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Book SynopsisPacked with stunning colour photographs, The Woodland Year is an intimate month-by-month journey through Ben Law's yearly cycle of work, his naturally attuned lifestyle and his deep understanding of the wood in which he lives. Each month includes guest contributions from woodlanders in other parts of England and Wales. The Woodland Year provides a fascinating insight to every aspect of sustainable woodland management; the cycles of nature, seasonal tasks, wild food gathering, wine making, mouthwatering and useful recipes, coppice crafts, round pole timber frame eco-building (pioneered by Ben in the UK), nature conservation, species diversity, tree profiles and the use of horses for woodland work. This is a profound book that is both practical and poetic. It describes a way of life that is economically and ecologically viable and sets a new standard for managing our woods in a low impact, sustainable way. As such, it holds some of the fundamental keys to how we can achieve a lower carbon society. AUTHOR: Ben Law has always had a passion for healthy, biodiverse farms and woodlands. Having gained an Advanced National Certificate in Agriculture, Ben became a shepherd and set up a conservation landscaping business, specialising in ponds and wild flower meadows. Bens appearance on Channel 4's Grand Designs is the most watched in the series history, is the hosts and publics favourite episode and was one of the 25 programmes chosen to represent Channel 4's 25th anniversary. Ben visited the Amazon in the late 1980s looking for positive solutions to deforestation and on his return set up and directed the charity, The Forest Management Foundation, working primarily with community forestry in Papua New Guinea. He has also worked for Oxfam as a permaculture consultant. Ben was a founding member of the Forest Stewardship Council and has lived and worked at Prickly Nut Woods in West Sussex, UK, since 1991; training apprentices and running courses on sustainable woodland management, eco-building and permaculture design. He runs a specialist eco-building company, The Roundwood Timber Framing Company Limited. 318 colour photographs

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Book SynopsisThis is the work of a man who has known and loved the Scottish Cairngorms for more than 30 years. Jim Crumley marries a poet's instincts to an uncompromising passion for the Cairngorm's arctic character, and for those wildlife tribes which thrive there. He marks nature's rhythms with thoughtful observations of bird and beast, flower and landscape. In the process he strives for a purer empathy with the wilds, seeks out the nourishing bond of man and landscape. Ultimately, the book asserts that the Cairngorms are nature's place. Crumley proposes a radical solution to safeguard the mountains from a threatening array of forces ranged against them. In his conclusion he invokes what Seton Gordon called "the spirit of the high and lonely places".

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Book SynopsisWithout oil, what would you do? How would you travel? How would you eat? What would everyday life be like? The world is about to change dramatically and permanently as a result of oil depletion. Within the next few years, the global production of oil will peak. Thereafter, even with a switch to alternative energy sources, industrial societies will have less energy available to do all the things essential to their survival. We are entering a new era as different from the industrial one as the latter was from mediaeval times. "The Party's Over" deals head-on with the imminent decline of cheap oil. It shows how oil and war have been closely related for the past century, and how competition to control oil supplies is likely to lead to new resource wars in the Middle East, Central Asia, and South America. Tracing the crucial role of fossil fuels in the rise of industrialism, Heinberg discusses the degree to which energy alternatives can compensate for oil, and recommends: a managed transition to a slower-paced, low-energy, sustainable society in the future; a global programme of resource conservation and sharing implemented by the US - the world's foremost oil consumer and the most mightily armed nation in world history - in concert with other countries; and realistic ways for families, communities, nations, and the world to prepare for the coming crisis. A riveting wake-up call that does for oil depletion, what Rachel Carson's "Silent Spring" did for the issue of chemical pollution - i.e. raising to consciousness a previously ignored global problem of immense proportions - "The Party's Over" is essential reading for all those concerned with the future of modern life as we know it.Trade Review'If societies a century from now have managed to learn how to live peacefully, modestly, and sustainably, it may be at least partly because the advice in this timely book was heeded.' - Thom Hartmann, author of The Last Hours of Ancient Sunlight 'The Party's Over is the book we need to reorient ourselves for a realistic future.' - Chellis Glendinning, Ph.D., author of When Technology Wounds

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Book SynopsisThe 20th century saw unprecedented growth in population, food production and energy consumption. As the population shifted from rural areas to urban cities, the human impact on the environment increased dramatically. The 21st century has ushered in an era of decline in a number of crucial areas: global oil, natural gas and coal extraction; minerals and ores, such as copper and platinum; economic growth; yearly grain harvests; fresh water; climate stability; and, population. To adapt to this profoundly different world, we must now begin to make radical changes to our attitudes, behaviours and expectations."Peak Everything" addresses many of the cultural, psychological and practical changes we will need to make as nature rapidly dictates our new limits. This latest book from Richard Heinberg, author of three acclaimed books on Peak Oil, touches on the most important aspects affecting humanity at this momentous time. A combination of wry commentary and sober forecasting on subjects as diverse as farming and industrial design, "Peak Everything" indicates how we might make the transition from the Age of Excess to the Era of Modesty with grace and satisfaction, while preserving the best of our collective achievements. A must-read for individuals, business leaders and policy makers who are serious about effecting real change.

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Book SynopsisLonglisted for the Wainwright Prize 2024 for Nature Writing[A] joyously readable book it riffs along like breeze in the hedgerow.' John Lewis-Stempel inCountry LifeHart's passion for the potential that resides here is intoxicating. Occasionally an environmental solution comes along that is sobreathtakingly simple you can't believe that not everyone is already doing it.'Sunday Times[Hart] has written an eye-opening and inspiring book which will leave you with a deep appreciation of these wonderful habitats'Daily MailIn this joyous journey around the wild edges of Britain, Christopher Hart takes us through the life, ecology and history of the humble British hedge, showing us how this much-loved (but somewhat overlooked) feature is inextricably woven into our language, history and culture.Hedges or hedgerows have long been an integral part of the British landscape; a bastion of privacy for our gardens, a protective presence on winding country lanes and a vital hiding place for birds and beasts on farmland.This man-made marvel is finally getting its time in the sun. Recognised as an environmental hero and a powerful climate ally, hedgerow is now considered the greatest edge habitat on earth, offering thorny scrub, mature woodland, grassland and even wetland. It plays a critical role in carbon sequestration and provides essential protection against the elements.Hedgelandshighlights the hawthorn and hazel of ancient hedges; the abundance of wildlife, from the elusive dunnock to the striking nightingale, the industrious hedgehog to the little harvest mouse; and the free pickings that the hedgerow offers, making it an essential and delicious element of any countryside ramble.Hedgelandswill tell you everything you never thought you needed to know about this wild, diverse and rich habitat and you might even look at your humble hedge in a whole new way.Hedgelandscombines history, celebration, lament and warning. Christopher Hart is a companionable writer, and makes a powerful case that, at a time of ecological hazard, well-nurtured hedges can play an astonishing role in buttressing the future.'The SpectatorA wonderful history of the threads that stitch the British countryside together.' Jake Fiennes, author ofLand HealerA passionate celebration and exploration of our wonderful hedgerows. You'll be swept along by Hart's intoxicating enthusiasm.' Dave Goulson, author ofSilent Earth

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Book Synopsis'Ignoring water's essential role as the connective tissue of all life on Earth is widespread. Unfortunately, the response to each environmental problem tends to be piecemeal -- addressing one threat rather than responding with complex solutions that will address the underlying problems.' Over the past four decades artist, activist and teacher Betsy Damon has studied virtually every aspect of water, from the essence of water drops to whole water systems and their connections to life on earth. Over the years, she has witnessed the decline in water quality around the world as a result of human actions. In this comprehensive and insightful book, Damon writes about our interdependence with water in every aspect of life. She discusses many of the technical, social, and ethical issues we face and our individual and collective responsibility for addressing the decline in water quality. Damon argues that lasting solutions to this problem depend on a fundamental understanding and empirical knowledge of water and its role for all life on earth. She provides an overview of water as a fundamental human right and describes how that right has been curtailed through pollution and the commercialisation of water supplies. Through inspiring personal stories and projects, scientific and technological studies and solutions, Damon reveals how to better appreciate and approach the problems so that clean water, air and soil can be available for all life.

