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Springer Nature Switzerland AG Struggles for Climate Justice: Uneven Geographies and the Politics of Connection
Book SynopsisThis book provides an accessible but intellectually rigorous introduction to the global social movement for ‘climate justice’ and addresses the socially uneven consequences of anthropogenic climate change.Deploying relational understandings of nature-society, space, and power, Brandon Derman shows that climate change has been co-produced with social inequality. Mismatching levels of responsibility and vulnerability, and institutions that emerged in tandem with those disproportionalities compose the terrain on which NGOs and social movements now contest climate injustice in a wide-ranging “politics of connection.” Case-based chapters explore the defining commitments of affected and allied communities, and how they have shaped specific struggles mobilizing human rights, international treaties, transnational activist forums, national and local constituencies, and broad-based demonstrations. Derman synthesizes these cases and similar efforts across the globe to identify and explore crosscutting themes in climate justice politics as well as the opportunities and dilemmas facing advocates and activists, and those who would ally with them going forward. How should we understand campaigns for climate justice? What do these initiatives share, and what differentiates them? What, in fact, does “climate justice” mean in these contexts? And what do the framing and progression of such efforts in different settings suggest about the broader conditions that produce and sustain climate injustice, how those conditions could be unmade, and what might take their place? Struggles for Climate Justice approaches these questions from an interdisciplinary perspective accessible to graduate and advanced undergraduate students as well as scholars of geography, social movements, environmental politics, policy, and socio-legal studies. Trade Review“This book is set to become a foundational tool for climate justice policy advocates and local leaders in marginalized communities, as well as students and scholars of environmental studies, geography, social movements, and public international law.” (Hélène B. Ducros, EuropeNow, europenowjournal.org, June, 2020)Table of Contents
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Springer Nature Switzerland AG Hybrid Intelligent Technologies in Energy Demand Forecasting
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Springer Nature Switzerland AG Environmental Change in South Asia: Essays in Honor of Mohammed Taher
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Springer Nature Switzerland AG Financing the Green New Deal: A Plan of Action
Book SynopsisClimate scientists have determined that we must act now to prevent an irreversible and catastrophic climatic tipping point, beyond which neither our own nor many other species can be assumed likely to survive. On the way to that bleak ending, moreover, extreme socio-economic injustice and associated political breakdown—now well underway in nations already hard-hit by environmental crisis—can be expected to hasten as well. The time has thus come to plan carefully, thoroughly, and on a scale commensurate with the crisis we face. This book, written by one of the key architects of the Green New Deal and prefaced by Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's former Chief of Staff, indicates how to structure Green New Deal finance in a manner that advances the cross-cutting goals of maximum financial and economic inclusion, maximally democratic decision-making, and an appropriate division of roles both among all levels of government and among public and private sector decision-makers. Integrating into one complete and coherent financial architecture such bold ideas as a 'People's Fed,' an interdepartmental National Investment Council, integrated state and regional public banks, a Democratic Digital Dollar and digital Taxpayer Savings and Transaction Accounts made part of the monetary policy transmission belt, and an economy-wide Price Stabilization Fund, this book is critical reading for policymakers and citizens looking for a fresh path forward towards a revived and sustainable, progressive and productive America.Table of Contents The Green New Deal in Brief Outline What a Green New Deal Finance Plan Must Do A Green New Deal Financial Architecture Comparison to Lesser Alternatives
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Springer Nature Switzerland AG Energy Use in Cities: A Roadmap for Urban Transitions
Book SynopsisIn an era of big data and smart cities, this book is an innovative and creative contribution to our understanding of urban energy use. Societies have basic data needs to develop an understanding of energy flows for planning energy sustainability. However, this data is often either not utilized or not available. Using California as an example, the book provides a roadmap for using data to reduce urban greenhouse gas emissions by targeting programs and initiatives that will successfully and parsimoniously improve building performance while taking into account issues of energy affordability. This first of its kind methodology maps high-detail building energy use to understand patterns of consumption across buildings, neighborhoods, and socioeconomic divisions in megacities. The book then details the steps required to replicate this methodology elsewhere, and shows the importance of openly-accessible building energy data for transitioning cities to meet the climate planning goals of the twenty-first century. It also explains why actual data, not modeled or sampled, is critical for accurate analysis and insights. Finally, it acknowledges the complex institutional context for this work and some of the obstacles – utility reluctance, public agency oversight, funding and path dependencies. This book will be of great value to scholars across the environmental sectors, but especially to those studying sustainable urban energy as well as practitioners and policy makers in these areas. Trade Review“This book covers a remarkable breadth of topics across a compact seven chapters. ... The content covered will be of interest to a wide readership, particularly policymakers and researchers in the energy, built environment and policy domains. It is accessible enough to be read by non-specialists and would be of interest to anyone working or interested in the built environment or planning and the role of individuals and individual buildings in the wider transition to net zero.” (Dominic Humphrey, Buildings & Cities, buildingsandcities.org, December 3, 2023)Table of ContentsChapter 1: Introduction.- Chapter 2: The Larger Context, Cities, Smart and Big Data.- Chapter 3: Building Energy Data Access and Aggregation Rules. Chapter 4: Building an Energy Atlas.- Chapter 5:User Design and Functionality.- Chapter 6: Data Analytics.- Chapter 7: Case Studies.- Chapter 8: Conclusion.
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Springer Nature Switzerland AG Conservation of Tropical Coral Reefs: A Review of
Book SynopsisThis book critically engages with how the conservation of tropical coral reefs is financed. Beginning with the context of tropical coral reef degradation and loss, alongside an overview of tropical ecology, global environmental policy and finance, the book reviews several conservation financing instruments. These include ecotourism, debt-for-nature swaps, impact investments, and government domestic budgetary expenditures. From the Great Barrier Reef, to the Coral Triangle, to the Mesoamerican Reef, tropical coral reef degradation and loss are serious global environmental issues, contributing to loss revenue and food insecurity for coastal communities, and species extinction. Yet, many leading companies, individuals, and governments are making a positive impact on tropical coral reef conservation through the use of conservation finance. Conservation of Tropical Coral Reefs, using 30 case studies which span 23 countries and 6 continents, tells the history of international conservation finance and provides a variety of options for individuals, businesses, and governments to support conservation financing projects.Table of ContentsI. Dedication II. Foreword (to be written by leading practitioner) III. Preface IV. Table of Contents V. List of Figures and Tables VI. Acknowledgements VII. Acronyms VIII. Comprehensive Timeline (detailed timeline of leading individuals and organizations) 1. Executive Summary 2. The Context of Coral Reef Degradation and Loss A. Where Are The World’s Coral Reefs? B. Where is Coral Reef Degradation and Loss Occurring Today? C. Why are Coral Reefs Valuable? D. Other Resources on the Context of Coral Reef Degradation and Loss 3. Coral Reef Ecology A. Introduction B. Ecosystem Diversity C. Species Diversity D. Genetic Diversity E. Connectivity to Seascapes F. Other Resources on Coral Reef Ecology 4. Global Environmental Policy A. Introduction B. Local and State Policies C. Federal Policies D. Bilateral, Multilateral and Regional Policies E. International Policies F. Company Policies G. Dates of Global Environmental Policy H. Dates when Government Institutions were Established I. Other Resources on Global Environmental Policy 5. International Finance A. Introduction B. Efficient Frontier C. Financial Risk Management D. Portfolio Management: Risk, Return, Time, Taxes, Liquidity, Legal and Unique E. Other Resources on International Finance 6. The Origins and History of Coral Reef Conservation Finance 7. Government Domestic Budgetary Expenditures A. Introduction B. Historical Overview C. Mechanisms of Instrument D. Size of Instrument E. Introduction to Case Studies F. Case Study #1: INSERT G. Case Study #2: INSERT H. Return I. Risk J. Risk, Return, Time (Horizon), Taxes, Liquidity, Legal and Unique K. Policy Analysis L. Future Outlook for Instrument M. Other Resources on Government Domestic Budgetary Expenditures 8. Debt-for-Nature Swaps A. Introduction B. Historical Overview C. Mechanisms of Instrument D. Size of Instrument E. Introduction to Case Studies F. Case Study #1: Seychelles’ Climate Adaptation and Impact Investment Debt Swap G. Case Study #2: INSERT H. Return I. Risk J. Risk, Return, Time (Horizon), Taxes, Liquidity, Legal and Unique K. Policy Analysis L. Future Outlook for Instrument M. Other Resources on Debt-for-Nature Swaps 9. Ecotourism A. Introduction B. Historical Overview C. Mechanisms of Instrument D. Size of Instrument E. Introduction to Case Studies F. Case Study #1: The Great Barrier Reef of Australia G. Case Study #2: The Galapagos Islands of Ecuador H. Case Study #3: The Mesoamerican Barrier Reef System I. Return J. Risk K. Risk, Return, Time (Horizon), Taxes, Liquidity, Legal and Unique L. Policy Analysis M. Future Outlook for Instrument N. Other Resources on Ecotourism 10. Green Procurement Models A. Introduction B. Historical Overview C. Mechanisms of Instrument D. Size of Instrument E. Introduction to Case Studies F. Case Study #1: INSERT G. Case Study #2: INSERT H. Return I. Risk J. Risk, Return, Time (Horizon), Taxes, Liquidity, Legal and Unique K. Policy Analysis L. Future Outlook for Instrument M. Other Resources on Green Procurement Models 11. – 15. Other Conservation Financing Instruments Used for Coral Reefs *Subheadings would be similar to Chapters 7-10* 16. Additional Considerations for Coral Reef Conservation Finance A. Social Safeguards B. Biodiversity Safeguards C. Ongoing Monitoring, Reporting and Verification D. Restoration of Degraded Areas E. Role of Technology F. Other Resources on Additional Considerations for Coral Reef Conservation Finance 17. The Future of Conservation Finance 18. Concluding Thoughts 19. Bibliography and Suggested Readings 20. Other Suggested Resources 21. Index 22. About the Author
