both 'systems view' and 'in-depth materials view' in light of the circular economy, this book tackles the problem of sustainable usage of materials that is closely intertwined with the energy issue and climate change. Topics covered include: geopolitics of materials, the energy-materials nexus, definitions of the criticality of materials, circular product design, the development of alternative materials (substitution), sustainable mining and recycling.

626.00 zł

Danube

Author: Libor Jansky
Masahiro Murakami
Nevelina Pachova
United Nations University Press

Publishing date: 1999

The Danube river is one of the world's greatest international freshwater resources. It stretches halfway across Europe and its water is shared by 17 nations. With so many countries dependent on one limited resource, conflicts are bound to arise. This book focuses on the dispute between Hungary and the Slovak Republic over the Gabeikovo-Nagymaros hydroelectric dam project. It examines the history and progress of the case from the International Court of Justice to the subsequent agreement to joint monitoring and assessment of the environmental implications. The authors use a multidisciplinary approach covering natural resources management, geography, international relations, political science, and international law. Environmental monitoring is essential to resolving

131.00 zł

Developing an Impact-Based Combined Drought Index for Monitoring Crop Yield Anomalies in the Upper B

Author: Yared Bayissa

Publishing date: 2018

This thesis proposes an impact-based combined drought index (CDI) and a regression prediction model of crop yield anomalies for the Upper Blue Nile basin in Ethiopia. It shows to be effective in indicating historic drought events in the Upper Blue Nile, and could potentially be used in the future development of drought monitoring.

307.00 zł

Ecological Causal Assessment

Publishing date: 2018

Edited by experts at the leading edge of the development of causal assessment methods for more than two decades, Ecological Causal Assessment gives insight and expert guidance on how to identify cause-effect relationships in environmental systems. The book discusses the importance of asking the fundamental question "Why did this effect happen?" before moving on to "How can we fix it?" The book provides a deeper understanding of different philosophical and analytical approaches, and of cognitive tendencies that can lead to errors. It describes formal processes for causal assessment that are particularly helpful when the situation is complex or contentious. It also describes how to approach the analysis of available data and to optimize collection efforts. The text

281.63 zł

Geology of the Haynesville Gas Shale in East Texas and West Louisiana

Author: U Hammes

Publishing date: 2014

1,282.00 zł

Developing Regional Communities

Author: S Marshall

Publishing date: 2005

In many international settings, regional economies are declining resulting in lowered opportunities for these communities. This result attacks the very fabric of cohesion and purpose for these regional societies, and increases social, health, economic and sustainability problems. Community Informatics research, education and practice is an emerging area in many countries, which seeks to address these issues. Encyclopedia of Developing Regional Communities with Information and Communication Technology provides leaders, policy developers, researchers, students and community workers with successful strategies and principles of Community Informatics to transform regions. This encyclopedia develops an integrative cross-sectoral approach in the use of Community Informatics

856.00 zł

Don't Worry It's Safe to Eat

Author: Andrew Rowell

Publishing date: 2003

An investigation of science, politics and our food production system, this book exposes the bogus science, political interference and flawed policies which threaten our food supply. Covering cases such as BSE and foot and mouth, it also offers solutions to make science work in the public interest.

110.00 zł

Earth: an Introduction to Physical Geology, Global Edition

Author: Dennis Tasa
Edward Tarbuck
Frederick Lutgens

Publishing date: 2016

For all introductory physical geology courses. Learning Objective-driven textbook, using augmented reality to bring geology to life With its strong readability and engaging, instructive illustrations, this trusted bestseller returns with a hybrid and streamlined focus on core principles. Earth: An Introduction to Physical Geology maintains a learning objective-driven approach throughout each chapter: The text provides students with a structured learning path, tied to learning objectives with opportunities for students to demonstrate their understanding at the end of each section. The authorsâ€™ emphasis on currency and relevance includes the latest thinking in the field, particularly in the dynamic area of plate tectonics.