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Book SynopsisThis textbook presents a comprehensive overview of the environmental impacts of various types of adventure tourism and how these can be best managed. This volume follows on from the authors previous textbook – ‘Outdoor Recreation: Environmental Impacts and Management’ and continues the aim of developing a deeper understanding of how tourist numbers impact the environment and to provide practical solutions to these problems. Combining their own first-hand experience and research with extensive literature review the authors' present several popular adventure tourism destinations from across the globe, including the Arctic, the Himalayas, Africa, Australia and Scotland as case studies. Chapters cover the particular challenges faced by each region: including impacts on animals and birds; the spread of invasive plant species and diseases; trail impacts on vegetation; impacts on geological, historical and archaeological sites and pollution and waste issues. A discussion and evaluation of the possible management actions for minimising these impacts and how outdoor recreation tourists can be regulated concludes each chapter. This practical and engaging textbook will be invaluable to students and scholars of adventure tourism and outdoor recreation as well as practitioners and managers working in the field.Table of ContentsChapter 1: What Is Adventure Tourism?Chapter 2: Adventure Tourism in AntarcticaChapter 3: The Arctic Islands: Svalbard and IcelandChapter 4: Adventure Tourism in the Russian ArcticChapter 5: Adventure Tourism in GreenlandChapter 6: Adventure Tourism in the Canadian ArcticChapter 7: Adventure Tourism in AlaskaChapter 8: Adventure Tourism in the HimalayasChapter 9: The AndesChapter 10: East AfricaChapter 11: Australia and New ZealandChapter 12: ScotlandChapter 13: Climate Change and Adventure Tourism

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Book SynopsisThis book explores how integrated management of environmental resources via a Nexus Approach can help to achieve Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It takes a process-oriented view on what should or needs to be done to implement a Nexus Approach and how this relates to SDGs. After sketching the background and conceptual outline, contributions to the book explore key aspects of monitoring and implementation. Specifically, they: focus on the importance of monitoring resource use and how to advance it at the international level to support SDG implementation, exemplify the resources perspective on the nexus approach by exploring how to close the nitrogen cycle and stay within planetary boundaries, elaborate on proven and emerging strategies for nexus implementation, highlighting means to enhance, monitor and analyse stakeholder participation, explain how the horizontal and vertical nexus dimensions interact and can support SDG implementation. The book sheds new light on key aspects of the interrelation between SDGs and the Nexus Approach and provides specific recommendations how to advance it.Table of ContentsChapter 1. The Nexus Approach as Tool for Achieving SDGs: Trends and Needs.- Chapter 2. Key Strategies to Achieve the SDGs and Consequences for Monitoring Resource Use.- Chapter 3. The Urgent Need to Re-Engineer Nitrogen-Efficient Food Production for the Planet.- Chapter 4. Participatory Processes and Integrated Modelling Supporting Nexus Implementations.- Chapter 5. Games for Aiding Stakeholder Deliberation on Nexus Policy Issues.- Chapter 6. Governance of Water-Energy-Food Nexus: A Social Network Analysis Approach to Understanding Agency Behaviour.- Chapter 7. Integrated SDG Implementation – How a Cross-Scale (Vertical) and Cross-Regional Nexus Approach Can Complement Cross-Sectoral (Horizontal) Integration.