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Springer Nature Switzerland AG Smart and Sustainable Planning for Cities and Regions: Results of SSPCR 2019—Open Access Contributions
Book SynopsisThis open access book offers a selection of research papers and case studies presented at the 3rd international conference “Smart and Sustainable Planning for Cities and Regions”, held in December 2019 in Bolzano, Italy, and explores the concept of smart and sustainable planning, including top contributions from academics, policy makers, consultants and other professionals. Innovation processes such as co-design and co-creation help establish collaborations that engage with stakeholders in a trustworthy and transparent environment while answering the need for new value propositions. The importance of an integrated, holistic approach is widely recognized to break down silos in local government, in particular, when aimed at achieving a better integration of climate-energy planning. Despite the ongoing urbanization and polarization processes, new synergies between urban and rural areas emerge, linking development opportunities to intrinsic cultural, natural and man-made landscape values. The increasing availability of big, real-time urban data and advanced ICT facilitates frequent assessment and continuous monitoring of performances, while allowing fine-tuning as needed. This is valid not only for individual projects but also on a wider scale. In addition, and circling back to the first point, (big) urban data and ICT can be of enormous help in facilitating engagement and co-creation by raising awareness and by providing insight into the local consequences of specific plans. However, this potential is not yet fully exploited in standard processes and procedures, which can therefore lack the agility and flexibility to keep up with the pulse of the city and dynamics of society. The book provides a multi-disciplinary outlook based on experience to orient the reader in the giant galaxy of smart and sustainable planning, support the transposition of research into practice, scale up visionary approaches and design groundbreaking planning policies and tools. Table of ContentsEnergy System Models for City Climate Mitigation Plans—Challenges and Recommendations.- Deep Energy Retrofit of Residential Buildings in the Mediterranean Area: the MedZEB Approach.- A Systematic Study of Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) Interactions in the Main Spanish Cities.- City Assessment Tool to Measure the Impact of Public Policies on Smart and Sustainable Cities. The Case Study of the Municipality of Alcobendas (Spain) Compared with Similar European Cities.- Public Research and Development Funding for Photovoltaics in Europe—Past, Present, and Future.- Urban Density and Household-Electricity Consumption: An Analysis of the Italian Residential Building Stock.- A Possible Circular Approach for Social Perception of Climate Adaptation Action Planning in Metropolitan Cities.- A Spatial Multi-Criteria Decision Support System for Stress Recovery-Oriented Forest Management.- Diagnosis of the State of the Territory in Flanders Reporting about New Maps and Indicators Differentiating between Urban and Rural Areas within Flanders.- Co-creation Pathway for Urban Nature-based Solutions: Testing a Shared-Governance Approach in Three Cities and Nine Action Labs.
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Springer Nature Switzerland AG Rethinking Sustainability Towards a Regenerative Economy
Book SynopsisThis open access book is based on work from the COST Action “RESTORE - REthinking Sustainability TOwards a Regenerative Economy'', and highlights how sustainability in buildings, facilities and urban governance is crucial for a future that is socially just, ecologically restorative, and economically viable, for Europe and the whole planet. In light of the search for fair solutions to the climate crisis, the authors outline the urgency for the built environment sector to implement adaptation and mitigation strategies, as well as a just transition. As shown in the chapters, this can be done by applying a broader framework that enriches places, people, ecology, culture, and climate, at the core of the design task - with a particular emphasis on the benefits towards health and resilient business practices.This book is one step on the way to a paradigm shift towards restorative sustainability for new and existing buildings. The authors want to promote forward thinking and multidisciplinary knowledge, leading to solutions that celebrate the richness of design creativity. In this vision, cities of the future will enhance users’ experience, health and wellbeing inside and outside of buildings, while reconciling anthropic ecosystems and nature. A valuable resource for scientists and students in environmental sciences and architecture, as well as policy makers, practitioners and investors in urban and regional development.Table of ContentsPart I: Processes, Methods And Tools For Regenerative Design.- Foreword: Regenerative Design In Practice: Digital Design Tools To Enhance The Well-Being Of The Inhabitants Of The Natural And Built Environment (Emanuele Naboni And Lisanne Havinga).- Chapter 1. Axiomatic Design In Regenerative Urban Climate Adaptation (Clarice Bleil De Souza And Ilya Vladimirovich Dunichkin).- Chapter 2. Restorative Design Tools For The Existing City: H-Bim Potentials (Carlo Bianchini, Martina Attenni And Giorgia Potestà).- Chapter 3. The Application Of Urban Building Energy Modeling In Urban Planning (Shimeng Hao And Tianzhen Hong).- Chapter 4. Adaptation To Climate Change As A Key Dimension Of Urban Regeneration In Europe: The Cases Of Copenhagen, Vienna And Madrid (Sonia De Gregorio Hurtado).- Chapter 5. Water Runoff And Catchment Improvement By Nature Based Solution (Nbs) Promotion In Private Household Gardens: An Agent-Based Model (Rembrandt Koppelaar, Antonino Marvuglia And Benedetto Rugani).- Chapter 6. Carbon Accounting For Regenerative Cities (Jukka Heinonen And Juudit Ottelin).- Chapter 7. How Rating Systems Support Regenerative Change In The Built Environment (Melinda Orova And András Reith).- Part Ii: Innovative Approaches In Professional Design Practice.- Foreword: Bridging The Gap Between Design And Construction Following A Life Cycle Approach Consisting Of Practical Approaches For Procurement, Construction, Use & Operation And Future Life (Giulia Peretti And Carsten Druhmann).- Chapter 8. Covering The Gap For An Effective Energy And Environmental Design Of Green Roofs: Contributions From Experimental And Modelling Researches (Laura Cirrincione And Giorgia Peri).- Chapter 9. Gender Matters! Thermal Comfort And Individual Perception Of Indoor Environmental Quality: A Literature Review (Edeltraud Haselsteiner).- Chapter 10. Climatic, Cultural, Behavioural And Technical Influences On The Indoor Environment Quality And Their Relevance For A Regenerative Future (Edeltraud Haselsteiner, Marielle Ferreira Silva And Željka Kordej-De Villa).- Chapter 11. Textile As Material In Human Built Environment Interaction (Preben Hansen, Vesna Gryjoska And Milica Jovanoska).- Chapter 12. Restorative Design For Heritage Requalification: Selected Roman Works (Luciano Cupelloni).- Chapter 13. 3d Printing Technology Within A Regenerative Construction Framework (Odysseas Kontovourkis).- Chapter 14. From Resilient And Regenerative Materials To A Resilient And Regenerative Built Environment (Ferhat Bejtullahu And Naomi Morishita-Steffen).- Part Iii: Rethinking Technology Towards A Regenerative Economy.- Foreword: Rethinking Technology: Low Impact Technology For Regenerative Indoor Environment (Wilmer Pasut And Roberto Lollini).- Chapter 15. The Blue Growth Smart Specialisation Challenges Towards The Restorative Economy (Milen Baltov).- Chapter 16. From Restorative Building To Regenerative Economy: A Model-Theoretical Analysis On Biobased Plastics For The Construction Industry (Daniel Friedrich).- Chapter 17. Тhe Use Of Waste Sludge: Benefits To The Regenerative Economy In Bulgaria (Angel Sarov).- Chapter 18. Circular Economy In Construction From Waste To Green Recycled Products In Israel: A Case Study (Zvi Weinstein).- Chapter 19. Cultural Heritage, Tourism And The Un Sustainable Development Goals: The Case Of Croatia (Željka Kordej-De Villa And Ivan Šulc).- Chapter 20. The Green Building Approach: Recent Initiatives In The Evolving Italian Scenario (Fabrizio Tucci).- Chapter 21. Strategies To Promote Deep Renovation In Existing Buildings (Cristina Jiménez-Pulido, Ana Jiménez-Rivero And Justo García-Navarro).- Chapter 22. Investigating, Implementing And Funding Regenerative Urban Design In A Post-Covid-19 Pandemic Built Environment: A Reading Through The Un Sustainable Development Goals And The Green New Deal (Maria Beatrice Andreucci And Antonino Marvuglia).
