F.F - Earth Sciences 1

The quality and availability of fresh water are of critical importance to human and ecosystem health. Given its central role in the functioning of all living systems, water is arguably the most impo……続きを見る

"Superbly written and researched." ーBooklist "Builds a strong case." ーKirkus Lyme disease is spreading rapidly around the globe as ticks move into places they could not survive before. The first e……続きを見る

Salvage loggingーremoving trees from a forested area in the wake of a catastrophic event such as a wildfire or hurricaneーis highly controversial. Policymakers and those with an economic interest in……続きを見る

Over the next several decades, as human populations grow and developing countries become more affluent, the demand for energy will soar. Parts of the energy sector are preparing to meet this demand ……続きを見る

The devastating effects of climate change are undeniable. Fires rage and waters rise in every corner of the globe. In light of these changes to our planet, the issue of social and environmental well……続きを見る

Available open access digitally under CC-BY-NC-ND licence. As climate change accelerates, our window for action is closing. To stay within the "Anthropocene" - an epoch in which humankind as the dom……続きを見る

89 Seconds to Midnight: How Close Are We to Global Catastrophe? In January 2025, the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists moved the Doomsday Clock to 89 seconds before midnight, the closest humanity ha……続きを見る

This sixth volume of the State of the World’s Indigenous Peoples focuses on the climate crisis, its impact on Indigenous Peoples, and the role Indigenous Peoples can and do play in mitigating the ef……続きを見る

Available Open Access digitally under CC-BY-NC-ND licence. With Agenda 2030, the UN adopted wide-ranging Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) that integrate development and environmental agendas. Th……続きを見る

The Hurricane Guide: Being an Attempt to Connect the Rotary Gale or Revolving Storm with Atmospheric Waves is a comprehensive and pioneering work by William Radcliff Birt, first published in the mid……続きを見る

The economic operating system keeps crashing. It’s time to upgrade to a new one. Five decades ago, The Limits to Growth shocked the world by showing that population and industrial growth were pushin……続きを見る

From elder voices opposing the Dakota Pipeline to young people running for office to advocate for change, every day we see real-life stories about how women are making a collective difference on cli……続きを見る

The mechanisms and behaviour of the scour process is a challenging subject, and one which is expertly dealt with in this informative, illustrated volume. Specifically, this book addresses issues rel……続きを見る

From the #1 New York Times bestselling coauthor of Outlive comes a radical exploration of the science of heat adaptation and sweat therapy to tap into the evolutionary superpowers that we’ve forgott……続きを見る

Our Changing Menu helps us understand how to think about food, rather than what to think. The diversity of the co-authors' experiences is woven together to create awareness and help us get involved ……続きを見る

How should we react to climate anxiety? This accessible book discusses anxiety and other emotions brought on by climate change, examining what climate anxiety is, why it is becoming so prevalent and……続きを見る

Jeffrey D. Sachs is one of the world's most perceptive and original analysts of global development. In this major new work he presents a compelling and practical framework for how global citizens ca……続きを見る

For most of us, the Earth is a givenーsomething we don't think to question. It's just there, under our feet, as it has always been. And why should we? The concept of a spherical Earth has been drill……続きを見る

The world as we know it is undergoing a sudden and violent transformation, unlike anything the planet has experienced since the Cretaceous Extinction. The evidence is all around us: vast droughts th……続きを見る

The articles collected here are foundational contributions to integrating behavioural research and risk analysis. They include seminal articles on three essential challenges. One is ensuring effecti……続きを見る

Its constant evolution over the millennia since its inception has made the Earth a dynamic entity, subject to numerous climactic and environmental forces that are forever changing this planet. In it……続きを見る

Beowulf, demonstrating exceptional strength and bravery, confronts and defeats Grendel in a fierce battle. When Grendel’s mother seeks revenge, Beowulf ventures into her underwater lair and slays he……続きを見る

Numerical models have become much more efficient, making their application to problems increasingly widespread. User-friendly interfaces make the setup of a model much easier and more intuitive whil……続きを見る

The thermal use of the shallow subsurface is increasingly being promoted and implemented as one of many promising measures for saving energy. A series of questions arises concerning the design and m……続きを見る

EPDF and EPUB available Open Access under CC-BY-NC-ND licence. In recent years, climate litigation has become an important subject of global scholarly and policy interest. However, developments with……続きを見る

«Una ricerca eccezionale e quanto mai tempestiva» The Economist «Un libro da divorare» The New York Times «Coinvolgente ed estremamente accurato» Al Gore «Una narrazione straordinaria, in grado di c……続きを見る

**A groundbreaking investigation of the Caribbean as both an idyll in the American imagination and a dark laboratory of Western experimentation, revealing secrets to racial and environmental progres……続きを見る

A comprehensive overview of contemporary Italian pedagogy from an international perspective blends empirical research with practical strategies for teachers In recent years, teachers of Italian, lik……続きを見る

"This is a must-read that lays out the clear and present dangers of climate changeーand what we must do to avoid global catastrophe." ーRhea Suh, former president of the Natural Resources Defense Co……続きを見る

Fifteen climate experts combine forces to present a plan for slowing and ultimately preventing further destruction to our planet. As governments and businesses continue to set climate goals for redu……続きを見る