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Book SynopsisCompletely revised and updated, the third edition of this bestseller discusses the concept and ongoing development of using methanol and derived dimethyl ether as a transportation fuel, energy storage medium, and as a chemical raw material to replace fossil fuels. The contents have been expanded by 35% with new and up to date coverage on energy storage, methanol from biomass and waste products, as well as on carbon dioxide capture and recycling. Written by the late Nobel laureate George Olah, Alain Goeppert and G. K. Surya Prakash, this is an inspiring read for anyone concerned with the major challenge posed by environmental problems including global warming and ocean acidification due to massive increase in fossil fuel use. The book provides a comprehensive and sustainable solution to replace fossil fuels in the long run by chemical recycling of carbon dioxide through renewable methanol utilizing alternative energy sources such as solar, wind, hydro, geothermal and nuclear. The Methanol Economy is being progressively implemented in many parts of the world.Table of ContentsPreface xiii About the Authors xv Acronyms xvii 1 Introduction 1 2 Coal in the Industrial Revolution and Beyond 13 3 History of Petroleum Oil and Natural Gas 21 3.1 Oil Extraction and Exploration 26 3.2 Natural Gas 27 4 Fossil‐Fuel Resources and Their Use 31 4.1 Coal 32 4.2 Petroleum Oil 38 4.3 Unconventional Oil Sources 43 4.4 Tar Sands 44 4.5 Oil Shale 46 4.6 Light Tight Oil 47 4.7 Natural Gas 48 4.8 Coalbed Methane 56 4.9 Tight Sands and Shales 56 4.10 Methane Hydrates 57 4.11 Outlook 60 5 Oil and Natural Gas Reserves and Their Limits 63 6 The Continuing Need for Hydrocarbon Fuels and Products 73 6.1 Fractional Distillation of Oil 77 6.2 Thermal Cracking and Other Downstream Processes 78 6.3 Petroleum Products 79 7 Fossil Fuels and Climate Change 85 7.1 Mitigation 95 8 Renewable Energy Sources and Atomic Energy 101 8.1 Hydropower 104 8.2 Geothermal Energy 108 8.3 Wind Energy 113 8.4 Solar Energy: Photovoltaic and Thermal 117 8.4.1 Electricity from Photovoltaic Conversion 118 8.4.2 Solar Thermal Power for Electricity Production 121 8.4.3 Electric Power from Saline Solar Ponds 125 8.4.4 Solar Thermal Energy for Heating 125 8.4.5 Economics of Solar Energy 126 8.5 Bioenergy 127 8.5.1 Electricity from Biomass 128 8.5.2 Liquid Biofuels 130 8.5.2.1 Biomethanol 135 8.5.3 Advantages and Limitation of Biofuels 135 8.6 Ocean Energy: Thermal, Tidal, and Wave Power 136 8.6.1 Tidal Energy 136 8.6.2 Wave Power 138 8.6.3 Ocean Thermal Energy 139 8.7 Nuclear Energy 140 8.7.1 Energy from Nuclear Fission Reactions 142 8.7.2 Breeder Reactors 146 8.7.3 The Need for Nuclear Power 148 8.7.4 Economics 149 8.7.5 Safety 151 8.7.6 Radiation Hazards 153 8.7.7 Nuclear By‐products, Waste, and Their Management 154 8.7.8 Emissions 156 8.7.9 Nuclear Fusion 156 8.7.10 Nuclear Power: An Energy Source for the Future 160 8.8 Future Outlook 161 9 The Hydrogen Economy and Its Limitations 165 9.1 Hydrogen and Its Properties 166 9.2 The Development of Hydrogen Energy 168 9.3 Production and Uses of Hydrogen 171 9.3.1 Hydrogen from Fossil Fuels 172 9.3.2 Hydrogen from Biomass 174 9.3.3 Photobiological Water Cleavage and Fermentation 175 9.3.4 Water Electrolysis 175 9.3.4.1 Electrolyzer Types 176 9.3.4.2 Electricity Source 177 9.3.5 Hydrogen Production Using Nuclear Energy 179 9.4 The Challenge of Hydrogen Storage 180 9.4.1 Liquid Hydrogen 182 9.4.2 Compressed Hydrogen 182 9.4.3 Metal Hydrides and Solid Adsorbents 184 9.4.4 Chemical Hydrogen Storage 185 9.5 Centralized or Decentralized Distribution of Hydrogen? 186 9.6 Hydrogen Safety 188 9.7 Hydrogen as a Transportation Fuel 189 9.8 Fuel Cells 191 9.8.1 History 191 9.8.2 Fuel Cell Efficiency 192 9.8.3 Hydrogen‐based Fuel Cells 194 9.8.4 PEM Fuel Cells for Transportation 197 9.8.5 Regenerative Fuel Cells 200 9.9 Outlook 203 10 The “Methanol Economy”: General Aspects 205 11 Methanol and Dimethyl Ether as Fuels and Energy Carriers 211 11.1 Background and Properties of Methanol 211 11.1.1 Methanol in Nature 213 11.1.2 Methanol in Space 213 11.2 Chemical Uses of Methanol 214 11.3 Methanol as a Transportation Fuel 216 11.3.1 Development of Alcohols as Transportation Fuels 217 11.3.2 Methanol as a Fuel in Spark Ignition (SI) Engines 226 11.3.3 Methanol as a Fuel in Compression Ignition (Diesel) Engines and Methanol Engines 229 11.4 Dimethyl Ether as a Transportation Fuel 232 11.5 Biodiesel Fuel 238 11.6 Advanced Methanol‐powered Vehicles 238 11.6.1 Hydrogen for Fuel Cells Based on Methanol Reforming 239 11.7 Direct Methanol Fuel Cell (DMFC) 245 11.8 Fuel Cells Based on Other Methanol‐derived Fuels and Biofuel Cells 253 11.8.1 Regenerative Fuel Cell 253 11.9 Methanol and DME as Marine Fuels 253 11.10 Methanol for Locomotives and Heavy Equipment 261 11.11 Methanol as an Aviation Fuel 262 11.12 Methanol for Static Power, Heat Generation, and Cooking 263 11.13 DME for Electricity Generation and as a Household Gas 265 11.14 Methanol and DME Storage and Distribution 268 11.15 Price of Methanol and DME 271 11.16 Safety of Methanol and DME 273 11.17 Emissions from Methanol‐ and DME‐powered Vehicles and Other Sources 278 11.18 Environmental Effects of Methanol and DME 283 11.19 The Beneficial Effect of Chemical CO2 Recycling to Methanol on Climate Change 285 12 Production of Methanol from Still Available Fossil‐Fuel Resources 287 12.1 Methanol from Fossil Fuels 290 12.1.1 Production via Syngas 290 12.1.2 Syngas from Coal 294 12.1.3 Syngas from Natural Gas 295 12.1.3.1 Steam Reforming of Methane 295 12.1.3.2 Partial Oxidation of Methane 296 12.1.3.3 Autothermal Reforming and Combination of Steam Reforming with Partial Oxidation 296 12.1.3.4 Syngas from CO2 Reforming of Methane 297 12.1.4 Syngas from Petroleum Oil and Higher Hydrocarbons 297 12.1.5 Economics of Syngas Generation 298 12.1.6 Alternative Syngas Generation Methods 298 12.1.6.1 Tri‐reforming of Natural Gas 298 12.1.6.2 Bi‐reforming of Methane for Methanol Production 298 12.1.6.3 Oxidative Bi‐reforming of Methane for Methanol Production: Methane Oxygenation 300 12.1.7 Other High‐Temperature Processes Based on Methane to Convert Carbon Dioxide to Methanol 300 12.1.7.1 Carnol Process 300 12.1.7.2 Combination of Methane Decomposition with Dry Reforming or Steam Reforming 302 12.1.7.3 Addition of CO2 to Syngas from Methane Steam Reforming 303 12.1.8 Coal to Methanol Without CO2 Emissions 303 12.1.9 Methanol from Syngas Through Methyl Formate 305 12.1.10 Methanol from Methane Without Producing Syngas 306 12.1.10.1 Direct Oxidation of Methane to Methanol 306 12.1.10.2 Catalytic Gas‐Phase Oxidation of Methane 307 12.1.10.3 Liquid‐Phase Oxidation of Methane to Methanol 309 12.1.10.4 Methane to Methanol Conversion Through Monohalogenated Methanes 311 12.1.11 Microbial or Photochemical Conversion of Methane to Methanol 313 12.2 Dimethyl Ether Production from Syngas or Carbon Dioxide Using Fossil Fuels 314 13 Production of Renewable Methanol and DME from Biomass and Through Carbon Capture and Recycling 319 13.1 Biomass‐ and Waste‐Based Methanol and DME – Biomethanol and Bio‐DME 319 13.1.1 Gasification 321 13.1.1.1 Sources of Heat for the Gasification 322 13.1.2 Biocrude 322 13.1.3 Combination of Biomass and Coal 324 13.1.4 Excess CO2 in the Gas Mixture Derived from Biomass 324 13.1.5 Methanol from Biogas 329 13.1.6 Limitations of Biomass 332 13.1.7 Aquaculture 335 13.1.7.1 Water Plants 336 13.1.7.2 Algae 336 13.2 Chemical Recycling of Carbon Dioxide to Methanol 340 13.3 Heterogeneous Catalysts for the Production of Methanol from CO2 and H2 340 13.4 Production of DME from CO2 Hydrogenation over Heterogeneous Catalysts 342 13.5 Reduction of CO2 to Methanol with Homogeneous Catalysts 343 13.6 Practical Applications of CO2 to Methanol 344 13.7 Alternative Two‐Step Route for CO2 Hydrogenation to Methanol 346 13.8 Where Should the Needed Hydrogen Come From? 346 13.9 CO2 Reduction to CO Followed by Hydrogenation 347 13.10 Electrochemical Reduction of CO2 348 13.10.1 Direct Electrochemical CO2 Reduction to Methanol 349 13.10.2 Methods for High‐Rate Electrochemical CO2 Reduction 350 13.10.3 Syngas (Metgas) Production from Formic Acid Synthesized by Electrochemical Reduction of CO2 352 13.11 Thermochemical and Photochemical Routes to Methanol 352 13.11.1 Solar‐Driven Thermochemical Conversion of CO2 to CO for Methanol Synthesis 352 13.11.2 Direct Photochemical Reduction of CO2 to Methanol 354 13.12 Sources of CO2 355 13.12.1 Separating Carbon Dioxide from Industrial and Natural Sources for Chemical Recycling 356 13.12.2 CO2 Capture from Seawater 359 13.12.3 CO2 Capture from the Air 359 13.13 Atmospheric CO2 to Methanol 363 13.14 Cost of Producing Methanol from CO2 and Biomass 365 13.15 Advantages of Producing Methanol from CO2 and H2 369 13.16 Reduction in Greenhouse Gas Emissions 369 13.17 Anthropogenic Carbon Cycle 372 14 Methanol‐Based Chemicals, Synthetic Hydrocarbons, and Materials 375 14.1 Methanol‐Based Chemical Products and Materials 375 14.2 Methyl‐tert‐butyl Ether and DME 377 14.3 Methanol Conversion to Light Olefins and Synthetic Hydrocarbons 378 14.4 Methanol to Olefin (MTO) Processes 380 14.5 Methanol to Gasoline (MTG) Processes 383 14.6 Methanol‐Based Proteins 384 14.7 Plant Growth Promotion 385 14.8 Outlook 386 15 Conclusion and Outlook 387 15.1 Where Do We Stand? 387 15.2 The “Methanol Economy”: Progress and Solutions for the Future 390 Further Reading and Information 395 References 409 Index 459

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Book SynopsisThis publication identifies investment approaches, opportunities, and finance mechanisms in Southeast Asia that can promote and catalyze funds for a sustainable ocean economy.It provides an overview of the "blue economy"" and emphasizes its significance for protecting the biodiversity of natural resources in Southeast Asia. The "blue economy" is defined as the sustainable use of ocean and coastal resources to drive economic growth and improve livelihoods, while protecting and nurturing marine ecosystems. The publication looks how multilateral and bilateral funding sources, a market-based approach, incentives, and regulations can contribute to achieving a blue economy. It also discusses how these elements need to be aligned within a cohesive development framework.

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Book SynopsisTom Heap is a regular presenter on BBC1's Countryfile, specializing in the more investigative films, and has made many BBC Panorama documentaries on food, energy and the environment. Tom is also the presenter of Radio 4's new Rare Earth series and was the anchor of The Climate Show on Sky News. He was the creator and presenter of BBC Radio's flagship climate change podcast '39 Ways to Save the Planet'.

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Book SynopsisLonglisted for the Wainwright Prize 2024 for Nature Writing[A] joyously readable book it riffs along like breeze in the hedgerow.' John Lewis-Stempel inCountry LifeHart's passion for the potential that resides here is intoxicating. Occasionally an environmental solution comes along that is sobreathtakingly simple you can't believe that not everyone is already doing it.'Sunday Times[Hart] has written an eye-opening and inspiring book which will leave you with a deep appreciation of these wonderful habitats'Daily MailIn this joyous journey around the wild edges of Britain, Christopher Hart takes us through the life, ecology and history of the humble British hedge, showing us how this much-loved (but somewhat overlooked) feature is inextricably woven into our language, history and culture.Hedges or hedgerows have long been an integral part of the British landscape; a bastion of privacy for our gardens, a protective presence on winding country lanes and a vital hiding place for birds and beasts on farmland.This man-made marvel is finally getting its time in the sun. Recognised as an environmental hero and a powerful climate ally, hedgerow is now considered the greatest edge habitat on earth, offering thorny scrub, mature woodland, grassland and even wetland. It plays a critical role in carbon sequestration and provides essential protection against the elements.Hedgelandshighlights the hawthorn and hazel of ancient hedges; the abundance of wildlife, from the elusive dunnock to the striking nightingale, the industrious hedgehog to the little harvest mouse; and the free pickings that the hedgerow offers, making it an essential and delicious element of any countryside ramble.Hedgelandswill tell you everything you never thought you needed to know about this wild, diverse and rich habitat and you might even look at your humble hedge in a whole new way.Hedgelandscombines history, celebration, lament and warning. Christopher Hart is a companionable writer, and makes a powerful case that, at a time of ecological hazard, well-nurtured hedges can play an astonishing role in buttressing the future.'The SpectatorA wonderful history of the threads that stitch the British countryside together.' Jake Fiennes, author ofLand HealerA passionate celebration and exploration of our wonderful hedgerows. You'll be swept along by Hart's intoxicating enthusiasm.' Dave Goulson, author ofSilent Earth

