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HarperCollins Publishers Murder Grove a twisty atmospheric new crime
Book SynopsisA gripping new thriller with a killer twist!Two bodies. Thirty years. And a secret that connects them both1990A woman's body is found brutally murdered in the woods, and next to it, a shallow grave hiding a terrified young girl.2021When Mia and Rich move to an eco-village in Spain, they're looking for a new start. Val Verde is everything they wished for at least to begin with. But when someone is murdered in an olive grove, Mia realises the village isn't the safe haven she was hoping forThere's a killer in the village and they'll stop at nothing until they get revengeTrade Review‘A heady tale of distrust and disillusion’ The Times ‘It had a beautifully evoked sense of place; the pace was relentless and the ending left so many intriguing questions!’ Jane Shemilt “A thrilling read set against an idyllic Spanish backdrop. Cleverly written with some excellent twists – I raced through this.” Catherine Cooper PRAISE FOR E.V. ADAMSON ‘Assured and engrossing’ The Sunday Times ‘Fantastic – I read this in one sitting’ Kate Mosse ‘It’s exactly what you look for in a thriller: well-drawn characters, a believable plot and an ending that makes you think long after you have finished reading’ Belfast Telegraph ‘Great fun’ The Times ‘Both a tightly-plotted, entertaining work of suspense and an unflinching study of the trauma of witnessing violence’ LOUISE CANDLISH “Meticulously plotted with an ending I really didn’t see coming.” SARAH VAUGHAN, author of ANATOMY OF A SCANDAL ‘An 'of-the-moment' mystery which keeps you wondering until the final page.’ JANE CORRY, author of I MADE A MISTAKE ‘Fast-paced and unpredictable’ JANE SHEMILT ‘I loved this dark twisty tale’ JACKIE KABLER ‘It starts with a chilling act of murder and continues with twist after twist’ CLAIRE MCGOWAN ‘Superbly executed’ JANE CASEY ‘A powerful thriller disentangling what lies behind a bloody opening murder scene at one of London's most famous beauty spots' TANITH CAREY ‘A twisty, dark, urban thriller.’ CASS GREEN 'So perfectly pitched it gave me vertigo.' KATE WEINBERG, author of THE TRUANTS ‘Five Strangers opens with a vicious death, then blindsides you on a twisted journey of possession and danger. I read it in one day.’ RACHAEL BLOK 'Compelling and darkly addictive’ GAVANNDRA HODGE 'An original, twisty and atmospheric thriller, packed with secrets and toxic relationships’ROZ WATKINS, author of THE DEVIL’S DICE
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Saraband Mistletoe Winter
Book SynopsisA new collection of vibrant essays to inform, stimulate and inspire every nature lover. Times of darkness offer opportunities to reflect. In Mistletoe Winter, Roy Dennis offers his reflections on the natural world from the past year – from the welcome signs of change to the ongoing problems we are posing for nature, and what humankind can and must do about them. As in his companion volume, Cottongrass Summer, Roy Dennis balances his alarm at the crisis confronting the natural world with his own sense of optimism that new generations can make crucial changes for the future. One of our most prominent advocates for our planet and its species, he writes with insight and originality. This volume will provide inspiration and ideas for everyone who cares about our planet and its species.Trade Review'A fascinating read.' -- Bird Watching'Wonderful.' -- Mark AveryTable of ContentsIntroduction; Mistletoe; Footprints in the snow; A four-minute warning; Deep snow, predators and prey; Uisge beatha – the water of life; Translocating mountain hares; Ptarmigan alarm call; Fighting for a special place; The uncertain lockdown spring of 2020; Losing our lapwings; Opening gates, opening minds; When it’s gone, it’s gone; Sea eagles: shooting the messenger; Sixty years of ospreys; Green bridges; Saving the California condor; Oystercatchers on a cliff edge; An octogenarian dangling from a rope; Nature’s woodworkers; Grazing and range management; Morven’s son; The paradox of Pallas’s sandgrouse; Wilding rewilding; The bearded vulture, a rewilding icon; Chalk and cheese conservation; Rewilding offshore islands; Landmarks of a year; The altruism of diligent creatures; A great day’s birding; The Rocky Mountain goat solution; A record-breaking golden eagle; Woodcocks in trouble; The long life of a knot; Capercaillies in crisis; Pears for bears
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Springer Nature Switzerland AG The Increasing Risk of Floods and Tornadoes in
Book SynopsisThis volume discusses the increasing occurrence of floods and tornadoes in Southern Africa over the last few years. The book discusses existing flood and tornado management protocols, indigenous approaches to mitigate disaster risk, urban and peri-urban flooding, tornado-induced flooding and windstorms, and the challenges and vulnerabilities associated with rural and transboundary floods. The book offers planning and recovery strategies to minimise impacts from these events through sustainable means. Such means include sustainable drainage systems, waste management in harbors and beaches, community engagement in flood-prone areas, and improved food security measures in urban poor households.Table of ContentsChapter 1. Contextualising the increasing risk of floods and tornadoes.- Chapter 2. Satellite-based approaches in the detection and monitoring of selected hydro-meteorological disasters.- Chapter 3. ICT readiness for flood risk reduction and management: Lessons from Eastern Cape Province’s Port St Johns municipality, South Africa.- Chapter 4. A reflection of hydrological and other emerging perspectives of Lake Kariba’s Operation Noah.- Chapter 5. Victoria Falls water flow regimes: A tale of two half-centuries.- Chapter 6. Partnerships in mitigating the impacts of floods in South Africa.- Chapter 7. Hotel management under increasing and more intense floods: A focus on The Centurion Hotel, South Africa.- Chapter 8. Rethinking harbours, beaches and urban estuaries waste management under climate-induced floods in South Africa.- Chapter 9. The need for effective storm water management to build flood resilient communities: A case of Port St Johns, South Africa.- Chapter 10. Impacts of cyclones Idai and Kenneth and the 2019 floods on the insurance sector in South Africa and Mozambique.- Chapter 11. Exploring the migration effects of cyclones and floods in Southern Africa: A focus on 2019 floods and cyclones Idai and Kenneth.- Chapter 12. Impact of floods on access to drinking water: A focus on 2019 floods in Magalasi Village in Chikwawa District, Malawi.- Chapter 13. Vulnerability of settlements to floods in South Africa: A focus on Port St Johns.- Chapter 14. Impacts of floods on livestock production in Port St Johns, South Africa.- Chapter 15. Characterisation and Analysis of Emerging Localised Severe Storms in Malawi: How Common are Tornadoes?.- Chapter 16. Characterisation and impacts of tornado-induced flooding and windstorms in Mpumalanga province, South Africa.- Chapter 17. Emerging Key Findings, Conclusions and Policy Recommendations.
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Cambridge University Press Introduction to Environmental Data Science
Book SynopsisStatistical and machine learning methods have many applications in the environmental sciences, including prediction and data analysis in meteorology, hydrology and oceanography, pattern recognition for satellite images from remote sensing, management of agriculture and forests, assessment of climate change, and much more. With rapid advances in machine learning in the last decade, this book provides an urgently needed, comprehensive guide to machine learning and statistics for students and researchers interested in environmental data science. It includes intuitive explanations covering the relevant background mathematics, with examples drawn from the environmental sciences. A broad range of topics are covered, including correlation, regression, classification, clustering, neural networks, random forests, boosting, kernel methods, evolutionary algorithms, and deep learning, as well as the recent merging of machine learning and physics. End-of-chapter exercises allow readers to develop tTrade Review'As a new wave of machine learning becomes part of our toolbox for environmental science, this book is both a guide to the latest developments and a comprehensive textbook on statistics and data science. Almost everything is covered, from hypothesis testing to convolutional neural networks. The book is enjoyable to read, well explained and economically written, so it will probably become the first place I'll go to read up on any of these topics.' Alan Geer, European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF)'William Hsieh has been one of the 'founding fathers' of an exciting new field of using machine learning (ML) in the environmental sciences. His new book provides readers with a solid introduction to the statistical foundation of ML and various ML techniques, as well as with the fundamentals of data science. The unique combination of solid mathematical and statistical backgrounds with modern applications of ML tools in the environmental sciences … is an important distinguishing feature of this book. The broad range of topics covered in this book makes it an invaluable reference and guide for researchers and graduate students working in this and related fields.' Vladimir Krasnopolsky, Center for Weather and Climate Prediction, NOAA'Dr. Hsieh is one of the pioneers of the development of machine learning for the environmental sciences including the development of methods such as nonlinear principal component analysis to provide insights into the ENSO dynamic. Dr. Hsieh has a deep understanding of the foundations of statistics, machine learning, and environmental processes that he is sharing in this timely and comprehensive work with many recent references. It will no doubt become an indispensable reference for our field. I plan to use the book for my graduate environmental forecasting class and recommend the book for a self-guided progression or as a comprehensive reference.' Philippe Tissot, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi'There is a need for a forward-looking text on environmental data science and William Hsieh's text succeeds in filling the gap. This comprehensive text covers basic to advanced material ranging from timeless statistical techniques to some of the latest machine learning approaches. His refreshingly engaging style is written to be understood and complemented by a plethora of expressive visuals. Hsieh's treatment of nonlinearity is cutting-edge and the final chapter examines ways to combine machine learning with physics. This text is destined to become a modern classic.' Sue Ellen Haupt, National Center for Atmospheric ResearchTable of Contents1. Introduction; 2. Basics; 3. Probability distributions; 4. Statistical inference; 5. Linear regression; 6. Neural networks; 7. Nonlinear optimization; 8. Learning and generalization; 9. Principal components and canonical correlation; 10. Unsupervised learning; 11. Time series; 12. Classification; 13. Kernel methods; 14. Decision trees, random forests and boosting; 15. Deep learning; 16. Forecast verification and post-processing; 17. Merging of machine learning and physics; Appendices; References; Index.
