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    The Interconnected Arctic — UArctic Congress 2016 (2021)
    Springer Nature
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    Publication Date: 2023-12-20
    Description: This book presents the most current research results and knowledge from five multidisciplinary themes: Vulnerability of Arctic Environments, Vulnerability of Arctic Societies, Local and Traditional Knowledge, Building Long-term Human Capacity, New Markets for the Arctic, including tourism and safety. The themes are those discussed at the first ever UArctic Congress Science Section, St. Petersburg, Russia, September 2016. The book looks at the Arctic from a holistic perspective; how the environment (both marine and terrestrial) and communities can adapt and manage the changes due to climate change. The chapters provide examples of the state-of-the-art research, bringing together both scientific and local knowledge to form a comprehensive and cohesive volume.
    Keywords: GE1-350 ; environment ; tourism ; vulnerability ; Arctic ; indigenous knowledge ; marine and terrestrial polar landscapes ; climate change ; bic Book Industry Communication::K Economics, finance, business & management::KC Economics::KCN Environmental economics
    Language: English
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    Hydrological Hazard: Analysis and Prevention (2021)
    MDPI - Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute
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    Publication Date: 2023-12-20
    Description: Due to the considerable impacts of hydrological hazards on water resources, natural environments, and human activities, as well as on human health and safety, climate variability and climate change have become key issues for the research community. In fact, a warmer climate, with its heightened climate variability, will increase the risk of hydrological extreme phenomena, such as droughts and floods. The Special Issue “Hydrological Hazard: Analysis and Prevention” presents a collection of scientific contributions that provides a sample of the state-of-the-art and forefront research in this field. In particular, innovative modelling methods for flood hazards, regional flood, and drought analysis and the use of satellite and climate data for drought analysis were the main research and practice targets that the papers published in this Special Issue aimed to address.
    Keywords: GE1-350 ; QC851-999 ; catchment ; precipitation ; hazards ; drought ; temperature ; forecast ; climate ; landslide ; modelling ; flood ; bic Book Industry Communication::K Economics, finance, business & management::KC Economics::KCN Environmental economics
    Language: English
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    Sustainability Transition Towards a Bio-Based Economy: New Technologies, New Products, New Policies (2021)
    MDPI - Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute
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    Publication Date: 2022-01-31
    Description: This book proposes an array of 11 key papers aimed at investigating the complex and multifaceted nature of the bio-based economy, focusing both on a conceptual understanding of the transition and on the measurement issues associated with it. More specifically, the papers included in this book can be broadly divided in two groups: (1) those aiming at adding to our understanding of the transition process towards a sustainable bio-based economy; and (2) those aiming at adding to the definition and measurement of the emerging sustainable bio-based economy. The book offers a comprehensive view of the phenomenon, providing a logical framework for understanding the ongoing transition towards a bio-based economy, as well as an overview of existing tools to assess and measure it. Policy-makers will largely benefit from the book, which contributes to taking a further step towards the much-needed transition to sustainability.
    Keywords: GE1-350 ; H1-99 ; QH540-549.5 ; standards ; Sustainability transition ; sustainability scheme ; sustainability assessment ; bio-based products ; (eco)labels and certifications ; green technologies ; policy measures
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    Applications of Remote Sensing/ GIS in Water Resources and Flooding Risk Managements (2021)
    MDPI - Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute
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    Publication Date: 2023-12-20
    Description: Remote sensing and GIS play critical roles in water resource and flood inundation mapping and risk management. Remote sensing provides data sources for mapping water resources (snow and glaciers, water bodies, soil moisture and groundwater), measuring hydrological fluxes (ET, precipitation and river discharge), and monitoring drought and flooding inundation, while GIS provides the best tools for water resources, drought and flooding risk management and for setting up hydrologic models, inputting data processing and output analyses and visualizations. This Special Issue Book presents the best practices, cutting-edge technologies and applications of remote sensing, GIS and hydrologic models for water resources mapping, satellite rainfall measurements, runoff simulation, water body and flood inundation mapping and risk management. The latest technologies applied include 3D model analysis and visualization of glaciers, UAV video image classification for turf grass mapping and irrigation planning, ground penetration radar for soil moisture estimates, TRMM and GPM satellite rainfall measurements, storm hyetograph analysis, rainfall runoff and urban flooding simulation, satellite radar and optical image classification for urban water bodies and flooding inundation. The application of these technologies is expected to greatly relieve the pressures on water resources and assist in better mitigating and adapting to the impact of drought and flooding.