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Book Synopsis"Modeling the Environment" was the first textbook in an emerging field - the modeling techniques that allow managers and researchers to see in advance the consequences of actions and policies in environmental management. This new edition brings the book thoroughly up to date and reaffirms its status as the leading introductory text on the subject. System dynamics is one of the most widely used methods of modeling. The fundamental principles of this approach are demonstrated here with a wide range of examples, including geohydrology, population biology, epidemiology, and economics. The applications demonstrate the transferability of the systems approach across disciplines, across spatial scales, and across time scales. All of the models are implemented with stock and flow software programs such as Stella and Vensim, which are easy for students to learn and use.

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Book SynopsisTracing the building and erasing of past landscapes to make some of them more visible in the present, Peoples of a Sonoran Desert Oasis reveals how colonial legacies became embedded in national parks - and points to the possibility that such legacies might be undone and those lost landscapes remade.Trade Review“Peoples of a Sonoran Desert Oasis gets to the heart of one of the great debates in the history of conservation: whether there are any true ‘wildernesses’—pristine natural areas untouched by human hands—and, when we set aside protected areas like national parks, whether we should remove evidence of human occupation. The author does a marvelous job weaving O’odham oral traditions and histories into this historical account of Quitobaquito.”—Thomas E. Sheridan, author of Arizona: A History“With engaging prose, Jared Orsi excavates the layers of Indigenous history that underlie this seemingly ‘untouched’ nature reserve, details the environmental and cultural devastation of an increasingly hardened border, challenges the National Park Service—and us—to reckon with its colonial past, and points the way toward reconciliation with the O’odham peoples. The result is a fascinating study of a little-known place in the U.S.-Mexico borderlands.”—Marsha Weisiger, author of Dreaming of Sheep in Navajo Country“Peoples of a Sonoran Desert Oasis provides a trenchant analysis of how cultural heritage, modern management policies challenging that heritage, and local to international forces combined to shape a small, contested desert oasis. Quitobaquito is a tiny and unfamiliar space with lessons for the world.”—Lary M. Dilsaver, author of Preserving the Desert: A History of Joshua Tree National Park

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Book SynopsisThis book provides extensive information on the chemicals that inhabit our environment, our food, our water and our air and the impact that they may be having on human health. The author is a medical scientist, with training in the law. The book documents current understanding about pesticides in food, the plastics revolution, toxic metals, air, water and electronic waste pollutants, chemical exposure in the workplace, radiation pollutants, chemical exposure and hearing loss, how our bodies deal with chemicals, genetic variability and the risk of disease, the effect of chemicals on genes, mitochondria and the immune system and what we can do about it all. Industrialisation has resulted in many thousands of chemicals, which are being continuously developed and often escaping from where they are used into our human environment, without us really knowing enough about them. In high dosages or with continuous small dosage, the evidence suggests, that many of them could interfere with human health and some of them are known to be doing so. But for the vast majority, we are left wondering whether some could be responsible for some diseases the causes of which are inadequately understood. Every chapter is thoroughly reinforced with several pages of references from the peer-reviewed literature.Table of ContentsPreface: Julian Cribb, FRSA FTSE Chapter 1. Introduction Chapter 2: Pesticides in our food Chapter 3. The plastics revolution Chapter 4. Toxic metals Chapter 5. The Indestructibles Chapter 6. Air pollutants Chapter 7. Chemicals from paper manufacture and use Chapter 8. Chemical exposure in the workplace Chapter 9. Fluorocarbons Chapter 10: Radiation Chapter 11. How do our bodies deal with chemicals? Chapter 12: Genetic variability and the risk of disease – the advantages and disadvantages of being different Chapter 13. Environmental chemicals and our genes Chapter 14. Environmental chemicals and mitochondria Chapter 15. Environmental chemicals and our immune system Chapter 16: Just because the amounts are small, does it mean they are safe? Chapter 17. What can we do for a better future?

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Book SynopsisNatural history has always been the foundation of conservation biology.Trade Review"No volume covers the topic of plant conservation as comprehensively as this one. This book goes way beyond the contribution that natural history museums can make to conservation efforts to consider the topic as a whole, and it is all the more useful as a consequence. This will be an important and widely used book." - Thomas Lovejoy, President of the H. John Heinz III Center for Science, Economics, and the Environment"

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Book SynopsisThe only quantitative deforestation study to focus on one country, this case analysis of the Philippines since 1946 yields more concrete data than previous cross-national studies. David Kummer's close examination of the interactions among political, economic, and cultural factors and their environmental consequences sheds light on similar situations in other countries.

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Trade ReviewIt will serve as an excellent update... Highly recommended. Choice Rudder's book is a work of outstanding scholarship. Environmental Conservation Relevant to anyone with an interest in patterns of land use and change. Southeastern Naturalist A lifetime of experience working with tropical forests is utilized in this book to provide an insightful assessment. -- Harini Nagendra Landscape Ecology A compelling, concise, and very readable examination of a broad and complex subject. -- Avrum J. Shriar Human EcologyTable of ContentsList of Figures List of Tables Preface Acknowledgments 1. Introduction 2. Theory and Method in Studying Regional Deforestation Processes 3. Central America and the Caribbean: Island and Isthmus Deforestation 4. The Amazon Basin: The Breakdown of Passive Protection 5. West Africa: From Cocoa Groves in Forests to Food Crops in Scrub Growth 6. Central Africa: Passive Protections for Rain Forests 7. East Africa: Sustainable Spots Surrounded by Degrading Expanses 8. South Asia: A Turning Point for Forests? 9. Southeast Asia: Deforesting the Lowlands, Afforesting the Highlands 10. Through a Regional Lens: Conservation Policies in Large and Small Forests Appendix: Case Studies and Accompanying QCAs for Each Region Notes References Index

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Book SynopsisA highly regarded academic and former policy analyst and consultant charts the forty-year history of neoliberalism, environmental governance, and resource rights in MadagascarTrade Review“An incisive and devastating account of the transnational politics of conservation. A must read!”—Michael Goldman, author of Imperial Nature: The World Bank and Struggles for Social Justice in the Age of Globalization -- Michael Goldman“Catherine Corson masterfully shows how a conjuncture of devoted people carrying diverse interests and operating with institutional constraints came together to focus American development aid in Madagascar on biodiversity in parks.”—Christian Kull, author of Isle of Fire: The Political Ecology of Landscape Burning in Madagascar -- Christian Kull“Corson’s remarkable multi-sited ethnography exposes the narratives and power relations of neo-liberal conservation in one of the world’s most hotly-contested landscapes. As environmental politics intensify in an era of climate change and financialisation, this is vital reading for all concerned with the intertwined futures of Africa’s forests and people.”—Melissa Leach, University of Sussex -- Melissa Leach“Truly brilliant! Catherine Corson traces the environmental story in the one of the world’s most important biodiversity hotspots, showing how international and national power struggles undermined the well-meaning efforts of conservationists and donors, distorting sustainable development objectives in the country and ignoring the realities of peasant livelihoods. Personal insights from involvements in USAID, DFID, and numerous interactions in Madagascar and on Capitol Hill enliven this gripping account. It is a fascinating and well-documented read, brim-full of challenging perspectives for anyone engaged in trying to save the planet. It is indeed an important book.”—Sir Richard Jolly, Institute of Development Studies -- Sir Richard Jolly“From the villages of rural Madagascar to the board rooms of conservation organisations in Washington DC, Corridors of Power traces the fascinating story of conservation in one of the world’s most biodiverse rich regions. Its rich ethnographic approach shows how knowledge and politics intertwine in the framing and practice of biodiversity conservation. This is a ‘must read’ book for anyone interested in conservation and development in Africa and beyond.”—Ian Scoones, author of Sustainable Livelihoods and Rural Development -- Ian Scoones“This is a highly original book, which makes a major contribution to our understandings of theoretical debates around neoliberalism, policy formation, and the roles of international actors. It provides a fascinating and in-depth analysis, and as such this book deserves to be widely read.”—Rosaleen Duffy, SOAS University London -- Rosaleen Duffy

