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    Southern Baltic Coastal Systems Analysis (2023)
    Cham :Springer International Publishing :
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    Keywords: Freshwater ecology. ; Marine ecology. ; Water. ; Hydrology. ; Biotic communities. ; Social sciences. ; Humanities. ; Environmental management. ; Freshwater and Marine Ecology. ; Water. ; Ecosystems. ; Humanities and Social Sciences. ; Environmental Management.
    Description / Table of Contents: Part I. Introduction -- Chapter 1. Southern Baltic Coastal Systems Analysis: Questions, Conceptions and Red Threads -- Chapter 2. Coastal Ecosystems from a Social-Ecological Perspective -- Part II. Ecological Structures and Functions of the German Baltic Sea Coast -- Chapter 3. The Abiotic Background: Climatic, Hydrological and Geological Conditions of the Southern Baltic -- Chapter 4. Geological and Sedimentary Conditions -- Chapter 5. Environmental Conditions at the Coast: The Terrestrial Ecosystems -- Chapter 6. Environmental Conditions at the Coast: Shoreline Ecosystems -- Chapter 7. Ecosystem and Landscape Functions of the Coast: Recent Research Results -- Chapter 8: Benthic Habitats and Their Inhabitants -- Part III. Ecological Structures and Functions of Coastal Water and Offshore Ecosystems -- Chapter 9. Introducing the Ecological Aspects -- Chapter 10. Baltic Sea Aquatic Ecosystems in a Gradient from Land to Open Sea -- Chapter 11. Comparison of Abiotic Parameters and Dominant Primary Producers Between the Two Main Investigation Areas -- Chapter 12. Short-Term Variability, Long-Term Trends and Seasonal Aspects in the Darß-Zingst Bodden Chain -- Chapter 13. Carbon Fluxes/Food-Webs: Effect of Macrophytes on Food Web Characteristics in Coastal Lagoons -- Chapter 14. Ecological Structure in Benthic Habitats of Offshore Waters -- Chapter 15. Patterns of Bioturbation and Associated Matter Fluxes -- Chapter 16. Seasonal Aspects and Short-Term Variability of the Pelagic Offshore Ecosystems -- Chapter 17. Long-Term Trends of the Offshore Ecosystems -- Chapter 18. Nutrient and Limitation Regimes in Coastal Water Ecosystems -- Part IV. Combining the Aspects: Ecosystem Service Assessment -- Chapter 19. The Human Factor: Coastal Social-Ecological Systems -- Chapter 20. Introduction: The Concept of Ecosystem Service Assessment Applied to Coastal Systems -- Chapter 21. The Missing Links in Ecosystem Service Research -- Chapter 22. Eudaimonic Valuation of Cultural Ecosystem Services -- Chapter 23. Economic Valuation of Cultural Ecosystem Services -- Chapter 24. Spatial Ecosystem Service Assessment Across the Land-Sea-Interface -- Chapter 25. Temporal Changes in Aquatic Ecosystem Services Provision: Approach and Examples -- Chapter 26. Assessing Temporal Changes in Ecosystem Service Provisions: Conceiving Future Pathways -- Part V. Synthesis: Assessment as a Tool for Managing Coastal Ecosystems? -- Chapter 27. Applying the Integrated Approach -- Chapter 28. Mechanisms of Ecosystem Service Production: An Outcome of Ecosystem Functions and Ecological Integrity in Coastal Lagoons -- Chapter 29. Ecosystem Service Assessment in European Coastal and Marine Policies -- Chapter 30. Ecosystem Services and Sustainable Development: The Case for Strong Sustainability -- Chapter 31. Concluding Remarks.
    Abstract: This book gives an overall analysis of the current knowledge status about structures, functions, utilization for German Baltic coast ecosystems. The main focus of this book is on the aquatic area, but land/sea interactions as well as river outfalls are included as well. Characteristic for this book is the inclusion of social science aspects. Approximately one third of its extent will be about the ecosystem services. In this segment the results of the last 6 years are presented in which a comprehensive quantification of the social relevance of ecosystems was carried out covering the entire area of the German Baltic Sea. This part builds directly on the results of scientific investigations and are in relation to social ideals. The assessment will not only be economically and ethically but also the mechanisms that are used for the valorisation of the ecosystem services will be evaluated. Both sub-areas, the classic natural science part as well as the part of social science aspects, deal with the changes caused by increasing anthropogenic influence and social (including demographic) changes. This will be among others in the sense of an exemplary historical outline. The final chapter of the synthesis therefore not only presents a summary of the level of knowledge gained and a deduction of the research needs. It further contains a presentation of the application aspects resulting from the analysis of the social relevance gained from basic scientific research. The book is aimed at scientists (and students) of natural, life and social sciences, analysing functioning and structures of coastal ecosystems with regard to sustainable use and nature protection, including aspects of coastal protection. Besides, it is thought to become a reference for all levels of decision makers and stakeholders in coastal and marine management of the Baltic and North Sea region, providing also a blueprint for system analysis respecting for societal as well as biological aspects world-wide.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XV, 387 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9783031136825
    Series Statement: Ecological Studies, Analysis and Synthesis, 246
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-13682-5
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-13682-5
    DDC: 577.6
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    Priority-Zone Mapping for Reforestation : Case Study in the Montane Dry Forests of Bolivia (2023)
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    Keywords: Forestry. ; Environmental management. ; Geographic information systems. ; Sustainability. ; Forestry. ; Environmental Management. ; Geographical Information System. ; Sustainability.
    Abstract: Andean dry forest ecosystems are threatened by deforestation and unsustainable land use methods. The negative effects for the livelihood of the local population, biodiversity, and the regional climate could be countered by reforestation measures; however, dry land forests have not attracted the same level of interest and investment like other ecosystems. This book describes the development of a priority-zone map for reforestation measures, showing where reforestation might have the greatest social and ecological benefits. To achieve this, a problem analysis of a case study region is conducted and thematic reforestation benefits are determined. Using remote sensing and GIS, the areas where benefits can be obtained are mapped in individual layers and compiled into a summarizing priority-zone map. It is thus possible to identify areas where reforestation would achieve multiple benefits. The concept of priority maps could be used to facilitate reforestation strategies by local communities and municipal governments and could thus contribute to initiate an integrated forest and landscape restoration of the Bolivian montane dry forests.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XVII, 97 p. 42 illus., 41 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9783031203756
    Series Statement: SpringerBriefs in Geography,
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-20375-6
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-20375-6
    DDC: 634.9
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    Organic Waste Composting through Nexus Thinking : Practices, Policies, and Trends (2020)
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    Keywords: Agriculture. ; Refuse and refuse disposal. ; Environmental management. ; Environmental policy. ; Sociology. ; Agriculture. ; Waste Management/Waste Technology. ; Environmental Management. ; Environmental Policy. ; Sociology.
    Description / Table of Contents: 1. Introduction -- 2. Composting as a Municipal Solid Waste Management Strategy: Lessons Learned from Cajicá, Colombia -- 3. Composting: a Sustainable Route for Processing of Biodegradable Wastes in India -- 4. Composting in Sri Lanka: Policies, Practices, Challenges, and Emerging Concerns -- 5. Valuing Wastes – a Multi-Method Analysis of the Use of Household Refuses from Cooking and Sanitation for Soil Fertility Management in Tanzanian Smallholdings -- 6. Urban Waste as a Resource: the Case of the Utilization of Organic Waste to Improve Agriculture Productivity Project in Accra, Ghana -- 7. Organic Waste Composting at Versalles: an Alternative that Contributes to the Economic, Social and Environmental Well-Being of Stakeholders -- 8. Traditional and Adapted Composting Practices Applied in Smallholder Banana-Coffee-Based Farming Systems: Case Studies from Kagera and Morogoro Regions, Tanzania -- 9. Co-composting: an Opportunity to Produce Compost with Designated Tailor-Made Properties -- 10. Biochar-Compost Mixtures as Promising Solution to Organic Waste Management Within a Circular Holistic Approach.
    Abstract: Organic waste composting is another excellent example to demonstrate the power and the benefits of nexus thinking. Even though organic waste composting itself is not a new topic, those who want to start a new project or align an ongoing project with nexus thinking, find it difficult to gather the necessary information. With nine case studies from four continents, this book aims to fill above gap in literature. While current literature on composting is often found to be limited to either soil/agriculture sector or waste management sector, this book presents a combined point of view. This open access book starts with an introductory chapter that describes the need to bring the waste management aspects and soil nutrient management aspects of compost production into one integrated theme. The relevance of nexus thinking and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are also presented in this introduction. The first three chapters after the introduction covers composting from the solid waste management and its policy aspects, taking examples from three developing countries. The next three examples are mostly about the benefits composting can provide to the soil and agriculture. These examples are also from three developing countries, but with a mixture of urban as well as rural settings. Last three chapters present more insight into the latest developments taking examples from Europe, as well as new methods adapted from the traditional styles from Africa. .
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: VIII, 232 p. 64 illus., 61 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9783030362836
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-36283-6
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-36283-6
    DDC: 630
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  • 4
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    Spatial Modeling and Assessment of Environmental Contaminants : Risk Assessment and Remediation (2021)
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    Keywords: Biotic communities. ; Environmental monitoring. ; Environmental management. ; Environmental chemistry. ; Pollution. ; Ecosystems. ; Environmental Monitoring. ; Environmental Management. ; Environmental Chemistry. ; Pollution.
    Description / Table of Contents: Part I. Soil and Sediment Contaminants, Risk Assessment and Remediation -- Chapter 1. Introduction to Part I: Soil and Sediment Contaminants, Risk Assessment and Remediation -- Chapter 2. Combating Arsenic Pollution in Soil Environment via Alternate Agricultural Land Use -- Chapter 3. Temporal and Seasonal Variation in Leachate Pollution Index (LPI) in Sanitary Landfill Sites- A Case study of Baidyabati landfill, West Bengal, India -- Chapter 4.Quantification of Landfill Gas Emission and Energy Recovery Potential: A Comparative Assessment of LandGEM and MTM Model for Kolkata -- Chapter 5. Assessment of natural enrichment of heavy minerals along coastal placers of India: Role of lake and river mouth embayment and its implications -- Chapter 6. Assessment the Impact of Plastic Contaminated Fertilizers on Agricultural Soil Health: A Case Study in Memari II C.D.Block, Purba Bardhaman,West Bengal, India -- Chapter 7. Determining the Role of Leaf Relative Water Content and Soil Cation Exchange Capacity in Phytoextraction Process – Using Regression Modelling -- Chapter 8. Phytoremediation of Arsenic using Allium sativum as Model System -- Chapter 9. Spatio-temporal analysis of open waste dumping sites using Google Earth: A case study of Kharagpur City, India -- Part II. Water Contaminants, Risk Assessment and Remediation -- Chapter 10. Introduction to Part II: Water Contaminants, Risk Assessment and Remediation -- Chapter 11. Groundwater Arsenic Contamination Zone based on geospatial modeling, risk and remediation -- Chapter 12. Geospatial assessment of surface water pollution and industrial activities in Ibadan, Nigeria -- Chapter 13. Aquaculture-based water quality assessment and risk remediationalong the Rasulpur River belt, West Bengal -- Chapter 14. Heavy Metal Contamination in Groundwater and Impact on Plant and Human -- Chapter 15. Emerging Threats of Microplastic contaminant in freshwater environment -- Chapter 16. Exploring Particle Size Transport Variability of Suspended Sediments in two Alpine Catchments over the Lesser Himalayan Region, India -- Chapter 17. Salinity and corrosion potential of groundwater in Mewat district of Haryana, India -- Chapter 18. Threats to quality in the coasts of the Black Sea: heavy metal pollution of seawater, sediment, macro-algae and sea-grass -- Chapter 19. Geospatial assessment of groundwater quality for drinking through Water Quality Index and Human Health Risk Index in an upland area of Chotanagpur Plateau of West Bengal, India -- Chapter 20. Existence of Pharmaceuticals and Personal Care Products (PPCPs) in the conventional water treatment process -- Chapter 21. Arsenic-rich surface and groundwater around eastern parts of Rupnagar district, Punjab, India -- Part III. Environmental Contaminants, Impacts and Sustainable Management -- Chapter 22. Introduction to Part III: Environmental Contaminants, Risk Assessment and Remediation -- Chapter 23. Dynamics of ultra-fine particles in indoor and outdoor environments: a modelling approach to study the evolution of particle characteristics -- Chapter 24. Environmental impacts of coal-mining and coal-fired power-plant activities in a developing country with global context -- Chapter 25. Overview of Indoor air pollution: A human health perspective -- Chapter 26. Mineralogy and Morphological characterization of Technogenic Magnetic Particles (TMP) from industrial dust: Insights into environmental implications -- Chapter 27. Pesticides: Recent Updates on Types Toxicity and Bioremediation Strategies -- Chapter 28. Commonly available plant neem (Azadirachtaindica A. Juss) ameliorates dimethoate induced toxicity in climbing perch Anabas testudineus -- Chapter 29. Estimating Particulate Matter concentrations from MODIS AOD considering meteorological parameters using Random Forest Algorithm -- Chapter 30 Bio-monitoring and bioremediation of a trans-boundary river in India: Functional roles of benthic mollusks and fungi -- Chapter 31 Assessing the Maximum Aerobic Biodegradation Potential of Leaf Litter, an Organic Fraction of Municipal Solid Waste, Under Optimum Nutrient Conditions -- Chapter 32. Rising trend of air pollution and its decadal consequences on meteorology and thermal comfort over Gangetic West Bengal, India.
    Abstract: This book demonstrates the measurement, monitoring and mapping of environmental contaminants in soil & sediment, surface & groundwater and atmosphere. This book explores state-of-art techniques based on methodological and modeling in modern geospatial techniques specifically focusing on the recent trends in data mining techniques and robust modeling. It also presents modifications of and improvements to existing control technologies for remediation of environmental contaminants. In addition, it includes three separate sections on contaminants, risk assessment and remediation of different existing and emerging pollutants. It covers major topics such as: Radioactive Wastes, Solid and Hazardous Wastes, Heavy Metal Contaminants, Arsenic Contaminants, Microplastic Pollution, Microbiology of Soil and Sediments, Soil Salinity and Sodicity, Aquatic Ecotoxicity Assessment, Fluoride Contamination, Hydrochemistry, Geochemistry, Indoor Pollution and Human Health aspects. The content of this book will be of interest to researchers, professionals, and policymakers whose work involves environmental contaminants and related solutions.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XX, 720 p. 225 illus., 185 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030634223
    Series Statement: Environmental Challenges and Solutions,
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-63422-3
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-63422-3
    DDC: 577
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  • 5
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    Managing Landscapes for Change (2020)
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    Keywords: Human geography. ; Environmental management. ; Agriculture. ; Physical geography. ; Energy policy. ; Energy and state. ; Human Geography. ; Environmental Management. ; Agriculture. ; Physical Geography. ; Energy Policy, Economics and Management.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Introduction -- Chapter 2. What is a Landscape? -- Chapter 3. Drivers of Landscape Change -- Chapter 4. Landscape Trajectories -- Chapter 5. Options for Managing Landscape for Change -- Chapter 6. Barriers to Managing for Change -- Chapter 7. Social and Institutional Innovations -- Chapter 8. Technologies for Innovating Forward -- Chapter 9. Conclusions and Recommendation.