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Springer Nature Switzerland AG Forest Bioeconomy and Climate Change
Book SynopsisThis edited open access volume explores the role of forest bioeconomy in addressing climate change. The authors put a particular focus on planetary boundaries and how the linear, growth-oriented economy, is coupled with climate change and environmental degradation. Biobased products and sustainable production paths have been developed, but how can they be scaled in order to lead to an economic paradigm shift? This and other questions are discussed throughout the volume.Since science indicates that climate change will continue this century, the authors also analyse how forests can be adapted to increasing forest disturbances that changing climate are expected to cause. The authors propose climate-smart forestry as useful approach for climate mitigation and adaptation of forests to climate change, as wells as sustainable increase of economic well-being based on forestry. The book illustrates the application of climate-smart forestry in the Czech Republic, Finland, Germany and Spain, i.e., in EU countries with quite different forests and forest sectors. This proactive and inspiring volume is an essential resource for Forest Management professionals, decision makers, scientists, and forestry students. Table of ContentsChapter 1. The Role of the Forest-Based Sector in the Bioeconomy and Climate Change (Hetemäki and Kangas).- Chapter 2. Planetary Boundaries and the Role of the Forest-Based Sector (Hetemäki and Seppälä).- Chapter 3. Climate Change, Impacts, Adaptation and Risk Management in Forests (Venäläinen et al.).- Chapter 4. Outlook for a Forest-Based Bioeconomy (Hurmekoski et al.).- Chapter 5. Forest Biomass Availability (Anttila and Verkerk).- Chapter 6. Carbon Sequestration and Storage in the Forests of the European Union (Kilpeläinen and Peltola).- Chapter 7. Contribution of Wood-Based Products to Climate Change Mitigation (Hurmekoski et al.).- Chapter 8. Synthesis: Climate-Change Mitigation in the Forest-Based Sector (Hurmekoski et al.).- Chapter 9. Climate-Smart Forestry Approach (Hetemäki and Verkerk).- Chapter 10. Climate-Smart Forestry Case Study: Czech Republic (Emil Cienciala).- Chapter 11. Climate-Smart Forestry Case Study: Finland (Peltola et al.).- Chapter 12. Climate-Smart Forestry Case Study: Germany (Hanewinkel et al.).- Chapter 13. Climate-Smart Forestry Case Study: Spain (Trasobares et al).- Chapter 14. The Way Forward: Management and Policy Actions (Hetemäki et al.)
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Springer International Publishing AG Water Insecurity and Water Governance in Urban
Book SynopsisThis book explores water service provisions of the urban poor in the cities of Africa with particular emphasis on Kenya and its capital city of Nairobi. In particular the book addresses the insecurity of tenure, and how the colonial segregation of land continues to shape water access and service provision even today in Nairobi. The book seeks to understand how urban water management entails the “production of thirst” among the urban poor and documents how cultural norms, political commitments and seemingly mundane practices of water managers combine to exclude the poor from accessing water. Supporters of privatization argue that private companies may succeed where governments have failed in supplying water to the urban poor. The author takes a closer look at this argument, demonstrating the limitations of some of the current reforms whilst also exploring alternatives and solutions. This book will be an invaluable reference for students, researchers and practitioners working in this field.
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Springer International Publishing AG Transgenics in Dispute: Political conflicts in
Book SynopsisThis book analyses the conflict over the release of transgenic soybean in Brazil based on a narrative analysis of political conflict. At the end of the 1990s, the commercial release of Roundup Ready (RR) soybean triggered a heated debate over the introduction of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in Brazilian agriculture, which developed into an open political conflict opposing pro- and anti-GMOs groups in Brazilian society. This volume examines some of the structuring axes of this conflict by applying a narrative analysis of political conflict. In this approach, politics is perceived as a process of interpretive conflict in which participants in the political game seek to establish the lines that delimit the very definition of public issues under debate. The issue of GMOs is understood, from this perspective, as a public controversy whose dynamics are shaped by the discourses that emerge from the dispute itself. To analyze these controversies, the book focuses on three axes of narrative analyses: the conflict over distributives issues associated with the commercial release of RR soy; the conflict over scientific uncertainty associated with the environmental risks of GMOs; and the conflict over labeling policies. Transgenics in Dispute: Political Conflicts in the Commercial Liberation of GMOs in Brazil will be of interest to both social and environmental scientists concerned with the risks produced by the newest technologies that mediate our relationship with the environment and with the public debate that their use tends to provoke.This book is a translation of the original Portuguese edition “Transgênicos em disputa: Os conflitos políticos na liberação comercial dos OGMs no Brasil” by Cristiano Luis Lenzi, published in Brazil by Appris Editora in 2020. The translation was done with the help of artificial intelligence (machine translation by the service DeepL.com). The author has subsequently revised the text further in an endeavour to refine the work stylistically. Springer Nature works continuously to further the development of tools for the production of books and on the related technologies to support the authors.Table of ContentsChapter 1. Introduction.- Chapter 2. Environmental Policy Process: from linear to discursive model.- Chapter 3. Brave New World Of Biotechnology: Ethics, science, policy and regulation.- Chapter 4. A Territory Free of Transgenics: the conflict over the release of RR soybean in Southern Brazil.- Chapter 5. Science In Dispute: Sound science and the conflict over risk analysis.- Chapter 6. Labelling as Precaution: Substantial equivalence and the conflict over labelling.- Chapter 7. Regulation Made in USA: Regulatory Polarization and the Brazilian Case.- Chapter 8. Conclusion.
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Springer International Publishing AG ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online: Applications in
Book SynopsisThis textbook serves as a practical guide for undergraduate and graduate students in geology, hydrology, ecology, and environmental sciences, teaching them applied GIS techniques. Presented as a step-by-step tutorial across seventeen chapters, the book starts with the fundamentals of GIS and progresses to real-life examples from geology and water resources. The focus is on ESRI's ArcGIS Pro, covering various tools for spatial, geostatistical, network, and 3-D analysis. Additionally, it explores ArcGIS Online and working with web apps like Web Map, StoryMaps, and GEO App.GIS applications, especially in water and environmental problem-solving, are rapidly growing worldwide. The demand for GIS experts utilizing spatial analysis in environmental science remains high. This textbook equips users with the necessary knowledge to become effective mappers and spatial analysts in the fields of environment, geosciences, and water resources, employing the latest state-of-the-art methodology.Each chapter provides exercises and supplementary materials available for download on SpringerLink, along with additional links for further learning opportunities.Table of ContentsChapter 1: Introduction to ArcGISPro.- Chapter 2: Data Classification and Layout in ArcGISPro.- Chapter 3: Data Acquisition.- Chapter 4: Coordinate Systems and Projections.- Chapter 5: Working with Geodatabase.- Chapter 6: Data Editing and Topology.- Chapter 7: Geoprocessing.- Chapter 8: Site Suitability and Data Modelling.- Chapter 9: Geocoding.- Chapter 10: Working with Raster.- Chapter 11: Spatial Interpolation.- Chapter 12: Watershed Delineation.- Chapter 13: Special Statistics.- Chapter 14: Network Analyst.- Chapter 15: 3-D Analyst.- Chapter 16: ArcGIS Online and Web Maps.