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Book SynopsisExamines the studies done by the Environmental Studies Program of the Minerals Management Service to provide information to predict and manage the environmental effects of outer continental shelf oil and gas activities. This book considers studies on marine mammals and endangered species, birds, benthic organisms, fisheries, and marine ecosystems.Table of Contents1 Front Matter; 2 Executive Summary; 3 1. Introduction; 4 2. Principles of Assessment; 5 3. Analysis of the Program; 6 4. Conclusions and Recommendations; 7 References; 8 Appendix A: Commission on Physical Sciences, Mathematics, and Resources; 9 Appendix B: Ecology Study Contracts Awarded by the Minerals Management Service, 1973-1989

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Table of Contents1 Front Matter; 2 SUMMARY; 3 1 INTRODUCTION; 4 2 STRUCTURE AND FUNCTIONING OF RIPARIAN AREAS; 5 3 HUMAN ALTERATIONS OF RIPARIAN AREAS; 6 4 EXISTING LEGAL STRATEGIES FOR RIPARIAN; 7 5 MANAGEMENT OF RIPARIAN AREAS; 8 APPENDIX A: COMMITTEE MEMBER AND STAFF BIOGRAPHIES; 9 COLOR PLATES

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Book SynopsisThe longest river of US, the Missouri River and its floodplain ecosystem experienced substantial environmental and hydrologic changes during the twentieth century. This report reviews the ecological state of the river and floodplain ecosystem, scientific research of the ecosystem, and the prospects for implementing an adaptive management approach.Table of Contents1 Front Matter; 2 Executive Summary; 3 1. Introduction; 4 2. Missouri River History, Management, and Legal Setting; 5 3. Missouri River and Floodplain Ecology; 6 4. Values of the Missouri River System and Operations; 7 5. Adaptive Management: Enhancing Scientific Inquiry and Policy Formulation; 8 6. An Alternative for Missouri River Recovery; 9 7. Recovering the Missouri River Ecosystem; 10 References; 11 Appendix A: Missouri River Aquatic Species; 12 Appendix B: State and Federal Rare, Threatened, or Endangered Species of the Missouri River Floodplain; 13 Appendix C: Biographical Sketches of Committee Members

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Book SynopsisThe International Joint Commission (IJC) of Canada and the United States has issued water regulation and management plans for Lake Ontario and the St Lawrence River. The IJC supported a 5-year, $20 million Lake Ontario-St Lawrence River Study (LOSLR Study). This report reviews a portion of the study that focused on wetlands and species at risk.Table of Contents1 Front Matter; 2 Summary; 3 1 Introduction; 4 2 The Shared Vision Model; 5 3 Coastal Processes in the LOSLR Study: Flooding and Erosion Prediction System; 6 4 Environmental Sciences in the LOSLR Study: Wetlands, Species at Risk, and the Integrated Ecological Response Model; 7 5 Toward Adaptive Managment; 8 Appendix A Statement of Task; 9 Appendix B Document and Models for Review and Background; 10 Appendix C Acronyms; 11 Appendix D Water Science and Technology Board; 12 Appendix E Biographical Information

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Table of Contents1 Front Matter; 2 Summary; 3 1 Introduction; 4 2 Institutional Landscape for Coastal Risk Management; 5 3 Performance of Coastal Risk Reduction Strategies; 6 4 Principles for Guiding the Nation's Future Investments in Coastal Risk Reduction; 7 5 A Vision for Coastal Risk Reduction; 8 References; 9 Appendix A: Major U.S. Coastal Storms Since 1900; 10 Appendix B: USACE Coastal Storm Damage Reduction Projects; 11 Appendix C: Biographical Sketches of Committee Members

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Book SynopsisWater quality monitoring is an essential tool in the management of water resources and this book comprehensively covers the entire monitoring operation.This important text is the outcome of a collborative programme of activity between UNEP and WHO with inputs from WMO and UNESCO and draws on the international standards of the International Organization of Standardization.Trade Review"This is essentially a practical book." - Environmental Engineering.Table of ContentsForeword. Introduction. Water quality - introduction. Background. Surface water quality. Groundwater quality. Water use and water quality deterioration. References and further reading. Water quality monitoring. General considerations. Purpose of monitoring. Information requirements. Elements of water quality monitoring. Monitoring for management. References and further reading. Design of a monitoring programme. Objectives of a water quality monitoring programme. Description of the monitoring area. Selecting sampling stations. Selection of variables. Frequency and timing of sampling. Design examples on selection of sampling sites. References and further reading. Implementing a monitoring programme. Laboratory infrastructure. Transport. Staffing. Planning for implementation of a monitoring programme. Communication. Field work. Preparation of sample bottles. Preparation for a sample visit. Conducting field work. Sample preservation. Sample reception by laboratory. References and further reading. Sampling. Sampling procedures. Water samplers. Types of samples. Guidelines for sampling. Preparation, transportation and storage of samples. References and further reading. Field testing. General. Temperature. Transparency. pH. Conductivity (or specific conductance). Dissolved oxygen. Faecal coliforms. Quality control in the field. References and further reading. Physical and chemical analyses. General. Alkalinity. Aluminium. Biochemical Oxygen Demand, (BOD). Chemical Oxygen Demand, (COD). Boron. Calcium. Chloride. Chlorophyll-a. Flouride. Iron. Magnesium. Manganese. Nitrogen, ammonia. Nitrogen, kjeldahl. Nitrogen, nitrate. Phosphorus. Potassiuim. Selenium. Reactive silica. Sodium. Sulfate. Total dissolved solids. Total suspended solids. References and further reading. Advanced instrumental analysis. Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometry (AAS). Gas Chromatograpgy (GC). Flame photometry. Total, organic and inorganic carbon. Analytical quality control. Introduction and terminology. General principles. Quality assurance. Internal quality control (IQC). Inter-laboratory comparison. Summary. Bibliography, references and further reading. Microbiological analyses. General. Statistics and information. Information for decisions. Reporting. Graphical presentation of results. References and further reading. Annex 1: Field kits and their suppliers. Annex 2: List of reviewers. Index.

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Book SynopsisThis is a handbook for policy makers and environmental managers in water authorities and engineering companies engaged in water quality programmes, especially in developing countries. It is also suitable for use as a textbook or as training material for water quality management courses. It is a companion volume to Water Quality Assessment and Water Quality Monitoring.Table of ContentsPolicy and Principles. Water Quality Requirments. Technology Selection. Wastewater as a Resource. Legal and Regulatory Instruments. Economic Instruments. Financing Wastewater Management. Institutional Arrangements. Information Systems. Framework for Water Pollution Control. The Ganga, India. Shanghai Huangpu River, China. The Pasig River, Phillipines. Nigeria. The Witbank Dam Catchment. The Upper Tiete Basin, Brazil. The Mezquital Valley, Mexico. Lerma-Chapala Basin, Mexico. The Danube Basin. Moscow Region, Russia. Cyprus. Kingdom of Jordan. Sana'a, Yemen.

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Book SynopsisThis book offers practical, realistic methods for reversing the effects of environmental catastrophe caused by industry. It defines regenerative design, and describes practical applications to the essential systems of land development: energy flow, water flow, agriculture and land use, and building design.Table of ContentsRETHINKING THE MIND IN NATURE. Sustainability in the Neotechnic Era. Science, Design, and Regeneration. Strategies for Regenerative Design. MEANS: REGENERATIVE TECHNOLOGY AND ITS APPLICATIONS. Energy: The Heart of the Matter. Habitat, Culture, and Energy Flow. Water: Going with the Flow. Growth, Form, and Productivity. Waste as a Resource. IMPLEMENTATION AND ITS IMPLICATIONS. Regenerative Systems in the Social Fabric. Garden Communities in Gaia's Garden. Economics, Policy, and Transition. References. Index.