    Keywords: GE1-350 ; GIS ; Groundwater ; Rainfall Measurements ; Design Storm ; Water Body ; Runoff Simulation ; Remote Sensing ; Glaciers ; Flooding ; Soil Moisture ; bic Book Industry Communication::K Economics, finance, business & management::KC Economics::KCN Environmental economics
    Language: English
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    Mineralogy of Quartz and Silica Minerals (2021)
    MDPI - Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute
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    Publication Date: 2024-04-05
    Description: The present book reports recent contributions from research in the field of quartz and other silica minerals. The various forms of silica (SiO2) represent important constituents of the Earth crust and play a central role in the composition of geological materials. In particular, quartz is widely used as a raw material in numerous industrial sectors. The knowledge of the formation and specific properties of SiO2 rocks and minerals is indispensable for the understanding and reconstruction of geological processes, as well as for specific technical applications. The works presented in this book are contributed by leading scientists and deal with aspects of the formation and processing of SiO2 raw materials, the analysis of high-purity quartz, and the specifics and varieties (e.g., quartz, amethyst, opal, agate) of SiO2 modifications. The presentations cover the main interrelations between theoretical, analytical, and industrial studies and provide information concerning recent developments in the research on SiO2 materials.
    Keywords: QD1-999 ; GE1-350 ; QE1-996.5 ; Diatomite ; Epithermal gold deposits ; Agate ; Opal ; Infrared Spectroscopy ; Quartz ; Cathodoluminescence ; Amethyst ; Extraterrestrial silica ; SiO2 deposits ; Silicified wood ; Thermogravimetry–Mass Spectrometry ; Processing of quartz raw materials ; Hydrothermal vein quartz ; Trace elements ; thema EDItEUR::P Mathematics and Science::PN Chemistry
    Language: English
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    Mercury Pollution in Minamata (2021)
    Springer Nature
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    Publication Date: 2023-12-20
    Description: It overviews the poisoning which occurred in the 1950s and 1960s among the residents in Minamata who ate seafood contaminated with methylmercury discharged from the chemical factory, Chisso Corporation. It describes the history, symptoms pathogenesis and research on the causal agent, and discusses the responses of Chisso and the national and local governments to the outbreak, the victims, the compensation and environmental restructuring as well as the court ruling on claims. Based on lecture notes from a university course, it includes students’ suggestions for avoiding a repeat of the tragedy. The issue has not been settled yet, and this analysis of the incident provides useful insights into solutions to the current global mercury pollution problem.
    Keywords: GE1-350 ; Methylmercury intoxication ; Methylmercury poisoning ; Pollution-related disease ; Neurological syndrome ; Chemical factory pollution ; Chisso Corporation ; Minamata disease ; Methylmercury emission ; bic Book Industry Communication::K Economics, finance, business & management::KC Economics::KCN Environmental economics
    Language: English
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    Handbuch Strategische Umweltprüfung (SUP) (2021)
    Austrian Academy of Sciences Press
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    Publication Date: 2023-12-20
    Description: Die strategische Umweltprüfung ist ein umweltpolitisches Instrument von höchster Aktualität. Die Prüfung der Umweltauswirkungen auf vorgelagerten Planungsebenen ist ein wesentlich effizienteres Instrument der umweltpolitischen Vorsorge als ein rein projektbezogenes Vorgehen. Die SUP verbindet effizienteren Umweltschutz mit der Möglichkeit, Zulassungsverfahren auf Projektebene deutlich zu entlasten. Das vorliegende Handbuch wurde so aufgebaut, daß es auch für eilige Leser gut nutzbar ist. Das Werk wendet sich an Planungsexperten sowohl bei Behörden als auch in Planungsbüros. Dabei sind unterschiedlichste Fachbereiche, von der Raumordnung über die Verkehrsplanung, Wasserwirtschaft, Energiewirtschaft, Abfallwirtschaft, Tourismusplanung und andere umweltrelevante Planungsvorhaben angesprochen. Das Handbuch ist ab seiner 2. Auflage als Loseblatt-Sammlung konzipiert, um der dynamischen Entwicklung im SUP-Bereich Folge zu leisten und in regelmäßigen Zeitabständen Aktualisierungslieferungen vornehmen zu können.
