Environmental Science

This handbook provides an overview of physical, chemical and biological methods used to analyze soils and plant tissue using an ecosystem perspective. The current emphasis on climate change has recognized the importance of including soil carbon as part...

This book delves into the vital topics of food security and the sustainability of Indias natural resources in light of projected climate change. As agroecosystems are sites of significant human-natural world interaction, global climate change is likely...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9798989638109Author Lyle LewisFormat PaperbackPage Count 270Imprint Endangered PressPublisher Endangered PressWeight(grams) 399gDimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm...

A Few Acres of Ice is an in-depth study of France's complex relationship with the Antarctic, from the search for Terra Australis by French navigators in the sixteenth century to France's role today as one of seven states laying claim to part of the white...

Environmental Justice: A Reference Handbook, Second Edition offers a current overview of the environmental inequities faced by poor and minority communities and the development of the grassroots movement working to address them.Building on the original...

A sweeping overview of the problems, politics, and policies of international and domestic management of the world's oceans.The world ocean is one of the most important global resources. Without it most life on earth would not survive because the ocean...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9783039213672Author Peter S HoodaFormat PaperbackPage Count 128Imprint Mdpi AGPublisher Mdpi AGWeight(grams) 286gDimensions(mm) 244mm * 170mm * 9mm

This book considers the principle of 'sustainable development' which is currently facing a growing environmental crisis. A new mode of thinking and positioning the ecological imperative is the major input of this volume. The prism of co-viability is not...

Eat Your Genes describes the genetic engineering techniques used in agriculture. It explores the food industry's commercial motivations, why certain crop modifications have predominated, and the importance of patenting to the genetic engineering...

The problems of global warming and environmental pollution are some of the most difficult challenges this planet faces in the 21st century. Carbon dioxide, often identified as one of the culprits, is an inevitable product of the combustion of fossil...

Personal stories from all sides of the battle for preserving timber countryPersonal stories from all sides of the battle for preserving timber countryReviews"[A] sophisticated attempt to get a handle on the crisis in rural America. The oral histories she...

Biogenic Nanoparticles: Interplay with Climate Change and Implications for Human Health provides an exhaustive exploration on the genesis, characteristics, and dynamic transformations of biogenic nanoparticles, unravelling the intricate mechanisms...

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Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9789535135852Author Borna Fuerst-BjelisFormat HardbackPage Count 428Imprint IntechopenPublisher Intechopen

Updated to reflect the numerous advances that have evolved since the September 11 terrorist attacks, Emergency Response Handbook for Chemical and Biological Agents and Weapons, Second Edition maintains its reputation as a comprehensive training manual...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9798386950965Author Thomas ValoneFormat PaperbackPage Count 255Imprint Integrity Research InstitiutePublisher Integrity Research InstitiuteWeight(grams) 388g

The age of European high imperialism was characterized by the movement of plants and animals on a historically unprecedented scale. The human migrants who colonized territories around the world brought a variety of other species with them, from the crops...

A concise yet thorough overview of the environmental issues, problems, and controversies facing the vast and diverse continent that is North America.North America, tells the story of this environmental awakening and the continuing problems that the...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781567501360Author Douglas K. DettermanFormat HardbackPage Count 274Imprint Praeger Publishers IncPublisher Bloomsbury Publishing Plc

Numerous new technologies and approaches have been developed since the first publication of Fundamentals of Environmental Engineering. This newly revised and updated edition continues to have a focus on fundamental concepts, and on mass and energy...

New Perspectives in Indoor Air Quality provides readers with the latest scientific discoveries related to indoor air quality. After an in-depth introduction to indoor air quality and review of current air quality legislation, the book's chapters explore...

Beneficial Elements for Remediation of Heavy Metals in Polluted Soils provides readers with comprehensive information on soil pollution and beneficial elements. Each chapter summarizes the beneficial elements interaction in soil and its impact on the...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780262552288Author Per HogseliusFormat PaperbackPage Count 416Imprint MIT PressPublisher MIT Press Ltd

The research results are integrated into this book account for the complexity of social contexts within the State of Mexico, while also highlighting the prevalence of discriminatory practices in different social spheres, with a particular emphasis on the...

Advances in Hydrology: Spatial Intelligence, Climate Change, and Sustainable Water Resource Management is an insightful and comprehensive exploration of the dynamic field of hydrology in the context of pressing environmental challenges. The book offers a...

This open access book describes in the recent years, there has been a notable upsurge in the use of nanomaterials, particularly within the construction and building sectors. The incorporation of nanoparticles introduces noteworthy changes in the...

Mining has a poor public image. It is often associated with environmental degradation, human rights violations and the unacceptable excesses of capitalism. But might it also be the key to ensuring a more sustainable future? Leading industry expert...

Mining has a poor public image. It is often associated with environmental degradation, human rights violations and the unacceptable excesses of capitalism. But might it also be the key to ensuring a more sustainable future? Leading industry expert...

A comprehensive introductory textbook that integrates environmental ethics with social and religious perspectives, this cross-disciplinary approach helps students understand the depth and breadth of environmental issues in a globally relevant way...

This new edition is revised throughout and includes new and expanded information on natural resource damage assessment, the latest emerging contaminants and issues, and adds new international coverage, including case studies and rules and regulations...

Soil Pollution: From Monitoring to Remediation, Second Edition provides a comprehensive overview of the causes of soil pollution, distribution, transport, and fate of pollutants and transformation of pollutants in soil and metabolite accumulation. Soil...

Decontamination of Subsurface Water Resources System using Contemporary Technologies provides a comprehensive approach to addressing the decontamination of subsurface water resources. It covers field experimentations, modelling strategies, remote-sensing...

Biomass for Environmental Remediation explores the pivotal role of biomass in revolutionizing environmental remediation. From wastewater treatment to air pollution control and soil remediation, this book delves into the myriad applications of biomass,...

Moving between shower drains, aqueducts, rain gardens, and even kitchen sinks, Replumbing the City traces the enormous urban waterscape of Los Angeles in a state of flux. For more than a century, the city of Los Angeles has relied on faraway water for...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781476683904Author Julian E KunnieFormat PaperbackPage Count 248Imprint McFarland & Co IncPublisher McFarland & Co Inc

Handbook of Hydrosystem Restoration: Streamflow Recharge (SFR) and Lake Rehabilitation (LR) comprises global case studies that encompass the most up-to-date management approaches in streams. It provides comprehensive methods for sustainable water supply...

This book offers an innovative exploration of energy justice, from concept to action, highlighting its role as a crucial tool for navigating the complexities of a just and sustainable energy transition. The book is timely and as the global energy...

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Management of Mycorrhizal Symbiosis for Mycoremediation and Phytostabilization overviews the many advances that have been made in mycorrhizal research and practice. Many microorganisms are present in plant rhizosphere, among which root-associated...

This book examines the detrimental impact of electronic waste on human health, animal welfare, and environmental ecosystems. The initial chapter discusses the sources, composition, and toxicity of electronic waste. From the contamination of air, water,...