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Book SynopsisTwilight in the Desert reveals a Saudi oil and production industry that could soon approach a serious, irreversible decline. In this exhaustively researched book, veteran oil industry analyst Matthew Simmons draws on his three-plus decades of insider experience and more than 200 independently produced reports about Saudi petroleum resources and production operations. He uncovers a story about Saudi Arabia's troubled oil industry, not to mention its political and societal instability, which differs sharply from the globally accepted Saudi version. It's a story that is provocative and disturbing, based on undeniable facts, but until now never told in its entirety. Twilight in the Desert answers all readers' questions about Saudi oil and production industries with keen examination instead of unsubstantiated posturing, and takes its place as one of the most important books of this still-young century.Trade Review"Those who follow with their own tales of imminent economic collapse struggle to emerge from [Simmons'] shadow." (Spectator Business, October, 2008) "...this is an important book and worth reading" (The Royal Society for Asian Affairs, April 2006) "The author...is clearly an expert in his field.... I recommend anybody in the financial markets read this book." (Financial Engineering News, October 2006)Table of ContentsIllustrations ix Preface xiii Acknowledgments xxi PART ONE FROM BEDOUIN TO BOURGEOISIE 1 1 The Birth of a Nation 5 2 The History of Major Saudi Arabian Oil Discoveries 23 3 Saudi Arabia's Road to Oil Market Dominance 43 4 The Veil of Secrecy over Saudi Oil Reserves and Production 69 PART TWO THE EBBING OF THE SAUDI OIL BOUNTY 99 5 Saudi Aramco 101 6 Oil Is Not Just Another Commodity 129 PART THREE GIANTS AT THE TIPPING POINT 149 7 Ghawar, the King of Oilfields 151 8 The Second-Tier Oilfields 181 9 The Best of the Rest 199 10 Coming Up Empty in New Exploration 231 11 Turning to Natural Gas 245 PART FOUR TWILIGHT IN THE DESERT 261 12 Saudi Oil Reserves Claims in Doubt 265 13 Facing the Inevitable 281 14 Reading Between the Lines of the Latest News from Aramco 309 15 Aramco Invokes "Fuzzy Logic" to Manage the Future of Saudi Oil 325 16 In Search of Crisper Truths among the Confident Saudi Claims 333 17 Aftermath 341 Appendix A Methodology 355 Appendix B Supporting Technical Data 365 Appendix C The 1974 and 1979 Senate Hearings 377 Notes 385 Bibliography 391 Index 409

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Book SynopsisBiofouling and biofilms are the terms used to describe the attachment of biological material to surfaces. A number of organisms including bacteria, protozoa, amoebae, fungi, barnacles and other organisms have been shown to form biofilms that create nuisances in man--made environments.Trade Review"It will be an essential reading for industrialists, environmental microbiologists, food scientists and biomaterials scientists." (La Doc Sti, November 2000) "the chapters are in general, easy to read and well illustrated and the book will probably be a useful addition" (Biochemie, No.83, 2001) "Overall, the information is up--to--date, yet provides a historical perspective, so will be relevant to a number of readers" (Microbiology Today, November 2001)Table of ContentsBiofilms and Biofouling. Biofouling in Drinking Water Systems. Biofouling in Indusrial Waters and Processes. Biofilms in the Food and Beverage Industry. Future Direction of Biofilm Research: Methodologies and Their Applications. Index.

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Book SynopsisFrom his efforts to protect California's wild lands - including the state's majestic redwoods and its dynamic coastline - to his novel ideas about the educational and inspirational value of wilderness that continue to provoke debates to this day, this first biography of John C. Merriam (1869-1945) tells the story of the prominent paleontologist who became a visionary in the American conservation movement.Trade Review"Steven Mark is to be congratulated for capturing the essence of Merriam and that original America, the one that in giving rise to conservation believed in parks as the nation's soul." - Alfred Runte, author of National Parks "We need to hear and heed John C. Merriam's voice, calling for education, inspiration, and spiritual contact to be paramount in the administration of our natural preserves." - Michael Frome, author of Battle for the Wilderness"Table of ContentsContents List of Illustrations Acknowledgments Introduction: Beyond Scenic Voyeurism 1. Why Save the Redwoods? 2. To Berkeley and Beyond 3. Paleontologist of the Far West 4. An Upward Trajectory 5. Redwoods and Research 6. Interpreting the National Parks 7. A Voice for Wilderness 8. Building State Parks 9. What Nature Means Notes Further Reading Index

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Book SynopsisPeople around the globe are becoming increasingly aware that our use of the land has an effect on the environment in which we live. Global warming is seen as a major threat to the well-being of the world's communities. Fear abounds, but does anyone really know what is going on? Will human activity make things worse? In this 1994 book, the author examines the relationship between society and climate change. With contributions from colleagues in the worst hit areas of the world, the author shows how some patterns of land use can make the problems worse; increasing the risk of droughts and associated food shortages. This book will help scientists and researchers assess our impact on the planet and consider our ability to respond to the consequences of future environmental change.Trade Review'Anyone concerned with the careful management of our planet, not least policy makers, could read this book with profit and should keep in mind that global warming may impose additional stress on these fragile areas in the future.' The Naturalist'Each study raises questions about the way we look at, prepare for and respond to contemporary droughts, and how we might respond to droughts in the future.' Geographical Abstracts: Human Geography'This is a very interesting book which looks at an old problem from a fresh perpective ... this is a useful addition to the collection and well worth reading.' TEG NewsTable of ContentsPreface; List of contributors; Introduction Michael H. Glantz; Part I. Drought, Desertification and Food Production: 1. Drought Michael H. Glantz; 2. Desertification Michael H. Glantz; 3. Food production: role of marginal lands Michael H. Glantz; 4. Cultivating the dry margins Michael H. Glantz; Part II. Case Studies and Conclusions: 5. The West African Sahel Michael H. Glantz; 6. Somalia Jörg Janzen; 7. The Brazilian Nordeste (Northeast) Antonio Magalhães and Pennie Magee; 8. The dry regions of Kenya David Campbell; 9. Australia R. Les Heathcote; 10. Ethiopia James McCann; 11. Northwest Africa Will Swearingen; 12. The Virgin Lands scheme in the former Soviet Union Igor Zonn, Michael H. Glantz and Alvin Rubinstein; 13. South Africa Coleen Vogel; 14. Is the stork outrunning the plow? Michael H. Glantz; Notes; Index.

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Book SynopsisContinuing concern about water supply and quality, ecosystem sustainability and restoration demands that the modern approach to the management of lakes and reservoirs should be based on a sound understanding of the application of the scientific and ecological principles that underlie freshwater processes. The Lakes Handbook provides an up-to-date overview of the application of ecologically sound approaches, methods and tools using experience gained around the world for an understanding of lakes and their management. Volume one of the Handbook addresses the physical and biological aspects of lakes pertinent to lake management, emphasising those aspects particularly relevant to large, still bodies of water. Volume two then considers lake management, with particular emphasis on sustainability, restoration and rehabilitation. This handbook will be invaluable to ecologists, environmental scientists, physical geographers and hydrologists involved in limnologicaTable of ContentsVolume I. 1. Lakes, Limnology And Limnetic Ecology: Towards A New Synthesis. 2. The Origin Of Lake Basins. 3. The Hydrology Of Lakes. 4. Chemical Processes Regulating The Composition Of Lake Waters. 5. Physical Properties Of Water Relevant To Limnology And Limnetic Ecology. 6. The Motion Of Lake Waters. 7. Regulatory Impacts Of Humic Substances In Lakes. 8. Sedimentation And Lake Sediment Formation. 9. Organisation And Energetic Partitioning Of Limnetic Communities. 10. Phytoplankton. 11. Aquatic Plants And Lake Ecosystems. 12. Benthic Invertebrates. 13. Pelagic Microbes - Protozoa And The Microbial Food Web. 14. Zooplankton. 15. Fish Population Ecology. 16. Fish Community Ecology. 17. Self-Regulation Of Limnetic Ecosystems. 18. Palaeolimnology. Volume II. Part I: General Issues:. 1. Introduction: Eutrophication And The Value Of Lakes. 2. Assault On The Quality Of Lakes. Part II: Regional Studies:. 3. Lakes - North America. 4. Lake Washington. 5. Nordic Lakes. 6. Alpine Lakes. 7. Lake Baikal. 8. Lakes Of The Arid Zone. 9. Lakes Of Latin America. Part III: Human Impact On Specific Lake Types:. 10. Shallow, Temperate Lakes. 11. Shallow, Tropical Lakes. 12. Reservoirs. 13. Lake Acidification. Part IV: Lake And Catchment Models:. 14. Catchment Models. 15. OECD Models. 16. Lake Models. 17. The Reversal Of Eutrophication. 18. Biomanipulation. 19. Restoration Of Acidified Lakes. Part V: Legal Frameworks:. 20. North America. 21. Nordic Europe. 22. East Africa. 23. South Africa