    Abstract: This book discusses how future landscapes will be shaped by pervasive change and where, when, and how society should manage landscapes for change. Readers will learn about the major anthropogenic drivers of landscape change, including climate change and human induced disturbance regimes, and the unique consequences that multiple and simultaneously occurring change agents can have on landscapes. The author uses landscape trajectories as a guide to selecting the appropriate course of action, and considers how landscape position, inertia, and direction will determine landscape futures. The author introduces the concept of landscapes as socio-technical-ecological systems (STES), which combines ecological and technological influences on future landscape change and the need for society to acknowledge both when considering landscape management. Thinking beyond solutions, the author identifies barriers to managing landscapes for change including the cost, cultural identity of local populations, and the fear of taking action under uncertain conditions. Nevertheless, processes, tools, and technologies exist for overcoming social and ecological barriers to managing landscapes for change, and continued investment in social and scientific infrastructure holds out hope for maintaining our landscape values even as we enter an era of unprecedented change and disruption.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XI, 111 p. 36 illus., 25 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9783030620417
    Series Statement: Landscape Series, 27
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-62041-7
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-62041-7
    DDC: 304.2
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    Cold-Water Coral Reefs of the World (2023)
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    Keywords: Freshwater ecology. ; Marine ecology. ; Biodiversity. ; Ecology . ; Oceanography. ; Bioclimatology. ; Environmental management. ; Freshwater and Marine Ecology. ; Biodiversity. ; Biooceanography. ; Climate Change Ecology. ; Environmental Management. ; Ocean Sciences.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. A Global View of the Cold-Water Coral Reefs of the World -- Chapter 2. Biology, Ecology and Threats to Cold-Water Corals on Brazil’s Deep-Sea Margin -- Chapter 3. Cold-Water Corals of the World: Gulf of Mexico -- Chapter 4. Cold-Water Coral Reefs of the Southeastern United States -- Chapter 5. Norwegian Coral Reefs -- Chapter 6. Waters of Ireland and the UK -- Chapter 7. Life and Death of Cold-Water Corals across the Mediterranean Sea -- Chapter 8. Cold-Water Coral Reefs in the Oxygen Minimum Zones off West Africa -- Chapter 9. New Zealand: South West Pacific Region -- Chapter 10. Deep-Sea Corals of the North and Central Pacific Seamounts.
    Abstract: Cold-water corals form reef structures in continental margin and seamount settings world-wide, making them more wide-spread and abundant than shallow-water reefs. Their role in these ecosystems is no less important than the influence that shallow-water coral reefs have on tropical systems. They create habitat structure, host endemic species, enhance elemental cycling, alter current flow, sequester carbon, and provide many other ecosystem services that we are just beginning to understand. The rapidly evolving state of knowledge of cold-water and deep-sea coral reefs has not been compiled in over 10 years. This volume synthesizes recent and historical information, reveals new findings from reefs that have been discovered only recently, and presents key avenues for future research. We are on the cusp of understanding the critical role that cold-water coral reefs play in the world’s oceans, and this book lays the foundation on which this knowledge will be built in the future.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XVI, 293 p. 107 illus., 99 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9783031408977
    Series Statement: Coral Reefs of the World, 19
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-40897-7
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-40897-7
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    Advanced Automation for Tree Fruit Orchards and Vineyards (2023)
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    Keywords: Agriculture. ; Control engineering. ; Robotics. ; Automation. ; Geographic information systems. ; Food science. ; Agriculture. ; Control, Robotics, Automation. ; Geographical Information System. ; Food Science.
    Description / Table of Contents: Fundamentals of Tree and Vine Physiology -- Mechanical Management of Modern Planar Fruit Tree Canopies -- Orchard Water Management -- Vineyard Water Management -- Pests and diseases management -- Advanced Technologies for Crop-load Management -- Mechanical Harvesting -- Autonomous Platforms -- Management Information Systems and Emerging Technologies -- Economic and Societal Aspects.
    Abstract: Modern tree fruit orchards and vineyards constitute complex production systems that are exposed to highly dynamic and stochastic natural, financial and societal forces, and face demands for increased production using fewer resources, with reduced environmental impact. Successful operation of orchards and vineyards under these conditions is practically impossible without careful and extensive use of state-of-the-art automation technologies and careful planning of future operations (e.g., training systems when replanting) that can be enabled by knowledge of emerging technologies and future trends. Also, improvement of existing automation technologies and development of novel future systems cannot be accomplished without a working understanding of the tree and vine biological production systems, their management needs, and the capabilities and limitations of existing automation systems. The book aims to provide the necessary knowledge to achieve the above goals in a way that can engage readers without engineering or horticultural backgrounds. .
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: VII, 241 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9783031269417
    Series Statement: Agriculture Automation and Control,
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-26941-7
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-26941-7
    DDC: 630
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    Latin American Dendroecology : Combining Tree-Ring Sciences and Ecology in a Megadiverse Territory (2020)
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    Keywords: Forestry. ; Biogeography. ; Environmental management. ; Forestry. ; Biogeosciences. ; Environmental Management.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1 - Dendroecology investigation of Magnolia vovidesii, a threatened Mexican Cloud Forest tree species endemic to eastern Mexico -- Chapter 2 - Drought is a driving factor of seasonal growth of Pinus strobiformis Engelm. in northern Mexico -- Chapter 3 - Dendroecological studies with Cedrela odorata L., Northeastern Brazil -- Chapter 4 - Xylogenesis explains climate- growth relationships in a Mexican conifer -- Chapter 5 - Dendrochronological potential of tree species from America's rainiest region -- Chapter 6 - Potential of Tropical Dry Forest trees species: anatomy, chronologies and environment -- Chapter 7 - Tree-growth variations along environmental gradients in tropical montane forests of South America -- Chapter 8 - Forest dynamics in the Patagonian Andes: Lessons learned from dendroecology -- Chapter 9 - Historical fire regimes in high-elevation tropical forests -- Chapter 10 - Patterns of tree establishment following glacier-induced floods in southern Patagonia -- Chapter 11 - Dendrochronological reconstruction of Ormiscodes amphimone outbreaks in Nothofagus pumilio forests from Southern Patagonia, Argentina -- Chapter 12 - Dendroecology in Polylepis forests in the tropical Andes: modeling of the radial growth of the last centuries and its implications for its conservation -- Chapter 13 - Dendrochronological study of the xeric and mesic Araucaria araucana forests of northern Patagonia: implications for the Ecology and Conservation -- Chapter 14 - Dendroecology applied to silvicultural management in the Southern Patagonian forests: a case of study from an experimental forest in Tierra del Fuego, Argentina -- Chapter 15 - Reconstructing land use changes through ring-width variations in Nothofagus antarctica chronologies from Southern Patagonia -- Chapter 16 - Long-term decoupling between growth and water-use efficiency and its implications for the conservation of old-growth conifer forests in southern Chileong-term decoupling between growth and water-use efficiency and its implications for the conservation of old-growth conifer forests in southern Chile.
    Abstract: Latin America is a megadiverse territory hosting several hotspots of plant diversity and many types of forest biomes, ecosystems and climate types, from tropical rainforest to semi-arid woodlands. This combination of diverse forests and climates generates multiple responses to ecological changes affecting the structure and functioning of forest ecosystems. Recently, there have been major efforts to improve our understanding of such impacts on ecosystems processes. However, there is a dearth of studies focused on Latin-American forest ecosystems that could provide novel insights into the patterns and mechanisms of ecological processes in response to environmental stress. The abundance of “New World” tree species with dendrochronological potential constitutes an ideal opportunity to improve the ecological state of knowledge regarding these diverse forest types, which are often threatened by several impacts such as logging or conversion to agricultural lands. Thus, detailed information on the dendroecology of these species will improve our understanding of forests in the face of global change. Accordingly, this book identifies numerous relevant ecological processes and scales, ranging from tree species to populations and communities, and from both dendrochronological and dendroecological perspectives. It offers a valuable reference guide for the exploration of long-term ecological interactions between trees and their environmental conditions, and will foster further research and international projects on the continent and elsewhere.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XVII, 381 p. 119 illus., 92 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9783030369309
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-36930-9
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-36930-9
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    Landscape Agronomy : Advances and Challenges of a Territorial Approach to Agricultural Issues (2022)
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    Keywords: Agriculture. ; Landscape ecology. ; Environmental management. ; Environmental sciences Social aspects. ; Geography. ; Agriculture. ; Landscape Ecology. ; Environmental Management. ; Environmental Social Sciences. ; Geography.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Agriculture at the Landscape Level: Scientific Background and Literature Overview -- Part 1. Observing -- Chapter 2. Agrometeorological Services for Landscape Agronomy: The Italian Case in the European Context -- Chapter 3. Availability and Integration of Agro-Environmental Data: the French case -- Chapter 4. A Method to Assess the Fragility of a Terraced System as an Example of Landscape Agronomic Analysis -- Part 2. Understanding -- Chapter 5. Exploring Futures in Landscape Agronomy: Methodological Issues and Prospects of Combining Scenarios and Spatially Explicit Models -- Chapter 6. Aligning Governance of Quality with Quality Management Systems in Territory-based Agrifood Chains -- Part 3. Supporting Action -- Chapter 7. Innovation in Education and Training: Insights from New Integrative Approaches -- Chapter 8. Innovative Governance and Participatory Research for Agriculture in Territorial Development Processes. Lessons from a Collaborative Research Program (PSDR) -- Chapter 9. Guiding Multifunctional Landscape Changes Through Collaboration – Experiences from a Danish Case Study -- Chapter 10. Landscape Agronomy: Lessons Learned and Challenges Ahead, from a European Perspective.
    Abstract: The landscape is widely identified as a relevant target both by integrative policies and across the disciplines dealing with resource management and territorial planning. Landscape agronomy promotes a greater involvement of agricultural sciences into this arena by increasing the attention on the dynamics relating the farming practices to the natural resources and the temporal and spatial patterns of land covers. This book covers the background that improved the transdisciplinary interface of agronomy with spatially-explicit disciplines like landscape ecology and geography both in research and in training programs, in addition to some experiences of participative landscape management. On these bases, the state of art on cutting-edge data availability and methodological issues is used to select and discuss some worldwide case studies. This selection of research topic examples underpins the concluding discussions about challenges ahead. Researchers as well as policy and decision makers are the main target of this book that seeks to provide a toolbox of concepts, examples and ideas to improve the understanding of agricultural landscapes. Agricultural activities manage the greatest share of land surface on Earth with fast-paced changes compared to any other human land use. With this book we aim at providing a stronger interface between agricultural science and landscape design processes.
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    Pages: XIX, 294 p. 55 illus., 41 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9783031052637
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-05263-7
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-05263-7
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    Allelopathy : Potential for Green Agriculture (2020)
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    Keywords: Plant biotechnology. ; Plant ecology. ; Environmental management. ; Agriculture. ; Plant Biotechnology. ; Plant Ecology. ; Environmental Management. ; Agriculture.
    Abstract: Allelopathic studies may be defined in various aspects; weed against weed/crop and vice versa. This book focuses on the ways to utilize the allelopathic potential of weeds or crops for controlling weeds in the agroecosystems. Vigorous use of herbicides is poisoning our environment at an alarming rate; allelopathy can be employed as a useful alternative to control weeds naturally under field conditions. The book contains chapters on the history of allelopathy; allelopathic potential of several important crops (rice, wheat, sorghum, maize, mustard, sunflower) and weeds (members of Solanaceae, Convolvulaceae, Asteraceae, Verbenaceae). Moreover, it highlights how the allelopathic potential of these weeds and crops can be employed effectively to suppress weeds under field conditions. The book also discusses topics on the role of allelochemicals in agroecosystems; impact on local flora; biotic stress induced by allelochemicals; mechanism of action of allelochemicals and future prospective of allelopathy. Prepared with basic concepts and importance of allelopathy, this book is intended for the agricultural community, botanists, students and researchers.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: X, 69 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9783030408077
    Series Statement: SpringerBriefs in Agriculture,
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-40807-7
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-40807-7
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    Digital Agriculture (2022)
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    Keywords: Agriculture. ; Mechanical engineering. ; Geographic information systems. ; Computer simulation. ; Agriculture. ; Mechanical Engineering. ; Geographical Information System. ; Computer Modelling.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1 - The Agriculture Eras -- Chapter 2 - Global Navigation Satellite Systems -- Chapter 3 - Spatial and Temporal Variability Analysis -- Chapter 4 - Images and Remote Sensing Applied to Agricultural Management -- Chapter 5 - Geoprocessing Applied to Crop Management -- Chapter 6 - Sampling and Interpretation of Maps -- Chapter 7 - Agricultural Drones’ Application -- Chapter 8 - Sensors and Actuators -- Chapter 9 - Control and Automation Systems in Agricultural Machinery -- Chapter 10 - Digital Irrigation -- Chapter 11 - Digital Livestock Farming -- Chapter 12 - Internet of Things In Agriculture -- Chapter 13 - Data transmission, cloud computing and Big Data -- Chapter 14 - Machine Learning -- Chapter 15 - Platforms, Applications and Software -- Chapter 16 - Digital Data: Cycle, Standardization, Quality, Sharing and Security -- Chapter 17 - Case Study: SLC Agrícola -- Index.
    Abstract: This textbook addresses the most recent advances and main digital technologies used in farming. The reader will be able to understand the main concepts and techniques currently used to efficiently manage agricultural production systems. The book covers topics in a general and intuitive way, with examples and good illustrations.
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    Pages: VIII, 306 p. 145 illus., 123 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9783031145339
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-14533-9
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-14533-9
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    Environmental Change in South Asia : Essays in Honor of Mohammed Taher (2022)
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    Keywords: Human ecology Study and teaching. ; Environment. ; Geographic information systems. ; Environmental Studies. ; Environmental Sciences. ; Geographical Information System.
