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The pilot study on estuarine management was initiated by the NATO Committee on the Challenges of Modem Society (CCMS). The objective of this project was to make a comparison of several estuarine man……続きを見る

Prefaced by Björn Stigson, President of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development, this book is one of the few that treats this topic by putting representatives of industry at centre st……続きを見る

Remote sensing has witnessed a renaissance as new sensor systems, data collection capabilities and image processing methodologies have expanded the technological capabilities of this science into ne……続きを見る

The fourth volume in the Harte Research Institute’s landmark scientific series on the Gulf of Mexico provides a comprehensive study of ecosystem-based management, analyzing key coastal ecosystems in……続きを見る

La certeza que el petróleo se acabará ya no es ciencia ficción. Los coches eléctricos, los parques eólicos, los biocombustibles, entre otras innovaciones, abanderan un cambio de modelo energético qu……続きを見る

La certeza que el petróleo se acabará ya no es ciencia ficción. Los coches eléctricos, los parques eólicos, los biocombustibles, entre otras innovaciones, abanderan un cambio de modelo energético qu……続きを見る

A balanced examination of global energy issues. Energy sustainability and climate change are two of the greatest challenges facing humankind. Unraveling these complex and interconnected issues deman……続きを見る

The concern over the entry of agrochemicals and other xenobiotics into drinking water resources and over the general quality of drinking water is increasing. The topic of water quality and water sup……続きを見る

Poluição Marinha: Principais Aspectos é uma síntese de 15 anos de trabalhos e publicações voltados à poluição do ambiente marinho, em especial no Nordeste do Brasil. A contaminação da zona costeira ……続きを見る

Do you enjoy camping and hiking? Do you want to learn strategies for planning, preparing and surviving by yourself in the wilderness? While nature in the wild is often beautiful it can also be dange……続きを見る

This book explores the benefits of using risk analysis techniques in the evaluation of flood protection structures, and examines the results of the environmental impact assessment for selected plann……続きを見る

This volume presents a reconstruction of the formation of the environmental conditions and biota in the present-day Baltic Sea area during the last glacial cycle and thereafter under the influence o……続きを見る

This book is a product of the initial phase of a broader study evaluating the voluntary and regulatory compliance protocols that are used to account for the contributions of forests in U.S.-based gr……続きを見る

The purpose of this book is to introduce the phosphorus (P) removal structure as a new BMP for reducing dissolved P loading to surface waters from non-point source pollution, provide guidance on des……続きを見る

This book informs readers on the ecology, ecosystem services, and management of Sundaland wetland ecosystems, discussing the concepts and tools necessary to conserve these imperiled habitats. Sundal……続きを見る

This book highlights the various technologies that are currently available or are now being developed for the green and smart buildings of the future. It examines why green building performance is i……続きを見る

Islands face one of the most pressing issues of our time: how to balance ecological integrity with economic development and collective quality of life, including the need for social and conservation……続きを見る

It is clear that our environment is changing, and not for the better. Companies cannot ignore environmental issues anymore. Public awareness is growing, legislation is tightening, and demand for ISO……続きを見る

Biological diversity is important for ecosystem function and services, which in turn is essential for human well-being. Under the Convention on Biological Diversity, international efforts have been ……続きを見る

This book covers diverse environmental issues such as climate change; biodiversity preservation; prevention of air, water, and soil pollution; and resource recycling. Readers can acquire these four ……続きを見る

Over the past ten years, innovative technologies have shown that advanced oxidation processes are highly promising when applied to the remediation of polluted water or wastewater as they don’t gener……続きを見る

This illuminating new book presents a series of in-depth case studies from around the world based on numerous personal interviews with organizational leaders and focusing on their journey towards su……続きを見る

Le survivalisme reste encore un sujet tabou en France, et les rares fois où le concept est abordé dans les médias c’est pour le décrédibiliser ou le caricaturer. Alors même que les « preppers » n’on……続きを見る

'Cities are not just brick and mortar; they represent the dreams, aspirations, and hopes of societies.' UN Habitat (2008) Urban lakes are part of many of the cities we live in. They are often intric……続きを見る

"This publication is expected to provide insights into the present water supply and sanitation in rural Kenya by identifying potential cost-effective sources of community water supply systems; deter……続きを見る

Now in its fifth edition, this classic textbook continues to offer a well-tailored resource for beginning graduate students in geotechnical engineering. Further developing the basic concepts from un……続きを見る

The markets for organic and fair trade certified commodities are growing rapidly, with environmentally sound and more equitable certification systems likely to offer benefits for both small-scale fa……続きを見る

This book examines what will happen to global invasive species, including plants, animals and pathogens with current and expected man-made climate change. The effects on distribution, success, sprea……続きを見る

First published in 1992, Environmental Particles describes properties, roles, and methods for the characterization of environmental particles in air, water, sediment, and soil. This book emphasizes ……続きを見る

This book explores conservation practices on private land, based on research conducted with landholders in the hinterlands of Melbourne, Australia. It examines how conservation is pursued as an inti……続きを見る