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Nova Science Publishers Inc Ecological Modeling
Book SynopsisEcological Modeling
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Nova Science Publishers Inc Human Exposure to Environmental Chemicals with
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Nova Science Publishers Inc National Forest System: Special Management &
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Oxford University Press Environmental Health Science
Book SynopsisSince the publication of the first edition of Environmental Health Science , preventing and treating acute and chronic disease caused by exposure to chemical health hazards has become even more central to the practice of public health. This fully revised and updated edition introduces students and practitioners to the concepts and terminology from chemistry, ecology, toxicology, and engineering necessary for identifying the sources of environmental contaminants; quantifying environmental levels and human exposures; and preventing and remediating environmental health hazards. Liberal use of figures and tables allows readers to visualize complex scientific phenomena and to understand their effects on every aspect of the environment from cells to entire ecosystems. Authored by two of the foremost educators, investigators, and practitioners in this increasingly important discipline, the new edition of Environmental Health Science is an essential resource for students and practitioners in pTrade ReviewIn its 400 pages, this book probably covers as much as is reasonable to expect.It will find its place among more extensive treatises as well as less scholarly entries. Throughout, the authors remain committed to their credo of "avoiding the tendency to present attractive hypotheses or assumptions as proven facts." In every respect, this second edition is a refreshing contribution. * J. Thomas Pierce, MBBS, PhD, Doody'sThe Annals of Occupational Hygiene *Table of ContentsPreface 1. Introduction and Historical Perspective 2. Characterization of Contaminants and Environments 3. Sources of Contaminants 4. Dispersion of Contaminants 5. Fate of Contaminants: Translocation, Transformations, and Sinks 6. Effects of Contaminants on Human Health 7. Effects of Contaminants on Environmental Quality 8. Risk Assessment 9. Environmental Sampling and Exposure Assessment 10. Risk Management 11. Contaminant Criteria and Exposure Limits 12. Our Environmental Future Supplementary Bibliography Index
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Springer Model Based Inference in the Life Sciences A Primer on Evidence
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Springer Ecotoxicological Characterization of Waste Results and Experiences of an International Ring Test
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Springer Economics of Natural Resources and the Environment
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Springer Biological Systematics The State of the Art
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Springer Biomonitoring of Trace Aquatic Contaminants 37 Ettore Majorana International Science Series
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Cambridge University Press Introduction to Water Resources and Environmental Issues
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Springer Ecosystem Classification for Environmental Management 2 Ecology Environment
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Springer-Verlag New York Inc. Applied Spatial Data Analysis with R
Book SynopsisApplied Spatial Data Analysis with R, second edition, is divided into two basic parts, the first presenting R packages, functions, classes and methods for handling spatial data. This part is of interest to users who need to access and visualise spatial data. Data import and export for many file formats for spatial data are covered in detail, as is the interface between R and the open source GRASS GIS and the handling of spatio-temporal data. The second part showcases more specialised kinds of spatial data analysis, including spatial point pattern analysis, interpolation and geostatistics, areal data analysis and disease mapping. The coverage of methods of spatial data analysis ranges from standard techniques to new developments, and the examples used are largely taken from the spatial statistics literature. All the examples can be run using R contributed packages available from the CRAN website, with code and additional data sets from the book''s own website. Compared to the first eTrade Review“The book’s tone and technical focus … suits well its intended audience: advanced or intermediate users of R wanting to improve their spatial analysis skills. … this book is the authoritative resource on R’s spatial capabilities. I heartily recommend ASDAR to all existing R users interested in spatial data and adventurous R beginners with a strong grounding in GIS.” (Robin Lovelace, Applied Spatial Analysis and Policy, Vol. 8, 2015)Table of ContentsPreface 2nd edition.- Preface 1st edition.- Hello World: Introducing Spatial Data.- Classes for Spatial Data in R.- Visualising Spatial Data.- Spatial Data Import and Export.- Further Methods for Handling Spatial Data.- Classes for spatio-temporal Data.- Spatial Point Pattern Analysis.- Interpolation and Geostatistics.- Modelling Areal Data.- Disease Mapping.
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Springer Learning Landscape Ecology
Book SynopsisPreface.- Acknowledgements.- Advice for Instructors.- Introduction to Remote Sensing.- Historical Aerial Photography for Landscape Analysis.- Citizen Science for Assessing Landscape Change.- Understanding Landscape Metrics.- Scale Detection with Semivariograms and Autocorrelograms (with R option).- Characterizing Categorical Map Patterns Using Neutral Landscape Models (with QRULE and R).- What Constitutes a Significant Difference in Landscape Pattern? (using R).- Modeling Landscape Change with Markov Models (with R option).- Simulating Management Actions and Their Effect on Forest Landscape Pattern (with Harvest Lite).- Regional and Continental-scale Perspectives on Landscape Pattern.- Using Spatial Statistics and Landscape Metrics to Compare Disturbance Mosaics (with GS+).- Assessing Multi-scale Landscape Connectivity Using Network Analysis.- Conservation Planning (with Marxan).- Advances in Quantifying Habitat Connectivity Using Graph Theory (with Conefor).- Linking Landscapes aTrade Review“As with the previous edition, the volume is designed around teaching, including structured exercises and a very helpful guide to designing specific courses of study relating to applied aspects of landscape ecology, from conservation and forestry to sustainable management of landscapes and watersheds. It is also supported by free software and data, now provided online. If you study or teach landscape ecology, you need this book.” (Erle C. Ellis, The Quarterly Review of Biology, Vol. 93 (2), June, 2018)Table of ContentsTABLE OF CONTENTS Preface Acknowledgements Advice for Instructors I. WHAT IS A LANDSCAPE? BASIC CONCEPTS AND TOOLS Chapter 1: Introduction to Remote Sensing Nicholas C. Coops and T. Rory Tooke Chapter 2: Historical Aerial Photography for Landscape Analysis Jessica L. Morgan, Sarah E. Gergel, Collin Ankerson, Stephanie A. Tomscha and Ira Sutherland Chapter 3: Citizen Science for Assessing Landscape Change Jeffrey A. Cardille and Michelle M. Jackson II. FUNDAMENTALS OF QUANTIFYING LANDSCAPE PATTERN Chapter 4: Understanding Landscape Metrics Jeffrey A. Cardille and Monica G. Turner Chapter 5: Scale Detection with Semivariograms and Autocorrelograms (with R option) Michael W. Palmer and Daniel J. McGlinn Chapter 6: Characterizing Categorical Map Patterns Using Neutral Landscape Models (with QRULE and R) Robert H. Gardner Chapter 7: What Constitutes a Significant Difference in Landscape Pattern? (using R) Tarmo K. Remmel and Marie-Josée Fortin III. LANDSCAPE CHANGE AND DISTURBANCE Chapter 8: Modeling Landscape Change with Markov Models (with R option) Dean L. Urban and David O. Wallin Chapter 9: Simulating Management Actions and Their Effect on Forest Landscape Pattern (with Harvest Lite) Eric J. Gustafson Chapter 10: Regional and Continental-scale Perspectives on Landscape Pattern Jeffrey A. Cardille and Monica G. Turner Chapter 11: Using Spatial Statistics and Landscape Metrics to Compare Disturbance Mosaics (with GS+) < Monica G. Turner and Martin Simard IV. APPLICATIONS FOR CONSERVATION AND ASSESSING CONNECTIVITY Chapter 12: Assessing Multi-scale Landscape Connectivity Using Network Analysis Todd R. Lookingbill and Emily S. Minor Chapter 13: Conservation Planning (with Marxan) Matthew Watts, Hugh P. Possingham, Carissa J. Klein, Tara G. Martin and Josie Carwardine Chapter 14: Advances in Quantifying Habitat Connectivity Using Graph Theory (with Conefor) Santiago Saura and Begoña de la Fuente Chapter 15: Linking Landscapes and Metacommunities (using R) Joseph R. Bennett and Ben Gilbert V. ECOSYSTEM PROCESSES AND FEEDBACKS IN SOCIAL-ECOLOGICAL LANDSCAPES Chapter 16: Modeling Spatial Dynamics of Ecosystem Processes and Services Sarah E. Gergel and Tara Reed Chapter 17: Heterogeneity in Ecosystem Services: Multi-scale Carbon Management in Tropical Forest Landscapes Kathryn R. Kirby, Jeanine M. Rhemtulla and Sarah E. Gergel Chapter 18: Regime Shifts and Spatial Resilience in a Coral Reef Seascape Jennifer C. Selgrath, Garry D. Peterson, Matilda Thyresson, Magnus Nyström and Sarah E. Gergel Chapter 19: Understanding Land-Use Feedbacks and Ecosystem Service Tradeoffs in Agriculture Lisa A. Schulte and John C. Tyndall Chapter 20: Social Networks: Uncovering Social-ecological Mismatches in Heterogeneous Marine Landscapes Örjan Bodin and Beatrice I. Crona.
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Springer Fluorides in Drinking Water
Book SynopsisFluoride in the water bodies: sources and distribution.- Geochemical characterization and assessment of fluoride sources in groundwater.- Speciation and of fluorine in the groundwater.- Fluoride contamination in drinking water and associated health risk Water Fluoridation and Cancer Risk.- Impact of fluoride on neurological development in children.- Fluoride Toxicity and Its Potential Health Risks.- Phytoremediation of fluoride contaminated water.- Microbial remediation of fluoride-contaminated water.- Fluoride in Groundwater: causes, implications and mitigation measures.- Adsorbents for removal of fluoride from water.- Fluoride removal from water using biochar.- Biotechnological approaches of fluoride remediation.- Treatment of fluoride-contaminated water. A review.- Fluoride in groundwater: toxicological exposure and remedies.
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Springer Artificial Intelligence Applications for a Sustainable Environment
Book SynopsisAI in Pollution Management.- 1. Internet of Things (IoT) and Environmental Monitoring: A Systematic Literature Review.- 2. Industrial Pollution Management in West Africa: NEEDS assessment for AI-enhanced monitoring and response systems.- 3. Enhancing Coastal Resilience: Current Innovations in AI-Driven Pollution Detection Systems and Feasibility for West African Marine Environments.- 4. An Assessment of the Applications and Prospects of AI Tools in Solid Waste Management.- 5. Green Intelligence for Sustainable Plastic Waste Management in Africa: A Comprehensive Framework for Policy Innovation, ICT Solutions, and Public?Private Partnerships.- AI in Water and Wastewater Treatment.- 6. Application Bootstrap Machine Learnings for Modeling of Sonocatalytic Degradation of Caffeine in Wastewater Treatment.- 7. Structural Equation Modelling for identifying the determinants for adoption of household water treatment.- 8. Integrating Artificial Intelligence with Electrocoagulation for Sustainable Leachate Treatment: A Comparative Study of RSM and ANN for Pollutant Reduction.- AI in Sustainable Energy Solutions.- 9. Integrating Artificial Intelligence in CO2 Capture and Conversion Processes for Sustainable Energy Solutions.- 10. Integrating Hybrid AI Models for Improved PV Power Forecasting: A Path Towards Sustainable Energy.- 11. Role of artificial intelligence (AI) in sustainable biofuel production from lignocellulosic biomas.- 12. Leveraging Artificial Intelligence for Enhanced Efficiency and Sustainability in Geothermal Energy Systems.- AI in Environmental Monitoring and Prediction.- 13. Artificial Intelligence-Based Flood Mapping: A Case Study of El Tarf Governorate, Algeria.- 14. Predicting Soil Hydraulic Conductivity: A Review of Artificial Neural Networks Applications.- 15. Statistical AI Models for Environmental Sustainability: ARIMA, LSTM, and CNN-LSTM in Climate Prediction.- AI in Social and Environmental Sustainability.- 16. Artificial Intelligence in Social Work to Ensure Environmental Sustainability.- 17. Recommendations and concluding remarks for marinating circular and green economy by artificial intelligence.
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Springer Municipal Sewage and Sludge Treatment and Disposal Strategies
Book Synopsis1.Municipal Sewage: Impact and Treatment Methods.- 2.Characterization of Sewage and Sludge.- 3.Impact of Sewage water on properties of Soil, Water Resources and Environment.- 4.Municipal sewage Sludge Incineration: Challenges and Strategies for Air Pollution Control.- 5.Utilization of Sewage Water in Agriculture for Irrigation of Crop Plants: A Positive Approach For Maximizing the Wastewater Reuse.- 6.Contaminant Flow from Sewage and Leaching Potential of Sludge.- 7.Recovery of Nutrients and Metals from Sewage.- 8.Aerobic Treatment of Municipal Sewage and Wastewater.- 9.Anaerobic Treatment of Sewages in Cities: A Better Perspective and Usage of Technologies.- 10.Law and Policies in Sewage Treatment and Sludge Management.- 11.Pharmaceutical Contaminants in Sewage and their Toxicological Considerations.- 12.Bioremediation and Bioenergy generation potential of facultative anaerobic bacterial isolates for treatment of Municipal Waste.- 13.Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a Cutting-Edge Technology in Municipal Solid Waste Management.- 14.Insight on Treatment Mechanism: Constructed Wetland for Sewage Treatment.- 15.Recent Advances in Sewage Treatment Technologies and Sustainable Sludge Management Practices.