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Palgrave Macmillan The Aesthetic Politics of Farright Environmentalism
Book Synopsis.- Chapter 1: Political Aesthetics as a Lens for Understanding Far-Right Environmentalism.- Chapter 2: Far-Right Political Ecology and the Role of Aesthetics.- Chapter 3: Ecofascism, Far-Right Syncretism, and Trolling as Political Aesthetic.- Chapter 4: Green Nationalism, Dissensus, and Denormalisation.- Chapter 5: Fashwave, Accelerationism, and the Aestheticisation of Destruction.- Chapter 6: Far-right Aesthetics in the Age of Global Heating.
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Springer International Publishing AG Building the Impact Economy: Our Future, Yea or
Book SynopsisThis book develops a comprehensive framework for creating sustainable new business approaches on a massive scale. It relates the power of entrepreneurship, investment and technology to four areas in which progress is urgently needed to get out of the world’s current impasse. These are: game-changing innovations in companies; a way forward for the global fashion industry that reconciles competitiveness and worker dignity; turning around the energy crisis; and restoring capital markets to being the funders of human progress and prosperity that they once were—the pieces of the puzzle that is our future. Numerous case studies and actionable guidelines show how to concretely get the job done.Table of ContentsPrologue: What's at Stake.- Part I: Big Business:Climb to Sustainability.- Part II: Upgrade Supply Chains vs. Dress to Kill.- Part III: Fixing Energy, the Mother of All Markets.- Part IV: Capital Markets, Time to Graduate from the Casino.- Epilogue: Leth's Do It!.
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Springer International Publishing AG From Aardvarks to Zooxanthellae: The Definitive
Book SynopsisHundreds of animal species provide the cast of characters for these newly composed bio-limericks, arranged into 17 chapters by taxonomic group (such as Birds, Fishes, Insects) or biological subject (such as Ecology, Genetics, and Anthropology). Sometimes multiple verses on one organism or topic provide an extended story-line across successive poems. In addition, several stylistic vignettes recur throughout the book, such as: (a) “On the Farm”, which ranges from barnyards to fish farms to oyster farms; and (b) “Let’s Play Jeopardy”, where the reader guesses an animal from poetic clues the author provides. Each little jingle can be read as a stand-alone offering a quick chuckle or biological insight. But watch out—these poetic tidbits can be as addictive as popcorn, such that some readers will feel compelled to consume each chapter and indeed the entire book at one sitting! Covering nearly every creature that any amateur or professional biologist has ever heard of, these pun-filled limericks provide humorous insight into each critter or its peculiar habits, in a sharply witty and cutely informative way. Table of ContentsMammalogy (mammals)Ornithology (birds)The Life of a Couple of BirdsHerpetology (reptiles and amphibians)Ichthyology (fishes)The Life of a FishEntomology (insects)Invertebrate Zoology (other than insects)Microbiology (microbes)Botany (plants)Anatomy, Physiology, and MedicineEcologyEthology (behavior)EvolutionGeneticsAnthropology: The Human SagaAppendix: Famous Animal Phrases
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Springer International Publishing AG Theory and Practice of Climate Adaptation
Book SynopsisClimate change is one of the greatest challenges of our time. As such, both the Fifth Assessment Report (AR5) released by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) and the 25th Conference of the Parties (COP 25) recommendations call for action not only from government, but also from various stakeholders. Apart from the knowledge offered by modeling and forecasts, which allows the readers to understand the problem and how it is likely to develop in the future, the book highlights approaches, methods and tools that can help readers cope with the social, economic and political problems posed by climate change. In other words, the book’s goal is to accelerate developments in the field of climate change adaptation. This book gathers papers presented at the “2nd World Symposium on Climate Change Adaptation”, a joint initiative by the University of Coimbra (Portugal), the Research and Transfer Centre “Sustainable Development and Climate Change Management” at Hamburg University of Applied Sciences (Germany), and the International Climate Change Information Programme (ICCIP). The book is truly interdisciplinary, covering various key areas in the field of climate change adaptation. Its focus is on “integrative approaches to implementing climate change adaptation”, and is expected to contribute to the further development of this fast-growing field.Table of ContentsUnderstanding climate change adaptation: the role of citizens’ perceptions and appraisals about extreme weather events.- Diffusion of Climate Change Adaptation Policies among Local Governments in Sub-Saharan Africa: Conceptual Review.- The Politics and Governance of Negative Emissions Technologies.- Decentralized Governance and Climate Change Adaptation: Working Locally to Address Community Resilience Priorities.- Using the Open Standards-based framework for planning and implementing Ecosystem-based Adaptation projects in the high mountainous regions of Central Asia.- How can global change affect insect population dynamics in Mediterranean ecosystems? A case study with pine shoot beetle and pine processionary moth.- Effect of a drought on cork growth along the production cycle.- Ozone Layer Depletion, Climate Change, Risks and Adaptation.- Embedding Adaptation Into Development Planning And Decision Making Process At The Municipal Levels In Mozambique- Promoting private sector engagement in climate change adaptation and flood resilience: A case study of innovative approaches applied by MSMEs in Mumbai, India.- Can young olive plants overcome heat shock?.- Microclimatic adaptations that occurred in urban area in the Brazilian cerrado between the years 2011-2012 and 2016.- Outlining community perceptions of Climate Change in local adaptation strategies development: the case of ClimAdaPT.Local.- Attitudes, ability and willingness: Rethinking split-incentives of non-domestic building tenure to overcome energy inertia.- Environmental Justice and Climate Change Adaptation in the Context of Risk Society.
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Springer International Publishing AG Six-Phase Electric Machines
Book SynopsisThis book presents the design methodology and electrical diagrams of symmetrical six-phase windings, the main elements of the six-phase that are being developed to help meet the demand for high power electric drive systems that are resilient and energy efficient. Chapters are fully illustrated and include detailed tables that provide a comprehensive analysis of energy exchange processes ranging from electrical to magnetic and reveal the advantages of such windings against analogical three-phase windings. Table of ContentsGeneral Characteristics of Symmetrical Six-Phase Windings of Alternating Current Electrical Machines.- Design of Single-Layer Six-Phase Windings, Design of Double-Layer Six-Phase Windings, Design of Fractional Six-Phase Windings.
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Springer International Publishing AG Coviability of Social and Ecological Systems:
Book SynopsisThis book considers the principle of ‘sustainable development’ which is currently facing a growing environmental crisis. A new mode of thinking and positioning the ecological imperative is the major input of this volume. The prism of co-viability is not the economics of political agencies that carry the ideology of the dominant/conventional economic schools, but rather an opening of innovation perspectives through science. This volume, through its four parts, more than 40 chapters and a hundred authors, gives birth to a paradigm which crystallizes within a concept that will support in overcoming the ecological emergency deadlock. Table of ContentsChapter 1: Introductory Chapter: Formalizing a Paradigm, the Biosphere face to the Relationship Between Human and Non-Human(Barrière).- Chapter 2: Coviability and Biodiversity Conservation at The Crossroads of Socio-Ecological Interactions(Lévêque).- Chapter 3: Coviability, Through the Lens of the Mathematical Theory of Viability(Aubin).- Chapter 4: A Mathematical Approach to Coviability: Concept, Modeling and Control(El Jai).- Chapter 5: The Relationships Between man and his Environment: A Systemic Approach to the Viability of System Earth(Fargette).- Chapter 6: Socio-Ecological Viability and Legal Regulation: Pluralism and Endogeneity - for an Anthropological Dimension of Environmental law(Barrière).- Chapter 7: The Paradigm of Coviability Defined by the Adequacy Between Social Usefulness and the Ecological Function: The Legal Challenge of the Socio-Ecological Connection(Barrière).- Chapter 8: The Local Ecological Knowledge and the Viability of the Relations With the Environment(Sabinot).- Chapter 9: A Biological Approach to Coviability: Biotics Interactions and Dynamics of Biodiversity(Pascal).- Chapter 10: A Geographical Approach of the Socio-Ecosystem Coviability(Grenier).- Chapter 11: A Rupture Between Human Beings and Earth: A Philosophical Critical Approach to Coviability(Bertrand).- Chapter 12: When Coviability Meets Ecosystem Services: The Case of Reunion Island’s Coral Reefs(Cillaurren).- Chapter 13: Governance of Protected Areas as a Tool for Coviability(David).- Chapter 14: Social-Ecological Coviability of the Protected Marine Areas in Brazil(Prost).- Chapter 15: Socio-Ecological Coviability Confronted With the Neoliberal System, The Peace Parks (Southern Africa)(Belaïdi).- Chapter 16: Coviability in the Governance of Pastoral Systems, Permanence and Change(Sraïri).- Chapter 17: Developing Coviability Through an eco-Pastoral Approach, the European Project LIFE + MIL’OUV(Lepart).- Chapter 18: Reconnecting man to man: Socio-Cultural Coviability Ties and Interculturality -Practical Research in a Sensitive Neighborhood in Montpellier, France(Barrière).- Chapter 19: Kinship as an Instrument for Coviability: Study Cases in Pará, Amazonia.- Chapter 20: The Price of Coviability: Pollination at all Costs; Legal Approach of the new Relationship Between man and Pollinators(Billet).- Chapter 21: Can the International and French Environment law Accommodate Coviability?(Treillard).- Chapter 22: Climate Change, a Catalyst for Coviability and for a new Utopia(Coudrain).- Chapter 23: Approaching the Human-Environment Nexus Beyond Conflict: A Peace and Coviability Perspective(Behnassi).- Chapter 24: The Link to the Biosphere: Humanity Condemned to Otherness and Coviability for its Existence(Essono).- Chapter 25: Tracking The Origin of Western's Man-Biosphere Disconnection, Opening a View to a Change(Douzal).- Chapter 26: Transversal Ontology Analysis: What Coviability Means(Libourel).- Chapter 27: Coviability as a Scientific Paradigm for the Ecological Transition, From an Overview to a Definition(Barrière).