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Book SynopsisIn The Hydrogen Economy, best--selling author Jeremy Rifkin takes us on an eye--opening journey into the next great commercial era in history.Trade Review"Rifkin, who is an influential writer and lecturer at a major American business school, has produced a very readable book with an important message. It deserves to be studied in governments, in the boardrooms of business and, more important, by the citizens of the world - for it is up to them to plan their destiny within realistic options. In short, it speaks of nothing less than the survival of the species." Times Higher Education SupplementTable of ContentsChapter 1: Between Realities; Chapter 2: Sliding Down Hubbert’s Bell Curve; Chapter 3: Energy and the Rise and Fall of Civilizations; Chapter 4: The Fossil-Fuel Era; Chapter 5: The Islamist Wildcard; Chapter 6: A Global Meltdown; Chapter 7: Vulnerabilities Along the Seams; Chapter 8: The Dawn of the Hydrogen Economy; Chapter 9: Reglobalization from the Bottom Up

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Book SynopsisBased on an international symposium and workshop to be hosted by the University of Hull International Fisheries Institute, this reference includes expert reviews of the advantages and shortcomings of all current techniques and management strategies used in assessment of freshwater fish stocks, worldwide.Table of ContentsPreface.. I: Survey Methods. 1. Fish population survey methods: a synthesis (P. Hickley). 2. Electric fishing for the assessment of fish stocks in large rivers (J. Harvey and I.G. Cowx). 3. The use of resistivity fish counters in fish stock assessment (M. Aprahamians, S. Nicholson, D. McCubbing and I. Davidson). 4. Evaluation of a low disturbance methods for estimating population densities of juvenile Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar L.) and trout (Salmo trutta L.) juveniles in chalk streams (D.J. Bird, G.W. Lightfoot and A.P. Strevens). 5. Assessment of the deep water trawl fisheries of the South East Arm of Lake Malawi using exploratory surveys and commercial catch data (M. Banda, T. Tomasson and D. Tweddle). 6. Selectivity of Breder traps for sampling fish fry (J. Kubecka). 7. Estimation of migrant yellow eel stock in large rivers through the survey of fish passes: a preliminary investigation in the River Meuse (Belgium) (E. Baras, J-CI, Philippart and B. Salmon). II: Catch Effort Methods. 8. Catch census of coarse anglers in England and Wales (R. Steel, K. O'Hara and P.A. Smith). 9. Log books as a mechanism for assessing long-term trends in the salmonid fisheries, with particular reference to the sea trout stocks of the River Tywi (D.M. Evans). 10. Estimating historical trends of migratory fish runs into rivers without counters (I. Small). 11. Interpreting trends in adult Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar L.) Populations from angling records: an analysis of catch and effort data from the River Spey (G.W. SMith, R. Laughton and S.J. Dora). 12. Catch and effort data and the management of the commercial fisheries of Itaipu reservoir in the upper Parana river, Brazil (E.D. Okada, A.A. Agostinho and M. Petrere Jr.). III: Hydroacoustic Assessment. 13. Use of horizontal dual-beam sonar for fish surveys in shallow waters (J. Kubecka). 14. Application of a hydroacoustic sampling technique in a large wind-exposed, shallow lake (P.J. Mous, J. Kemper). 15. A hydroacoustic assessment of a rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) population in a deep oligotrophic lake (M. Cryer). 16. Stock assessment of the Arctic charr (Salvelinus alpinus) Population in Loch Ness, UK (C.W. Bean, I.J. Winfield and J.M. Fletcher). 17. Estimating fish production and biomass in the pelagic zone of Lake Malawi?Niassa: a comparison between acoustic observations and predictions based on biomass size-distribution theory (E.H. Allison). IV: Population Models. 18. A length-structured matrix population model used as a fish stock assessment tool (W. Dekker). 19. Uncertainty in fish stock assessment based on bottom trawl surveys in Lake Ijsselmeer (A.D. Buijse and W. Dekker). 20. Technical Interactions in tropical floodplain fisheries of south and south-east Asia (D.D. Hoggarth and G.P. Kirkwood). 21. Estimation of Atlantic salmon (Samo salar L.) and sea trout (Salmo Trutta L.) run size and angling exploitation on the Welsh Dee, using mark-recapture and trap indices (I.C. Davidson, R.J. Cove, N.J. Milner and W.K. Purvis). 22. Population dynamics of steelhead trout in a coastal stream, the Keogh River, British Columbia (B.R. Ward). 23. Mark-recapture experiment in a sea trout (Salmo trutta L.) ranching stream: catch effort and sample size for a confident population estimate through the season (H.Kristiansen). V: Case Studies - Lakes and reservoirs. 24. Stock assessment considerations in large lakes and reservoirs (E. Allison). 25. Stock assessment in Sri Lankan reservoirs: A review (U.S. Amarasinghe). 26. Progress and problems in the stock assessment of Lake Tanganyika sardines (B.E. Marshall). 27. Limitations of catch and effort data collection methods used for inland fisheries in the SADC region, with particular references to Zimbabwe (J.J. Mandima). 28. Trout yield Lake Taupo, New Zealand: anglers' eldorado or just another fishery? (M. Cryer). 29. Assessment and prediction of whitefish stock (Coregonus lavaretus) of Lake Constance (Bodensee) (H. Loffler). 30. The use of depletion fisheries data in fish stock assessment in Lake Wolderwijd, The Netherlands (J.J. G.M. Backx). VI: Case Studies - Rivers. 31. Stock assessment considerations for riverine fisheries (D. C. Jackson). 32. Growth and mortality rates of an endangered species, Synodontis Victoriae, in Sondu/ Miriu River, Kenya (J. Muli and W. OjWang). 33. Stock assessment fisheries population dynamics in Spanish mountain streams (D. Garcia Dejolan, M. Mayo and F. Hervella). 34. Stock assessment of European eel Anguilla anguilla L. (B. Knights, E. Withe and I.A. Naismith). 35. Exploitation of Alosa Pontica in the Danube Delta, Romania (I. Navodaru). 36. Age and growth of Petenia splendida Gunther in the San Pedro River (Southern Mexico) (J-L. Noiset and J-CI. Micha). VII: Fisheries Management. 37. Maximization of yields from African Lakes (G.F. Turner). 38. Community-based management in inland fisheries: case studies from two Malaysian fishing communities (A.B. Ali). 39. The integration of fish stock assessment into fisheries management (I.G. Cowx). Index.

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Book SynopsisThis book concerns the developments in the field of e-waste management with a particular focus on urban mining, sustainability, and circular economy aspects. It explains e-waste recycling technologies, supply chain aspects, and e-waste disposal in IT industries, including health and environmental effects of e-waste recycling processes, and associated issues, challenges, and solutions. Further, it describes the economic potential of resource recovery from e-waste.Features: Covers recent developments in e-waste management Explores technological advances, such as nanotech from e-waste, MREW, fungal biotech, and so forth Reviews electronic component recycling aspects Discusses the implementation of circular economy in the e-waste sector Includes urban mining and sustainability aspects of e-waste This book is aimed at graduate students and researchers in environmental engineering, waste management, urban mining, circular economy, waste processing, electronics, and telecommunication engineering, electrical and electronics engineering, and chemical engineering.

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Book SynopsisSustainability Disclosure examines the evolution of sustainability disclosure resulting from the implementation of mandatory reporting legislation within the European Union using the evidence from the Non-Financial Reporting Directive (NFRD) and Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). Overall, the findings underscore the significance of mandatory reporting legislation in increasing the number of companies disclosing their social and environmental impact, as well as broadening the scope of reporting.Addressing the current topics of mandatory regime for sustainability disclosure, the book offers important insights for academic scholars, regulators, and policy makers indicating strength and weaknesses of NFRD with potential feedback for the recently introduced CSRD regulation. In addition, the analysis of the evidence from companies listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange (WSE) delivers interesting lessons for practitioners, managers, and auditors responsible for implementing mandatory reporting legislation at the company level. Finally, the book would be helpful for Ph.D. candidates and students of management and organization, economics, finances as well as legal studies willing to develop their understanding about sustainability disclosure.