317.00 zł

Earth: An Introduction to Physical Geology plus MasteringGeology with Pearson eText, Global Edition

Author: Dennis Tasa
Edward Tarbuck
Frederick Lutgens

Publishing date: 2017

For all introductory physical geology courses. This package includes MasteringGeologyâ„˘. Learning Objective-driven textbook, using augmented reality to bring geology to life With its strong readability and engaging, instructive illustrations, this trusted bestseller returns with a hybrid and streamlined focus on core principles. Earth: An Introduction to Physical Geology maintains a learning objective-driven approach throughout each chapter: The text provides students with a structured learning path, tied to learning objectives with opportunities for students to demonstrate their understanding at the end of each section. The authorsâ€™ emphasis on currency and relevance includes the latest thinking in the field, particularly in the dynamic area of

343.00 zł

Ecocatalysis

Author: Claude Grison
Jacques Biton
Jacques Bitton
Vincent Escande

Publishing date: 2015

Reconquest of biodiversity; remediation of degraded and anthropic areas, prevention of environmental health risks; eco-innovation; Green industry ... The current French ambitions are closely related to an interdisciplinary approach to scientific ecology, all of which participate in the expected industrial renewal. Ecocatalysis explores the unusual combination of phytotechnologies adapted to pollution, ecological rehabilitation of polluted sites and enhancement of these processes through innovative green chemistry, all of which contribute to the development of scientific priorities; economic, ecological innovation and current environmental, of biomass conversion and transition from fossil fuels to renewable.

278.00 zł

Emerging Forces in Environmental Governance

Author: N Kanie
United Nations University Press

Publishing date: 1999

International governance increasingly occurs through complex synergies between networks of actors across levels of international politics. This volume describes and analyzes the activities of many new actors in the realm of sustainable development. It highlights their activities and challenges, as well as critiques of their role in international governance. At the same time, the authors raise new theoretical and empirical questions for the future study of globalization and the formulation of policies for global issues. While states ultimately continue to make and enforce international law, they are increasingly dependent upon multilateral institutions, organized science, NGOs and social movements, and business and industry for formulating their views and conducting

194.00 zł

Engineering Karstology of Dams and Reservoirs

Author: Petar Milanovic

Publishing date: 2018

Karst terrains have been modified and adapted through a range of human activities as the need for flood control, irrigation, food production, hydropower production and other resources has increased. Successful reclamation projects require construction of dams and reservoirs. Karst terrains present the most complex working conditions for dam foundation and realization of safe reservoir space. Practical engineering solutions are extremely complex and the need for successful solution requires serious investigations and the cooperation of a wide spectrum of scientists and engineers. A wealth of data on dam projects in karst has been collected and presented in this book. Since reservoirs in karst may fail to fill despite extensive investigations and remediation treatment

771.00 zł

Environmental Change

Author: Andrew Goudie

Publishing date: 1992

This concise modern survey examines the many recent interdisciplinary developments in the study of the environmental changes of the last 3 million years. It is the third edition of a well-received book which has been substantially revised to incorporate the great volume of new literature and to provide an up-to-date analysis of this increasingly important topic. The basic outline has been retained but a great deal of new information has been incorporated. The most heavily revised sections are those dealing with techniques for environmental reconstruction, glaciation in lower latitudes and the southern hemisphere, climatic changes in the twentieth century, and the causes in environmental change. These are supported by many new illustrations, new guides to further

135.00 zł

Environmental Systems and Societies Skills and Practice: Oxford IB Diploma Programme

Author: Gillian Williams
Jill Rutherford

Publishing date: 2016

Equip your learners with the skills central to success. Enabling you to build, extend and perfect the skills crucial to achievement, this text strengthens performance in all areas of assessment. With a focus on practical work that connects material to real, global issues, it develops a thorough foundation of skills that drive performance.

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Evidence for Hope

Author: Nigel Cross

Publishing date: 2003

Since the Stockholm Environment Conference in 1972 and the Rio Summit in 1992, there has been unprecedented public concern for the future of the planet and a growing awareness that development needs to be sustainable. This title charts the growth of these ideas.

93.00 zł

Evaluating Climate Change Action for Sustainable Development

Publishing date: 2018

This book is open access under a Creative Commons license.This authoritative book presents the ever progressing state of the art in evaluating climate change strategies and action. It builds upon a selection of relevant and practical papers and presentations given at the 2nd International Conference on Evaluating Climate Change and Development held in Washington DC in 2014 and includes perspectives from independent evaluations of the major international organisations supporting climate action in developing countries, such as the Global Environment Facility.The first section of the book sets the stage and provides an overview of independent evaluations, carried out by multilateral development banks and development organisations. Important topics include how policies and

226.00 zł

Evolution of Markets for Water

Author: J Bennett

Publishing date: 2005

This book presents a detailed picture of the evolutionary processes at work in water markets with a particular focus on theory and practice in Australia. The Evolution of Markets for Water will also be of great interest to academics and students with an interest in natural resource economics, law and management.