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Springer Nature Switzerland AG Endocrine Disruptors
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Springer Food Toxicity and Safety
Book SynopsisChapter 1. Mitigation of Contaminants in Foods: Pesticide Residues, Heavy Metals, Mycotoxins in Various Food Commodities and Strategies for their Mitigation to Ensure Food Safety.- Chapter 2. Enhancing Food Safety: Processing Techniques to Remediate Pesticide Residues.- Chapter 3. Pesticide in Food Chain: Impacts & Regulations.- Chapter 4. The Silent Threat of Perfluorooctane Sulfonate (PFOS): A Review of its Global Impact on the Environment and Human Health.- Chapter 5. Nanoparticles in Crops: A Food Safety Issue.- Chapter 6. Microplastics and Nanoplastics Generated in Kitchen.- Chapter 7. Heavy Metal Contamination and Human Exposure in Urban Environments and Foods.- Chapter 8. Heavy Metals in Tumbes River - A Potential Risk for Health and Food Security in Northwest of Peru.- Chapter 9. Rhizo-immobilization of Cd by Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria - A Review.- Chapter 10. Metal(loid) Toxicity in Rice and its Prevention.- Chapter 11. Assessment of Arsenic Exposure in Rice Grain with Special Emphasis on its Bioaccumulation, Food Safety and Health Hazards from Lower Gangetic Plain of West Bengal, India.- Chapter 12. Occurrence of Arsenic in Food and Concerns for Human Health.- Chapter 13. Deriving the Guideline Values of Arsenic in Soil for Rice Cultivation: A Way Forward to Ensure Food Safety.- Chapter 14. Food Toxicity Caused By Transfer of Arsenic through Groundwater Irrigation: Perspectives from Africa.- Chapter 15. Looking into the Future of Food Toxicity & Safety.
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Springer Verlag, Singapore A New Paradigm for Environmental Chemistry and Toxicology: From Concepts to Insights
Book SynopsisThis book provides comprehensive coverage of the theoretical developments and technological breakthroughs that have deepened our understanding of environmental pollution and human health, while also promoting a comprehensive strategy to address these problems. The respective chapters highlight groundbreaking concepts fueling the development of environmental chemistry and toxicology; revolutionary analytical and computational approaches providing novel insights into environmental health; and nature-inspired, innovative engineering solutions for tackling complex hazardous exposures. The book also features a forward-looking perspective on emerging environmental issues that call for new research and regulatory paradigms, laying the groundwork for future advances in the broad field of environmental chemistry and toxicology. Written by respected authorities in the field, A New Paradigm for Environmental Chemistry and Toxicology - From Concepts to Insights will offer an invaluable reference guide for concerned researchers and professional practitioners for years to come.Table of ContentsPart 1. The Exposome: Pursuing the Totality of Exposure.- Chapter 1. The Exposome: Pursuing the Totality of Exposure.- Part 2. Insights into Exposure Sources, Processes, and Impacts.- Chapter 2. In Situ Passive Sampling Techniques for Monitoring Environmental Mixture Exposure.- Chapter 3. In Vivo SPME for Bioanalysis in Environmental Monitoring and Toxicology.- Chapter 4. Dose-Dependent Transcriptomic Approach for Mechanistic Screening in Chemical Risk Assessment.- Chapter 5. Synchrotron-Based Techniques for the Quantification, Imaging, Speciation, and Structure Characterization of Metals in Environmental and Biological Samples.- Chapter 6. Modelling and Computational Approaches for Exposure, Processes, and Impacts High-Throughput Screening and Hazard Testing Prioritization.- Chapter 7. Mixture Modelling and Effect-Directed Analysis for Identification of Chemicals, Mixtures and Effects of Concern.- Chapter 8. Mining Population Exposure and Community Health via Wastewater-Based Epidemiology.- Chapter 9. Modeling Human Exposure to Persistent Organic Pollutants.- Part 3. Solutions for Mitigating Hazardous Exposures.- Chapter 10. The Development and Challenges of Oxidative Abatement for Contaminants of Emerging Concern.- Chapter 11. Biochar for Water and Soil Remediation: Production, Characterization, and Application.- Chapter 12. Nanotechnology as a Key Enabler for Effective Environmental Remediation Technologies.- Part 4. Emerging Issues of Future Concern.- Chapter 13. Disinfection: A Trade-Off Between Microbial and Chemical Risks.- Chapter 14. Plastic and Microplastic Pollution: From Ocean Smog to Planetary Boundary Threats.- Chapter 15. Size and Composition Matters: From Engineered Nanoparticles to Ambient Fine Particles.- Part 5. Transforming Environmental Chemistry and Toxicology to Meet the Anthropocene Sustainability Challenges Beyond Silent Spring.- Chapter 16. Transforming Environmental Chemistry and Toxicology to Meet the Anthropocene Sustainability Challenges Beyond Silent Spring
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Springer Remote Sensing for Environmental Monitoring
Book SynopsisIntroduction to Remote Sensing for Environmental Monitoring.- Fundamentals of Remote Sensing Techniques for Environmental Assessment.- Satellite Platforms and Sensors for Environmental Monitoring.- Aerial and Ground-Based Remote Sensing Technologies for Environmental Analysis.- Data Acquisition, Pre-processing, and Image Processing Techniques for Environmental Studies.- Multispectral, Hyperspectral, and Thermal Infrared Imaging for Environmental Assessment.- Microwave and Lidar Applications in Environmental Monitoring and Management.- Integration of Remote Sensing with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for Environmental Mapping.- Remote Sensing Applications in Water Quality Monitoring and Management.- Monitoring Land Cover, Land Use Change, and Vegetation Dynamics Using Remote Sensing.- Remote Sensing for Atmospheric and Climate Studies in Environmental Science.- Remote Sensing of Coastal, Marine Environments, and Urban Areas for Environmental Conservation.- Wildlife Habitat Assessment and Conservation with Remote Sensing Technologies.- Emerging Technologies and Future Trends in Remote Sensing for Environmental Monitoring.
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The University of Chicago Press A Good That Transcends
Book SynopsisSince the birth of the modern environmental movement in the 1970s, the United States has witnessed dramatic shifts in social equality, ecological viewpoints, and environmental policy. With these changes has also come an increased popular resistance to environmental reform, but, as Eric T. Freyfogle reveals in this book, that resistance has far deeper roots. Calling upon key environmental voices from the past and presentincluding Aldo Leopold, Wendell Berry, David Orr, and even Pope Francis in his Encyclicaland exploring core concepts like wilderness and the tragedy of the commons, A Good That Transcends not only unearths the causes of our embedded culture of resistance, but also offers a path forward to true, lasting environmental initiatives. A lawyer by training, with expertise in property rights, Freyfogle uses his legal knowledge to demonstrate that bad land use practices are rooted in the way in which we see the natural world, value it, and understand our place within it. While social and economic factors are important components of our current predicament, it is our culture, he shows, that is driving the reform crisisand in the face of accelerating environmental change, a change in culture is vital. Drawing upon a diverse array of disciplines from history and philosophy to the life sciences, economics, and literature, Freyfogle seeks better ways for humans to live in nature, helping us to rethink our relationship with the land and craft a new conservation ethic. By confronting our ongoing resistance to reform as well as pointing the way toward a common good, A Good That Transcends enables us to see how we might rise above institutional and cultural challenges, look at environmental problems, appreciate their severity, and both support and participate in reform.
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Wiley In Situ Monitoring of Aquatic Systems Chemical Analysis and Specification Series on Analytical and Physical Chemistry of Environmental Systems Chemical Analysis and Speciation 8
Book SynopsisIn-situ monitoring is the use of portable analytical instruments. This work evaluates the developments of the 1980s and 1990s which will form the basis of future sophisticated in situ-monitoring systems. The emphasis is on micro-analytical monitoring techniques and microtechnology.Table of ContentsList of Contributors. Series Preface. Preface. General Concepts (J. Buffle and G. Horvai). Electrochemical and Optical Oxygen Microsensors for In Situ Measurements (R.N. Glud, et al.). Sensors for In Situ pH and pCO2 Measurements in Seawater and at the Sediment-Water Interface (W.J. Cai and C.E. Reimers). Sensors for In Situ Analysis of Sulfide in Aquatic Systems (M. Kuhl and C. Steuckart). Potentiometric Microsensors for In Situ Measurements in Aquatic Environments (D. De Beer). Biosensors for Analysis of Water, Sludge and Sediments with Emphasis on Microscale Biosensors (N.P. Revsbech et al). Continuous Flow Techniques for On Site and In Situ Measurements of Metals and Nutrients in Sea Water (K.S. Johnson, et al.). Dynamic Aspects of In Situ Speciation Processes and Techniques (H.P. van Leeuwen). In Situ voltammetry: Concepts and Practice for Trace Analysis and Speciation (J. Buffle and M-L. Tercier-Waeber). Permeation Liquid Membranes for Field Analysis and Speciation of Trace Compounds in Waters (J. Buffle et al). Dialysis, DET and DGT: In Situ Diffusional Techniques for Studying Water, Sediments and Soils (W. Davison, et al.). Microtechnology for the Development of In Situ Microanalytical Systems (G.C. Fiaccabrino, et al.). Index.