    Keywords: GE1-350 ; literature ; Environment ; bic Book Industry Communication::K Economics, finance, business & management::KC Economics::KCN Environmental economics
    Language: German
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    Climate Change, Coasts and Coastal Risk (2021)
    MDPI - Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute
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    Publication Date: 2023-12-20
    Description: The combination of coastal climate change impacts and their effects on the ever-increasing human utilization of the coastal zone will invariably result in increasing coastal risk in the coming decades. However, while economic damage (potential consequence) caused by climate change-driven coastal inundation and erosion (potential hazard) is likely to increase, foregoing land-use opportunities in coastal regions and protecting or nourishing coasts is also costly. Managing the risk of coastline recession is therefore a balancing act. To avoid unacceptable future risks, it is imperative that risk-informed and sustainable coastal planning/management strategies are implemented sooner rather than later. This requires the development of methods for comprehensive coastal risk assessments which combine state-of-the-art consequence (or damage) modeling and coastal hazard modeling. This Special Issue contains 13 papers aimed at addressing this challenge.
    Keywords: GE1-350 ; TA170-171 ; Coastal flooding ; Climate change ; Coast ; Beach ; Coastal erosion ; Estuary ; Coastal Risk ; bic Book Industry Communication::K Economics, finance, business & management::KC Economics::KCN Environmental economics
    Language: English
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    Standing up for a Sustainable World: Voices of Change (2021)
    Edward Elgar Publishing
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    Publication Date: 2023-12-20
    Description: The world has witnessed extraordinary economic growth, poverty reduction and increased life expectancy and population since the end of WWII, but it has occurred at the expense of undermining life support systems on Earth and subjecting future generations to the real risk of destabilising the planet. This timely book exposes and explores this colossal environmental cost and the dangerous position the world is now in. Standing up for a Sustainable World is written by and about key individuals who have not only understood the threats to our planet, but also become witness to them and confronted them.
    Keywords: GE1-350 ; TD172-193.5 ; sustainable development ; resilience ; human wellbeing ; environmental activism ; poverty reduction ; inclusive development ; bic Book Industry Communication::K Economics, finance, business & management::KC Economics::KCN Environmental economics
    Language: English
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    Polarimetric SAR Techniques and Applications (2021)
    MDPI - Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute
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    Publication Date: 2023-12-20
    Description: Polarimetry allows sensitivity to the structural and geometric properties of the scene, making it possible a more accurate identification and classification than non-polarimetric systems. Then, polarimetry makes possible new applications, especially in quantitative extraction of bio and geophysical variables. Also, the combination of polarimetry and interferometry allows also to explore the vertical structure of semi-transparent media, like crops and forests. SAR polarimetry is an active field of research in Earth observation. Besides the development of applications, researchers have also focused in theory or physical modelling to make SAR polarimetry an operational technique. This book presents the state of the art in SAR polarimetry, from theory and physical modelling to final applications, but also the current and futures challenges. This book puts also the emphasis on studies for the exploitation of data provided by the new polarimetric space borne SAR sensors, which include additional frequency bands, interferometric capability, enlarged spatial coverage, high spatial resolution and/or shorter revisit times.
    Keywords: GE1-350 ; Earth Observation ; SAR ; Remote Sensing ; Polarimetry ; bic Book Industry Communication::K Economics, finance, business & management::KC Economics::KCN Environmental economics
    Language: English
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