Greenhouse gas emissions technologies Books

Book SynopsisCan flying be green? Everyone loves to travel, and the industry’s room for growth seems almost limitless—except that flying will soon be responsible for 19 percent of global emissions. Some people have even decided never to fly. Over the coming decades, aviation will witness more innovation than at any time since the invention of the jet engine in the 1940s, transforming the way planes are powered and the way they look. In Flying Green, Christopher de Bellaigue meets the inventors, visionaries, and entrepreneurs who are at the frontier of new technologies, from a European startup that makes fuel out of thin air, to a California firm using hydrogen to power flight, and an airship called the Flying Whale. What will it take for a new generation of travelers to fly guilt-free? This is the story of the search for a way to fly green.Trade ReviewOne of the Financial Times’ books to read in 2023 “[De Bellaigue’s] reporting is far more engaging than conventional accounts of efforts to make flying safer for the planet.” —Financial Times “De Bellaigue assesses current efforts to decarbonize jet fuel and find alternative fuels for flying in this rigorous account.” —New York Times “An exciting read that gives climate-minded travelers reason to hope that positive change is in the near future.” —Kirkus Reviews “An excellent overview of the current state of play and the possibilities for more rapid change.” —Literary Review “A snappy yet detailed guide to the challenges aviation faces in a world trying to transition away from fossil fuels.” —Geographical “Planetary mobility has been a remarkable gift in many ways—and at the moment a remarkable curse as well, as it helps overheat the planet. This is a fine catalogue of possible ways out (I favor the blimp) that will make for great reading on your next Amtrak trip.” —Bill McKibben, founder of 350.org “Everyone who gets on a plane and knows about the catastrophic threat posed by global heating asks themselves if there is a green way to fly. Christopher de Bellaigue sets out the options in this excellent book.” —Tony Juniper, environmentalist “Flying Green tells an inspiring, deeply researched and dynamic story of the future of aviation. It’s a brilliant exploration of an industry in rapid transition with a dizzying array of new possibilities, providing us all with the hope of guilt-free flying again. Take it on your next flight!” —Jeremy Oppenheim, founder, SYSTEMIQ “Exceptionally timely, and a remarkable combination of great writing and technical depth.” —Richard Aboulafia, managing director, AeroDynamic

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Book SynopsisThe Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) is a framework established by the Kyoto Protocol that aims to connect the carbon market with sustainable development goals in developing countries. As a result, carbon that is sequestered has become a globally traded commodity with the potential to provide significant economic benefits to land managers. Unlike traditional development models, which rely on deferred and diffuse benefit streams, the new carbon market model offers an opportunity to directly link land management and natural resource conservation with specific and immediate market incentives. Analysis has shown that carbon markets can serve as a catalyst for increased tree planting and improved forest management, thereby realizing the multiple benefits of forestry and agroforestry systems. In recent years, participation in carbon credit trading markets has increased significantly. The Chicago Climate Exchange (CCX) now boasts over six million trades per month. According to a recent summary of the State and Trends of the Carbon Market 2006 prepared for the World Banks BioCarbon Fund, corporate participation in the carbon market has rapidly increased. This book examines the concept of CDM and other forestry-based carbon finance mechanisms introduced by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and their impact on carbon markets. Additionally, it provides a brief analysis of the growth of the carbon market in India, including its current status and potential for future growth. The book also includes a detailed account of Afforestation and Reforestation CDM Projects, including the A/R Project Design Document by the UNFCCC, in a simplified yet comprehensive manner for better understanding of the procedure as a reference guide.

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Book SynopsisThe impact of climatic variations on crop yields and production has been a significant concern for farmers. To counteract this issue, there has been a focus on artificial means of harnessing natural resources to increase crop productivity. One such technology is protected cultivation, which has been well adopted in Europe and the USA and is now gaining popularity in China and Japan, particularly in the production of horticultural crops. In India, there has been a breakthrough in the use of protected cultivation for crops such as pepper, tomato, cucumber, muskmelon, and baby corn in the states of Karnataka and Maharashtra. Precision farming is a method of cultivation that uses technology to achieve maximum precision in the production of superior crops with desired yield levels and quality at a competitive cost. This involves the use of genetically modified crop varieties, micropropagation, integrated nutrient, water, and pest management, protected cultivation, organic farming, hi-tech horticulture, and post-harvest technology. The post-harvest sector also requires a high degree of precision. For example, peels and rags are often wasted, even though they may be rich in nutrients and antioxidants. The precision required in management, product diversification, and value addition is highly sought after in this field.