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Introduction to Environmental Analysis
Book SynopsisEnvironmental concerns are now an integral part of todaya s legislation, product design and development, waste minimization and disposal. There have also been developments in the analytical techniques used for environmental analysis.Trade Review"...covers established and innovative methods in the field.." (SciTech Book News, Vol. 26, No. 2, June 2002) "...The approach works well and this book is a good primer on an important subject..." (Laboratory News, July 2002) "...Anyone interested in the topic should give this book a closer look..." (Environmental Geology, October 2002) "...useful to working environmental analysts..." (Industry & Environment, July-December 2002) "...This is an extremely useful book ....Suitable for self-study, the book would be a valuable addition to the library of anyone working in environmental analysis". (Education in Chemistry, July 2003) "...offers all that an instructor or student would desire to have in a text...a good reference for environmental professionals..." (The Chemist, Summer 2003) "...easy-to-read...a wide range of excellent material..." (Metrohm Information Issue, Vol 3 2003)Table of ContentsSeries Preface xiii Preface xv Acronyms, Abbreviations and Symbols xix About the Author xxiii 1 Introduction 1 1.1 The Environment 1 1.2 Reasons for Concern 2 1.2.1 Today’s World 4 1.2.2 Past and Current Crimes 4 1.3 Pollution 4 1.4 The Necessity of Chemical Analysis 8 2 Transport of Pollutants in the Environment and Approaches to their Analysis 11 2.1 Introduction 11 2.2 Sources, Dispersal, Reconcentration and Degradation 12 2.3 Transport and Reconcentration of Neutral Organic Compounds 15 2.3.1 Bioconcentration 16 2.3.2 Accumulation in Sediments 17 2.3.3 Biomagnification 18 2.3.4 Degradation 19 2.4 Transport and Reconcentration of Metal Ions 20 2.4.1 Solubilization 22 2.4.2 Deposition in Sediments 22 2.4.3 Uptake by Organisms 22 2.5 What is a Safe Level? 23 2.6 Sampling and Sample Variability 24 2.6.1 Representative Samples 24 2.6.2 Sample Storage 25 2.6.3 Critical Paths and Critical Groups 26 2.7 General Approach to Analysis 26 2.8 The Choice of Laboratory or Field Analysis 28 2.9 Quality Assurance 30 2.9.1 Finding a Suitable Method 32 2.9.2 Laboratory Standards 33 3 Water Analysis – Major Constituents 35 3.1 Introduction 35 3.2 Sampling 41 3.3 Measurement of Water Quality 46 3.3.1 Suspended Solids 46 3.3.2 Dissolved Oxygen and Oxygen Demand 47 3.3.3 Total Organic Carbon 54 3.3.4 pH, Acidity and Alkalinity 55 3.3.5 Water Hardness 57 3.3.6 Electrical Conductivity 59 3.4 Techniques for the Analysis of Common Ions 61 3.4.1 Ultraviolet and Visible Spectrometry 61 3.4.2 Emission Spectrometry (Flame Photometry) 68 3.4.3 Ion Chromatography 69 3.4.4 Examples of the Use of Other Techniques 73 4 Water Analysis – Trace Pollutants 77 4.1 Introduction 77 4.2 Organic Trace Pollutants 78 4.2.1 Guidelines for Storage of Samples and their Subsequent Analysis 80 4.2.2 Extraction Techniques for Chromatographic Analysis 81 4.2.3 Gas Chromatography 88 4.2.4 Liquid Chromatography 101 4.2.5 Immunoassay 105 4.2.6 Spectrometric Methods 110 4.3 Metal Ions 112 4.3.1 Storage of Samples for Metal Ion Analysis 112 4.3.2 Pretreatment 113 4.3.3 Atomic Spectrometry 114 4.3.4 Visible Spectrometry 124 4.3.5 Anodic Stripping Voltammetry 125 4.3.6 Liquid Chromatography 128 4.3.7 Metal Speciation: A Comparison of Techniques 131 5 Analysis of Land, Solids and Waste 135 5.1 Introduction 135 5.2 Common Problem Areas in the Analysis of Solids 138 5.2.1 Sampling 138 5.2.2 Pretreatment 139 5.2.3 Extraction of the Analyte 140 5.2.4 Sample Clean-up 140 5.2.5 Analytical Determination 141 5.2.6 Quality Assurance and Quality Control 141 5.3 Specific Considerations for the Analysis of Biological Samples 142 5.3.1 Sampling and Storage of Plant Material 142 5.3.2 Pretreatment 142 5.3.3 Extraction Techniques for Organic Contaminants 144 5.3.4 Ashing and Dissolution Techniques for Trace Metals 145 5.3.5 Analysis of Animal Tissues 146 5.4 Specific Considerations for the Analysis of Soils 146 5.4.1 Sampling and Storage 146 5.4.2 Pretreatment 148 5.4.3 Extraction of Organic Contaminants 148 5.4.4 Extraction of Available Ions 149 5.4.5 Dissolution Techniques for the Determination of Total Metal Concentrations in Soil 150 5.4.6 Determination of pH 150 5.5 Specific Considerations for the Analysis of Contaminated Land 151 5.5.1 Steps in the Investigation of Contaminated Land 152 5.5.2 Sampling, Sample Storage and Pretreatment 154 5.6 Specific Considerations for the Analyses Involved in Waste and its Disposal by Landfill 156 5.6.1 Types of Waste and their Disposal 156 5.6.2 Sampling and Storage 158 5.6.3 Pretreatment of Solids and Liquids with a High Solid Content 160 5.6.4 Analysis of Leachate 161 5.6.5 Introduction to Gaseous Emissions 164 5.7 Specific Considerations for the Analysis of Sediments and Sewage Sludge 165 5.7.1 Sampling and Storage 165 5.7.2 Pretreatment 165 5.7.3 Extraction Techniques for Organic Contaminants 167 5.7.4 Dissolution Techniques for Trace Metals 167 5.7.5 Analysis of Sewage Sludge 168 5.8 New Extraction and Dissolution Techniques 168 5.8.1 Automated Soxhlet 169 5.8.2 Accelerated Solvent Extraction 169 5.8.3 Microwave Digestion and Microwave-Assisted Extraction 169 5.8.4 Sonication 170 5.8.5 Supercritical Fluid Extraction 170 5.8.6 Comparison of the Techniques 172 6 Atmospheric Analysis – Gases 175 6.1 Introduction 175 6.1.1 A Note on Units 181 6.2 Determination of Time-Weighted Average Concentrations 183 6.2.1 Absorption Trains 183 6.2.2 Solid Adsorbents 186 6.2.3 Diffusion (or Palmes) Tubes 189 6.3 Determination of Instantaneous Concentrations 191 6.3.1 Direct-Reading Instruments 191 6.3.2 Gas Detector Tubes 199 6.3.3 Gas Chromatography and Mass Spectrometry 201 6.3.4 Monitoring Networks and Real-Time Monitoring 205 6.3.5 Remote Sensing and other Advanced Techniques 206 7 Atmospheric Analysis – Particulates 213 7.1 Introduction 213 7.2 Sampling Methods 216 7.2.1 High-Volume Samplers 216 7.2.2 Personal Samplers 217 7.2.3 Cascade Impactors 218 7.2.4 Further Considerations for Organic Compounds 219 7.2.5 Sampling Particulates in Flowing Gas Streams 220 7.2.6 PM 10 Sampling 222 7.2.7 Sampling of Acid Deposition 224 7.3 Analytical Methods Involving Sample Dissolution 225 7.3.1 Metals 225 7.3.2 Organic Compounds 226 7.4 Direct Analysis of Solids 227 7.4.1 X-Ray Fluorescence 227 7.4.2 X-Ray Emission 229 7.4.3 Neutron Activation Analysis 230 7.4.4 Infrared Spectrometry 230 7.4.5 Methods for Asbestos Analysis 230 8 Ultra-Trace Analysis 233 8.1 Introduction 233 8.1.1 What Groups of Compounds are We Discussing? 234 8.2 Analytical Methods 236 8.2.1 General Considerations 236 8.2.2 Factors Affecting Detection Sensitivity 237 8.2.3 Mass Spectrometric Detection 239 8.2.4 Quantification 245 8.2.5 Quality Control 246 8.3 A Typical Analytical Scheme 246 8.3.1 Pretreatment 248 8.3.2 Gas Chromatography 250 Responses to Self-Assessment Questions 253 Bibliography 273 Glossary of Terms 279 Units of Measurement and Physical Constants 285 Periodic Table 291 Index 293
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Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd Understanding Marine Changes
Book SynopsisTrade Review‘Through 13 chapters, the editors and authors of this book are to be congratulated in showcasing not only Finnish research into marine social and natural sciences but also including information in adjacent Baltic waters as well as theories and concepts which are relevant worldwide. The chapters show the importance of integrated research linked to marine and coastal management and governance.’ -- Mike Elliott, University of Hull, UK‘This volume offers an impressive array of case studies demonstrating how different disciplines, and different community voices, can work in dialogue to illuminate the complexity of “wicked” environmental problems – and how they may be remediated. A rich and stimulating read for scholars, artists and activists concerned with the world’s oceans.’ -- Jane Costlow, Bates College, US‘This is a rare case of transdisciplinary study that deals with so-called wicked environmental problems i.e. those, where the stakeholders represent different systems of values, and natural sciences can’t give the full picture. Reaching for art, traditional knowledge and the new field of “marine social sciences” permits us to present the complexity of situations that we are all going to face with climate change.’ -- Jan Marcin Węsławski, Institute of Oceanology PAN, PolandTable of ContentsContents: 1 Introduction: towards holistic knowledge of marine environmental changes 1 Nina Tynkkynen, Savitri Jetoo, Jaana Kouri, Silja Laine and Anna Törnroos PART I INTERDISCIPLINARITY OF CONCEPTS AND METHODS 2 Climate change scenarios and future legal challenges: the northern seas experiment 22 Viljam Engström and Michel Rouleau-Dick 3 The anti-landscapes of the Arctic: understanding circumpolar sea–land relationships from a Lacanian perspective 43 Chenru Xue PART II INTERDISCIPLINARITY WITHIN AND BETWEEN INSTITUTIONS 4 Environmental heritage for sustainability 67 Nina Tynkkynen, Jaana Kouri, Silja Laine, Otto Latva, Tuomas Räsänen and Kirsi Sonck-Rautio 5 ‘Everything is protected now, but who protects the local people?’: local ecological knowledge of Kihnu Island 86 Raivo Kalle, Anatole Danto, Renata Sõukand and Andrea Pieroni 6 The anatomy of complex marine problems: a case study of decision-making on archipelagic aquaculture 106 Henrik Ringbom, Magnus Hellström, Christian Pansch, Nina Tynkkynen and Anna Törnroos PART III CO-CREATING ENVIRONMENTAL KNOWLEDGE 7 Sea and me: creative writing as a research method in the co-creation of environmental heritage 136 Jaana Kouri and Savitri Jetoo 8 Many voices and tipping point: two case studies of art and science collaborations as processes of knowledge production 154 Laura Hellsten and Frank Berger 9 Creative environmental relationships enhance resilience: sensobiographic walks at Kokemäenjoki river 175 Inkeri Aula PART IV ENGAGING WITH THE MORE-THAN-HUMAN WORLD 10 Hydro-sociality: life by the North Water in High Arctic Greenland 197 Kirsten Hastrup 11 Art of navigating shifting salinities and shorelines 210 Taru Elfving 12 The concept of plasticology 228 Agnieszka Dąbrowska 13 Marine plastic waste: new technologies for plastic waste minimization 246 Małgorzata Rusińska, Anna Woźna and Michał Rybka Index
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John Wiley & Sons Inc GIS Based Chemical Fate Modeling
Book SynopsisExplains how GIS enhances the development of chemical fate and transport models Over the past decade, researchers have discovered that geographic information systems (GIS) are not only excellent tools for managing and displaying maps, but also useful in the analysis of chemical fate and transport in the environment. Among its many benefits, GIS facilitates the identification of critical factors that drive chemical fate and transport. Moreover, GIS makes it easier to communicate and explain key model assumptions. Based on the author''s firsthand experience in environmental assessment, GIS Based Chemical Fate Modeling explores both GIS and chemical fate and transport modeling fundamentals, creating an interface between the two domains. It then explains how GIS analytical functions enable scientists to develop simple, yet comprehensive spatially explicit chemical fate and transport models that support real-world applications. In addition, the book features:<Table of ContentsPreface xiii Contributors xvii Chapter 1 | Chemicals, Models, and GIS: Introduction 1 1-1 Chemistry, Modeling, and Geography 1 1-2 Mr. Palomar and Models 2 1-3 What Makes a Model Different? 4 1-4 Simple, Complex, or Tiered? 7 Compatibility of Emissions and Concentrations 9 Spatiotemporal Variability 10 Spatial Patterns 12 More Complex Models and the Tale of Horatii and Curiatii 15 1-5 For Whom is this Book Written? 