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Book SynopsisThis book delves into Europeâs urgent quest for energy independence as a foundation for the EU and national sovereignty, economic resilience, and climate leadership. Amid rising geopolitical tensions and accelerating climate crises, it advocates for a bold shift towards renewable energy investments as a pathway to a sustainable, energy-secure future.Offering an in-depth exploration of policy innovations, strategic imperatives, and case studies, the book highlights how decentralized energy systems and local empowerment can drive resilience and self-reliance. It underscores Europeâs potential to lead the global renewable energy transition, serving as a blueprint for other regions tackling energy insecurity and climate change. The book demonstrates how the EU and its nations can simultaneously enhance energy security and achieve their climate goals through strategic investment in renewables.The book is designed for policymakers, academics, and energy professionals, particularly those involved in European energy, climate, and economic strategies. It is also an essential resource for university professors and researchers in energy policy, international relations, sustainability, and European studies. Regional and local leaders will find valuable insights on implementing transformative energy solutions tailored to their communities.

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Book SynopsisMost people can readily identify a forest, or a grassland, or a wetland - these are the simple labels we give different plant communities. The aim of this book is to move beyond these simple descriptions to investigate the ''hidden'' structure of vegetation, asking questions such as how do species in a community persist over time? What prevents the strongest species from taking over? And, are there rules that confer stability and produce repeatable patterns? Answers to these questions are fundamental to community ecology, and for the successful management of the world''s varied ecosystems, many of which are currently under threat. In addition to reviewing and synthesising our current knowledge of species interactions and community assembly, this book also seeks to offer a different viewpoint - to challenge the reader, and to stimulate ecologists to think differently about plant communities and the processes that shape them.Trade Review'For anyone working in the large field of plant ecology, and teaching courses in ecology and other topics, this book may provide some new food for thought. It might be used in a graduate seminar course or as background reading for students new to the field as they are developing their career foundations and graduate research plans Suzanne Koptur, Plant Science Bulletin'… a very enjoyable read.' Scott L. Collins, The Quarterly Review of BiologyTable of Contents1. Plants are strange and wondrous beings; 2. Interactions between species; 3. Mechanisms of co-existence; 4. Community-level processes; 5. Assembly rules; 6. Theories and their predictions; 7. Synthesis.

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Book SynopsisWater resources and related issues are of great significance in 21st century politics. In Africa, for example, hydropolitics affect politics and policymaking at the local, national, and international levels. To investigate water politics, this unique work focuses on the issue transboundary water governance in Southern and Eastern Africa.Based on extensive field research, it offers a comparative study of the Orange Senqu and Nile basins in Africa, arguing that both causal and behavioral factors (such as localization and trust building) drive the multi-leveled development of cooperative management norms and foster the creation of regional communities of interest.The book combines theory, analysis, and fieldwork within the framework of Constructivism as well as a wide range of examples to identify and analyze the nature of norms in hydropolitics. By doing so, it will help shape the debate on how water conflict and cooperative governance should evolve and will interest anyoneTrade Review[Jacobs'] empirical materials are rich, and the book provides a good introduction to the international dimension of these issues. * Foreign Affairs *Table of ContentsIntroduction / 1. Constructing Complexity and Soft Power in Transboundary Water Governance / 2. Multi-level Water Governance: Factors, Actors, Process / 3. The Orange-Senqu River Basin and the Importance of the Past / 4. The Nile River Basin and a Changing Landscape / 5. Comparison of Multi-level Water Governance in Southern and East Africa / 6. Scaling out to Environmental Politics: Lessons learned from Water / 7. Water as a tool for Regional Integration and Policy Implications / Conclusion. Exploring New Frontiers in Transboundary Water Governance

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Book SynopsisIn North America, concepts of Historical Range of Variability are being employed in land-management planning for properties of private organizations and multiple government agencies. The National Park Service, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Forest Service, and The Nature Conservancy all include elements of historical ecology in their planning processes. Similar approaches are part of land management and conservation in Europe and Australia. Each of these user groups must struggle with the added complication of rapid climate change, rapid land-use change, and technical issues in order to employ historical ecology effectively. Historical Environmental Variation in Conservation and Natural Resource Management explores the utility of historical ecology in a management and conservation context and the development of concepts related to understanding future ranges of variability. It provides guidance and insights to all those entrusted with managing aTrade Review“The book provides a rich summary and critique of such ideas and approaches that will provide material both for under-graduate courses and for ecologists interested in the theory and practice of understanding historical ecological dynamics.” (Ecological Management & Restoration, 18 May 2015) “But each chapter provides guidance on how historical ecology may be fruitfully applied to specific cases of management giving the reader much hope for the future and for potential course corrections on the landscape.” (Landscape Ecol, 15 January 2015) "Overall, a very useful reference for advanced students in conservation and ecosystem management as well as researchers and managers developing future adaptation plans. Summing Up: Highly recommended. Upper-division undergraduates and above.” (Choice, 1 March 2013)Table of ContentsContributors vii Foreword x Preface xii Acknowledgments xiv Section 1 Background and History 1John A. Wiens 1 Setting the stage: theoretical and conceptual background of historical range of variation 3William H. Romme, John A. Wiens, and Hugh D. Safford 2 Development of historical ecology concepts and their application to resource management and conservation 19Wayne Padgett, Barbara Schrader, Mary Manning, and Timothy Tear Section 2 Issues and Challenges 29Hugh D. Safford 3 Challenges in the application of historical range of variation to conservation and land management 32Gregory D. Hayward, Thomas T. Veblen, Lowell H. Suring, and Bob Davis 4 Historical ecology, climate change, and resource management: can the past still inform the future? 46Hugh D. Safford, Gregory D. Hayward, Nicole E. Heller, and John A. Wiens 5 What is the scope of “history” in historical ecology? Issues of scale in management and conservation 63John A. Wiens, Hugh D. Safford, Kevin Mcgarigal, William H. Romme, and Mary Manning 6 Native Americans, ecosystem development, and historical range of variation 76Gregory J. Nowacki, Douglas W. Maccleery, and Frank K. Lake 7 Conservation and resource management in a changing world: extending historical range of variation beyond the baseline 92Stephen T. Jackson Section 3 Modeling Historic Variation and Its Application For Understanding Future Variability 111Robert E. Keane 8 Creating historical range of variation (HRV) time series using landscape modeling: overview and issues 113Robert E. Keane 9 Modeling historical range of variability at a range of scales: an example application 128Kevin Mcgarigal and William H. Romme Section 4 Case Studies of Applications 147Gregory D. Hayward 10 Regional application of historical ecology at ecologically defined scales: forest ecosystems in the Colorado Front Range 149Thomas T. Veblen, William H. Romme, and Claudia Regan 11 Incorporating concepts of historical range of variation in ecosystem-based management of British Columbia’s coastal temperate rainforest 166Andy Mackinnon and Sari C. Saunders 12 Incorporating HRV in Minnesota national forest land and resource management plans: a practitioner’s story 176Mary Shedd, Jim Gallagher, Michael Jiménez, and Duane Lula 13 Applying historical fire-regime concepts to forest management in the western United States: three case studies 194Thomas E. Demeo, Frederick J. Swanson, Edward B. Smith, Steven C. Buttrick, Jane Kertis, Jeanne Rice, Christopher D. Ringo, Amy Waltz, Chris Zanger, Cheryl A. Friesen, and John H. Cissel 14 Using historical ecology to inform wildlife conservation, restoration, and management 205Beth A. Hahn and John L. Curnutt 15 River floodplain restoration experiments offer a window into the past 218Ramona O. Swenson, Richard J. Reiner, Mark Reynolds, and Jaymee Marty 16 Streams past and future: fluvial responses to rapid environmental change in the context of historical variation 232Daniel A. Auerbach, N. Leroy Poff, Ryan R. Mcshane, David M. Merritt, Matthew I. Pyne, and Thomas K. Wilding 17 A framework for applying the historical range of variation concept to ecosystem management 246William H. Romme, Gregory D. Hayward, and Claudia Regan Section 5 Global Perspectives 263John A. Wiens 18 Ecological history guides the future of conservation: lessons from Africa 265A.R.E. Sinclair 19 Ecological history has present and future ecological consequences – case studies from Australia 273David Lindenmayer 20 A view from the past to the future 281Keith J. Kirby 21 Is the historical range of variation relevant to rangeland management? 289Brandon T. Bestelmeyer 22 Knowing the Fennoscandian taiga: ecohistorical lessons 297Yrjö Haila Section 6 Challenges for the Future 305 23 Reflections on the relevance of history in a nonstationary world 307Julio L. Betancourt 24 The growing importance of the past in managing ecosystems of the future 319Hugh D. Safford, John A. Wiens, and Gregory D. Hayward Index 329

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