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Springer International Publishing AG Carbon Footprint and the Industrial Life Cycle: From Urban Planning to Recycling
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Springer International Publishing AG Forest Inventory-based Projection Systems for Wood and Biomass Availability
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Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Wood and Tree Fungi: Biology, Damage, Protection,
Book SynopsisThis book provides an up-to-date overview of the various wood and tree fungi that damage trees, lumber, and timber. Special focus is given to identification, prevention, and remediation techniques, and the book bridges the gap between research and application. It covers the fundamentals of cytology and morphology. There is a more practical section describing damage by viruses and bacteria on trees. The habitats of wood fungi are described as well as tree care. Important tree pathogens and wood decay fungi are characterized for prevention and identification. The final section focuses on the positive effects of wood-inhabiting microorganisms.Trade ReviewFrom the reviews: "The book (334 pages) is an updated revision of the German edition ‘Holdz-und Baumpilze’ from 1994. … The book is illustrated with 74 figures (12 coloured pictures) and 49 tables. … The book is of great interest to scientists, students, professionals working in wood protection, as well as foresters." (Benoit Marçais, Annals of Forest, Vol. 63 (2), 2007)Table of ContentsBiology.- Physiology.- Wood Cell Wall Degradation.- Damages by Viruses and Bacteria.- Wood Discoloration.- Wood Rot.- Habitat of Wood Fungi.- Positive Effects of Wood-Inhabiting Microorganisms.
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Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Light Scattering Reviews 3: Light Scattering and Reflection
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Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Satellite Aerosol Remote Sensing Over Land
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Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Ocean Dynamics
Book SynopsisOcean Dynamics’ is a concise introduction to the fundamentals of fluid mechanics, non-equilibrium thermodynamics and the common approximations for geophysical fluid dynamics, presenting a comprehensive approach to large-scale ocean circulation theory. The book is written on the physical and mathematical level of graduate students in theoretical courses of physical oceanography, meteorology and environmental physics. An extensive bibliography and index, extensive side notes and recommendations for further reading, and a comparison with the specific atmospheric physics where applicable, makes this volume also a useful reading for researchers. Each of the four parts of the book – fundamental laws, common approximations, ocean waves, oceanic turbulence and eddies, and selected aspects of ocean dynamics – starts with elementary considerations, blending then classical topics with more advanced developments of fluid mechanics and theoretical oceanography. The last part covers the theory of the global wind-driven circulation in homogeneous and stratified regimes, the circulation and overturning in the Southern Ocean, and the global meridional overturning and thermohaline-driven circulation. Emphasis is placed on simple physical models rather than access to extensive numerical results, enabling students to understand and reproduce the complex theory mostly by analytical means. All equations and models are derived in detail and illustrated by numerous figures. The appendix provides short excursions into the mathematical background, such as vector analysis, statistics, and differential equationsTrade ReviewFrom the book reviews:“The aim of the present book is a thorough and careful representation of the ocean dynamics. … The excellent comprehensive work is intended for graduate students of physical oceanography, meteorology, geophysics and general physics, as well as to any reader interested in a thorough discussion of ocean dynamics. The volume is also useful for researchers working in the field of climate physics.” (Claudia-Veronika Meister, zbMATH, Vol. 1296, 2014)Table of ContentsPart I Fundamental Laws.- Preliminaries.- Conservation Laws for Moving Fluids.- Part II Common Approximations.- Approximations Derived from Mode Filtering.- Approximations Relating to Density Changes and Geometric Conditions.- Geostrophic and Quasi-Geostrophic Motions.- Part III Ocean Waves.- Sound Waves.- Gravity Waves.- Long Waves.- Lagrangian Theory of Ocean Waves.- Forced Waves.- Part IV Oceanic Turbulence and Eddies.- Small-Scale Turbulence.- Geostrophic Turbulence.- Part V Aspects of Ocean Circulation Theory.- Forcing of the Ocean.- The Wind-Driven Circulation.- The Meridional Overturning of the Oceans.- The Circulation of the Southern Ocean.- Part VI Appendix.- Mathematical Basics.- Models of the Ocean Circulation List of Symbols.- Index.
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Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Monitoring and Mitigation of Volcano Hazards
Book SynopsisBy the year 2000, the number of people at risk from volcanic hazards is likely to increase to around half a billion. Since 1980, significant advances have been made in volcano monitoring, the data from which provides the sole scientific basis for eruption prediction. Here, internationally renowned and highly experienced specialists provide 25 comprehensive articles covering a wide range of related topics: monitoring techniques and data analysis; modelling of monitoring data and eruptive phenomena; volcanic hazards and risk assessment; and volcanic emergency management. Selected case histories of recent volcanic disasters, such as Mount Pinatubo in the Philippines, demonstrate that effective communication - between scientists, civil authorities, the media and the population at risk - is essential to reducing the danger.Table of ContentsI Volcano Monitoring: Techniques and Case Histories.- A Review of Volcano Geophysics and Volcano-Monitoring Methods.- New Methods and Future Trends in Seismological Volcano Monitoring.- Seismic Monitoring and Eruption Forecasting of Volcanoes: A Review of the State-of-the-Art and Case Histories.- Ground-Deformation Methods and Results.- Microgravity Monitoring.- Chemical Characters of the Gaseous Phase in Different Stages of Volcanism: Precursors and Volcanic Activity.- Chemical Composition of Volcanic Gases.- Satellite Monitoring of Volcanoes.- Detection of Explosive Eruptions and Regional Tracking of Volcanic Ash Clouds with Geostationary Meteorological Satellite (GMS).- The Integrated Mobile Volcano-Monitoring System Used by the Volcano Disaster Assistance Program (VDAP).- II Modeling of Monitoring Data and Eruptive Phenomena.- Ground Deformation Modeling in Volcanic Areas.- Physical Modeling of Collapsing Volcanic Columns and Pyroclastic Flows.- Modeling of Tephra Fallout from Explosive Eruptions.- Physical Modeling of Eruptive Phenomena: Lahars.- Patterns and Predictability in the Emplacement of Subaerial Lava Flow and Flow Fields.- III Volcano Hazards and Risk Assessment.- Hazards of Large Volcanic Debris Avalanches and Associated Eruptive Phenomena.- Hazardous Crater Lakes.- Long-Term Probabilistic Analysis of Future Explosive Eruptions.- Quantitative Reconstruction of Recent Volcanic Activity: A Contribution to Forecasting of Future Eruptions.- Volcanic Hazards Risk Assessment.- IV Volcanic Emergency Management.- Mitigation Measures and Preparedness Plans for Volcanic Emergencies.- The Management of Volcano Emergencies: Nevado del Ruiz.- The Problem of Volcanic Unrest: The Campi Flegrei Case History.- Volcanic Emergency Management in Japan: Case Histories of Izu-Oshima and Unzen.- The Narrow Margin of Successful Volcanic-Risk Mitigation.
