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  • Berlin, Heidelberg :Springer Berlin Heidelberg :  (3)
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    Factfulness Sustainability : What you should know about Ecological Crises and Resource Consumption (2022)
    Berlin, Heidelberg :Springer Berlin Heidelberg :
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    Keywords: Environment. ; Environmental Sciences.
    Description / Table of Contents: Introduction -- Part I - Three theses -- The most important challenge is: Switching from fossil to renewable energy sources -- "The Western way of economy and life is ecologically unsustainable" - not true -- It is worth fighting -- Part II - Basics -- World population -- Land use -- Food -- Drinking water -- Part III - Energy and raw materials -- Energy -- Raw materials -- Part IV - Ecological hotspots -- The "ecological footprint" -- Biodiversity and species extinction -- Forest loss - Deforestation. Drinking water -- Part III - Energy and raw materials -- Energy -- Raw materials -- Part IV - Ecological hotspots -- The "ecological footprint" -- Biodiversity and species extinction -- Forest loss - Deforestation of rainforests -- Plastic waste in the oceans -- Dead zones in the oceans - the P/N cycle -- Pollutants in the environment -- Bibliography.
    Abstract: Humanity is overexploiting nature, we consume too much energy, too many raw materials, too much land. In short, the current economic and lifestyle patterns of mankind, especially in the West, are not sustainable. Who would disagree with this verdict? The evidence seems overwhelming: species extinction, rainforest deforestation, scarcity of raw materials, soil erosion, plastic waste, ecological footprint and, of course, climate change. But - how reliable are these indicators? Are there perhaps also other indications, positive developments? And are all these problems of the same urgency? This book gives answers: well-founded, comprehensible, to the point. It proves that the reports and headlines in the mainstream media on global ecological issues are often one-sided, exaggerated and misleading. On the basis of the relevant international reports and databases, the book gives the full picture where usually only individual, striking figures are presented. Over 70 graphic illustrations, concise summaries at the end of most chapters – an easy read! The author Dr. Thomas Unnerstall is an international consultant and book author. After completing his doctorate in physics, he first worked in the Ministry of the Environment in Baden-Württemberg and then held top management positions in the energy industry for over 20 years. This translation of the German edition was done with the help of artificial intelligence (machine translation by the service DeepL.com). A subsequent human revision was done primarily in terms of content.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XIV, 244 p. 74 illus., 70 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9783662655580
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-662-65558-0
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-662-65558-0
    DDC: 333.7
    Language: English
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    Mine Water Treatment – Active and Passive Methods (2022)
    Berlin, Heidelberg :Springer Berlin Heidelberg :
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    Keywords: Environment. ; Earth sciences. ; Environmental Sciences. ; Earth Sciences.
    Description / Table of Contents: Introduction -- Preliminary investigations -- Active methods of mine water treatment -- Passive methods of mine water treatment -- Alternative methods of mine water management -- In situ and on-site remediation -- Residual use of remediation objects or treatment residues -- Finis.
    Abstract: This book accompanies you on a journey that starts with the basics of mine water treatment and takes you further through correct sampling for planning to active and passive systems. In the respective chapters you will learn the most important techniques about the parameters to be measured (e.g. on-site parameters, flow rate), which methods are available to actively treat your mine water (e.g. high density sludge method, reverse osmosis, ion exchange) and which ones to perform passive treatment (e.g. constructed wetlands, vertical flow reactor, limestone channel). You will also get an insight into the use of mine water. Don’t expect a cookbook – rather, it’s an ingredients and utensils list to help you find the right recipe. For extended help on this, check out the more than 1000 references on all the techniques presented. I wrote this book for hydrogeologists, engineers, graduate students, government officials, miners, geoecologists, chemical engineers – in the broadest sense: you. This book is a translation of an original German edition. The translation was done with the help of artificial intelligence (machine translation by the service DeepL.com). A subsequent human revision and a thorough copy editing and update by the author ensured that the contents are correctly represented. The author Christian Wolkersdorfer is a mine hydrogeologist and President of the International Mine Water Association IMWA with 32 years of international experience on the subject of mine water and mine water purification.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XXXIX, 328 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9783662657706
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-662-65770-6
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-662-65770-6
    DDC: 333.7
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    Urban Ecosystems : Function, Management and Development (2021)
    Berlin, Heidelberg :Springer Berlin Heidelberg :
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    Keywords: Environment. ; Geography. ; Architecture. ; Human geography. ; Urban ecology (Biology). ; Environmental Sciences. ; Geography. ; Cities, Countries, Regions. ; Human Geography. ; Urban Ecology. ; Environmental Sciences.
    Description / Table of Contents: Urbanization and its challenges for ecological urban development - What are the relationships between the spatial urban structure and the ecological properties of the city?- What are urban ecosystems and why are they special?- What are the specifics of the urban environment and how do we deal with urban nature um? -- What do urban ecosystems do for people in the city? -- How vulnerable are urban ecosystems and how can urban resilience be developed with them? - What does the eco-city of tomorrow look like and which paths lead to it?- What is it about in urban ecology and its applications in urban development ?
    Abstract: This textbook answers important questions about the ecological structure, functions and socio-ecological development of cities worldwide. It explains ecological challenges for cities of the 21st century such as resource efficiency, climate change, moderation of quality of life and resilience. The book combines theories of urban development and ecology with practical applications and case studiest worldwide. It shows that cities are by far not only problem areas but also offer great potential for a good life and that the various urban ecosystems can make a considerable contribution to this. The "eco-city" is a real goal that can be pursued step by step in a targeted manner, taking into account the local and regional context. This book is a translation of the original German 1st edition, Stadtökosysteme by Jürgen Breuste published by Springer Fachmedien Wiesbaden GmbH, part of Springer Nature in 2016. The translation was done with the help of artificial intelligence (machine translation by the service DeepL.com). A subsequent human revision was done primarily in terms of content, so that the book will read stylistically differently from a conventional translation. Springer Nature works continuously to further the development of tools for the production of books and on the related technologies to support the authors. Four renowned urban ecologists have contributed their specific experience. Jürgen Breuste is an urban ecologist in several universities as president of the Society for Urban Ecology (SURE) on the topics of sustainable urban development, urban biodiversity, ecosystem services and eco-cities. Dagmar Haase is a landscape ecologist and works at the Humboldt University of Berlin on urban ecosystem services and land use modeling. Stephan Pauleit is a landscape planner and works at the Technical University of Munich on strategies for the sustainable development of urban landscapes. Martin Sauerwein is a geographer and works at the University of Hildesheim, Germany, on geo-ecology in cultural landscapes, geo-archaeology and soil protection. The textbook addresses a broad audience of students, teachers and also offers its services to practitioners in the fields of ecology, urban ecology, urban development, sustainability, urban geography, nature and landscape conservation, spatial planning, landscape ecology, and urban studies. Case studies, examples and explanations allow a deeper insight. Questions at the end of each chapter help to check the progress of knowledge, and a comprehensive bibliography are helpful for further studies.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XII, 331 p. 133 illus., 122 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783662632796
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-662-63279-6
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-662-63279-6
    DDC: 333.7
    Language: English
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