17 References 19 Chapter 2 | Basics of Chemical Compartment Models and Their Implementation with GIS Functions 23 2-1 Introduction 23 2-2 Phase Partitioning 24 Air Compartment 24 Surface Water Compartment 25 Soil Compartment 25 2-3 Diffusion, Dispersion, and Advection 26 2-4 Fluxes at the Interfaces 28 Air–Ground Surface Interface 28 Water–Air and Water–Bottom Sediment Interface 28 Soil–Air and Soil–Water Interface 29 Parameterization of Advection Velocities and Diffusion/Dispersion Rates 29 2-5 Reactions 32 2-6 Transport Within an Environmental Medium: The Advection–Diffusion Equation (ADE) 33 Soils 37 Surface Water 38 Atmosphere 39 2-7 Analytical Solutions 40 Example: The Domenico Model 40 Example: Implementation of a River Plug Flow Model in a Spreadsheet 45 2-8 Box Models, Multimedia and Multispecies Fate and Transport 47 Example: Implementing a Box Model of Soil Contamination and Water Pollution Loading in a Spreadsheet 51 2-9 Spatial Models: Implicit, Explicit, Detailed Explicit, and GIS-Based Schemes 57 References 65 Chapter 3 | Basics of GIS Operations 71 3-1 What is GIS? 71 3-2 GIS Data 72 Coordinate Systems 72 Example: Coordinate Transformation 75 Example: Georeference a Map from a Paper Using ArcGIS 77 GIS Formats 81 3-3 GIS Software 92 3-4 GIS Standards 93 Exercise: Browse and Export Geographic Objects in KML and Combine Them with Layers from a WMS 94 3-5 A Classification of GIS Operations for Chemical Fate Modeling 99 3-6 Spatial Thinking 100 3-7 Beyond GIS 103 3-8 Further Progress on GIS 104 References 104 Chapter 4 | Map Algebra 107 4-1 Map Algebra Operators and Syntaxes 109 4-2 Using Map Algebra to Compute a Gaussian Plume 112 Example: Using Map Algebra to Compute Volatilization Rates from Water Bodies 119 4-3 Using Map Algebra to Implement Isolated Box Models 121 References 124 Chapter 5 | Distance Calculations 127 5-1 Concepts of Distance Calculations 127 Example: Feature Buffering 127 Example: Join Based on Distance 129 5-2 Distance Along a Surface and Vertical Distance 134 5-3 Applications of Euclidean Distance in Pollution Problems 135 5-4 Cost Distance 139 Exercise: Euclidean and Cost distance Calculations 140 References 148 Chapter 6 | Spatial Statistics and Neighborhood Modeling in GIS 149 6-1 Variograms: Analyzing Spatial Patterns 149 Exercise: Computing Variograms of Observed Atmospheric Contaminants 154 6-2 Interpolation 160 6-3 Zonal Statistics 163 6-4 Neighborhood Statistics and Filters 164 Exercise: Creating a Population Map from Point and Polygon Data 169 References 170 Chapter 7 | Digital Elevation Models, Topographic Controls, and Hydrologic Modeling in GIS 171 7-1 Basic Surface Analysis 171 7-2 Drainage 178 Example: Pit Filling, Flow Direction, Flow Accumulation, and Flow Length in ArcGIS 178 Example: Catchment Population in India 183 Example: Travel Time 185 7-3 Using GIS Hydrological Functions in Chemical Fate and Transport Modeling 187 7-4 Non-D8 Methods and the TauDEM Algorithms 190 7-5 ESRI’s ‘‘Darcy Flow’’ and ‘‘Porous Puff’’ Functions 191 References 193 Chapter 8 | Elements of Dynamic Modeling in GIS 195 8-1 Dynamic GIS Models 195 8-2 Studying Time-Dependent Effects With Simple Map Algebra 200 Intermittent Emissions 200 Lagged Release from Historical Stockpiles 201 Stepwise Constant Emission and Removal Processes 202 8-3 Decoupling Spatial and Temporal Aspects of Models: The Mappe Global Approach 203 References 206 Chapter 9 | Metamodeling and Source–Receptor Relationship Modeling in GIS 209 9-1 Introduction 209 9-2 Metamodeling 210 9-3 Source–Receptor Relationships 213 References 215 Chapter 10 | Spatial Data Management in GIS and the Coupling of GIS and Environmental Models 217 10-1 Introduction 217 10-2 Historical Perspective of Emergence of Spatial Databases in Environmental Domain 218 10-3 Spatial Data Management in GIS: Theory and History 221 Spatial Database Definition 221 Relational Data Model Foundations 221 Object Relational Concepts: A Foundation Model for Spatial Databases—Theoretical Background 224 PostgreSQL/PostGIS Object Relational Support 225 Oracle Object Relational Support 225 10-4 Spatial Database Solutions 226 ESRI Geodatabase 226 PostgreSQL and PostGIS 229 Oracle Locator and Spatial 230 10-5 Simple Environmental Spatiotemporal Database Skeleton and GIS: Hands-On Examples 230 Simple PostgreSQL/PostGIS Environmental Spatiotemporal Database Skeleton and QuantumGIS 231 Simple Oracle XE Environmental Spatiotemporal Database Skeleton 237 10-6 Generalized Environmental Spatiotemporal Database Skeleton and Geographic Mashups 244 Spatiotemporal Database Skeleton 244 Geographic Mashup 246 References 249 Chapter 11 | Soft Computing Methods for the Overlaying of Chemical Data with Other Spatially Varying Parameters 253 11-1 Introduction 253 11-2 Fuzzy Logic and Expert Judgment 258 11-3 Spatial Multicriteria Analysis 262 11-4 An Example of Vulnerability Mapping of Water Resources to Pollution 266 References 276 Chapter 12 | Types of Data Required for Chemical Fate Modeling 279 12-1 Climate and Atmospheric Data 280 12-2 Soil Data 286 12-3 Impervious Surface Area 289 12-4 Vegetation 289 12-5 Hydrological Data 291 12-6 Elevation Data 293 12-7 Hydrography 296 12-8 Lakes 298 12-9 Stream Network Hydraulic Data 298 12-10 Ocean Parameters 299 12-11 Human Activity 301 Land Use/Land Cover 303 Population 305 Stable Lights at Night 306 12-12 Using Satellite Images for the Extraction of Environmental Parameters 306 12-13 Compilations of Data for Chemical Fate and Transport Modeling 307 References 307 Chapter 13 | Retrieval and Analysis of Emission Data 311 13-1 Characterization of Emissions 311 13-2 Emissions based on Production Volumes 312 13-3 Estimation from Usage or Release Inventories 313 13-4 Emission Factors 313 13-5 Spatial and Temporal Distribution of Emissions 314 Diffuse Emissions at Local to Regional Scale 317 Example: Estimating Urban Runoff Contaminants from Land Use and Population Data in the Province of Naples, Italy 318 Exercise: Apportionment of Emissions Using a Geographic Pattern 318 13-6 Modeling Traffic Flows 322 References 326 Chapter 14 | Characterization of Environmental Properties and Processes 329 14-1 Physicochemical Properties and Partition Coefficients 329 14-2 Aerosol and Suspended Sediments 330 Exercise: Computing SPM in Rivers Using the Formula of Hakanson and Co-workers 332 14-3 Diffusive Processes 335 14-4 Dispersion 335 14-5 Advective Processes 336 Atmospheric Deposition 336 Soil Water Budget Calculations 338 Soil Erosion 344 14-6 River and Lake Hydraulic Geometry 344 References 350 Chapter 15 | Complex Models, GIS, and Data Assimilation 353 15-1 Atmospheric Transport Models 353 Example: Dispersion Modeling of an Atmospheric Emission in Australia 354 15-2 Transport in Groundwater and the Analytic Element Method 361 15-3 GIS Functions of Modeling Systems and Data Assimilation 361 References 363 Chapter 16 | The Issue of Monitoring Data and the Evaluation of Spatial Models of Chemical Fate 365 16-1 Existing Monitoring Programs 366 16-2 Distributed Sampling 366 16-3 Methods for the Comparison of Measured and Modeled Concentrations 367 Exercise: Comparison of Two PCB Soil Concentration Models 368 References 375 Chapter 17 | From Fate to Exposure and Risk Modeling with GIS 377 17-1 Exposure and Risk for Human Health 377 17-2 Models for the Quantification of Chemical Intake by Humans 382 Exercise: Human Exposure, Intake, and Cancer Risk Related to Ingestion of Aboveground Produce Contaminated by Gas and Dust Deposition of 2,3,7,8-TCDD Emitted from an Industrial Emission Source 386 17-3 Ecological and Environmental Risk Assessment 393 Exercise: Mapping Patch Area and Ecotones in South America 398 17-4 Data for GIS Based Risk Assessment 400 References 401 Chapter 18 | GIS Based Models in Practice: The Multimedia Assessment of Pollutant Pathways in the Environment (MAPPE) Model 405 18-1 Introduction 405 18-2 Environmental Compartments Considered in the Model 407 Atmosphere Compartment 409 Soil Compartment 412 Inland Water Compartment 413 Seawater 415 18-3 Implementation in GIS: Example with Lindane 416 Scalar Input Quantities 416 Maps Describing Landscape and Climate Parameters 418 Air Compartment Calculations 419 Soil Compartment Calculations 422 Inland Water Compartment Calculations 427 Seawater Compartment Calculations 434 18-4 Using the Model For Scenario Assessment 436 References 441 Chapter 19 | Inverse Modeling and Its Application to Water Contaminants 443 19-1 Introduction 443 Exercise: Inverse Modeling of Caffeine in Europe 447 References 451 Chapter 20 | Chemical Fate and Transport Indicators and the Modeling of Contamination Patterns 453 20-1 The Relative Risk Model 453 Example: Relative Risk Assessment for Coastal Ecosystems Due to Wastewater Emission in South Africa 456 20-2 Use of Chemical Fate and Transport Indicators in the Context of Relative Risk Assessment: An Example with Contaminants Applied to Soil 459 Example: Generic Modeling of Sewage Sludge Soil Application in Mexico 464 References 472 Chapter 21 | Perspectives: The Challenge of Cumulative Impacts and Planetary Boundaries 475 References 478 Index 481
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CABI Publishing Air Pollution: Sources, Impacts and Controls
Book SynopsisAir pollution has become a major global issue due to rapid industrialization, human population growth and increasing urbanization. The various sources of atmospheric pollutants, both those created by human activity and those from natural physical and biological processes, have become the focus of much scientific research and analysis. An understanding of how these many pollutants are affecting air quality is essential in order to design strategies to mitigate them. Written by a team of international experts, this book aims to provide a broad overview of the issues surrounding air pollution and how to control and monitor pollution levels. Beginning with a brief background on the subject, the book moves on to discuss global emissions, with an emphasis on megacities and their effects. Possible pollution control measures and methods of air pollution measurement and modelling are also explored. The book ends with descriptions of the various indices used for assessing air quality with a focus on human health impacts, and a discussion on policy making to control air pollution. The book will be useful to students of environmental science and atmospheric science, as well as environmental consultants and researchers interested in air quality . Key Features: Comprehensive introduction to the primary causes of air pollution today with an emphasis on growing urban populations and megacities Discusses both anthropogenic and biogenic emissions and their effects on human health and the environment Gives an overview of indices used today for assessing air quality and describes current methods for air pollution monitoring and modelling Discusses new technologies for mitigating the effects of air pollution and policy making for implementation of controlsTable of Contents1: Anthropogenic Sources of Air Pollution 2: Biogenic Sources of Air Pollution 3: Transport of Air Pollutants 4: Methods for the Measurement of Air Pollutants 5: Air-Pollution Modelling Aspects: An Overview 6: Indices Used for Assessment of Air Quality 7: Impact of Air Pollution on the Environment and Economy 8: Effects of Air Pollution on Human Health 9: Megacities of Developing Countries 10: Cost-Effective Technologies Used to Curb Air Pollution 11: Atmospheric Contaminants: Sources, Chemical Characterization and Hazards 12: Air Pollution Control: Policies and Legislations
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Springer Nature Switzerland AG Sustainable Energy-Water-Environment Nexus in
Book SynopsisThis book addresses challenges and opportunities in the Energy-Water-Environment (EWE) nexus, with a particular focus on research and technology development requirements in harsh desert climates. Its chapters include selected contributions presented during the 1st international conference on sustainable Energy-Water-Environment nexus in desert climates (ICSEWEN-19) held at the Qatar Environment and Energy Research Institute (QEERI) in Doha, Qatar in December 2019. This volume is comprised of three main chapters, each describing important case studies and progress on water, energy and environmental questions. A fourth chapter on policies and community outreach on these three areas is also included. This compilation aims to bridge the gap between research and industry to address the socioeconomic impacts of the nexus imbalance as perceived by scientists, industrial partners, and policymakers. The content of this book is of particular importance to graduate students, researchers and decision makers interested in understanding water, energy and environmental challenges in arid areas. Re searchers in environmental and civil engineering, chemistry, hydrology and environmental science can also find unique in-situ observations of the current nexus imbalance in deserts climate to validate their investigations. It is also an invaluable guide for industry professionals working in water, energy, environment and food sectors to understand the rapidly evolving landscape of the EWE nexus in arid areas. The analyses, observations and lessons-learned summarized herein are applicable to other arid areas outside North Africa and the Arabian Peninsula as well, such as central Australia, the southwest of the United States and deserts in central Asia.Table of ContentsModelling the effect of the pumping variations’ on the groundwater quality in the semi-arid Aquifers.- Assessment of Groundwater Aquifer Impact from Artificial Lagoons and the Re-use of Wastewater in Qatar.- Temporal groundwater level prediction using multivariate geostatistics: a case study from Sfax superficial aquifer (Tunisia).- Integration of electromagnetic method and resistivity depth sounding in the evaluation of groundwater potentials of Araromi phases 1 and 2, Akungba-Akoko, southwestern Nigeria.- Contribution to the Study of Fluoride Ion Concentrations in Groundwater and its Impact on the Desert Areas of South-eastern Algeria.- Groundwater stability assessment with geospatial modeling using GIS: a case study of ILLIZI town, Algeria.- Efficiency assessment of AHP and fuzzy AHP in suitability mapping for artificial recharging (Case study: south of Kashan basin, Isfahan, Iran).- Statistical methods for the evaluation of water quality.- Research on innovative materials and technologies for water treatment and water desalination: A conceptual analysis from 1969 to 2019.- The Microbial and Physicochemical Analysis and Treatment of Groundwater of South Punjab, Pakistan.- Removal of cyanotoxins in drinking water using advanced oxidation processes.- Microplastic detection and analysis in water samples.- Column Adsorption Studies of phenolic compounds on nanoparticles synthesized from Moroccan phosphate rock.- Summary of Field Trial Results of the Treatment of Contaminated Water using Non-fouling Super Hydrophilic Functionalized Ceramic Membranes.- Preliminary study for phosphate recovery from starch factory wastewater using porous aluminum.- Removal of organic compounds from olive mill wastewater by flotation-anaerobic-aerobic processes and lime treatment.- Sustainable Wastewater Treatment Technologies for Appropriate Agricultural use in Jordan.