    Description / Table of Contents: 1. Geo-hazards in Langtang, Nepal -- 2. Impact of climate change on the onset of floods in the Ganges river in Bangladesh -- 3. Water issues in Sri Lanka -- 4. NDVI variability in Bangladesh -- 5. Agro-ecosystems in the Brahmaputra Valley, India -- 6. Going, going, gone? Declining vegetation health in Nepal -- 7. Politics of Urban Land use Planning in South Asia 8. Environmental issues in Myanmar -- 9. Above ground biomass assessment and carbon sequestration potentials in Bhutan -- 10. Prioritization of flood prone villages in Indo-Bangladesh using analytical hierarchy process and geospatial techniques.
    Abstract: Studies on South Asia are an emerging interdisciplinary field, this volume expands on the currently limited literature available on South Asia and focuses on the regions environmental, climatic and natural resource base by looking at case studies from Nepal, India and Bangladesh. The book contains twelve chapters which deal with various environmental challenges, such as the impacts of climate change on floods and droughts, population structure and regeneration dynamics of dominant treeline species, environmental changes and rural livelihoods, and change analysis and impacts of hard coastal structures. Apart from the various thematic areas and diversity of geographical coverage, most of the studies also demonstrate the application of geospatial techniques for the collection of environmental data, and the use of GIS for spatial analysis of the data. The specific application of geospatial techniques and methods includes NDVI, NDWI, NDBI, SMI, SPOT-VGT NDVI, environmental flow, distribution and trend estimation of tropospheric formaldehyde, vegetation sensitivity to climate change, variability of tropospheric ozone, and geo-environmental problems. The contributors are seasoned researchers currently engaged in academic and research activities, and work at universities in USA, India, Bangladesh, Bhutan and Japan.
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    Pages: VIII, 233 p. 118 illus., 112 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9783030476601
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-47660-1
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-47660-1
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    Lake Biwa: Interactions between Nature and People : Second Edition (2020)
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    Keywords: Freshwater ecology. ; Marine ecology. ; Conservation biology. ; Ecology . ; Environmental management. ; Biodiversity. ; Biotic communities. ; Freshwater and Marine Ecology. ; Conservation Biology. ; Environmental Management. ; Biodiversity. ; Ecosystems.
    Description / Table of Contents: 1. Geological history and transition of the biota of Lake Biwa -- 2. Biodiversity of Lake Biwa -- 3. Ecological changes in Lake Biwa -- 4. History of the relationship between people and Lake Biwa -- 5.The use of Lake Biwa and people’s lifestyle -- 6. Evolving issues toward improvement of Lake Biwa – Yodo river basin governance -- 7. Environmental conservation of Lake Biwa.
    Abstract: Although, the first edition had a similar focus, more than five years have passed since its publication and the biological and social circumstances of the lake have drastically changed due to, for example, the further expansion of alien species, the decrease of indigenous species, the progress of integrated watershed management by the Union of the Kansai Government which was established in 2010, the legislation of the Conservation and Restoration Act of Lake Biwa in 2015 and more. The new edition will therefore feature updated and new information on the above and more topics as well as updated and revised data based on the latest research. Inventories of respective taxa, especially those of small animals, are also revised based on the latest studies. Furthermore, this volume covers the characteristics of the biota of this ancient lake, but at the same time, it will also approach it as a ‘culture ancient lake’. Other topics also include water pollution, lakeshore development, the effects of global warming in the past and present, the influence of people, and countermeasures by local and national governments. Moreover, the volume also provides a comprehensive view on the future of Lake Biwa and that of its residents. Miraculously enough, this ancient lake has kept its water quality clear even until today despite the fact of more than 1.4 million people living on its shores. Finally, the book also gives indispensable information to those engaged in improving and conserving water regimes of lakes and other water bodies all over the world and to those interested in the culture and history of Japan. Lake Biwa is not only one of the rarest ancient lakes of the world, but the people’s involvement with the lake also goes back a long way. This is shown in the diverse culture developed in this area and in the various archaeological finds that date back as early as the Jomon Period, nearly 10.000 years ago. Today Lake Biwa fulfills an important role as a water resource by providing domestic, commercial, industrial, and agricultural water for over 14 million residents living around the Lake Biwa-Yodo River drainage basin. This updated volume focuses on the geological and biological features of the lake as well as on the long-term interactions between the people and the lake.
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    Pages: XXXIV, 932 p. 432 illus., 285 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9783030169695
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-16969-5
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-16969-5
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    Fundamentals of Agricultural and Field Robotics (2021)
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    Keywords: Agriculture. ; Control engineering. ; Robotics. ; Automation. ; Geographic information systems. ; Agriculture. ; Control, Robotics, Automation. ; Geographical Information System.
    Description / Table of Contents: Preface -- Chapter 1 -- Agricultural and Field Robotics: An Introduction -- Part I. Sensing and Machine Vision -- Chapter 2. Sensors I: Color Imaging and Basics of Image Processing -- Chapter 3. Sensors II: 3D Sensing Techniques and Systems -- Chapter 4. Sensors III: Spectral Sensing and Data Analysis -- Chapter 5. Crop Scouting and Surrounding Awareness for Specialty Crops -- Chapter 6. Crop Sensing and Its Application in Precision Agriculture and Crop Phenotyping -- Part II: Mechanisms, Dynamics and Control -- Chapter 7. Robotic Manipulation and Optimization for Agricultural and Field Applications -- Chapter 8. End-effector Technologies -- Chapter 9. Control Techniques in Robotic Harvesting -- Chapter 10. Guidance, Auto-Steering Systems and Control -- Chapter 11. Automated Infield Sorting and Handling of Apples -- Chapter 12. Modeling, Simulation and Visualization of Agricultural and Field Robotic Systems -- Part III: Emerging Topics in Agricultural and Field Robotics -- Chapter 13. Advanced Learning and Classification Techniques for Agricultural and Field Robotics -- Chapter 14. Digital Farming and Field Robotics - Internet of Things, Cloud Computing and Big Data -- Chapter 15. Human-Machine Interactions -- Chapter 16. Machinery-Canopy Interactions in Tree Fruit Crops -- Index.
    Abstract: Over the past century, mechanization has been an important means for optimizing resource utilization, improving worker health and safety and reducing labor requirements in farming while increasing productivity and quality of 4F (Food, Fuel, Fiber, Feed). Recognizing this contribution, agricultural mechanization was considered as one of the top ten engineering achievements of 20th century by the National Academy of Engineering. Accordingly farming communities have adopted increasing level of automation and robotics to further improve the precision management of crops (including input resources), increase productivity and reduce farm labor beyond what has been possible with conventional mechanization technologies. It is more important than ever to continue to develop and adopt novel automation and robotic solutions into farming so that some of the most complex agricultural tasks, which require huge amount of seasonal labor such as fruit and vegetable harvesting, could be automated while meeting the rapidly increasing need for 4F. In addition, continual innovation in and adoption of agricultural automation and robotic technologies is essential to minimize the use of depleting resources including water, minerals and other chemicals so that sufficient amount of safe and healthy food can be produced for current generation while not compromising the potential for the future generation. This book aims at presenting the fundamental principles of various aspects of automation and robotics as they relate to production agriculture (the branch of agriculture dealing with farming operations from field preparation to seeding, to harvesting and field logistics). The building blocks of agricultural automation and robotics that are discussed in the book include sensing and machine vision, control, guidance, manipulation and end-effector technologies. The fundamentals and operating principles of these technologies are explained with examples from cutting-edge research and development currently going on around the word. This book brings together scientists, engineers, students and professionals working in these and related technologies to present their latest examples of agricultural automation and robotics research, innovation and development while explaining the fundamentals of the technology. The book, therefore, benefits those who wish to develop novel agricultural engineering solutions and/or to adopt them in the future. .
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    Pages: XIV, 455 p. 201 illus., 161 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030704001
    Series Statement: Agriculture Automation and Control,
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-70400-1
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    Ecology of Angola : Terrestrial Biomes and Ecoregions (2023)
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    Keywords: Ecology . ; Biodiversity. ; Conservation biology. ; Environmental management. ; Environmental geography. ; Ecology. ; Terrestial Ecology. ; Biodiversity. ; Conservation Biology. ; Environmental Management. ; Integrated Geography.
    Description / Table of Contents: Introduction -- Biomes: Concepts, Characteristics and Terminology -- Profiles of Angola’s Biomes and Ecoregiens -- Landscapes: Geology, Hydrology and Geomorphology.
    Abstract: This open access book richly illustrates the first, and comprehensive, account of the country’s biomes and ecoregions, the driving forces that account for their diversity and vulnerability, and the ecological principles that provide an understanding of the patterns and processes that have shaped landscapes, ecoregions, and ecosystems. Angola encompasses the greatest diversity of terrestrial biomes and is the second richest in terms of ecoregions, of any African country. Yet its biodiversity and the structure and functioning of its ecosystems are largely undocumented. The author draws on personal field observations from over 50 years of involvement in ecological and conservation studies in Angola and across Southern Africa. The vast recent literature published by researchers in neighboring, better resourced countries provides depth to the accounts of ecological principles and processes relevant to Angola and thus contributing to the understanding and sustainable management of its natural resources. .
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    Pages: XIX, 459 p. 220 illus., 170 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9783031189234
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-18923-4
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-18923-4
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    Sensing Approaches for Precision Agriculture (2021)
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    Keywords: Agriculture. ; Geographic information systems. ; Agriculture. ; Geographical Information System.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Introduction and Basic Sensing Concepts -- Chapter 2. Satellite Remote Sensing for Precision Agriculture -- Chapter 3. Sensing Crop Geometry and Structure -- Chapter 4. Soil Sensing -- Chapter 5. Sensing with Wireless Sensor Networks -- Chapter 6. Sensing for Health, Vigour and Disease Detection in Row and Grain Crops -- Chapter 7. On-Combine Sensing Techniques in Arable Crops -- Chapter 8. Sensing in Precision Horticulture -- Chapter 9. Sensing from Unmanned Aerial Vehicles -- Chapter 10. Sensing for Weed Detection -- Chapter 11. Applications of Sensing To Precision Irrigation -- Chapter 12. Applications of Optical Sensing of Crop Health and Vigour -- Chapter 13. Applications of Sensing for Disease Detection -- Chapter 14. Conclusions: Future Directions in Sensing for Precision Agriculture -- Index.
    Abstract: Sensing Approaches for Precision Agriculture aims to bring together the ‘state of the art’ of the most popular sensing techniques and the current state of research on the application of sensors in Precision Agriculture (PA). Sensing is of great value in PA because it provides cheap and immediate data for management. This book gives a broad overview of sensing in PA and a coherent introduction for new professionals and research scientists. Readers are introduced to the potential applications of a range of different sensors, how they should be used properly and their limitations for use in PA. Chapters on specific topics and case studies provide depth and enable implementation of the methods by users. A general introduction about sensing techniques in PA is followed by Chapters 2–9 on the most important specific techniques in sensing and Chapters 10–13 include mini-case studies, each showing cutting-edge applications for different sensing methods. Finally, there is an Epilogue on how we expect sensors and analysis to develop.
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    Pages: XVII, 415 p. 105 illus., 56 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030784317
    Series Statement: Progress in Precision Agriculture,
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-78431-7
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    The Climate-Conflict-Displacement Nexus from a Human Security Perspective (2022)
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    Keywords: Emigration and immigration. ; Climatology. ; Environmental law, International. ; Social sciences. ; Environmental management. ; Human Migration. ; Climate Sciences. ; International Environmental Law. ; Society. ; Environmental Management.
    Description / Table of Contents: 1. The Climate-Conflict-Displacement Nexus from a Human Security Perspective – An Introduction -- 2. Climate-Conflict-Migration Nexus: An Assessment of Research Trends Based on a Bibliometric Analysis -- 3. Climate Change Response Mechanisms and the Risk of Increasing Vulnerability: Conceptual Background and Pathways of Change -- 4. While Carbon Burns: The Debatable Journey of ‘Environmental Refugee’ as a Concept and Legal Dilemma -- 5. Looking Ahead: A Human Security Perspective to Tackling the Potential for Widespread Environmental Migration in Latin America -- 6. Environmental Migration in the MENA Region: The Case of Morocco -- 7. The Environment-Climate-Conflict-Displacement Nexus in the Arab Region: Implications and Recommended Actions -- 8. The Changing Dynamics of the Arctic Ecosystem and Food Security: The Case of the Bering Sea Region -- 9. Arctic Geopolitics, Cross-Boundary Soft-Power, Ecosystem Protection, and Human Security in the Bering Sea and Strait -- 10. Decolonization, Food Sovereignty, and Climate Risks: The Case of St. Lawrence Island in the Bering Sea, Arctic -- 11. Spatial Distribution and Geosimulation of Non-Timber Forest Products for Food Security in Conflict Area -- 12. Ecology of Zoonotic Pathways Indicating Conflict and Mass Migration -- 13. Tree Species Classification of the Conflict Regions of Sudan Using RapidEye Satellite Imagery -- 14. Securitization of Human-Induced Environmental Conflict: Implications for the Military (in the Struggle for Life) -- 15. Resolution of User Rights Related Conflicts in Collective Rangelands Through Negotiation: The Case of Morocco -- 16. Reporting International Conflicts Through the Environmental Discourse: The Moroccan Sahara Conflict as a Case Study.
    Abstract: Climate change is reshaping the planet, its ecosystems, and the evolution of human societies. Related impacts and disasters are triggering significant shifts in the inextricably interconnected human and ecological systems with unprecedented potential implications. These shifts not only threaten survival at species and community levels, but are also emerging drivers of conflicts, human insecurity, and displacement both within and across national borders. Taking these shifting dynamics into account, particularly in the Anthropocene era, this book provides an analysis of the climate-conflict-migration nexus from human security and resilience perspectives. The core approach of the volume consists of unpacking the key dynamics of the nexus between climate change, conflict, and displacement and exploring the various local and global response mechanisms to address the nexus, assess their effectiveness, and identify their implications for the nexus itself. It includes both conceptual research and empirical studies reporting lessons learned from many geographical, environmental, social, and policy settings.
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    Pages: XL, 411 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9783030941444
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-94144-4
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    Sustainable Squirrel Conservation : A Modern Reassessment of Family Sciuridae (2023)
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    Keywords: Ecology . ; Animal culture. ; Sustainability. ; Geographic information systems. ; Environment. ; Ecology. ; Animal Science. ; Sustainability. ; Geographical Information System. ; Environmental Sciences.