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Springer Fachmedien Wiesbaden Conflicts, Participation and Acceptability in
Book SynopsisThis book is the last part of a trilogy and concludes a long-term project that focussed on nuclear waste governance in 24 countries. It deals with core themes of the disposal of high-level radioactive waste (HLW), e.g. the wicked problems of housing nuclear waste disposal facilities, public participation and public discourse, voluntarism and compensation in siting as well as the role of advisory bodies and commissions. The volume reflects on the diverse factors that shape the debate on what can be considered an ”acceptable solution” and on various strategies adopted in order to minimise conflicts and possibly increase acceptability. The various theoretical and empirical contributions shed light on several mechanisms and issues touched upon in these strategies, such as the role of trust, voluntarism, economic interests at stake, compensation, ethics, governance, and participation. Table of ContentsHistorical Paths and Legacies.- Participation, Stakeholder Dialogue and Mediation.- Trust, Voluntarism and Compensation.- Between Science and Society: The Role of Experts and Commissions.- Planning and Socio-Technical Challenges.
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Springer Fachmedien Wiesbaden Held Captive by Gas: The Price of Politics in Gazprom's Long-Term Contracts with Central European Buyers (2009 to 2014)
Book SynopsisGas makes or breaks economies, as shown by the effects of the 2009 Ukraine/Russia gas supply crisis. Joshua Posaner looks at four case study countries in Central and Eastern Europe. He examines the interdependence between the domestic political structure of a gas import-dependent country and the price it paid for imports up to 2014, using the level of reliance on the dominant supplier as an indicator. The more dependent a country is on a single supplier, the more it pays for its supplies. The author aims to explain why capitals prioritize energy security and balance their import portfolios differently, while taking a new angle on the European gas system. He offers a timely investigation into an oft-reported subject, with Russia’s perceived “energy weapon” and themes of “energy dependence” weighing heavily on European political discourse.Table of ContentsEnergy Security.- Research Design and Case Selection.- Case Studies: Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary.- Relationship between Price and Dependence.- Re-Appraising the ‘Energy Weapon’.
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Springer Key Figures for Achieving Global Climate Goals
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Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Geothermal Energy: From Theoretical Models to Exploration and Development
Book SynopsisThe internal heat of the planet Earth represents an inexhaustible reservoir of thermal energy. This form of energy, known as geothermal energy has been utilized throughout human history in the form of hot water from hot springs. Modern utilization of geothermal energy includes direct use of the heat and its conversion to other forms of energy, mainly electricity. Geothermal energy is a form of renewable energy and its use is associated with very little or no CO2-emissions and its importance as an energy source has greatly increased as the effects of climate change become more prominent. Because of its inexhaustibility it is obvious that utilization of geothermal energy will become a cornerstone of future energy supplies. The exploration of geothermal resources has become an important topic of study as geology and earth science students prepare to meet the demands of a rapidly growing industry, which involves an increasing number professionals and public institutions participating in geothermal energy related projects. This book meets the demands of both groups of readers, students and professionals. Geothermal Energy and its utilization is systematically presented and contains the necessary technical information needed for developing and understanding geothermal energy projects. It presents basic knowledge on the Earth’s thermal regime and its geothermal energy resources, the types of geothermal energy used as well as its future potential and the perspectives of the industry. Specific chapters of the book deal with borehole heat exchangers and with the direct use of groundwater and thermal water in hydrogeothermal systems. A central topic are Enhanced Geothermal Systems (hot-dry-rock systems), a key technology for energy supply in the near future. Pre-drilling site investigations, drilling technology, well logging and hydraulic test programs are important subjects related to the exploration phase of developing Geothermal Energy sites. The chemical composition of the natural waters used as a heat transport medium in geothermal systems can be used as an exploration tool, but chemistry is also important during operation of a geothermal power plant because of potential scale formation and corrosion of pipes and installations, which needs to be prevented. Graduate students and professionals will find in depth information on Geothermal Energy, its exploration and utilization.Trade ReviewBook: Petrogenesis of metamorphic rocks (Bucher & Frey) Springer-Verlag 2002 Customer reviews on Amazon.com one of the best textbooks available, 10. April 2000 Von Katharina Dubach Petrogenesis of metamorphic rocks is probable the best textbook available for students of metamorphic petrology. In a short, concise form it introduces the reader to the principles of metamorphic petrology as well as to the evolution of different rock types under changing metamorphic conditions. Excellent source for anyone studying metamorphic rocks., 2. Juni 1999 Von Ein Kunde This book is divided into two sections. The first section deals with the basic princiles of metamorphism, including composition of source rocks, types, processes and condidtions of metamorphism. A very detailed description on the construction of metamorphic projections is also included. Part two covers the metamorphism of different rock compositions including ultramafic, mafic, carbonate, pelitic, and granitoid rocks. This section is very detailed, without bogging down with specific examples of metamorphism.Table of Contents1. Thermal Structure of the Earth.-1.1 Renewable Energies, Global Aspects.- 1.2 Internal Structure of the Earth.- 1.3 Energy budget of the planet.- 1.4 Heat transport and thermal parameters.- 1.5 Brief outline of methods for measuring thermal parameters.- 2. History of Geothermal Energy Use.- 2.1 Early utilization of geothermal energy.- 2.2 History of Utilization of Geothermal Energy in the last 150 Years .- 3. Geothermal Energy Resources.- 3.1 Energy.- 3.2 Significance of "renewable" energies.- 3.3 Status of geothermal energy utilization.- 3.4 Geothermal energy sources.- 4. Application of Geothermal Energy.- 4.1 Near surface Geothermal Systems.- 4.2 Deep Geothermal Systems.- 4.3 Efficiency of geothermal systems.- 4.4 Major geothermal fields, high enthalpy fields.- 5. Potentials and Perspectives of Geothermal Utilization.- 6. Geothermal Probes.- 6.1 Planning Principles .- 6.2 Construction of ground source heat exchangers.- 6.3 Dimensioning and design of geothermal probes.- 6.4 Drilling methods for borehole heat exchanger.- 6.5 Backfill and grouting of geothermal probes.- 6.6 Construction of deep geothermal probes.- 6.7 Operating geothermal probes: Potential risks, malfunctions and damages.- 6.8 Special systems and further developments.- 7. Geothermal Well Systems.- 7.1 Building geothermal well systems.- 7.2 Chemical aspects of two-well systems.- 7.3 Thermal range of influence, numerical models.- 8. Hydrothermal Systems, Geothermal Doublets.- 8.1 Geology and tectonic structure of the underground.- 8.2 Thermal and hydraulic properties of the target aquifer.- 8.3 Hydraulic and thermal range of hydrothermal doublets.- 8.4 Hydrochemistry of hot waters from great depth.- 8.5 Reservoir-improving measures, Efficiency-boosting measures, Stimulation.- 8.6 Productivity risk, Exploration risk, Economic efficiency.- 8.7 Some site examples of hydrothermal systems.- 8.8 Project planning of hydrothermal power systems.- 9. Enhanced-Geothermal-Systems (EGS), Hot-Dry-Rock Systems (HDR), Deep-Heat-Mining (DHM).- 9.1 Techniques, procedures, strategies, aims.- 9.2 Historical development of the hydraulic fracturing technology, early HDR sites.- 9.3 Stimulation procedures.- 9.4 Experience and dealing with micro-seismicity.- 9.5 Recommendations, Notes.- 10.Environmental Issues Related to Deep Geothermal Systems.- 10.1 Seismicity related to EGS projects.- 10.2 Interaction between geothermal system operation and the subsurface.- 10.3 Environmental issues related to surface installations and operation.- 11. Drilling techniques for deep wellbores.- 13. Geophysical methods, exploration and analysis.- 12.1 Geophysical pre-drilling exploration, seismic investigations.- 12.2 Geophysical well logging and data interpretation.- 13.Testing the hydraulic properties of the drilled formations.- 13.1 Principles of hydraulic testing.- 13.2 Types of tests, planning and implementation, evaluation procedures.- 13.3 Tracer Experiments.- 13.4 Temperature evaluation methods.- 14. The chemical composition of deep geothermal waters and its consequences for planning and operating a geothermal power plant.- 14.1 Sampling and laboratory analyses.- 14.2 Deep geothermal waters, data and interpretation.- 14.3 Mineral scales and materials corrosion.- 15. References
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Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Advances in the Research of Aquatic Environment: Volume 2
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Birkhauser Verlag AG Doubly Stochastic Models for Volcanic Hazard
Book SynopsisThis study provides innovative mathematical models for assessing the eruption probability and associated volcanic hazards, and applies them to the Campi Flegrei caldera in Italy. Throughout the book, significant attention is devoted to quantifying the sources of uncertainty affecting the forecast estimates. The Campi Flegrei caldera is certainly one of the world’s highest-risk volcanoes, with more than 70 eruptions over the last 15,000 years, prevalently explosive ones of varying magnitude, intensity and vent location. In the second half of the twentieth century the volcano apparently once again entered a phase of unrest that continues to the present. Hundreds of thousands of people live inside the caldera and over a million more in the nearby city of Naples, making a future eruption of Campi Flegrei an event with potentially catastrophic consequences at the national and European levels.Table of ContentsIntroduction.- Vent opening probability maps.- Pyroclastic density current invasion maps.- Time-space model for the next eruption.- Addendum.- Supporting information.