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Springer Nature Switzerland AG Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference
Book SynopsisThis book features a selection of works presented in the 3rd International Conference on BioGeoSciences in a unified framework. It focuses on the physical and mathematical modelling of natural processes and environments at different spatial and temporal scales. This interdisciplinary book presents a comprehensive collection of case studies grouped according to the planetary ‘’spheres’’: lithosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, magnetosphere and biosphere. It serves as a valuable resource for scientists engaged in natural and exact sciences.Table of ContentsThe Litosphere 1. Development of a preliminary model of infiltration of pollutants in rocks (Cesar Medero) 2. Analysis of daily seismicity and mass removal using radar interferometry (Luciana Silva) 3. Automated simulation of synthetic earthquakes for vulnerable reservoirs in the central region of Cuba (Miguel Hernandez) 4. Forcing factors and space pattern of territorial transformations. The role of environmental and social variables in the dynamics of soil use (Mauricio Aguayo) 5. Effect of coverage / use of the soil on the hydrological response in basins of the southern center of Chile (Rebeca Martinez) The Hydrosphere 6. Study of the hydrodynamic transport of nitrate as a contaminant of rivers (Roxana Perez) 7. Effects of large-scale climatic variability on the flow of the central watersheds of Chile (Laura Perez) 8. Groundwater drought and land use/land cover changes in central Chile (Iongel Duran) 9. Productivity variability an Andean Lake of Chile through sedimentary records (Lien Rodriguez) 10. Analysis of the surface temperature trend of the lakes of the South Central of Chile by remote sensing for the period 2000-2016 (Roberto Urrutia) 11. Monitoring Program of Biobio Region (Chile) (Ricardo Figueroa) 12. Use of remote sensing tools applied to the spatial dynamics of the shoreline of the Rancho Luna beach in Cienfuegos, Cuba (Laura Castellanos) 13. Seasonal and interannual variability of sea surface temperature in the southern Cuban platform, based on remote perception (Alain Muñoz) The Atmosphere 14. Application of deep learning for the construction of synthetic physical models (Vladimir Mochalov) 15. Description of solar and terrestrial radiation incident on urban and rural surfaces (Amari Pereira) 16. Ground-based measurements and statistical analysis of UVER and IG solar radiation in Santiago, Chile (33.5°S) (Lisdelys Gonzalez) 17. Coastal hydrodinamics during tropical cyclones on the North coast of Ciego de Avila, Cuba. Case study: Hurricane Irma (2017) (Maibelin Castillo) 18. Hurricane Irma in Ciego de Avila: associated coastal floods and comparison with other risky scenarios (Felipe Matos) 19. Paleotempestology in central northern coast of Cuba (Beatriz Beltran) The Biosphere 20. On the planetary potential for subsurface life (Rolando Cardenas) 21. Impact of the Chicxulub asteroid: potential implications on phytoplankton and anammox bacteria (Noel Perez) 22. Entropic Approach to Primitive Cells (Manuel Fundora) 23. Darwinian evolution from a generational point of view (Osmel Martin) 24. Perspectives for spatially explicit individual-based modelling of spiny lobster populations in nursery areas of Cuba (Daile Avila) 25. Study of water and sediment of the Bay of Manatí, for the use of simulation models (Gustavo Arencibia)
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Springer Nature Switzerland AG Pesticides Bioremediation
Book SynopsisThis volume offers the latest theory, procedures, techniques and applications pertaining to the bioremediation of pesticides, as well as current case studies. The book is composed of chapters written by global experts and is divided into three topical sections. Section A deals with concepts and mechanisms of pesticides bioremediation; Section B examines latest tools and techniques; Section C offers global case studies of pesticides bioremediation. The novel methods described here are timely, as traditional pesticide usage leads to high wastage via decay, vaporization and seepage. This of course leads to environmental contamination and has necessitated the development and use of novel technologies like bioremediation for minimizing the impact of pesticides on the environment. This volume will be of relevance to academics, researchers and students who are working in the realm of pesticide bioremediation, and will enable policy makers and managerial experts across the globe in drafting policies and strategies for the management and treatment of pesticides.Table of Contents1-Impact of Organochlorine Pesticides on Beneficial Soil Micro-Flora and Soil Fertility.- 2-Phytoremediation of Environmental Matrices Contaminated with Photosystem II Inhibiting Herbicides.- 3-Phytoremediation and Effects of Organophosphate pesticides in Agricultural Soils on Typha Latifolia.- 4-Biodegradation of Pesticides by Aspergillus and Penicillium Species.- 5-Bioremediation of Insecticidal Carbamates: Recent Advances and Promises.- 6-Fipronil Microbial Degradation: An Overview Since Bioremediation to Metabolic Pathways.- 7-Bioremediation of Cucurbitacin-Containing Phytonematicides.- 8-Following the Steps Towards Glyphosate Bioremediation. How Close are we to Field Success?- 9-Role of Enzymes in Biodegradation of Pesticides: General Aspects and Recent Advances.- 10-The Environmental Implication and Microbial Remediation of Pesticide Pollution: A Critical Assessment of the Concept, Strategies and Future Perspective.- 11-Pesticide Bioremediation: Omics Technologies for Understanding the Processes.- 12-Bioremediation of Pesticides Using Microbial Consortium: Challenges and Future Perspectives.- 13-Advances in Biological Technologies for Remediation of some Emerging Pesticides.- 14-Role of Metal Nanoparticles in Bioremediation of Pesticides.- 15-Sensor Applications for Pesticides Detection in Agricultural Products, Foods and Water Sources.- 16-Microalgae: A Promising Tool for Mitigation of Pesticides from Wastewater- 17-Remedial Potential of Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria (Pgpr) Pesticide Residues: Recent Trends and Future Challenges.- 18-Algae Mediated Pesticides Bioremediation: Mechanisms, Approaches, Limitations, and Prospects for Future Research.- 19-Soils Contaminated with Persistent Organic Pollutants (Pops): Current Situation, Management, and Bioremediation Techniques: A Case Study of Mexico.- 20-Integrated Application of Green Nanotechnology, Bioremediation and Solubility Enhancing Chemicals for Improving Phytoremediation Efficiency: A Case Study in Egypt.- 21-Environmental Bioremediation as an Eco-Sustainable Approach for Pesticides: A Case Study of Mena Region.- 22-Progress in Pesticides Bioremediation from South Asian Countries: Challenges and Way Forward.- 23-Novel Trends in Phytoremediation and Bioremediation of Pesticides: In South Africa.
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Springer International Publishing AG Air Quality Networks: Data Analysis, Calibration
Book SynopsisThis volume offers expert contributions proposing new and recently set scientific standards for smart air quality (AQ) networks data processing, along with results obtained during field deployments of pervasive and mobile systems. The book is divided into 5 main sections; 1) future air quality networks, 2) general data processing techniques, 3) field deployments performances, 4) special applications, and 5) cooperative and regulatory efforts. The authors offer different sources of data for the production of trustworthy insights, including spatio-temporal predictive AQ maps meant to boost citizen awareness, and informed participation in remediation and prevention policies. Readers will learn about the best and most up-to-date practices for measuring and assessing air quality, while also learning about current regulatory statuses regarding air quality technology design and implementation. The book will be of interest to air quality regulatory agencies, citizen science groups, city authorities, and researchers and students working with air quality sensors and geostatistics. Table of Contents1. Future air quality networks.- 2. General data processing techniques.- 3. Fields deployments performances.- 4. Special applications.- 5. Cooperative and regulatory efforts.
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Springer Coastal Sustainability
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Springer Modelling and Advanced Earth Observation Technologies for Coastal Zone Management
Book SynopsisChapter 1: Potential Geothermal energy along the eastern coast of the Suez-Gulf, Sinai, Egypt using remote sensing and geophysical techniques.- Chapter 2: Usage of Satellite Data and Geospatial Information for Shoreline Charges and Developmental Plans.- Chapter 3: Assessment of Climate Change Implications on Coastal and Marine Ecosystems Using Satellite Data.- Chapter 4: Assessment of Climate Change Impacts on Coral Reefs at the Red Sea (Egypt) Using Satellite Data.- Chapter 5: Cutting-edge Approaches in Coastal Air Quality Assessment and Warming Modeling.- Chapter 6: An Overview of Fisheries Significance Along the African North Coast and The Effectiveness of Remote Sensing in Predicting Potential Fishing Grounds: Approach Applicability for Sardine species.- Chapter 7: Enhancing Oil Spills Monitoring in Egypt Through Advanced Image Processing and Remote Sensing Techniques: Challenges, Applications, and Policy Implications.- Chapter 8: Machine Learning Application for Water Pollution Control and Water Treatment.- Chapter 9: Earth Observation Data for Mangrove Monitoring and Management at the Red Sea Coastline, Egypt.- Chapter 10: Potentiality of Remote Sensing for Monitoring Phytoplankton Bloom.- Chapter 11: Earth observation data and Simulation Modeling for Integrated Pest Management Programs: Monitoring distribution dimensions of insect pests along coastal cities.- Chapter 12: Unleashing Environmental Intelligence through AI, Image Processing, and Big Data: Paving the Path to a Sustainable Future.- Chapter 13: Evaluation of Land Use Efficiency using Multi-Temporal Satellite Images; Case Study in Alexandria Governorate, Egypt.- Chapter 14: Towards a Socio-Economic Resilience Assessment for Social Deterioration and Economic Decline: An Application in Greater Alexandria Coastal City Using Geospatial Models.