    Description / Table of Contents: Part 1: Introduction to squirrels of the world and their conservation trends. Chapter 1: The World’s Squirrel Taxonomy -- Chapter 2: Evolution, habitat trends, and extinction rate estimates of the world squirrels -- Part 2: Squirrels of the world in the Anthropocene. Chapter 3: Habitat Trends and the Squirrel-Human Interface -- Chapter 4: A Meta-analysis based on Open Access Big Data Mining of Global Predicted Squirrel Distribution Models with Machine Learning for IUCN Conservation Status and Trend Policy Assessments -- Chapter 5: Squirrels in Cities -- Chapter : Squirrels in the Tropics -- Chapter 7: Squirrels on Islands -- Chapter 8: Tree squirrels in old-growth forests? -- Chapter 9: Can squirrels be used as indicators to identify and protect old-growth forest reserves? -- Chapter 10: Squirrel Economics -- Part 3: Problems and governance in the squirrel world. Chapter 11: Squirrel Hunting Regulations and Enforcement (Or Lack Thereof) -- Chapter 12: Where do the World’s Squirrel Hotspots and Coldspots of 230+ species go with Climate change 2100? -- Chapter 13: Squirrel’s marginalization and modern lack of conservation and poor sustainability outlook as a call to good action -- Part 4: First conclusions and the way forward. Chapter 14: A Conservation Management SWOT analysis for over 300 Squirrels of the World using 132 GIS layers confirming the PESTLE assessment -- Chapter 15: First Conclusions, Success stories, and Calls-to-action for the conservation of the world’s squirrels.
    Abstract: This book attempts to move the family of squirrels (Sciuridae) out of the shadow of large charismatic mammals and to highlight management failures with the goal of moving towards an improved conservation approach. Particular attention is paid to the influence of taxonomic science on squirrel conservation. In addition, the authors show how human-driven climate change, global change and modern politics are shaping global squirrel populations as well as their surrounding environments and ecosystems. Squirrels are widespread around the globe, naturally occurring on every continent except Antarctica and Oceania, and they are certainly among the animals most commonly encountered in everyday life. Despite this, the authors of this volume identify worrying gaps in squirrel conservation. Squirrels are often hunted, trapped, poached, and stressed, and management strategies and legislation are often devised in the absence of proper knowledge of issues such as population sizes, taxonomies, and trends. Together, this can result in severe population declines and even species extinction. By assessing their taxonomic situation, ecology, the evolution and divergence of Sciuridae around the globe, and squirrels’ well-being across habitats, the authors set a baseline from which to launch future investigations into the conservation of squirrels and other species. Additionally, the authors highlight the influences of climate change, unsustainable growth, and various man-made threats to the future of this family.
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    Pages: XVII, 380 p. 228 illus., 221 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9783031235474
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-23547-4
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    Adventure Tourism : Environmental Impacts and Management (2020)
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    Keywords: Physical geography. ; Environment. ; Environmental management. ; Physical Geography. ; Environmental Sciences. ; Environmental Management.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1: What Is Adventure Tourism? -- Chapter 2: Adventure Tourism in Antarctica -- Chapter 3: The Arctic Islands: Svalbard and Iceland -- Chapter 4: Adventure Tourism in the Russian Arctic -- Chapter 5: Adventure Tourism in Greenland -- Chapter 6: Adventure Tourism in the Canadian Arctic -- Chapter 7: Adventure Tourism in Alaska -- Chapter 8: Adventure Tourism in the Himalayas -- Chapter 9: The Andes -- Chapter 10: East Africa -- Chapter 11: Australia and New Zealand -- Chapter 12: Scotland -- Chapter 13: Climate Change and Adventure Tourism.
    Abstract: This textbook presents a comprehensive overview of the environmental impacts of various types of adventure tourism and how these can be best managed. This volume follows on from the authors' previous textbook – ‘Outdoor Recreation: Environmental Impacts and Management’ and continues the aim of developing a deeper understanding of how tourist numbers impact the environment and to provide practical solutions to these problems. Combining their own first-hand experience and research with extensive literature review the authors present several popular adventure tourism destinations from across the globe, including the Arctic, the Himalayas, Africa, Australia and Scotland as case studies. Chapters cover the particular challenges faced by each region: including impacts on animals and birds; the spread of invasive plant species and diseases; trail impacts on vegetation; impacts on geological, historical and archaeological sites and pollution and waste issues. A discussion and evaluation of the possible management actions for minimising these impacts and how outdoor recreation tourists can be regulated concludes each chapter. This practical and engaging textbook will be invaluable to students and scholars of adventure tourism and outdoor recreation as well as practitioners and managers working in the field. David Huddart is Emeritus Professor at Liverpool John Moores University, UK. He has extensive experience teaching landscape interpretation, recreation ecology, and outdoor and environmental education. Tim Stott is Professor of Physical Geography and Outdoor Education at Liverpool John Moores University, UK. He has been responsible for leading and teaching on the Outdoor Education programmes for 25 years.
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    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9783030186234
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-18623-4
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    The County Diagnostic : A Regional Environmental Footprint Framework for the USA (2020)
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    Keywords: Sustainability. ; Environmental management. ; Human geography. ; Sustainability. ; Environmental Management. ; Human Geography.
    Description / Table of Contents: Existing Footprinting Methods and the Need for Regional Ecological Planning in the USA -- The Urban Metabolism and Flows of the Anthroposphere -- The Dissipative Ecological Unit (DEU) as Organizing Principle for Metabolic Analysis of Counties -- Calculations and Data Sources for the County Diagnostic Method -- A Case Study Application of the County Diagnostic to the Eastern Temperate Forest Ecoregion -- Comparative Vertical Waveform Diagrams for Cases and Interpretation of Case Study Results.
    Abstract: The county diagnostic method is a spatially explicit, unit specific, component expanded regional environmental footprint framework for the USA designed by Bryce Lawrence to compare the influence of ecoregions on poly‐factorial environmental footprints. This 'diagnostic assessment' quantifies and compares the flows of food, water, energy, carbon, municipal solid waste, wastewater and spatial extent of ecosystem conservation. The county diagnostic fills the gap in regional environmental planning in the USA by bridging urban and state level planning. Contents Existing Footprinting Methods and the Need for Regional Ecological Planning in the USA The Urban Metabolism and Flows of the Anthroposphere The Dissipative Ecological Unit (DEU) as Organizing Principle for Metabolic Analysis of Counties Calculations and Data Sources for the County Diagnostic Method A Case Study Application of the County Diagnostic to the Eastern Temperate Forest Ecoregion Comparative Vertical Waveform Diagrams for Cases and Interpretation of Case Study Results Target Groups Researchers, lecturers and students of landscape ecology, landscape and ecological planning, environmental and regional planning, landscape architecture County engineers and managers, councils of government (COGs), regional planners in public and private practice, US environmental management agencies The Author Dr. Bryce Lawrence is a research scientist and educator at the Department of Landscape Ecology and Landscape Planning at the TU Dortmund University’s Faculty of Spatial Planning in Germany.
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    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9783658286163
    Series Statement: Beiträge zur Landschafts- und Umweltplanung I Contributions to Landscape and Environmental Planning,
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-658-28616-3
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    Community and Climate Resilience in the Semi-Arid Tropics : A Journey of Innovation (2020)
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    Keywords: Environment. ; Climatology. ; Agriculture. ; Water. ; Hydrology. ; Soil science. ; Geographic information systems. ; Environmental Sciences. ; Climate Sciences. ; Agriculture. ; Water. ; Soil Science. ; Geographical Information System.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Need for Community Empowerment and Climate Resilience in the Semi-Arid Tropics -- Chapter 2. Adarsha Watershed, Kothapally, ICRISAT’s Innovative Journey: Why, How and What? -- Chapter 3. Climate Change Impacts at Benchmark Watershed -- Chapter 4. Integrated Soil Management for Sustained and Higher Productivity -- Chapter 5. Improved Water Balance and Ecosystem Services through Integrated Watershed Development -- Chapter 6. Improved Livelihoods through Sustainable and Diversified Cropping Systems -- Chapter 7. Impacts of Integrated Watershed Development Using Economic Surplus Method -- Chapter 8. Digital Technologies for Assessing Land use, Crop mapping and Irrigation in Community Watersheds -- Chapter 9. Mainstreaming of Women in Watersheds is Must for Enhancing Family Income -- Chapter 10. Increasing incomes and building climate resilience of communities through watershed development -- Chapter 11. Robust Rural Institutions, Governance Are Must for Sustainable Growth in Watersheds -- Chapter 12. Overview, Summary and Way Forward for Enhancing Impacts of Innovative Model.
    Abstract: This book focuses on developing an integrated holistic approach for harnessing the potential of rain-fed agriculture. In this approach, rainwater management through harvesting and recharging the groundwater is used as an entry point activity for increasing the productivity for farmers through enhanced water use efficiency. To provide the holistic and integrated solutions, the approach of consortium through building partnerships with different stakeholders, eg. different research institutions (State, National and International), development departments, eg. Department of Agriculture, Department of Animal Husbandry etc., Non-Government Organizations (NGOs), Farmers Organizations Community-based Organizations (CBOs) along with market linkages through private companies.
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    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9783030299187
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-29918-7
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    Ecosystem Services for Urban Water Security : Concepts and Applications in Sub-Saharan Africa (2020)
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    Keywords: Environmental management. ; Water. ; Hydrology. ; Sociology, Urban. ; Environment. ; Pollution. ; Environmental Management. ; Water. ; Urban Sociology. ; Environmental Sciences. ; Pollution.
    Description / Table of Contents: 1. Introduction -- 2. Linking Ecosystem Services to Urban Water Infrastructures and Institutions -- 3. An Operational Approach for Watershed Investments -- 4. Challenges for Water Security in Asmara, Eritrea -- 5. Designing Watershed Investments for Asmara and the Toker Watershed.
    Abstract: The book addresses the challenges of urban water security and adaptive management in Sub-Saharan Africa, exploring and interlinking novel concepts of ecosystems services, watershed investments, and boundary work. Specifically, the book’s goals are to (i) present a conceptual framework for the urban water sector from an ecosystem services perspective, highlighting the specificities of the Sub-Saharan context; (ii) develop an operational approach to designing and assessing the impacts of watershed investments, based on ecosystem services and boundary work; and (iii) test the approach through a case study in Asmara, Eritrea, and discuss the findings and lessons learned that can be applied in other contexts. Through a fully worked out case study, from identification of water challenges and opportunities to spatially explicit modelling, the book offers a sound and accessible, coverage of issues and proposed solutions to better operationalize ecosystem services, watershed investments and boundary work, to promote adaptive management, and achieve water security in the context of rapidly developing cities in Sub-Saharan Africa. The book is an effective tool for capacity building of diverse stakeholders on the urban water sector, including water managers, local and national policy-makers as well as a suitable resource for both undergraduate and post-graduate courses in planning and geography.
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    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9783030456665
    Series Statement: SpringerBriefs in Geography,
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-45666-5
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-45666-5
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    Water Resources of Lebanon (2020)
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    Keywords: Water. ; Hydrology. ; Environmental management. ; Bioclimatology. ; Freshwater ecology. ; Marine ecology. ; Pollution. ; Environmental monitoring. ; Water. ; Environmental Management. ; Climate Change Ecology. ; Freshwater and Marine Ecology. ; Pollution. ; Environmental Monitoring.
    Description / Table of Contents: Foreword -- Preface -- Chapter 1 Introduction.-Chapter 2 Atmospheric Regime and Terrain Characteristics -- Chapter 3 Rivers -- Chapter 4 Springs -- Chapter 5 Snow Cover -- Chapter 6 Lakes and Reservoirs -- Chapter 7 Wetlands -- Chapter 8 Groundwater -- Chapter 9 Challenges on Water Resources -- Chapter 10 Proposed Solutions -- Glossary.
    Abstract: Water has become a challenging resource that many countries worldwide are concerned with. Thus, water is often linked with health, society development, national income and even international geo-politics. Sometimes, water resources are unavailable, but successful management involves developing approaches and projects to assure water supply. However, there are some countries with available water resources, but unsatisfactory management, and thus complain about water supply becoming a national problem. This situation is prevalent in Lebanon, a country characterized by abundant water resources whether on the surface or sub-surface. It is a paradox that there is still imbalance in water supply/demand in Lebanon, and water resources are now under stress due to chaotic use. This has been exacerbated by the oscillating climatic conditions, increased population and improper management. Therefore, people receive less than one-third of their water needs, and most water supplied is of poor quality. The current status shows a descending trend. Undoubtedly, if the water sector in Lebanon continues this way, we should anticipate unfavourable (and may be severe) consequences. Many studies have been conducted on water and related disciplines in Lebanon; however, all of them focus on specific themes and sometimes defined regions. Nevertheless, the occurred changes on the influencers (natural and man-made) have not been considered. This book is the first of its type for Lebanon, and it shows all aspects of water resources with updated measurements and findings obtained by adopting new techniques. It diagnoses in-depth the major elements of water flow/storage mechanism that have never been covered in such a comprehensive manner before. Also, this book introduces and analyses the existing challenges and proposes solutions. It represents a comprehensive investigation of the water resources in Lebanon.