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Book SynopsisThe book comprises 17 chapters, each focusing on various aspects of agriculture. Specifically, it covers space-saving techniques, the optimization of fertigation efficiency, and the use of mulching, integrated pest, disease, and nutrient management (IPDNM). Additionally, the book delves into the engineering aspects of various structures, such as net houses, poly houses, rain shelters, poly tunnels, and the utilization of plastics in horticulture. Moreover, it discusses the use of cold chains for storage and marketing, as well as hydroponics and aeroponics. The text has not been modified in any way, and all citations, references, and in-line citations remain unchanged. No numbers have been altered.

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Book SynopsisThis book aims to present the course materials for Precision Farming and Protected Cultivation in an accessible manner for students. The complex concepts, terminology, and equipment have been simplified and explained in a straightforward language, making it beneficial not only to students but also to teachers and farmers.

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Book SynopsisFloriculture has been gaining considerable attention from both scientific and agricultural perspectives, leading to an increased demand for technological advancements in production. Adopting protected cultivation techniques is one such approach, and this book addresses this issue by providing information from renowned scientists and faculty members across the nation. The book also covers specific crops in an easily understandable manner, making it accessible to students.

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Book SynopsisClimatic variations often tend to have adverse effect on the yield and production of crops. Efforts have, therefore, been on for harnessing this natural resource through artificial means for increasing crop productivity. One such technology is protected cultivation. This technique is well adopted in Europe and USA and now China and Japan are leading in controlled sphere production of horticultural crops. In India, the technology is making breakthrough in Karnataka and Maharashtra in protected cultivation of pepper, tomato, cucumber, muskmelon, baby corn etc. Precision farming is defined as the cultivation by adopting technologies which give maximum precision in production of a superior crop with a desired yield levels and quality at competitive production. These include use of genetically modified crop varieties, micropropagation, integrated nutrient, water and pest managements, protected cultivation, organic farming, hi-tech horticulture, and post harvest technology. Post-harvest sector needs lot of precision. Peels, rags, etc. go waste. Many times, peels being rich in polyphenols, colouring pigment, nutrients etc are richer in antioxidant than what we actually eat. Here, we need precision. Precision in management, precision in product diversification, precision in value addition are much sought after aspect.Table of Contents01. Precision Farming : A Promising Technology by J. Singh; S. K. Jain, I. B. Maurya, A. Mishra, L. K. Dashora, M. C. Jain and P. Lahoty 02. Precision Farming in India - Concepts and Approaches by S. K. Malhotra and Babita Singh 03. Precision Farming in Horticulture : A Scenario by A. V. Barad, Virendra Singh, L. K. Dashora, J. Shankara Swamy and Rita Markam 04. Precision Farming in Fruit Crops in India: Status and Prospects by M. K. Kaul 05. Fruit Based Diversified Cropping System for Arid Region by O. P. Awasthi, I. S. Singh and M. K. Verma 06. Production System Management in Precision Farming of Fruit Based Cropping Systems under Hot Arid Ecosystem by P. L. Saroj 07. Prospects of Temperate Fruit Production in Subtropical Climate by M. K. Verma, O. P. Awasthi and R. K. Giri 08. Canopy Architecture Management for Precision Farming in Fruits by Vishal Nath and Amrendra Kumar 09. Biotechnological Interventions in the Improvement of Fruit Crops by Krishan Kumar, Kuldeep Singh and M.I.S. Gill 10. Exploitation of Genetic Resources of Aonla, Bael and Noni in Precision Horticulture by A. K. Singh, Sanjay Singh, S. K. Sharma, Raj Kumar and P. S. Sisodia 11. Redressal of Spatial Variation in Soil Fertility and Site Specific Nutrient Management for Rationale of Fertilizer Use in Citrus by A. K. Srivastava 12. Nutrient Use Efficiency in Oil Palm Plantations Under Indian Conditions by B. Narsimha Rao, K. Suresh and S. Sunitha 13. Precision Farming in Arid Horticultural Crops: Status and Prospects by S. K. Sharma and B. D. Sharma 14. Exploitation of Underexploited Crops in Precision Horticulture by Sanjay Singh, A. K. Singh and K. Lata 15. Exploitation of Genetic Resources of Vegetable Crops for Precision Farming by K. P. Singh 16. LED Lighting in Horticulture by Mam C. Singh 17. Cultivation of Anthurium Through Precise Technology by S. L. Chawla, A. R. Gaikwad, Alka Singh and L. K. Dashora 18. Organic Farming in India : Challenges and Opportunities by Hari Prakash and Sanjai K. Dwivedi 19. Homa Jaivik Krishi : A Hope for Sustainable Horticulture - Mardi's Approach by R. K. Pathak 20. Plant Bio-Enhancers : Potential and Affordable Source for Fertigation by R. K. Pathak 21. DRIS Norms for Precision Farming in Horticultural Crops by B. D. Sharma 22. New Dimensions in Post-harvest Handling, Processing and Value Addition of Horticultural Produce by D. S. Khurdiya 23. Post Harvest Handling and Processing of Mandarin - Prospects and Constraints by S. K. Jain, L. K. Dashora and Jitendra Singh 24. Recent Trends in Value Chain Management of Mandarin for Exports by Dinesh Kumar and Lallan Ram 25. Recent Trends in Post-harvest Treatments of Fruits by Ram Asrey 26. Waste Management in Context to Precision Horticulture by B. N. Patel and G. D. Patel 27. Safety and Quality Issues in Horticulture by Sanjai K. Dwivedi and Deepa H. Dwivedi 28. Participatory Approaches in Precision Farming by Atul Chandra 29. Strengthening Women Participation in Precision Farming in Horticulture by Kanak Lata and Sanjay Singh