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Springer Phenomenology of the Cultural Disciplines
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Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Green budget tagging: introductory guidance &
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Astral International Pvt Ltd Mosquito Diversity and Control
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Springer Ecological Economics: Sustainability in Practice
Book SynopsisIn a concise and crisp manner, this book presents the state of the art in ecological economics, an interdisciplinary field focused on the analysis of sustainability of global, national and regional economic systems. An elegant guide, the book offers a range of cutting edge methods used in sustainability research including multicriteria decision aid (MCDA), input-output analysis, and life cycle analysis. This book is packed with references for students with some background in economics, environmental science or mathematics who aim to develop the analytical skills required for redirecting our development path towards sustainability in government, international organisations, academia, non-profit sector and business. As such, the book is primarily aimed at MSc and first year PhD students reading for degrees in Environmental Change and Management, Ecological Economics, Environmental Management, Philosophy, Politics and Economics, and those taking part in similar programmes. The book strives to develop the idea that a significant adjustment of the current economic theories is required, an idea supported by the emerged world economic crisis, the climatic and biodiversity crisis the world is currently facing and the enormously slow progress that has been made in the field of reorientation of the global economy towards sustainability. The practical case studies provided focus on the most pressing topics of today, and the book adopts a positive approach for problem solving and strategic development, which is aimed at educating the future decision makers and business leaders.Table of ContentsPart I: Theory of Ecological Economics Introduction 1. The Economic System and the Environment2. Industrial Ecology: Material and Energy Flows, Life Cycle Analysis3. The Big Picture Vision and the Environment: An International Perspective4. Economic Valuation and Decision Making: MCDA as a tool for the Future5. Macroeconomy: Market Failures and Externalities: What Can Be Done6. Economic Models and the Environment: Input-Output Analysis7. Sustainable Development: Measuring Progress Part II: Ecological-Economic Applications 8. Climate Change and Renewable Energy: How to Choose the Optimal Pool of Technologies9. Biodiversity Loss: New Methods for Evaluating Ecosystems10. Sustainable Cities: Interdisciplinary Perspective11. Regional Waste Management: Multicriteria Modelling 12. Business and Sustainable Development: CSR in Practice Index
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Springer Natural and Anthropogenic Disasters: Vulnerability, Preparedness and Mitigation
Book SynopsisThe major challenges of the 21st century faced by human beings are how to achieve water security, food security, energy security and environmental security. Owing to enhanced natural/anthropogenic disasters worldwide, these challenges become much more complicated and daunting especially for developing countries. Therefore, it is important to highlight the risk of different disasters as well as the modern tools and techniques for minimizing disaster incidence and losses. Disaster management being highly multidisciplinary in nature, a comprehensive book dealing with different aspects of disaster management, and encompassing important disasters faced by humankind is presently not available. This book is an attempt to fulfill this gap. It provides clear, comprehensive, and up-to-date information about different facets of disaster management along with salient case studies. The book highlights the current status of disaster management focusing on developing nations, discusses vital issues such as climate change and sustainable development, modern approaches and tools/techniques, and the challenges of and future R&D needs for sustainable disaster management. Table of Contents1. Natural and anthropogenic disasters: An overview 2. Earthquakes in India: Hazards, Genesis and Mitigation Measures 3. Impact of 2004 Tsunami on Housing, Sanitation and Water Supply as Wastes Management: The Cases of the Ampara District in Sri Lanka 4. Impact of December 2004 Tsunami on India Coasts and Mitigation Measures 5. Tsunami Impacts and Rehabilitation of Groundwater Supply: Lessons Learned from Eastern Sri Lanka 6. Tsunami Early Warning System: An Indian Ocean Perspective 7. Flood Hazards in India and Management Strategies 8. Modeling for Flood Control and Management 9. Real-time Flood Forecasting by a Hydrometric Data-Based Technique 10. Drought Hazards and Mitigation Measures 11. Indicators for Assessing Drought Hazard in Arid Regions of India 12. Tropical Cyclones: Trends, Forecasting and Mitigation 13. Temperature Extremes over India and their Relationships with El Nino-Southern Oscillation 14. Monitoring Physiographic Rainfall Variation for Sustainable Management of Water Bodies in India 15. Emerging Tools and Techniques for Mine Safety and Disaster Management 16. Management of Forest Fire Disaster: Perspectives from Swaziland 17. Climate Change and Water Resources in India: Impact Assessment and Adaptation Strategies 18. Global Climate Change vis-a-vis Crop Productivity 19. Adapting Smallholder Dairy Production System to Climate Change 20. Climate Change-Proof Disaster Risk Reduction: Prospects and Challenges 21. Potential of Geospatial Technologies for Mitigating Land and Water Related Disasters 22. Decision Support System: Concept and Potential for Integrated Water Resources Management 23. Sustainable Forest Management: Key to Disaster Preparedness and Mitigation 24. Participatory Information Management for Sustainable Disaster Risk Reduction 25. Cyclone Emergency Preparedness in DAE Coastal Installations, India 26. Sustainable Management of Disasters: Challenges and Prospects Index
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Springer Verlag, Singapore Bioresource and Stress Management
Book SynopsisThis book is a compilation of recent global measures to conserve bio-resources and manage biotic and abiotic stresses. It highlights emerging issues related to agriculture, abiotic and biotic stress factors, ethnic knowledge, climate change and global warming, as well as natural resources and their sustainable management. It also focuses on the consolidated efforts of scientists and academics engaged in addressing a number of issues related to resource management and combating stresses in order to protect the Earth. Crop production and productivity have been significantly improved, however, there have been no corresponding practical advances in sustainable agriculture.This book offers a wide range of affordable approaches to managing bio-resources with a focus on sustainability. Lastly, it describes research highlights and future areas of research.Table of Contents1. Social Necessity of an Efficient Management and Conservation of Bio-resource and Stress Management (Ratikanta Maiti).- 2. Socioeconomy of Bio-resource and Stress Management (Samares Das).- 3. Climate Change: It’s Impact on Bio-resource and Sustainable Agriculture (Aruna Kumari).- 4. Natural Resource Management (Ratikanta Maiti).- 5. Agrotechnology and Crop Diversification (A.V. Ramajaneyulu).- 6. Physiological Basis of Crop Productivity (Ratikanta Maiti).- 7. Biotic Stress: Diseases (Susanta Banik).- 8. Biotic Stress: Insect Pests (Ratikanta Maiti).- 9. Research Trends in Abiotic Stress Resistance of Crops (Jorge Sarquis Ramirez).- 10. Essence of Plants or Crops for Adaptation: Learning Lessons for Sustainable Use (Ratikanta Maiti).- 11. Breeding, Genetics and Biotechnology (Aruna Kumari).- 12. Post-Harvest Technology for Reducing Stress on Bio-resource: Recent Advances and Future Needs (Somesh Sharma).- 13. Recent Trends in Seed Science and Technology (Ashok K. Thakur).
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Springer Verlag, Singapore Collusion, Local Governments and Development in China: A Reflection on the China Model
Book SynopsisBy analyzing the interactions between China’s central government and its local governments and enterprises, this book constructs an analytical framework of government-enterprise collusion, analyzing the impact of collusion within the China model on Chinese society. Against the background of decentralization and under information asymmetry, this text argues that Chinese local governments connive at enterprises’ adoption of a low-cost ‘bad’ mode of production — a ‘stimulus’ for quick growth at the cost of safer working conditions — so as to obtain fiscal or political capital for further promotion. Through an examination of coalmine mortality rate, environmental pollution, food safety and house pricing, the book argues that collusion is the intrinsic drive of the China model. It consider how against a backdrop of political centralization and economic decentralization, collusion exacerbates corruption and impacts both on the country’s social development and on its foreign direct investment. Offering an analysis of future prospects for the China model, it puts forward key policy proposals to improve domestic institutional construction through reform.Table of ContentsPART ONE An Anatomy of the China Model from the Perspective of Collusion.- Introduction.- Government-Firm Collusion: A New Analytical Framework.- Collusion and Coalmine Accidents.- Collusion and House Prices.- Pollution, Illegal Land Use, and Other Major Social Problems.- PART TWO The Impact of Collusion and Institutional Environment.- The Impact of Collusion on Corporate Behaviors and Political Performance Assessment.- The Impact of Collusion on Government Behaviors.- The Impact of Collusion on Social Development.- Institutional Environment of Collusion.- Reform Prospects of the China Model.