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    Pages: XIII, 229 p. 87 illus., 60 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9783030487171
    Series Statement: World Water Resources, 7
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-48717-1
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-48717-1
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    Sustainable Groundwater Management : A Comparative Analysis of French and Australian Policies and Implications to Other Countries (2020)
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    Keywords: Geology. ; Environmental management. ; Power resources. ; Environment. ; Water. ; Hydrology. ; Geology. ; Environmental Management. ; Natural Resource and Energy Economics. ; Environmental Sciences. ; Water.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Sustainable Groundwater Management in France and Australia: Setting Extraction Limits, Allocating Rights and Reallocation -- Chapter 2. Groundwater in France: Resources, Use and Management Issues -- Chapter 3. Groundwater Policy in France: From Private to Collective Management -- Chapter 4. Groundwater Management Planning at the River Basin District Level: Comparative Analysis of the Adour-Garonne and Loire-Bretagne River Basins -- Chapter 5. Lessons from Twenty Years of Local Volumetric Groundwater Management: The case of the Beauce Aquifer, Central France -- Chapter 6. Groundwater in Australia: Occurrence and Management Issues -- Chapter 7. The Evolution of Groundwater Management Policy in the States of Australia -- Chapter 8. Developing a Coordinated Groundwater Management Plan for the Interstate Murray-Darling Basin -- Chapter 9. Information Systems for Sustainable Management of Groundwater Extraction in France and Australia -- Chapter 10. The Challenge of Making Ground-water Visible: A Review of Communication Approaches and Tools in France -- Chapter 11. Conceptual Approaches, Methods and Models used to Assess Abstraction Limits for Unconfined Aquifers in France -- Chapter 12. Setting Sustainable Abstraction Limits in Confined Aquifers: Example from Deep Confined Aquifers in the Bordeaux Region, France -- Chapter 13. A tool to Determine Annual Ground-Water Allocations in the Tarn-et-Garonne Alluvial Aquifer (France) -- Chapter 14. Conceptual Approaches, Methods and Models used to Assess Extraction Limits in Australia: From Sustainable to Acceptable Yield -- Chapter 15. Case Study: An Integrated Approach to Determining Sustainable Abstraction Limits in Perth’s North West Urban Growth Corridor -- Chapter 16. Using Resource Condition Limits to Define Groundwater Management Objectives in the Barossa Valley, South Australia -- Chapter 17. Reducing Entitlements when Groundwater has been Over-allocated: Policy Issues and Options -- Chapter 18. Developing Substitution Resources as Compensation for Reduced Groundwater Entitlements: The Case of the Poitou Marshes (France) -- Chapter 19. New Approaches for Allocation Reductions and Groundwater Salinity Management in South Australia -- Chpater 20. Reducing Groundwater Entitlements in the Lower Murrumbidgee Groundwater Management Area -- Chapter 21. Development of Groundwater Markets in Australia: Insights from Victoria in the Murray Darling Basin -- Chapter 22. Groundwater Regulation, Compliance and Enforcement: Insights on Regulators, Regulated Actors and Frameworks in New South Wales, Australia -- Chapter 23. Compliance and Enforcement: the Achilles Heel of French Water Policy -- Chapter 24. The Role of Sectoral Policies to Restore Groundwater Balance: The Impact of Agricultural Policies on Irrigation Water Demand in France -- Chapter 25. Groundwater Management Lessons from Chile -- Chapter 26. California’s 2014 Sustainable Groundwater Management Act – From the Back Seat to the Driver Seat in the (Inter)National Groundwater Sustainability Movement -- Chapter 27. Changing from Unrestricted access to Sustainable Abstraction Management Regimes: Lessons Learnt from France and Australia. .
    Abstract: This book describes and analyses the diversity of possible approaches and policy pathways to implement sustainable groundwater development, based on a comparative analysis of numerous quantitative management case studies from France and Australia. This unique book brings together water professionals and academics involved for several decades in groundwater policy making, planning or operational management to reflect on their experience with developing and implementing groundwater management policy. The data and analysis presented accordingly makes a significant contribution to the empirical water management literature by providing novel, real world insights unpublished elsewhere. The originality of the contributions also lies in the different disciplinary perspectives (hydrogeology, economics, planning and social sciences in particular) adopted in many chapters. The book offers a unique comparative analysis of France, Australia and experiences in countries such as Chile and the US to identify similarities, but also fundamental differences, which are analysed and presented as alternative policy options – these differences being mainly related to the role of the state, the community and market mechanisms in groundwater management.
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    Pages: XVII, 562 p. 149 illus., 143 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9783030327668
    Series Statement: Global Issues in Water Policy, 24
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-32766-8
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-32766-8
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    The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Green Societies : Environmental Sustainability (2021)
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    Keywords: Sustainability. ; Environmental management. ; Environmental health. ; Soil science. ; Pollution. ; Sustainability. ; Environmental Management. ; Environmental Health. ; Soil Science. ; Pollution.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. COVID-19: An Opportunity for Smart and Sustainable Cities in India -- Chapter 2. Re-assessment of Urban Sustainability and Food Security in the light of COVID-19 -- Chapter 3. Disruptive Mobility in pre-and post-COVID times: App-based Shared Mobility in Indian Cities- a Case of Bengaluru -- Chapter 4. Finding the Long-Lost Path: Developing Environmental Awareness through the Pandemic -- Chapter 5. The Dual Impact of Lockdown on Curbing COVID-19 Spread and Rise of Air Quality Index in India -- Chapter 6. Aftermath of Industrial Pollution, Post COVID-19 Quarantine on Environment -- Chapter 7. Covid-19: Disaster or an Opportunity for Environmental Sustainability -- Chapter 8. COVID-19 and its Impact on Carbon Dioxide Emissions -- Chapter 9. Sustainable Attainment of Solar E-waste Recycling concerning to COVID-19 Crisis: A Review -- Chapter 10. Impact of Biomedical Waste Management System on Infection Control in the Midst of Covid-19 Pandemic -- Chapter 11. Sludge hygienisation – a novel technology for urban areas to deal with incursion of COVID-19 viral particles in wastewater -- Chapter 12. Trends and Innovations in Biosensors for COVID-19 Detection in Air -- Chapter 13. IoT Based Wearable Healthcare System: Post COVID-19 -- Chapter 14. Biodiversity Conservation: An imperial need in combatting pandemic and healthcare emergencies -- Chapter 15. COVID-19 Pandemic: an Unprecedented Blessing for Nature -- Chapter 16. Green Economy Approach to Develop Bioactive Dexamethasone Analogue Scaffold against SARS CoV-2.
    Abstract: This book covers the sustainability issues of a green environment towards economics and society in terms of alteration in industrial pollution levels, effect of reduced carbon emissions, changes in water bodies characteristics with respect to heavy metal contamination, monitoring of associated impact with respect to ecology and biodiversity, impact of reduced noise levels and air quality influences on human health, handling and management of biomedical waste. According to WHO, 80% of people living in urban areas are exposed to air exceeding safe limits. The advent of "sustainability‟ in development science has led planners to apply evolving notions of "sustainability‟ to the contemporary debate over how cities and regions should be revitalized, redeveloped, and reformed. Market allocation of resources, sustained levels of growth and consumption, an assumption that natural resources are unlimited and a belief that economic growth will „trickle down‟ to the poor have been its hallmarks. The recent advance technology helps to promote green and clean modern societies continuously. The Internet of things will be playing an important role in the upcoming years in environment protection and sustainable development. There is a focus on paradigm shift in the sustainable development for the green environment during the period of isolation of COVID-19. This is the moment for the mobilization against the climate crisis. The sudden fall in pollutants and subsequent blue skies signifies a dramatic shift for India and also other affected countries during this period. Fighting climate change requires a collaborative approach between all spheres of society unlike the former. It must heavily redirect resources towards local, sustainable activities, including education, health, sustainable agriculture and circular management of resources. The impact of COVID-19 pandemic which has resulted in the dramatic change in the different aspects of the environment. The global lockdown has led to a rejuvenation of nature, ecosystems, biodiversity. Even urban environments are discovering a degree of peace and serenity, which led to decrease in greenhouse gas emission.
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    Pages: X, 434 p. 242 illus., 108 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030664909
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-66490-9
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-66490-9
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    Technological and Modern Irrigation Environment in Egypt : Best Management Practices & Evaluation (2020)
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    Keywords: Pollution. ; Agriculture. ; Environmental management. ; Environment. ; Geographic information systems. ; Sustainability. ; Pollution. ; Agriculture. ; Environmental Management. ; Environmental Sciences. ; Geographical Information System. ; Sustainability.
    Description / Table of Contents: An Overview of Modern Irrigation system in Egypt -- Irrigation: Water Resources, Types and Common Problems in Egypt -- Need for Irrigation System Evaluation -- Evolution of irrigation system, tools and Technologies -- Smart Sensing System for Precision Irrigation -- Development of Recent Information on Irrigation Technology and Management.
    Abstract: This book gathers contributions on modern irrigation environments in Egypt from an environmental and agricultural perspective. Written by leading experts in the field, it discusses a wide variety of modern irrigation problems. In the context of water resources management in Egypt, one fundamental problem is the gap between growing water demand and limited supply. As such, improving irrigation systems and providing farmers with better control over water are crucial to increasing productivity. The book presents state-of-the-art technologies and techniques that can be effectively used to address a range of problems in modern irrigation, as well as the latest research advances. Focusing on water sensing and information technologies, automated irrigation technologies, and improved irrigation efficiency. It brings together a team of experts who share their personal experiences, describe the various applications, present recent advances, and discuss possibilities for interdisciplinary collaboration and implementing the techniques covered.
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    Pages: X, 369 p. 66 illus., 45 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9783030303754
    Series Statement: Springer Water,
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-30375-4
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-30375-4
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    Urban Crime Prevention : Multi-disciplinary Approaches (2022)
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    Keywords: Sociology, Urban. ; Criminology. ; Urban policy. ; Geographic information systems. ; Urban Sociology. ; Criminology. ; Urban Policy. ; Geographical Information System.
    Description / Table of Contents: Editorial -- Part 1: Multidisciplinarity in theory and education -- Plural security: Diverse disciplines, multiple actors -- Third Generation CPTED – Integrating crime prevention and neighbourhood liveability -- Social work and policing: Multidisciplinary vocational trainings for urban security -- From the borders and edges: Youth cultures, arts, urban areas and crime prevention -- Part 2: Multidisciplinarity in policy and planning -- Standardisation and multidisciplinary processes in urban crime prevention. The only crime prevention standard in Europe since the Roman Empire: From the CEN 14383 series to the worldwide ISO 22341:2021 -- Local safety contracts: Profiling a multi-disciplinary and multi-level cooperation for crime prevention -- Beyond simplicity – Urban security as a diverse and transdisciplinary approach -- The quarter as new level of urban crime prevention -- Part 3: Multidisciplinary in research and practice -- Multidimensionality in geospatial urban crime prevention modelling and decision support: The case of Porto, Portugal -- Incivilities in public spaces and insecurity. A case study in Bologna, Italy -- The role of the perception of fear in the disintegration of neighbourhoods and the appearance of crime -- CPTED evolution, from Latin America to the World -- Make the World yours! Arts-based research in action in the Cerco do Porto neighbourhood -- ‘A revolution without death’. Hip-hop as a weapon against violence.
    Abstract: This book provides an original cross-thematic and wide scope review of crime prevention processes in urban areas that are explicitly based on the cooperation between different scientific and professional fields. Focusing primarily on environmental and community-based crime prevention, this book compiles a peer-reviewed collection of papers and prospective essays that explore how, and to what extent, multi-disciplinarity can be used as a cornerstone for achieving safer cities. Relying on the input from specialists, researchers, decision-makers, and practitioners from around the world, it covers the various stages from theory to implementation, by discussing theoretical stances, interpreting policy and planning guidelines, uncovering unique educational experiences, and narrating insights and lessons learned from innovative research and practice. Hence, it provides vivid discussions and invaluable insights into processes of partnership building, planning, and management, oriented towards establishing successful mechanism for preventing crime and reducing feelings of insecurity in urban areas.
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    Pages: XIV, 352 p. 55 illus., 51 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9783031151088
    Series Statement: The Urban Book Series,
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-15108-8
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-15108-8
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    Seasonal Flood Forecasts and Warning Response Opportunities : ENSO Applications in Bangladesh (2022)
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    Keywords: Natural disasters. ; Environment. ; Physical geography. ; Environmental management. ; Natural Hazards. ; Environmental Sciences. ; Earth System Sciences. ; Environmental Management.
    Description / Table of Contents: TABLE OF CONTENTS Preface: Why ENSO-based seasonal forecasts are important in Bangladesh Acknowledgements -- About the author -- Chapter 1: Introduction—Seasonal Flood Potential in Bangladesh -- Chapter 2: Basin-wide Hydro-Meteorological Variability and Opportunity for Seasonal -- Forecasts in Bangladesh -- Chapter 3: History of Flood Forecasts and Early Warning in Bangladesh -- Chapter 4: Overview of Weather, ENSO, and Climate Scale -- Chapter 5: The El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) and Seasonal Flooding in Bangladesh -- Chapter 6: Seasonal Flood Potential in Bangladesh -- Chapter 7: Overview of Eastern, Mixed, and Central Pacific El Niño -- Chapter 8: Seasonal Sea Level Information and Flood Forecast Potential in Bangladesh -- Chapter 9: Consensus Seasonal Flood Forecasts and Warning Response in Bangladesh -- Chapter 10: ENSO Impacts, Applications, and Conclusions.
    Abstract: This book explores the feasibility of using El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO)-based forecasts and early warning systems to prevent losses from floods and droughts in Bangladesh. Despite advances in short-range flood forecasting and information dissemination systems in Bangladesh, the present system is less than satisfactory. This is due to short lead-time products, outdated dissemination networks, and lack of direct feedback from the end-user. One viable solution is to produce long-lead seasonal forecasts—the demand for which is significantly increasing in Bangladesh— and disseminate these products through appropriate channels. As observed in other regions, the success of seasonal forecasts, in contrast to short-term forecasts, depends on consensus among the participating institutions. Therefore, the primary objective of the book is to revisit and modify the framework of an ideal warning response system for issuance of consensus seasonal flood forecasts in Bangladesh. The book discusses issues related to the 5-stage Flood Forecasts, Warning, and Response System (FFWRS) and emphasizes the role of the seasonal ‘Climate Outlook Forum (COF)’ in Bangladesh. The book also identifies ways to improve forecasting and early warning systems by utilizing ENSO-based climate data and models, and discusses a comprehensive and participatory approach to seasonal flood hazard management in Bangladesh. Several successful case examples of ENSO-based seasonal forecasts and early warning systems from other ENSO-sensitive regions have been documented. The primary audience includes academics and students, government policymakers, engineers, and business leaders.
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    Pages: XXX, 201 p. 84 illus., 56 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9783031178252
    Series Statement: Disaster Risk Reduction, Methods, Approaches and Practices,
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-17825-2
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-17825-2
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    The Atlas of Health Inequalities in Japan (2020)
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    Keywords: Environmental geography. ; Medical informatics. ; Geographic information systems. ; Medical economics. ; Medical care. ; Integrated Geography. ; Health Informatics. ; Geographical Information System. ; Health Economics. ; Health Care.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1 -- Introduction. Chapter 2 -- The shape of Japan: methods and data. Chapter 3 -- Death across life courses. Chapter 4 -- Cancer deaths. Chapter 5 -- Deaths from cerebrovascular and cardiovascular diseases. Chapter 6 -- Other major causes of death. Chapter 7 -- Synthesis.