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Springer International Publishing AG The 2011 Japan Earthquake and Tsunami:
Book SynopsisThis book covers the restoration and reconstruction process and activities undertaken in Japan in the first five years since the 2011 Earthquake and Tsunami – a period widely considered to be the most intensive reconstruction phase within the 10-year restoration plan drawn up by the Japanese Government. The respective chapters explore technical, scientific, social and non-scientific (policy-related) aspects, including: reconstruction and restoration policies, infrastructure and designs for tsunami coastal defence, resilient urban areas and affected communities, housing and relocation schemes, disaster mitigation and evacuation measures, reactivation of the economy, revitalization of fisheries and coastal agriculture, and industry and tourism. The book also illustrates some of the achievements and failures in a broad range of projects and initiatives intended to address the above-mentioned issues, making it particularly relevant for experts, decision makers, students and other interested scholars.Table of ContentsPart I. Planning, Policy and GovernanceChapter 1Complexities and Difficulties Behind the Implementation of Reconstruction Plans after the Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami (2011)Onoda Yasuaki, Tsukuda Haruka and Suzuki SachiChapter 2The Problems of Plan-Making: Reconstruction Plans after the Great East Japan Earthquake and TsunamiFukuo AkimotoChapter 3Building Back a Better Tohoku from the March 2011 Tsunami —Contradicting EvidenceShingo NagamatsuChapter 4Creating Resilience using Spatial Planning: The Case of Miyako City over the First Five Years after the Great East Japan EarthquakeNadine MägdefrauChapter 5Lessons Learned in Disaster Debris Management of the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake and TsunamiTerri R NortonPart II. Societal and Community Recovery Chapter 6Revisiting Tohoku’s Five-Year Recovery: Community Rebuilding Policies, programs and implementationKanako Iuchi, Robert Olshansky and Laurie JohnsonChapter 7Enhancing Community Resilience through Capacity Development After GEJE: The Case of Sendaishi-chiiki Bousai Leaders (SBLs) in Miyagi PrefectureAiko Sakurai and Takeshi SatoChapter 8Community Design in Recovery Following the March 2011 Earthquake and TsunamiHideiki Koizumi and Mariko TsujiChapter 9Healthy Community Resilience against DisasterShinichi Egawa, Aya Murakami and Hiroyuki SasakiPart III. Urban Planning, Housing and DevelopmentChapter 10Planning Challenges for Housing and Built-Environment Recovery after the Great East Japan Earthquake: Collaborative Planning and Management Go beyond Government-Driven Redevelopment Projects Tamiyo KondoChapter 11Housing and Reconstruction Over Five Years after the 2011 Japan Earthquake and TsunamiYoshimitsu ShiozakiChapter 12Changes in Land Use after the Great East Japan Earthquake and Related Issues of Urban FormMichio UbauraChapter 13Housing Recovery and Displacement from Fukushima: Five Years Post-Nuclear Meltdown Elizabeth MaliPart IV. The Environment; Research, Damage and RecoveryChapter 14Restoration Measures after the 2011 Tohoku-oki Tsunami and Their Impact on Tsunami Research Catherine Chagué-Goff, Kazuhisa Goto, Daisuke Sugawara, Yuichi Nishimura and Takeshi KomaiChapter 15Impact of the Great East Japan Earthquake on the Seaweed (Eisenia bicyclis) Habitat at Oshika Peninsula, Miyagi, JapanTamaki Hitoshi and Muraoka DaisukeChapter 16Changes in the Coastal Ecotone along the Sanriku Coastline after the GEJE and Tsunami of March 2011Teruhisa Komatsu, Shuji Sasa, Masahiro Hamana, Shingo Sakamaoto, Genki Terauchi, Ryou Tsujimoto and Tetsuo YanagiChapter 17Reconstruction and Restoration after the Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami -Tohoku Ecosystem-Associated Marine Sciences Project ActivitiesAkihiro Kijima, Kazuhiro Kogure, Hiroshi Kitazato and Katsunori FujikuraChapter 18The Coastal Environment and the Reconstruction Process after GEJE—A Few NotesV. Santaigo-Fandino and Eric MasPart V. Farming and RestorationChapter 19Impact of the 2011 Tohoku-oki Earthquake Tsunami on Cultivated Soil in Miyagi Prefecture, Northeastern Japan: An Overview Hitoshi KannoChapter 20The Regional Structure and Farming Resumption in a Tsunami-affected Community -The Case Study of Otomo and Hirota Districts in Rikuzentakata City—Iwate PrefectureToshihiro Hattori, Natsuki Shimizu and Akemi SaitoChapter 21Tohoku University Rapeseed Project for Restoring Tsunami-Salt-Damaged Farmland:Was the Wisdom of Agricultural Science Utilized for the Restoration?Nakai Y, Nishio T, Kitashiba H, Nanzyo M, Saito M, Ito T, Omura M and Kanayama Y.Part VI. Coastal Engineering, Structures and HazardsChapter 22The Yamamoto Coast over Five Years: the Reconstruction of an Embankment with Tsunami-induced EmbaymentVo Cong Hoang, Hitoshi Tanaka, Yuta Mitobe, Keiko Udo and Akira ManoChapter 23Challenges in Reconstruction and Strategies for Prevention and Mitigation of Coastal Disasters Five Years after the GEJEYoshimitsu TajimaChapter 24Formation of Breaking Bores in Fukushima Prefecture due to the 2011 Tohoku Tsunami—A Comprehensive Study Five Years afterSato Shinji and Ohkuma ShoheiChapter 25The Role of Tsunami Engineering in Building Resilient Communities and Issues to Be Improved after the GEJEFumihiko Imamura, Anawat Suppasri, Shosuke Sato and Kei YamashitaPart VII. Coastal Modelling and Hazards PredictionChapter 26Evolution of Numerical Modeling as a Tool for Predicting Tsunami-induced Morphological Changes in Coastal Areas: A review Since the 2011 Tohoku Earthquake Daisuke SugawaraChapter 27Nobuhito Mori, Katsuichiro Goda and Daniel Cox
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Springer Fachmedien Wiesbaden Weather Hazard Warning Application in Car-to-X
Book SynopsisAttila Jaeger develops an application which notifies a vehicle’s driver of upcoming road weather dangers. This application maps the information evaluated by in-vehicle sensors in order to draw conclusions on the current weather condition. Comprehensive data basis is gained by sharing information with other vehicles using Car-to-X communication. In order to prove usability of the presented approaches, the developed application and selected concepts are implemented and deployed within the context of large scale Car-to-X field operational trials simTD and DRIVE C2X. Car-to-X communication is considered as the next major step towards a significant increase in road safety and traffic efficiency.Table of ContentsIn-Vehicle Road Weather Hazard Detection.- Calculations with Rectangles.- Mobility Data Verification.- Driver Notification Strategies.- Reference Implementations.- Evaluation Results.
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Springer Satellite-based Applications on Climate Change
Book SynopsisClimate and other environmental changes are drawing unprecedented concern and attention from national governments, international organizations and local communities. Global warming has left noticeable impacts on the environment and the ecosystems it supports (including humans), and has important implications for sustainable economic and social development in the future. Satellite observations of climate and environmental change have become an increasingly important tool in recent years in helping to shape the response of international communities to this critical global challenge. The book presents the latest advances in satellite-based remote sensing of the Earth’s environment - ranging from applications in climate and atmospheric science to hydrology, oceanography, hydrology, geomorphology, ecology and fire studies. Introductory chapters also cover key technical aspects such as instrumentation, calibration, data analysis, and GIS tools for decision-making.Table of ContentsFrom the Contents: Introduction to Satellite Remote Sensing of Climate.- Overview of Satellite-based Measurements and Applications.- Calibrating A System of Satellites.- MODIS Ten Year Performance to Support Climate Change Study.- Introduction to NOAA Climate Data Record Program.- Comparison of Trends and Solar Forcing in MSU, ERA-40 and NCEP/NCAR Analysis of Stratospheric and Tropospheric Temperature in the period of 1979-2002.- Development of the Global Mutispectral Imager Thermal Emissive FCDRs.- Atmospheric and climate applications.- Global Precipitation Monitoring.- Developing a Historical Precipitation Record.- Atmospheric Temperature Climate Data Records from Satellite Microwave Sounders.