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Springer Verlag, Singapore The Arctic Council: Between Environmental Protection and Geopolitics
Book SynopsisThis pivot introduces the Arctic Council and its role as a platform for dealing with local, national, regional and global challenges of relevance to the “new” Arctic. Against the backdrop of climate change and increasing commercial activity, it considers what a future Arctic should look like, from ideas of total protection to expansive oil and gas extraction. It examines the Arctic’s position on the political agenda, from Norway’s High North hype to a more peripheral place in the foreign policy of the US and explores the Council's role as an important international forum for dialogue and cooperation on Arctic challenges and opportunities, and a significant arena for developing knowledge and learning about a changing region.Table of ContentsThe Arctic Council: from environmental protection to geopolitics.- Organisation, actors and member states interests.- The Arctic Council in Arctic Governance.- Challenges and recommendations.- The Arctic Council: between environmental protection and geopolitics.
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Springer Verlag, Singapore Circular Economy and Fly Ash Management
Book SynopsisThis book presents a number of innovative uses of fly ash. Fly ash is a fine powder that is a byproduct of burning pulverized coal in thermal power plants. It is a pozzolan – a substance containing aluminous and siliceous material that when mixed with lime and water forms a compound similar to Portland cement. Though fly ash was a problem in terms of its disposal, it now has a variety of uses, such as a prime material in blocks, bricks, and PCC paving, and further applications are being investigated. As such, the recovery and reuse of fly ash wastes plays an important role in the implementation of the circular economy concept. Featuring selected, high-quality research papers presented at IconSWM 2018, the book provides valuable insights for the recycling industries, power plants, researchers, and governments.Table of ContentsHandling and Utilization of Fly Ash from Thermal Power Plants.- Scope of Fly ash Application as a Replacement for Chemical Pesticides for Pest Control in Certain Crop Pockets of Neyveli and Virudhachalam Regions in Tamil Nadu.- Fly Ash and its Utilisation in Agriculture: Constraints and Opportunities.- Carbon and Nutrient Sequestration Potential of Coal Based Fly Ash Zeolites.- Pesticidal Activity and Future Scenario of Fly ash Dust and Fly ash Based Herbal Pesticides in Agriculture, Household, Poultry and Grains in Storage.- Synthesis, Quality Assay and Assessment of Fly Ash Based Chemical Pesticides for Efficacy against Pests of Crops, Stored Commodities and in Urban Areas.- Potential and Futuristic of Fly Ash Nano-Particle Technology in Pest Control in Agriculture and Synthesis of Chemical and Herbal Insecticides Formulations.- Behaviour of Fly Ash Concrete at High Temperatures.- Effect of Fly Ash on Strength of Concrete.- Potential of Silica Sources Including Fly Ash as Green Technology Inputs To Induce Resistance to Biotic and Abiotic Stresses in Crop Plants: Overview.- Fly ash as a source of Silicon for Mitigating Biotic Stress and improving yield and changes in Biochemical Constituents and Silicon in Rice under Abiotic Stress.- Effective Utilization of Industrial Waste (Fly Ash) for Vermicompost Production by employing Eisenia Fetida.
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Springer Verlag, Singapore Green Consensus and High Quality Development: CCICED Annual Policy Report 2020
Book SynopsisThis open access book is based on the research outputs of China Council for International Cooperation on Environment and Development (CCICED) in 2020. It covers major topics of Chinese and international attention regarding green development, such as climate, biodiversity, ocean, BRI, urbanization, sustainable production and consumption, technology, finance, value chain, and so on. It also looks at the progress of China’s environmental and development policies，and the impacts from CCICED. This is a highly informative and carefully presented book, providing insight for policy makers in environmental issues.Table of ContentsChapter 1 Global Climate Governance and China’s Role.- Chapter 2 Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Conservation.- Chapter 3 Global Ocean Governance and Ecological Civilization.- Chapter 4 Green BRI and 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.- Chapter 5 Green Urbanization Strategy and Pathways towards Regional Integrated Development.- Chapter 6 Ecological Compensation and Green Development Institutional Reform in the Yangtze River Economic Belt.- Chapter 7 Major Green Technology Innovation and Implementation Mechanisms.- Chapter 8 Green Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and 2030 Sustainable Development Goals.- Chapter 9 The Global Green Value Chain.- Chapter 10 Green Finance.- Appendix.- Appendix I From Recovery to Green Prosperity: Accelerating the transition toward high-quality green development during the 14th Five-Year Plan period.- Appendix II Progress on Environment and Development Policies in China and Impact of CCICED’s Policy Recommendations (2019-2020).- Appendix III CCICED Phase VI Composition.
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World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd Environmental Economics For Non-economists:
Book SynopsisEnvironmental economics, which used to be on the periphery of the economics discipline, is fast becoming mainstream as concern for the environment grows. Practitioners in other disciplines (e.g. engineering, science, natural resource management, social sciences) are increasingly faced with environmental problems that have an economic component. This invaluable book fills an important gap in the literature by teaching both economists and non-economists how to use economic tools to address environmental problems.The book is divided into three parts. Part I introduces theoretical concepts, including chapters on ecological economics and basic microeconomics for the non-specialist. Part II introduces tools for environmental policy analysis, while Part III discusses global environmental issues. The material is presented in an engaging manner with extensive use of graphs and diagrams to explain the key concepts. Exercises and an extensive bibliography are provided at the end of each chapter.Table of ContentsIntroduction to Ecological Economics; How Markets are Supposed to Work; Why Markets 'Fail'; Environmental Valuation; Cost-Benefit Analysis; Cost-Effectiveness Analysis, Impact Analysis and Stakeholder Analysis; Multi-criteria Analysis; Population Growth, Resource Use and the Environment; Economic Growth and the Environment; Sustainable Development; Green Accounting and Measurement of Genuine Saving; Assessment of Global Environmental Trends and Policy Implications; Useful Internet Resources; Answers to Numerical Exercises.
£999.99
World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd Science And Society
Book SynopsisThe latest advances and discoveries in science have made, and continue to make, a huge impact on our lives. This book is a history of the social impact of science and technology from the beginnings of civilization up to the present. The book explains how the key inventions: agriculture, writing and printing with movable type, initiated an explosive growth of knowledge and human power over the environment. It also shows how the Industrial Revolution changed the relationship between humans and nature, and initiated a massive use of fossil fuels. Problems related to nuclear power, nuclear weapons, genetic engineering, information technology, exhaustion of non-renewable resources, use of fossil fuels and climate change are examined in the later chapters of the book. Finally, the need for ethical maturity to match our scientific progress is discussed.Table of ContentsPreface; The Beginnings of Civilization; Ancient Greece; The Hellenistic Era; Civilizations of the East; Science in the Renaissance; Galileo; The Age of Reason; The Industrial Revolution; Evolution; Victory Over Disease; Atoms in Chemistry; Electricity and Magnetism; Atomic and Nuclear Physics; Relativity; Nuclear Fission; Hiroshima and Nagasaki; Genesplicing; Artificial Intelligence; Caring for the Earth; Looking Towards the Future; Index;
£28.50
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Our Time
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Pariah Press 3300
Book SynopsisOn Saturday 15th June 1996 the Irish Republican Army detonated a 3300lb lorry bomb on Corporation Street, city centre Manchester. The vernacular/found photographs of this edition presented here as facsimile versions of the original prints were discovered by Nirvana Heire during the electrical decommissioning of the Rylands Building, Market Street, Manchester in November 2022.These thirty-nine granular, unpolished images possess a cinemtic aspect: panoptic views of trashed cityscapes against close-up damage to shop fronts. While the abstracted, spare and repetitive nature of these snapshots offers a stark rumination on the structural defacement wreaked upon the metropolis. A lack of human presence throughout much of the work, allied to an absence of authorial background, impart a singularly uncanny tone.The easy typological platitues of found-photography publications are jettisoned; 3300 is stripped back to its barest essentials. In an era of overwrought book design this work is sparse, angular and thoughtful.Nirvana Heire is an artist living and working in Manchester. An electrician and founder member of the bands Handle and DUDS, 3300 is his first photobook.
£23.74
ATF Press Spyridium in the Wilderness: Custodians of
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LeMÃgot Ãditions Kuhane O Te Aki
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Cura Publishing New York 117 AD
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