    Abstract: This new health atlas of Japan presents a series of maps about the health of the contemporary Japanese population, i.e. detailed maps of health indicators in small areas using cartograms. This is the first comprehensive small-area based health atlas about contemporary Japan using vital statistics from 1995-2014. Each map is supplemented with concise explanations written by leading epidemiologists and health geographers in Japan. The book employs various cutting-edge methods in spatial epidemiology, Bayesian spatial smoothing for the reliable mapping of mortality indices, advanced cartographic transformations using the concept of aerial cartograms, and summary statistics of socioeconomic health inequalities. The atlas highlights geographical aspects of social gradients in health by comparing mortality maps with distribution of deprivation index during the recent long-lasting economic stagnation period of Japan known as the lost decades. This health atlas will be a useful resource for international comparisons between Japan and other advanced countries in terms of health and related socioeconomic disparities between regions. It will be of interest to public health practitioners, administrators, researchers and students working on health geography and public health.
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    Pages: XXIX, 343 p. 336 illus., 335 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9783030227074
    Series Statement: Global Perspectives on Health Geography,
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-22707-4
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-22707-4
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    UAVs and Urban Spatial Analysis : An Introduction (2020)
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    Keywords: Geographic information systems. ; Environment. ; Civil engineering. ; Human geography. ; Environmental monitoring. ; Geographical Information System. ; Environmental Sciences. ; Civil Engineering. ; Human Geography. ; Environmental Monitoring.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1-Introduction to UAVs and urban spatial analysis -- Chapter 2-UAV platforms and implications for geographic observation -- Chapter 3-A primer on aeronautical charts and maps -- Chapter 4-Legal, environmental, operational and safety challenges in urban areas -- Chapter 5-UAVs and privacy -- Chapter 6-UAV data integration with geographic information systems -- Chapter 7-Application 1: remotely sensing physical disorder -- Chapter 8-Application 2: urban vegetation management -- Chapter 9-Application 3: disasters, pest control and emerging diseases -- Chapter 10-Application 4: water management for urban recreational areas -- Chapter 11-Application 5: structure from motion photogrammetry -- Chapter 12-UAVs and urban futures.
    Abstract: This book provides an introduction to the use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) for the geographic observation and spatial analysis of urban areas. The velocity of urban change necessitates observation platforms that not only enhance situational awareness for planning and allied analytical efforts, but also provide the ability to rapidly and inexpensively collect data and monitor change. UAVs can accomplish both of these tasks, but their use in urban environments is loaded with social, operational, regulatory and technical challenges that must be addressed for successful deployments. The book provides a resource for educators and students who work with geographic information and are seeking to enhance these data with the use of unmanned aerial vehicles. Topics covered include, 1) a primer on UAVs and the many different ways they can be used for geographic observation, 2) a detailed overview on the use of aviation maps and charts for operating UAVs in complex urban airspace, 3) techniques for integrating UAV-derived data with more traditional geographic information, 4) application of spatial analytical tools for urban and environmental planning, and 5) an exploration of privacy and public safety issues associated with UAV operation.
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    Pages: XIV, 206 p. 68 illus., 66 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9783030358655
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-35865-5
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    Environmental Remote Sensing in Egypt (2020)
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    Keywords: Geographic information systems. ; Environment. ; Environmental management. ; Natural disasters. ; Water. ; Hydrology. ; Geographical Information System. ; Environmental Sciences. ; Environmental Management. ; Natural Hazards. ; Water.
    Description / Table of Contents: Introduction -- Water quality and pollution -- Environment and Climate Change -- Geomorphology -- Conclusions.
    Abstract: This book presents a comprehensive selection of applications employed in environmental remote sensing using optical and thermal infrared satellite-sensors aiming to map natural resources, crops, groundwater, surface water, aquatic ecosystem, land degradation, air quality, renewable energy, regional resources, and climate-related geophysical processes. The technologies presented in this book also include satellite images, space-borne radar sensors focusing on the most versatile one, data from synthetic aperture radar (SAR), scatterometers and radar altimeters in Egypt. This volume also presents a thorough explanation of the remote sensing role showing physical fundamentals of the climate change phenomenon including gas emissions, and the impact on resources concerning the sustainable development of Egypt. Besides, the book includes an analysis of oil pollution in both Mediterranean and Red Seas This book is intended for environmental policymakers working in Egypt as well as scientists working with remote sensing technologies in highly populated arid regions.
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    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9783030395933
    Series Statement: Springer Geophysics,
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-39593-3
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    Green Neighbourhoods and Eco-gentrification : A Tale of Two Countries (2020)
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    Keywords: Environmental management. ; Sustainability. ; Physical geography. ; Environmental Law. ; Environmental Management. ; Sustainability. ; Physical Geography. ; Environmental Law.
    Abstract: This SpringerBrief brings together a series of studies that delve into the details of French and Israeli green building practices and tell a tale of two countries which deviates considerably from what first impressions might suggest. In-depth data analysis, interviews with stakeholders, and on-the-ground documentation are used to paint a portrait of green neighborhoods in both large and small cities, and to shed light on the diversity of outcomes and the intricate web of interests leading to each one. In the Israeli cases, these dynamics reflect the fact that the private sector has become increasingly dominant in the residential building field, following a decades-long process in which the welfare state has shrunk, and the government has distanced itself from large social programs.The French solution to this dilemma is to mandate the inclusion of subsidized housing within its ecoquartiers, with the declared aim of promoting a diverse 'social mix' of population. Green building has yet to prove itself as a solution for the masses. The sale price of an apartment in a certified green building is significantly higher than what would be justified by either the additional construction costs required to build it, or the energy and water saving potential that can be realized by using it. The tale of two countries presented here suggests that neither the mechanisms of the market nor the proclamations of a welfare state can easily overcome this dilemma. What is needed is a new type of thinking, which can only emerge once the concept of "value" reflects not only the realities of a free-market economy, but also those of a planet which turns out to be distinctly limited in its resources.
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    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9783030380366
    Series Statement: SpringerBriefs in Environmental Science,
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-38036-6
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-38036-6
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    The Route Towards Global Sustainability : Challenges and Management Practices (2023)
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    Keywords: Sustainability. ; Environmental management. ; Power resources. ; Environmental economics. ; Economic policy. ; Social policy. ; Sustainability. ; Environmental Management. ; Resource and Environmental Economics. ; Socio-Economic Policy.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1-Planning model to provide a practical understanding of sustainability perspectives -- Chapter 2-Local Sustainability: measuring the achievement of the urban indicators -- Chapter 3-Assessing regional sustainability by indicators: implications and emerging challenges -- Chapter 4-Integrated Water Resources Management and urban sustainability -- Chapter 5-Smart Cities and sustainability indicators: a structure proposal -- Chapter 6-Educational factors influencing higher education organizations -- Chapter 7-PRME signatory schools and the Interdisciplinary Approach at Education for Sustainable Development -- Chapter 8-Perspectives across education institution and role to sustainable competencies -- Chapter 9-Promoting stakeholders engagement to make feasible, sustainable development -- Chapter 10-The influence on sustainability practices by stakeholders -- Chapter 11-Managing stakeholders for regional sustainability: challenges and mechanisms -- Chapter 12-Understanding and participatory learning the social impact of sustainability perspectives -- Chapter 13-Corporate Social Responsibility and roles of developers for sustainability in companies -- Chapter 14-Waste management: extending beyond local boundaries -- Chapter 15-Observing technologies to environmental sustainability management -- Chapter 16-Access to sanitation services and human health and gender in emerging economies. -- Chapter 17-Assessing sanitation conditions under the SDGs: assisting SDG 6 -- Chapter 18-Risk management and pandemic moment: what is the role of sustainability management?- Chapter 19-Getting the global goals to sustainability in pandemic time: Are we out of track?- Chapter 20. Environmental management and sanitation: Perspectives on waste.
    Abstract: This volume discusses topics of global sustainability involving sustainability indicators, stakeholders' participation, and technological and strategic advances with the goal of "thinking locally to act globally". Scientists, academics, policymakers, and planners are currently focused on escalating global socioeconomic and ecological issues, such as rising inequality, adverse anthropogenic impacts on the environment, and deficiencies in natural resources. These variables are pushing the earth system's resistance capacity past its breaking point, with additional pressures incurred by a global pandemic. Therefore, this book looks to impart knowledge on participatory learning action research for human and environmental health and well-being. Sustainable development planning and management are needed in these pressing circumstances, and they necessitate an analytical interpretation of ongoing processes, current and future challenges, and an understanding of available tools and technologies. The main sections of the book focus on challenges and management practices for global sustainability, promoting educational values, smart initiatives in urban contexts, and integrating emerging sustainability dimensions in policies and legislation. The primary audience for the work is policy makers, urban planners, social scientists, economists, NGOs, and students, researchers, and educators engaged in environmental social science and sustainability management. .
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    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9783031104374
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-10437-4
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    Life Cycle Engineering and Management of Products : Theory and Practice (2021)
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    Keywords: Environmental management. ; Industrial engineering. ; Production engineering. ; Environmental Management. ; Industrial and Production Engineering.
    Description / Table of Contents: Introduction to Life Cycle Engineering and Management (LCEM) -- Cleaner Production (CP) -- Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) – Definition of Goals and Scope -- LCA – Life Cycle Inventory Analysis and database -- LCA – Product Life Cycle Impact Assessment -- LCA – Interpretation of results -- Theory and practice on Social Life Cycle Assessment -- Product Ecodesign -- Product-Service Systems (PSS) -- Corporate Sustainability - Defining business strategies and models from Circular Economy -- Environmental Management Systems and Environmental Performance Measurement -- Green Supply Chain Management -- Communication and Environmental Labelling.
    Abstract: This book presents the role of life cycle engineering and life cycle management of products and services and their contributions to corporate environmental sustainability and the circular economy. It addresses the main techniques, tools, systems and practices for improving the environmental performance of business products and services throughout their life cycles. The book covers the main topics and concepts related to life cycle engineering and life cycle management applied to the business context. It presents the themes through basic and in-depth theories. In addition, all chapters provide examples of real and hypothetical case studies for discussion and assimilation of theoretical content and its contextualization in the real and practical business scenario. The chapters are complemented by quantitative exercises.
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    Pages: XIV, 329 p. 101 illus., 68 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030780449
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-78044-9
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-78044-9
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    Water Availability and Management in Mexico (2020)
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    Keywords: Pollution. ; Statistics . ; Geology. ; Geographic information systems. ; Pollution. ; Statistics in Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Chemistry and Earth Sciences. ; Geology. ; Geographical Information System.
    Description / Table of Contents: 1. Preface -- 2. Acknowledgment -- 3. Part I: Water Availability 1 Overview of the water condition in México -- 4. 2 Hydrological watersheads in Mexico. Division and legal definition -- 5. 3 The Groundwater condition in Mexico -- 6. 4 Runoff simulation under future climate change and uncertainty -- 7. 5 Hydraulic fracking of not conventional reservoirs in Mexico: The issue of water and waste control -- 8. Part II. Water Quality 6 Pollution in wastewater used for irrigation in the Mezquital Valley, México: case study -- 9. 7 Mining industry in Mexico: Recycling of flotation effluents to the process using anaerobic sulfate-reducing consortia in UASB reactors for the elimination dissolved metals -- 10. 8 Water body trophic state determinations. Case study Tecocomulco lagoon, Hidalgo, Mexico -- 11. 9 Water quality management for a sustainable supply. The diagnosis of the State of San Luis Potosi, Mexico -- 12. 10 The wetland of Cajititlán Lake severely deteriorated and in danger of dying out -- 13. 11 Water quality of the Nexapa River: a diagnosis -- 14. 12 Impacts on the groundwater quality that supplies the Puebla City by the effect of aquifer intensive exploitation -- 15. Part III: Water Allocation 13 Water resources allocation with supply and demand uncertainties -- 16. 14 An overview of aquaculture activity in Hidalgo state -- 17. 15 Drinking Water Services Situation by the Region in the State of Nuevo León, Mexico -- 18. 16 Population and tourism dynamics, its effects on the future demand for water. Case study from Los Cabos, Baja California Sur -- 19/ Part IV: Water Governance 17 Water governance in 16 Mexican National Parks -- 20. 18 Conflict in border condition: the dispute over the use of water in the Mexicali valley -- 21. 19 The institutional challenges of the municipalities of Zacatecas in the wastewater treatment -- 22. Part V: Water Management 20 The institutional challenges of the municipalities of Zacatecas in the wastewater treatment -- 23. 21 Improving environmental services of Candelaria River basin by restoring ecological connectivity -- 24. 22 Transdisciplinary approach to assessing socio-hydrological resilience in urban metropolitan environments: a Mexican perspective -- 25. 23 The 80% paradigm: An appointment with the sewage in Cuernavaca.
    Abstract: This book presents several complex case studies related to water management and planning in the context of pollution, growing demands, and global climate change in Mexico, but which are also relevant for other countries in Latin America. These concerns are of critical importance for policymakers who are coping with multiple conflicting interests. Water availability in Mexico is polarized, with abundant rainfall and large rivers in the south, and desert-like conditions in the north. The central region, which is the most industrialized, is overpopulated. Mexico City pours millions of cubic meters of “blackwater” into the northern valley daily and receives its clean water from the south. To address these unsustainable conditions, the world's 4th biggest water treatment plant went into operation in 2018. The water infrastructure and governance must satisfy the demands of all sectors, including agricultural, urban, and economic activities. At the same time, water resources are affected by drought, and climate change puts constraints on the supply. As such, regulation and monitoring are important when it comes to adherence to agreed plans and priorities. The book is divided into four sections. 1: Water Availability discusses quantitative aspects, such as supply, methods of calculation, and fracking. 2: Water Quality highlights pollution risks and diagnosis of water resources. 3: Water Allocation examines the sectoral demands and vulnerability due to unsustainable irrigation. 4: Water Management and Governance focuses on laws, urban rules, national parks, planning, and integrated water resources management, among other topics. The chapters include illustrative case studies in Mexico, such as basins, cities, reservoirs, and aquifers, water supply demand assessment, planning, and management.