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Springer Coral Reef Remote Sensing: A Guide for Mapping, Monitoring and Management
Book SynopsisRemote sensing stands as the defining technology in our ability to monitor coral reefs, as well as their biophysical properties and associated processes, at regional to global scales. With overwhelming evidence that much of Earth’s reefs are in decline, our need for large-scale, repeatable assessments of reefs has never been so great. Fortunately, the last two decades have seen a rapid expansion in the ability for remote sensing to map and monitor the coral reef ecosystem, its overlying water column, and surrounding environment.Remote sensing is now a fundamental tool for the mapping, monitoring and management of coral reef ecosystems. Remote sensing offers repeatable, quantitative assessments of habitat and environmental characteristics over spatially extensive areas. As the multi-disciplinary field of coral reef remote sensing continues to mature, results demonstrate that the techniques and capabilities continue to improve. New developments allow reef assessments and mapping to be performed with higher accuracy, across greater spatial areas, and with greater temporal frequency. The increased level of information that remote sensing now makes available also allows more complex scientific questions to be addressed. As defined for this book, remote sensing includes the vast array of geospatial data collected from land, water, ship, airborne and satellite platforms. The book is organized by technology, including: visible and infrared sensing using photographic, multispectral and hyperspectral instruments; active sensing using light detection and ranging (LiDAR); acoustic sensing using ship, autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) and in-water platforms; and thermal and radar instruments.Emphasis and AudienceThis book serves multiple roles. It offers an overview of the current state-of-the-art technologies for reef mapping, provides detailed technical information for coral reef remote sensing specialists, imparts insight on the scientific questions that can be tackled using this technology, and also includes a foundation for those new to reef remote sensing. The individual sections of the book include introductory overviews of four main types of remotely sensed data used to study coral reefs, followed by specific examples demonstrating practical applications of the different technologies being discussed. Guidelines for selecting the most appropriate sensor for particular applications are provided, including an overview of how to utilize remote sensing data as an effective tool in science and management. The text is richly illustrated with examples of each sensing technology applied to a range of scientific, monitoring and management questions in reefs around the world. As such, the book is broadly accessible to a general audience, as well as students, managers, remote sensing specialists and anyone else working with coral reef ecosystems.Trade ReviewFrom the Foreword:"This remarkable book, Coral Reef Remote Sensing: A Guide for Mapping, Monitoring and Management, for the first time documents the full range of remote sensing systems, methodologies and measurement capabilities essential to understanding more fully the status and changes over time of coral reefs globally. Such information is essential and provides the foundation for policy development and for implementing management strategies to protect these critically endangered ecosystems. ... Included here is an overview of technologies for reef mapping, technical information useful for scientists and other research and policy development experts, ideas for application of remote sensing to resolve questions, and thoughts about future remote sensing technologies and their applications. I wholeheartedly recommend this book to scientists, students, managers, remote sensing specialists and anyone who would like to be inspired by the ingenious new ways that have been developed and are being applied to solve one of the world’s greatest challenges: how to take care of the ocean that takes care of us."Sylvia A. EarleNational Geographic Explorer in ResidenceFounder, Mission BlueTable of ContentsSection I Visible and Infrared1 Visible and Infrared Overview 1.1 Introduction 1.2 Physical and Technical Principles1.3 Image Processing1.4 Future DirectionsSuggested ReadingReferences2 Photography Applications2.1 Introduction 2.2 Photography of Coral Reefs2.3 Photography Analysis and Classification Techniques 2.4 Example Applications of Photography 2.5 Conclusions and Future DirectionsSuggested ReadingReferences3 Multispectral Applications3.1 Introduction3.2 Multispectral Analysis and Classification3.3 Example Applications3.4 Conclusions and Future DirectionsSuggested ReadingReferences4 Hyperspectral Applications4.1 Introduction4.2 Hyperspectral Planning and Preprocessing4.3 Hyperspectral Algorithms4.4 Conclusions Suggested ReadingReferences Section II LiDAR 5 LiDAR Overview5.1 Introduction5.2 Physical Principles5.3 Image Products and Environmental Variables5.4 Processing and Validation RequirementsSuggested ReadingReferences6 LiDAR Applications6.1 Introduction 6.2 Example LiDAR Applications 6.3 Future Directions in LiDAR6.4 Conclusion Suggested Reading References 7 Integrated LiDAR and Hyperspectral7.1 Introduction7.2 LiDAR/Hyperspectral Processing7.3 Applications of LiDAR/Hyperspectral Fusion7.4 Summary and DiscussionSuggested ReadingReferences Section III Acoustic 8 Acoustic Methods Overview8.1 Introduction8.2 Physical and Technical Principles8.3 Applications of Acoustics8.4 ConclusionSuggested ReadingReferences9 Acoustic Applications9.1 Introduction 9.2 Applications 9.3 State of the Science and Future DirectionsSuggested ReadingReferences 10 Deep Acoustic Applications10.1 Introduction10.2 History of Mapping Cold-Water Coral Habitats10.3 Cold-Water Coral Mapping Example10.4 Conclusions and RecommendationsSuggested ReadingReferences Section IV Thermal and Radar11 Thermal and Radar Overview11.1 Introduction 11.2 Thermal Overview11.3 Radar Overview11.4 ConclusionSuggested ReadingReferences12 Thermal Applications12.1 Introduction 12.2 Thermal Data Products and Analysis12.3 Example Thermal Applications 12.4 Future DirectionsSuggested ReadingReferences13 Radar Applications 13.1 Introduction13.2 HF Ocean Radar13.3 VHF High Resolution Radar13.4 Synthetic Aperture Radar 13.5 Scatterometers13.6 X-band Wave Radars 13.7 Conclusions and Future DirectionsSuggested ReadingReferences Section V Effective Use of Remote Sensing in Science and Management14 Validation14.1 Introduction 14.2 Sampling Design and Accuracy Measures14.3 Validation Literature Review 14.4 Conclusions and Recommendations Suggested ReadingReferences15 Science and Management15.1 Introduction 15.2 Research and Management Needs15.3 Example Applications15.4 Conclusions and RecommendationsSuggested ReadingReferencesIndex
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Springer Verlag, Singapore Environmental Management: Environmental Issues, Awareness and Abatement
Book SynopsisIn the current age of science and technology, our lives have become dominated by countless scientific and technological innovations without which the earth would be a much poorer place. Life as we know would become absolutely bleak and boring without the inventions and advances being made all over the globe. In fact, scientific inventions, discoveries and innovations have ushered in a dramatic revolution in virtually every sphere of life. But at the same time, the skewed use of technology is at loggerheads with the environment. We, and our environment, now face a number of critical challenges and it is in response to this that we wrote this book to raise awareness for environmental issues and related management aspects. With a primary focus on Environmental Management – the rational reconciliation of man and nature, which involves the judicious exploitation and utilization of natural resources without disturbing the ecosystem’s balance – it will thus help to improve the relationship between man and environment. Moreover, it offers a wealth of ready-to-use material for advanced undergraduate and graduate students of Environment and Water Management. The book systematically addresses a range of key aspects, e.g. scientific principles, methods and ideas, as well as life-long learning skills for students. Further, it provides a solid foundation for applying scientific approaches to environmental problems. Table of ContentsChapter 1. Management of water resources.- Chapter 2. Air pollution and its abatement.- Chapter 3. Environmental education and environmental impact assessment.- Chapter 4. Environmental acts and legislation.- Chapter 5. Management of Natural Resources.
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Springer Verlag, Singapore Climate Resilience and Environmental
Book SynopsisThe book is about climate resilience and environmental sustainability approaches, discussing knowledge at global level and the local challenges, presented by authors from various countries. Environmental sustainability is at stake and implications of climate change are clearly visible in most parts of the world. In the times of the prevailing global environmental crisis, this book discusses key issues of climate change and sustainable energy alternatives, waste management and development. It discusses climate change scenario using simulation models in various Asian countries, signatures of climate change in Antarctica, implications in the Indian Ocean and the Indian scenario of REDD+. A special focus has been given on building climate resilience in our agricultural ecosystems and sustainable agriculture. It discusses the prospects and challenges of renewable energy options including biofuels and energy from wastewaters, explores the technical aspects of eco-friendly bioremediation of pollutants, sustainable solid waste management practices and challenges, carbon footprints of industry, and emphasizes on the significance of combining traditional knowledge with modern technology with novel approaches including involvement of social enterprises and corporate social responsibility to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. This is an important document for researchers and policy makers working in multidisciplinary fields of sustainability sciences.Table of Contents1 Climate resilience and Environmental Sustainability Approaches - An Introduction.- Part 1.- Climate Change, Mitigation, and Sustainable.- 2 Progress in Climate Change Downscaling Simulations in Southeast Asia.- 3 Climate Change Signatures over Schirmacher Oasis, Antarctica.- 4 REDD+ in Indian context: Planning and Implementation Scenario.- 5 Climate Change Impacts, Vulnerability and Mitigation in the Indian Ocean Region: Policy Suggestions.- 6 Climate change, Agriculture adaptation and Sustainability.- 7 Enhancing climate service delivery mechanisms in agriculture sector to cope with climate change.- 8 Agrometeorological Services for Climate Resilient Agriculture.- 9 Microbial diversity and Multifunctional microbial biostimulants for Agricultural Sustainability.- 10 Adoption of Vertical Farming Technique for Sustainable Agriculture.- Part 2.- Environmental Sustainability.- (Alternate Energy, Ecofriendly Waste Management and Sustainable Approaches).- 11 Sustainability of Biofuels: The dynamic nexus between CO2 emissions and bioenergy consumption in OECD Countries.- 12 Challenges and Solution for Renewable Energy (RE) Development in Uttarkahand, India.- 13 Integrated Wastewater Treatment and Energy Production using Microbial Fuel Cell Technology: A Sustainable Environment Management Approach.- 14 Carbon Footprinting: A Study of Plywood Industry in District Yamunanagar (India).- 15 Ecofriendly Bioremediation Approach for Dye Removal from Wastewaters: Challenges and Prospects.- 16 Degradation and biotransformation of pentachlorophenol by microorganisms.- 17 Sustainable Solid Waste Management in India – Practices, Challenges and the Way Forward.- 18 Social Enterprises as an Emerging Platform in Waste Management.- 19 Understanding linkages between Sustainability and Traditional Ethnoecological Knowledge (TEK): A case study of Paudi Bhuyans in Northern Odisha, India.- 20 Achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Challenges and Preparation in Bangladesh.- 21 Sustainable Health care under Ayushman Bharat Initiative in India: Role of Institutional CSR.
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Springer Verlag, Singapore Extremes in Atmospheric Processes and Phenomenon:
Book SynopsisThis edited book first gives an overview of issues in the studies of atmospheric sciences and then elaborates on extreme events in air pollution, their assessment, impacts, and mitigation strategies. It covers general overview of factors governing in atmosphere that lead to air pollution, description about recent and hazardous air pollution episodes, emergencies and extremes in atmospheric sciences, impact studies on living organisms and atmosphere related to emergencies and possible remedies/mitigation strategies which may also include green growth strategies for management. Increase in anthropogenic activities from different sources results in very high concentrations of air pollutants in the atmospheres and they lead to cause disturbance in seasonal cycles and atmospheric phenomena, ecological imbalance and change in the quality of air. These impacts are the major cause of short-term or long-term effects on living and non-living systems. In the recent years, several instances of extremes atmosphere and air pollution related emergencies causing accidental episodes, fog, smog, health related, heat and cold wave etc. are experienced. This book brings the attention on such issues in atmospheric sciences and discuss the disaster preparedness and management plus emergencies. This book is valuable reading material for students in Environmental Science, Biological Science, Medical Science, Policy Planning, Disaster Management and Agriculture. It’s useful for environmental consultants, researchers and other professionals involved in air quality, plant, humans and disasters related research.Table of ContentsChapter 1. An Introduction to Extremes in Atmospheric Processes and Phenomena: Assessment, Impacts and Mitigation.- Chapter 2. Atmospheric Phenomena: Origin, Mechanism and Impacts.- Chapter 3. Air Pollution and its Associated Impacts on Atmosphere and Biota Health.- Chapter 4. South Asian Monsoon Extremes and Climate change.- Chapter 5. Contribution of Fog in Changing Air Quality: Extremities and Risks to Environment and Society.- Chapter 6. Nature of Sand and Dust Storm in South Asian Region- Extremities and Environmental Impacts.- Chapter 7. Assessment of Heat and Cold Waves phenomena and impacts on Environment.- Chapter 8. Intense biomass burning over northern India and its impact on air quality, chemistry and climate.- Chapter 9. Rising Extreme Event of Smog in Northern India – Problems and Challenges. Chapter 10. Volcanic Emissions: Causes, Impacts and its Extremities.- Chapter 11. Assessment of Extreme Fireworks Episode in a Coastal City of Southern India- Kannur as a Case Study.- Chapter 12. Air Pollution Episodes: Brief History, Mechanisms, and Outlook.- Chapter 13. Increasing Atmospheric Extreme Events and Role of Disaster Risk Management: Dimensions and Approaches.- Chapter 14. Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Response for Air Pollution and Related Health Extremes.- Chapter 15. Cost Effective Technologies for Control of Air Pollution and Atmosphere Related Extremes.- Chapter 16. Ecological and Natural Based Solutions as Green Growth Strategies for Disaster and Emergency Management of Air Pollution Extremes.- Chapter 17. Policy Implications and Mitigation Strategies for Air Pollution and Atmospheric Extreme Events.- Chapter 18. Participatory and Collaborative Governance Approach for Management of Atmospheric Processes Related Extremities.
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Managing Complexity Earth Systems and Strategies for the Future Routledge Studies in Sustainability
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Taylor & Francis Cultures of Prediction in Atmospheric and Climate Science Epistemic and Cultural Shifts in Computerbased Modelling and Simulation Routledge Environmental Humanities
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Taylor & Francis The Quest for World Environmental Cooperation The Case of the UN Global Environment Monitoring System 8 Routledge Library Editions Environmental Policy
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