356.00 zł

Fundamentals of Fibre-Reinforced Soil Engineering

Author: Sanjay Kumar Shukla

Publishing date: 2018

This book is intended to serve as a one-stop reference on fibre-reinforced soils. Over the past 30-35 years, the engineering behaviour of randomly distributed/oriented fibre-reinforced soil, also called simply fibre-reinforced soil, has been investigated in detail by researchers and engineers worldwide. Waste fibres (plastic waste fibres, old tyre fibres, etc.) create disposal and environmental problems. Utilization of such fibres in construction can help resolve these concerns. Research studies and some field applications have shown that the fibres can be utilized in large quantities in geotechnical and civil engineering applications in a cost-effective and environmentally friendly manner. This book covers a complete description of fibres, their effects when included

542.00 zł

Geological Formation Names of China (1866-2000)

Author: Shouxin Zhang

Publishing date: 2009

Geological Formation Names of China (1866-2000) is the only catalogue on stratigraphic nomenclature for China in the world to keep two writing types (Wade-Giles Romanization and Chinese Phonetic Alphabet) so as to provide convenience for domestic and overseas readers. The catalogue is intended for specialists and graduates in Geosciences and Stratigraphy. Shouxin Zhang (1927 -2006) was stratigrapher and research professor at the Institute of Geology and Geophysics, Chinese Academy of Sciences.

187.01 zł

Geology

Author: Aurele Parriaux
Aurele Parriaux

Publishing date: 2018

This 2nd edition of the 2009 original textbook shows the engineer how to take geological conditions into account in his projects, and how to exploit a wide range of natural resources in an intelligent way, reduce geological hazards, and manage subsurface pollution.

819.00 zł

Fundamentals of Physical Geography

Author: Dorothy Irene Sack
Dorothy Sack
J Peterson
James Petersen
Michael Trapasso
Robert Gabler

Publishing date: 2010

FUNDAMENTALS OF PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY, International Edition uses the combined expertise of three respected geographers to show how Earth's physical geography impacts humans, and how humans impact Earth's physical geography. The text emphasizes three essential themes to demonstrate the major roles for the discipline-Geography from a Physical Science perspective, Geography from a Spatial perspective, and Geography from an Environmental perspective. With a focus on examining relationships and processes among Earth systems, this text will help you understand how the various systems interrelate and how humans are an integral aspect of geography. The human-environment relationship and the importance of conservation are prevalent themes. This new title offers thorough coverage

286.65 zł

Geosystems

Author: Robert Christopherson

Publishing date: 2011

Among the most highly regarded in physical geography, Robert Christopherson's bestselling texts are known for meticulous attention to detail, currency, accuracy, rich integration of climate change science, and strong multimedia program. Geosystems: An Introduction to Physical Geography, Eighth Edition is organized around the natural flow of energy, materials, and information, presenting subjects in the same sequence in which they occur in nature-an organic, holistic approach that is unique in this discipline. Each chapter also includes strong learning tools and a structured learning path, with Key Learning Concepts presented at the start of the chapter, Key Learning Concepts Review at the end of the chapter, and Critical Thinking questions integrated throughout.

396.90 zł

Geospatial Applications for Natural Resources Management

Publishing date: 2018

This book will present new research regarding the interdisciplinary applications of spatial information sciences for identification, assessment, monitoring, and modeling issues related to natural resources and environmental management.

507.00 zł

Geospatial Technologies for Land Degradation Assessment and Management

Author: (Jawaharlal Dwivedi
R. S. Dwivedi

Publishing date: 2018

The constant growth of the world's population and the decline of the availability of land and soil resources are global concerns for food security. Other concerns are the decrease in productivity and delivery of essential ecosystems services because of the decline of soil quality and health by a range of degradation processes. Key soil properties like soil bulk density, organic carbon concentration, plant available water capacity, infiltration rate, air porosity at field moisture capacity, and nutrient reserves, are crucial properties for soil functionality which refers to the capacity of soil to perform numerous functions. These functions are difficult to measure directly and are estimated through indices of soil quality and soil health. Soil degradation, its extent

564.00 zł


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