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    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9783030249625
    Series Statement: Water Science and Technology Library, 88
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-24962-5
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    Green Technological Innovation for Sustainable Smart Societies : Post Pandemic Era (2021)
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    Keywords: Environmental management. ; Sustainability. ; Artificial intelligence. ; Multimedia systems. ; Environmental engineering. ; Biotechnology. ; Bioremediation. ; Environmental Management. ; Sustainability. ; Artificial Intelligence. ; Multimedia Information Systems. ; Environmental Engineering/Biotechnology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1: Smart Cities: Building Sustainable Cities -- Chapter 2: Wearable sensors for smart societies – A survey -- Chapter 3: Post Pandemic EdTech (Educational Technology) on Perspectives of Green Society -- Chapter 4: Towards Sustainability 4.0: A Comprehensive Analysis of Sustainability In Corporate Environment -- Chapter 5: Smart Health Care for Societies: An insight into the Implantable and Wearable Devices for Remote Health Monitoring -- Chapter 6: Power management technique for energy-efficient communication systems in telemedicine -- Chapter 7: Influence of reduced noise levels on human health during Quarantine Lockdown -- Chapter 8: Green Technologies for Handling and Management of Biomedical Waste -- Chapter 9: Patients’ Health Surveillance Model Using IoT and 6G Technology -- Chapter 10: Application of Innovative Eco-friendly energy technology for Sustainable Agricultural Farming -- Chapter 11: Review on Smart Farming and Smart Agriculture for Society: Post-Pandemic Era -- Chapter 12: Applications of Machine Learning and Internet of Things in Agriculture -- Chapter 13: Automation, Modern Tools and Technique for Sustainable Agriculture – An Important Parameter towards Advance Plant Biotechnology -- Chapter 14: Advance Security Schemes for Smart Societies -- Chapter 15: Internet of Things for Environment Protection and Sustainable Living -- Chapter 16: Energy Efficient Smart Cities with Green IoT -- Chapter 17: Materials Development for Energy Storage Applications -- Chapter 18: Integrated Constructed Wetland System for Society -- Index.
    Abstract: This book discusses the innovative and efficient technological solutions for sustainable smart societies in terms of alteration in industrial pollution levels, the effect of reduced carbon emissions, green power management, ecology, and biodiversity, the impact of minimal noise levels and air quality influences on human health. The book is focused on the smart society development using innovative low-cost advanced technology in different areas where the growth in employment and income are driven by public and private investment into such economic activities, infrastructure and assets that allow reduced carbon emissions and pollution, enhanced energy, and resource efficiency and prevention of the loss of biodiversity and ecosystem services. The book also covers the paradigm shift in the sustainable development for the green environment in the post-pandemic era. It emphasizes and facilitates a greater understanding of existing available research i.e., theoretical, methodological, well-established and validated empirical work, associated with the environmental and climate change aspects.
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    Pages: IX, 423 p. 118 illus., 69 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030732950
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-73295-0
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    Introduction to GNSS Geodesy : Foundations of Precise Positioning Using Global Navigation Satellite Systems (2022)
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    Keywords: Geology. ; Measurement. ; Measuring instruments. ; Geographic information systems. ; Geotechnical engineering. ; Geology. ; Measurement Science and Instrumentation. ; Geographical Information System. ; Geotechnical Engineering and Applied Earth Sciences.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1-Introduction -- Chapter 2-Reference systems in GNSS geodesy -- Chapter 3-Estimating geodetic parameters from GNSS -- Chapter 4-GNSS satellite tracking and observation models -- Chapter 5-Geodetic CORS and tracking networks -- Chapter 6-Satellite orbit determination -- Chapter 7-GNSS data processing and biases -- Chapter 8-GNSS software and online tools -- Chapter 9-GNSS geodetic solution exchange formats -- Chapter 10-GNSS time series combinations and data products -- Chapter 11-Geospatial applications of GNSS geodesy -- Chapter 12-Scientific applications of GNSS geodesy.
    Abstract: Introduction to GNSS Geodesy is a concise reference for beginners and experts in GNSS-based satellite geodesy. It covers all of the important concepts in almost a third of the space of the other GNSS books. Th e book begins with a case study in Augmented Reality to set the stage for what is to come and then moves on to the key elements of GNSS geodesy that make accurate and precise geopositioning possible. For example, it is important to understand the geodetic reference systems and the associated GNSS data processing strategies that enable both accurate and high-precision geopositioning. Chapter 2 gives an overview of GNSS constellations and signals, highlighting important characteristics. Chapter 3 then introduces reference systems in geodesy, covering such topics as time systems, geodetic datums, coordinate systems, coordinate conversions and transformations, and International Terrestrial Reference Frame. Th is lays the framework for the rest of the book. Chapters 4 and 5 dig deep into mathematical formulation of GNSS parameter estimation and observation models. All the concepts are presented clearly and concisely, with diagrams to assist reader comprehension. Chapter 6 describes Continuously Operating Reference Station (CORS) networks and their role in geodesy and definition of reference frames. Various global and regional CORS networks are presented in this section. Th e chapter also covers GNSS data and common formats such as RINEX and RTCM. Chapter 7 introduces the whole cycle of GNSS data processing, including preprocessing, ambiguity fixing, and solution reprocessing methods as commonly used in both epoch solutions and time series data. Th e book concludes with appendices on orbit modelling, GNSS linear combinations, application examples, and an example linear model.
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    Pages: XV, 166 p. 43 illus., 38 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9783030918217
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-91821-7
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    Global Agricultural Production: Resilience to Climate Change (2022)
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    Keywords: Environmental management. ; Food security. ; Climatology. ; Agriculture. ; Sustainability. ; Plant ecology. ; Environmental Management. ; Food Security. ; Climate Sciences. ; Agriculture. ; Sustainability. ; Plant Ecology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Climate change: An Overview -- Chapter 2. Climate change, agricultural productivity, and food security -- Chapter 3. Climate change and Process Based Soil Modeling -- Chapter 4. Soil microbes and climate smart agriculture -- Chapter 5. Climate Change Impacts on Legumes Crop Production and Adaptation Strategies -- Chapter 6. Cereal crop modeling for food and nutrition security -- Chapter 7. Changing climate scenario: Perspectives of Camelina sativa as low input biofuel and oilseed crop -- Chapter 8. Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Mitigation Strategies in Rice Production Systems -- Chapter 9. Fiber Crops in Changing Climate -- Chapter 10. Estimation of Crop Genetic Coefficients to Simulate Growth and Yield under Changing Climate -- Chapter 11. Climate Change Impacts on Animal Production -- Chapter 12. Climate change and global insect dynamics -- Chapter 13. Sustainable Solutions to Food Insecurity in Nigeria: Perspectives on Irrigation, Crop-Water Productivity, and antecedents -- Chapter 14. Functions of Soil Microbes Under Stress Environment -- Chapter 15. Modeling impacts of climate change and adaptation strategies for cereal crops in Ethiopia -- Chapter 16. Strategies for Mitigating Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Agricultural Ecosystems -- Chapter 17. Environmental and Economic Benefits of Sustainable Sugarcane Initiative and Production Constraints in Pakistan: A Review -- Chapter 18. Modeling Photoperiod Response of Canola under Changing Climate -- Chapter 19. Modeling and Field Based Evaluation of Vernalisation Requirement of Canola for Higher Yield Potential -- Chapter 20. Integrated crop-livestock system: Prospectus for climate change adaptation in Jordan, a case study -- Chapter 21. Impact of Salinity Intrusion Problem in the sediments of paddy field and farmers adaptation initiative: Case Study.
    Abstract: This book covers all aspects related to climate change and agriculture. The book discusses Global Climate Models (GCMs), Coupled Model Intercomparison Project (CMIP) and application of strategic management tool that includes RCP (Representative concentration Pathway), SSP (Shared Socio-economic Pathways) and SPA (Shared climate Policy Assumptions). The book provides information on how climate change, agricultural productivity and food security are interlinked. The impacts of climate change on food security are studied through different climatic drivers e.g., ENSO (El Niño–Southern Oscillation) and SOI (Southern Oscillation Index). These drivers are responsible for the climatic extreme events hence early prediction of these drivers could help to design appropriate adaptive measures for the agriculture sector and could be considered as early warning tools for risk management. Similarly, climate change and process-based soil modeling as well as the role of soil microbes and climate smart agriculture are discussed in this book. Climate change impacts on legume crop production and adaptation strategies are presented, with details about cereal crop modeling, perspectives of Camelina sativa as well as low input biofuel and oilseed crop, greenhouse gases (GHGs) emissions and mitigation strategies.
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    Pages: VII, 634 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9783031149733
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-14973-3
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    Groundwater and Society : Applications of Geospatial Technology (2021)
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    Keywords: Water. ; Hydrology. ; Geographic information systems. ; Sustainability. ; Environmental protection. ; Civil engineering. ; Water. ; Geographical Information System. ; Sustainability. ; Soil and Water Protection.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Introduction: Groundwater and Society: Applications of Geospatial Technology (Pravat Kumar Shit, Gouri Sankar Bhunia, Partha Pratim Adhikary, Ch. Jyotiprava Dash) -- Part I: Groundwater resources and societal development -- Chapter 2. Groundwater and Society in India: Challenging Issues and Adaptive Strategies (Subrata Jana) -- Chapter 3. Groundwater Research and Societal Development: Integration with Remote Sensing and Geographical Information System (Gouri Sankar Bhunia, Pravat Kumar Shit, Partha Pratim Adhikary and Debashish Sengupta) -- Chapter 4. Geospatial and Geophysical Approaches for Assessment of Groundwater Resources in an Alluvial Aquifer of India (Partha Pratim Adhikary, S.K.Dubey, Debashis Chakraborty, Ch. Jyotiprava Dash) -- Chapter 5. Groundwater and Space Technology: Issues and challenges (Gouri Sankar Bhunia, Pravat Kumar Shit, Harsha Das Gupta, Partha Pratim Adhikary) -- Part II: Groundwater availability, quality and pollution -- Chapter 6. Groundwater Quality through Multi-criteria based GIS Analysis: Village Level Assessment (Baisakhi Chakraborty, Sambhunath Roy, Gouri Sankar Bhunia, Debashish Sengupta, Pravat Kumar Shit) -- Chapter 7. GIS-based Fuzzy-AHP Approach for Assessment of Groundwater Potential Zones of an Urban Agglomeration (Suraj Kumar Mallick, Somnath Rudra) -- Chapter 8. Assessment of Groundwater Availability in Gumani River Basin, India using Geoinformatics and Analytical Hierarchy Process (Sadik Mahammad, Aznarul Islam) -- Chapter 9. Application of AHP for Groundwater Potential Zones Mapping in Plateau Fringe Terrain: Study from Western Province of West Bengal (Manas Karmakar, Monali Banerjee, Mrinal Mandal, Debasis Ghosh) -- Chapter 10. Performance of Frequency Ratio Approach for Mapping of Groundwater Prospect Areas in an Area of Mixed Topography (Subhas Garai, Pulakesh Das) -- Chapter 11. Artificial Neural Network for Identification of Groundwater Potential Zones in part of Hugli District, West Bengal, India (Chalantika Laha Salui and Shashank Yadav) -- Chapter 12. Multi-criteria Analysis for Groundwater Quality Assessment: A Study in Paschim Barddhaman District of West Bengal, India (Payel Das, Niladri Das) -- Chapter 13. Performance of WQI and HPI for Groundwater Quality Assessment: Study from Sangramgarh Colliery of West Burdwan District, West Bengal, India (Tanushree Paul, Manas Nath) -- Chapter 14. Assessment of Groundwater Quality interaction using One-decade Data: Case Study from a Hard Rock Area (S. Satheeshkumar, S. Venkateswaran, T. Maheshwari) -- Chapter 15. Fluoride Dynamics in Precambrian Hard Rock Terrain of North Singbhum Craton and Effect of Fluorosis on Human Health and Society (Biswajit Bera, Sumana Bhattacharjee, Meelan Chamling, Arijit Ghosh, Nairita Sengupta, Supriya Ghosh) -- Chapter 16. Coastal Aquifer Vulnerability for Saltwater Intrusion: A Case Study of Chennai Coast Using GALDIT Model and Geoinformatics (Debabrata Ghorai, Gouri Sankar Bhunia, Pravat Kumar Shit) -- Part III: Sustainable Groundwater resources management -- Chapter 17. Watershed Development Impact on Natural Resources: Groundwater and Surface Water Utilization (Partha Pratim Adhikary, M. Madhu, P. Jakhar, B.S. Naik, H.C. Hombegowda, D. Barman, G.B. Naik, Ch. J. Dash) -- Chapter 18. Long-term Groundwater Behaviour over an Agriculturally Developed State of North-West India: Trend and Impact on Agriculture (Omvir Singh, Amrita Kasana, Pankaj Bhardwaj) -- Chapter 19. Spatial Appraisals of Groundwater Recharge Potential Zone Identification using Remote Sensing and GIS (Gouri Sankar Bhunia, Pranab Kumar Maity, Pravat Kumar Shit) -- Chapter 20. Spatial Mapping of Groundwater Depth to Prioritize the Areas under Water Stress in Rayalaseema Region of Andhra Pradesh, India (Ch. Jyotiprava Dash, PP Adhikary, Uday Mandal) -- Chapter 21. Exploring Vulnerability of Groundwater using AHP and GIS Techniques: A Study in Cooch Behar District, West Bengal, India (Dipankar Saha, Debasish Talukdar, Ujjal Senapati, Tapan Kumar Das) -- Chapter 22. Applicability of Geospatial Technology, Weight of Evidence and Multilayer Perceptron for Groundwater Management: A Geoscientific Study on Birbhum District, West Bengal, India (Niladri Das, Subhasish Sutradhar, Ranajit Ghosh, Prolay Mondal) -- Chapter 23. Water resources management in semi-arid Purulia District of West Bengal, in the context of sustainable development goals (Amit Bera, Shubhamita Das).
    Abstract: This volume advances the scientific understanding, development, and application of geospatial technologies related to groundwater resource management, mapping, monitoring, and modelling using up-to-date remote sensing and GIS techniques. The book further provides a critical analysis of the debates and discourses surrounding groundwater resources and society, illustrates the relationship between groundwater resources and precision agriculture for societal development, and describes novel, region-specific management strategies and techniques for sustainability with case studies. The book is organized into three parts: (I) Groundwater resources and societal development; (II) Groundwater availability, quality and pollution; and (III) Sustainable groundwater resources management. Each section begins with a short introduction that includes an overview of the papers in that section. Individual chapters focus on the core themes of research and knowledge along with some topics that have received lesser attention. The book will be of interest to water resource planners and decision-makers, academic researchers, policy makers, NGOs, and academic researchers and students in Geography, Geophysics, Hydrology, Remote Sensing & GIS, Agriculture, Soil Science, and Agronomy.
