Environmental monitoring Books

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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Book SynopsisNatural resources not only contribute to overall growth of the economy but also help reduce poverty by providing employment and food security to populations on the continent, and is thus the most inclusive growth sector of the economy of Asian countries. Global weather and climate studies are also increasingly being considered a vital source of information to understand the earth’s environment, in particular in the framework of weather and climate studies, land use transformation and human influence across these areas. Satellite earth observing systems provide a unique tool to monitor these changes. This book includes significant and up to date contributions in the field of sustainable natural resources conservation across the globe. While the range of applications and innovative techniques is constantly increasing, this book provides a summary of key case studies where satellite data offers critical information to help understand the causes and effects of those environmental changes, allowing us to reflect on how to minimize their negative impacts. This book is of interest to researchers and practitioners in the field of remote sensing, geographical information, meteorology, and environmental sciences. Scientists and graduate to post-graduate-level students in environmental science will also find valuable information in this book.Table of Contents1. Sustainable Natural Resource Conservation: An Overview.- 2. Conservation of the ecosystem.- 3. Wetlands Conservation and Restoration for Ecosystem Services.- 4. Potential of Joint Forest Management in agro biodiversity conservation.- 5. Molecular approaches in conservation and restoration of agro-biodiversity.- 6. Cultural Ecosystem Services: Key Concepts and Application.- 7. Contributions of Cultural Services to the Ecosystem Services.- 8. Wild edible plants and ecosystem services: a case study from Indian North Eastern Himalayas.- 9. Soil organic carbon and total nitrogen stocks under different land uses in Central India.- 10. Managing the Value Chain of Agricultural Commodities: A Cardinal Pillar for Future Development and Management.- 11. Agro Biodiversity, Status and Conservation Strategies: An Indian Perspective.- 12. Role of Range Grasses in Conservation and Restoration of Land.- 13. Change Detection and Assessment Land Degradation in Quarter of Century.- 14. Influence of anthropogenic activities on forest structure and diversity through the satellite based monitoring system.- 15. GIS-Remote Sensing and Sensor Technology: Emerging New Era Modern Tools for Land Degradation.

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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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Book SynopsisChapter 1: Introduction.- Chapter 2: Theoretical background.- Chapter 3: Methodology.- Chapter 4: Spatial Patterns of Street Canyon View Factors.- Chapter 5: Spatiotemporal Patterns of Street Canyon Solar Radiation.- Chapter 6: Implementation of Urban Planning and Design at Street Level.- Chapter 7: Conclusions.

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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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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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Book SynopsisSustainability is vital amidst climate change and rising energy needs. 'Emerging Energy Alternatives for Sustainable Environment' delves into renewable energy, green tech, biomass, waste management, and solar applications for a cleaner world. Ideal for engineers, researchers, and students keen on green energy.

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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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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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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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Book SynopsisThis book mainly provides the current status of water pollution faced by China under rapid changing environment and the actions that have been taken for prevention and treatment of water pollution. It points out that the water pollution situation is severe. Facing water pollution, China’s experiences include several aspects on source control and pollution interception, internal nutrient removal of sediment, ecological restoration, and water transfer policy. There exists both the opportunity and challenge for the prevention and control of water pollution in China. The book contains numerous charts and diagrams which further illustrating China’s paths to clean water.Table of ContentsCurrent situation of water pollution in China.- Challenges and opportunities to treat water pollution.- Facing water pollution under rapid changing environment: China’s experiences.- Conclusion.

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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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