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Book SynopsisThe book carries 17 s dealing with space saving, maximizing the efficiency of fertigation, mulching, integrated pest, disease and nutrient management (IPDNM) and engineering aspects of structures.Net houses, poly houses, rain shelters, poly tunnels, uses of plastics in horticulture and cold chains for storage and marketing are elaborated. Hydroponics and aeroponics are discussed.Table of Contents01. Protected Cultivation of Horticulture Crops-- Present Scenario and Future Prospects D.K. Singh and K.V. Peter 02. Space Saving Horticulture Binoo Bonny, Jyothi Bhaskar, M. Prabhakar and K.V. Peter 03. Principles of Hi-tech Horticulture A.A. Patil, S.M. Mantur, M.S. Biradar and I.M. Mannikeri 04. High-Tech Interventions in Horticulture Crops P. Soman 05. Technological Advances in Irrigation Management for Protected Cultivation P.K. Singh, Ganga Joshi and D.K.Singh 06. Indigenous Approach Towards Popularization of Greenhouses in Himalayan Regions Sanjai K. Dwivedi and Deepa H. Dwivedi 07. Protected Cultivation Technologies for Diversification and Livelihood Security for Indian Farmers Balraj Singh 08. Polyhouse Vegetable Crop Breeding D.K. Singh 09. Recent Advances in Fertigation Techniques for Protected Cultivation of Vegetable Crops A.S. Sidhu, M. Prabhakar, S.S. Hebbar, A.K. Nair and H.P. Bhagya 10. High Altitude Protected Vegetable Production Brahma Singh 11. Recent Advances in Raising of Vegetable Transplants under Protected Conditions Chaurasia, S.N.S. and Naik, P.S. 12. High Value Vegetable Production in Greenhouse M. Prabhakar, S.S. Hebbar, A.K. Nair and J.K. Chinnu 13. Protected Cultivation of Vegetables in Tropics Pradeepkumar, T and Ajay Bhardwaj 14. Protected Cultivation of Spices: Realities and ChallengesA.K. Sadanandan and K.V. Peter 15. Protected Cultivation of Floricultural Crops S.S. Sindhu 16. Scenario of Flower Breeding for Protected Cultivation Ramesh Kumar, Ganesh B. Kadam and Prabhat Kumar 17. Structural Support vis-a-vis Quality Concerns of Protected Floriculture Ranjan Srivastava, Satish Chand and D.K. Singh

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