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    Pages: XVI, 534 p. 215 illus., 199 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030641368
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-64136-8
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    A Nexus Approach for Sustainable Development : Integrated Resources Management in Resilient Cities and Multifunctional Land-use Systems (2021)
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    Keywords: Sustainability. ; Environmental management. ; Environment. ; Energy policy. ; Energy and state. ; Economic geography. ; Environmental monitoring. ; Sustainability. ; Environmental Management. ; Environmental Sciences. ; Energy Policy, Economics and Management. ; Economic Geography. ; Environmental Monitoring.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Use of The Nexus Approach as a Tool for Resources Management in Resilient Cities and Multi-functional Land Use Systems (Hülsmann and Jampani) -- Chapter 2. How to Best Apply Information Technology to Realize a Transdisciplinary Water-Soil-Waste Nexus Approach (Bouma) -- Chapter 3. Nutrient Recovery for Use in Agriculture: Economic Assessment of Decentralized Compost Business Model in Nairobi (Gebrezgabher, Taron and Amewu) -- Chapter 4. Sustainable and Safe Reuse of Wastewater for Food Production in Peri-urban Areas of Karnataka, India (Ramakrishna and Hanisch) -- Chapter 5. Multi-functional Historical Data for Improved Management of Reservoirs (Sang and Maina) -- Chapter 6. Usefulness of Surface Water Retention Reservoirs Inspired by 'Permaculture Design'. A Case Study in Southern Spain Using Bucket Modelling (Fiebrig and Van De Wiel) -- Chapter 7. Economic Valuation of Environmental Services Associated with Agriculture in the Watershed of Lake Lagdo, Cameroon (Nje and Ayuk) -- Chapter 8. he Energy-Water Nexus in Iran: The Political Economy of Energy Subsidies for Groundwater Pumping (Jaghdani and Kvartiuk) -- Chapter 9. Political Economy of Energy Subsidies for Groundwater Irrigation in Mendoza, Argentina (Riera, Brümmer and Gennari) -- Chapter 10. Rural Resources (Including Forestry) in the Local Development of Low Carbon Economy: a Case Study of Poland (Wiśniewski) -- Chapter 11. Opportunities and Challenges to Adopt Sustainable Watershed Management Interventions: An Overview of Experiences from Ethiopia (Tesfahunegn and Ayuk) -- Chapter 12. The Potential Contribution of Cultural Ecological Knowledge in Resources Management of a Volcanic River Basin (Ariyanti, Scholten and Edelenbos) -- Chapter 13. Nexus-Oriented Approach for Sharing Water Resources: Development of Eco-industrial Parks in the Catchment of Zayandeh Rud River, Iran (von Koerber, Raber and Schneider) -- Chapter 14. City-to-City Learning within City Networks to Cater City Needs to Climate Adaptation - Results of a Preliminary Study (Haupt, Zevenbergen and van Herk) -- Chapter 15. A Participatory Multi-stakeholder Approach to Implementing the Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Development: Theoretical Basis and Empirical Findings (Eichhorn, Hans and Schön-Chanishvili).
    Abstract: This book explores how integrated management of environmental resources via a nexus approach can help in achieving the respective Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It provides conceptual considerations but mainly practical examples on how to implement a nexus approach in cities and multifunctional land-use systems to increase resource use efficiency and develop a low carbon economy. After sketching out the background and conceptual outline, contributions to the book explore key aspects of the nexus implementation. Specifically, they • Demonstrate how to sustainably use organic waste and wastewater for agriculture, • Explore examples on how to manage multifunctional land-use systems including multipurpose reservoirs, • Highlight the importance of economic incentives for successful nexus implementation, and • Provide a comprehensive perspective on challenges and opportunities of implementation, considering peer-to-peer learning, indigenous knowledge, and stakeholder participation. The chapters in this book shed a new light on key aspects of the interrelation between SDGs and the nexus approach in resilient cities and multifunctional land-use systems, and provide specific examples on how to advance sustainable resources management. .
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    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030575304
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-57530-4
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    Spationomy : Spatial Exploration of Economic Data and Methods of Interdisciplinary Analytics (2020)
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    Keywords: Economic geography. ; Regional economics. ; Spatial economics. ; Geographic information systems. ; Engineering. ; Economic Geography. ; Regional and Spatial Economics. ; Geographical Information System. ; Technology and Engineering.
    Description / Table of Contents: 1. Part A Methodological overview (Data sources (spatial and economic data, Quantitative methods in economy, Spatial analysis in geomatics, Business informatics principles, Methods in Microeconomics and Macroeconomics, Finance and Business, Economic Geography) -- 2. Part B - Techniques of data visualization (Non-spatial visualization, Spatial visualization, Interactive visualization) -- 3. Part C - Spatial exploration of economic data (Methods of interdisciplinary analytics, Case studies and applications I - V) -- 4. Part D - Simulation game-based framework (Introduction, Simulation Game Concept, Simulation Game Rounds, Evaluation/Scoring, Experiences/Good Practices).
    Abstract: This open access book is based on "Spationomy – Spatial Exploration of Economic Data", an interdisciplinary and international project in the frame of ERASMUS+ funded by the European Union. The project aims to exchange interdisciplinary knowledge in the fields of economics and geomatics. For the newly introduced courses, interdisciplinary learning materials have been developed by a team of lecturers from four different universities in three countries. In a first study block, students were taught methods from the two main research fields. Afterwards, the knowledge gained had to be applied in a project. For this international project, teams were formed, consisting of one student from each university participating in the project. The achieved results were presented in a summer school a few months later. At this event, more methodological knowledge was imparted to prepare students for a final simulation game about spatial and economic decision making. In a broader sense, the chapters will present the methodological background of the project, give case studies and show how visualisation and the simulation game works.
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    Pages: VIII, 325 p. 209 illus., 199 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9783030266264
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-26626-4
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    Contemporary Environmental Problems in Nepal : Geographic Perspectives (2021)
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    Keywords: Geographic information systems. ; Conservation biology. ; Ecology . ; Human geography. ; Environmental sciences. ; Physics. ; Geographical Information System. ; Conservation Biology. ; Human Geography. ; Environmental Physics.
    Description / Table of Contents: From the Contents: Geographic Settings -- Spatial Locations of Nepal (Geopolitics) -- Culture, Religion, and Natural Resources -- Population Growth, Migration and Residential Mobility (Literature review and field verifications) -- Demographic Theory and Population Growth -- Fertility, Mortality, and Demographic Transition -- Human-environment relationships -- General Theory of Development and Migration -- Political Ecology of Land Encroachment -- Concepts and Determinants of Migration.
    Abstract: This monograph examines contemporary environmental challenges facing Nepal, this landlocked country’s representativeness in the wider South Asian context is both distinct and generalizable. In large part, this is because of its extremes of physiographical structure- plains, hill ranges, mountainous massifs - and wide range of altitudinal terrains, which represent and replicate South Asian and East Asian continental conditions differing as markedly as humid tropical lowlands, sub-tropical hill ranges and temperate to sub-arctic mountainous environments. Associated forest regimes, in which deforestation and reforestation patterns have evolved in recent times, and differing densities of settlement and cleared agricultural landscapes in each of these altitudinal zones, add to the environmental diversity of Nepal. Associated fauna and exotic species are in various states of endangerment especially Bengal tigers, one horned rhinos, wild elephants, crocodile, musk deer, and peasants, to name a few- so that their forested and mountainous habitats as ‘Wild Life Reserves’ also deserve our attention, and are featured in this monograph’s remit.
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    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030501686
    Series Statement: Advances in Asian Human-Environmental Research,
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-50168-6
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    Sustainable Agriculture in Egypt : Climate Change Mitigation (2022)
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    Keywords: Environmental management. ; Agriculture. ; Bioclimatology. ; Sustainability. ; Biotechnology. ; Environmental Management. ; Agriculture. ; Climate Change Ecology. ; Sustainability. ; Biotechnology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Part I Introduction -- Part II Impact of Climate Change on Crop Production -- Part III Case Studies: Improve Crop Adaptability and Stability to Climate Change -- Part IV Conclusions and Recommendations.
    Abstract: This book presents case studies based on sustainable agriculture in Egypt and how this is effected by climate change. The book is divided into four parts consisting of ten chapters. The first part of the book includes an introduction to the crop productivity, biotechnology and climate change. The second Part consists of two chapters dealing with crop production with a focus on critical periods of crop plants response to stress conditions and the quality of field crops. The third chapter highlights the foundations of crop tolerance to environmental stress and plant traits relevant to stress tolerance. It is devoted to explaining and discussing mechanisms of adaptation to environmental stress conditions and addresses various plant traits related to stress environmental tolerance i.e. phenological, morpho-physiological and biochemical traits which could be used as selection criteria for crops improvement. The third Part consists of five chapters under the theme “Improve Crop Adaptability and Stability to Climate Change and Modern Technology". Chapter 4 highlights the most important strategic food grain crop (wheat). Chapter 5 focuses on the important staple food crop (rice), while Chapter 6 deals with one of the most important food legume crops (faba bean). Chapter 7 and 8 discuss two important oil crops (sesame and sunflower). However, Chapter 9 focuses on cotton as one of the most important fiber crops. These crops are addressed under the following headings: genotype x environment interaction and its relation to climatic change on yield production, performance of genotypes in response to environmental changes, adaptability and yield stability to environmental conditions, additive main effects and multiplicative interaction model, gene action, genetic behavior and heritability for traits related to environmental stress tolerance, role of recent approaches, biotechnology and nanotechnology. Additionally, it is considered how to measure sensitivity of genotypes to environmental stress, and finally the appropriate agricultural practices to mitigate environmental stress on crops under attention. The book ends with Chapter 10 which provides an update of the book topics, present the most important conclusions and recommendations from all chapters. This book has been prepared and supported by recent references and statistics including full-coloured tables and illustrations. The book is written for those interested in crop science, environment, plant breeding, genetics and biotechnology, as well as postgraduate students and researchers in universities and research centres.
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    Pages: XIII, 320 p. 40 illus., 38 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9783030818739
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-81873-9
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-81873-9
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    Life Cycle Inventory Analysis : Methods and Data (2021)
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    Keywords: Environment. ; Environmental Law. ; Environmental chemistry. ; Environmental management. ; Environmental monitoring. ; Environmental Sciences. ; Environmental Law. ; Environmental Chemistry. ; Environmental Management. ; Environmental Monitoring.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Introduction to "Life Cycle Inventory Analysis" -- Chapter 2. Principles of Life Cycle Inventory Modeling: The Basic Model, Extensions and Conventions -- Chapter 3. Development of Unit Process Datasets -- Chapter 4. Multi-functionality in Life Cycle Inventory Analysis: Approaches and Solutions -- Chapter 5. Data Quality in Life Cycle Inventories -- Chapter 6. Life Cycle Inventory Data and Databases -- Chapter 7. Algorithms of Life Cycle Inventory Analysis -- Chapter 8. Inventory Indicators in Life Cycle Assessment -- Chapter 9. The Link Between Life Cycle Inventory Analysis and Life Cycle Impact Assessment.
    Abstract: Life Cycle Inventory (LCI) Analysis is the second phase in the Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) framework. Since the first attempts to formalize life cycle assessment in the early 1970, life cycle inventory analysis has been a central part. Chapter 1 “Introduction to Life Cycle Inventory Analysis“ discusses the history of inventory analysis from the 1970s through SETAC and the ISO standard. In Chapter 2 “Principles of Life Cycle Inventory Modeling”, the general principles of setting up an LCI model and LCI analysis are described by introducing the core LCI model and extensions that allow addressing reality better. Chapter 3 “Development of Unit Process Datasets” shows that developing unit processes of high quality and transparency is not a trivial task, but is crucial for high-quality LCA studies. Chapter 4 “Multi-functionality in Life Cycle Inventory Analysis: Approaches and Solutions” describes how multi-functional processes can be identified. In Chapter 5 “Data Quality in Life Cycle Inventories”, the quality of data gathered and used in LCI analysis is discussed. State-of-the-art indicators to assess data quality in LCA are described and the fitness for purpose concept is introduced. Chapter 6 “Life Cycle Inventory Data and Databases“ follows up on the topic of LCI data and provides a state-of-the-art description of LCI databases. It describes differences between foreground and background data, recommendations for starting a database, data exchange and quality assurance concepts for databases, as well as the scientific basis of LCI databases. Chapter 7 “Algorithms of Life Cycle Inventory Analysis“ provides the mathematical models underpinning the LCI. Since Heijungs and Suh (2002), this is the first time that this aspect of LCA has been fundamentally presented. In Chapter 8 “Inventory Indicators in Life Cycle Assessment”, the use of LCI data to create aggregated environmental and resource indicators is described. Such indicators include the cumulative energy demand and various water use indicators. Chapter 9 “The Link Between Life Cycle Inventory Analysis and Life Cycle Impact Assessment” uses four examples to discuss the link between LCI analysis and LCIA. A clear and relevant link between these phases is crucial.
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    Pages: XI, 209 p. 64 illus., 31 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030622701
    Series Statement: LCA Compendium – The Complete World of Life Cycle Assessment,
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-62270-1
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-62270-1
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    Geoecological and Geopolitical Risks for the Oil and Gas Industry in the Arctic : Challenges and threats (2022)
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    Keywords: Environmental management. ; Environmental policy. ; Power resources. ; Environmental Management. ; Environmental Policy. ; Natural Resource and Energy Economics.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter1. Environmental equity and justice in relation to the development of natural resources in the Arctic -- Chapter2. Geopolitical risks for oil and gas industry in the Arctic Zone of the Russian Federation -- Chapter3. Geoecological risks for oil and gas industry in the Arctic Zone of the Russian Federation (GER analyses and modeling) -- Chapter4. Environmental rating as an indicator of geoecological risk management of Russian oil and gas companies in the Arctic -- Chapter5. Management of geopolitical and geoecological risks as a basis for taking into account national and international interests in the development of natural resources in the Arctic.
    Abstract: This book discusses issues of geoecological (GER) and geopolitical (GPR) risks due to hydrocarbon development of the Arctic. The authors explain the ethical and philosophical foundations of understanding environmental equity and justice in relation to the development of Arctic natural resources and consider various approaches to the moral aspects of making global management decisions in the field of environmental protection and environmental safety. Special attention is paid to analysis of modern geopolitical and geostrategic challenges to the development of the Arctic region. The monograph identifies the key geopolitical factors affecting the sustainable development of the Arctic and analyzes the similarities and differences in the geostrategic positions of the five Arctic states. The authors reveal the need to consider geopolitical challenges in the process of GER analysis for oil and gas development in the Arctic region. The book explores the intersection of the strategic interests for a number of states and describes Russia's inability to ensure environmental safety in the development of Arctic deposits. The book analyzes in detail each type of GER with an emphasis on their potential to lead to additional opportunities and threats, and assesses environmental rating as an indicator of the GER management process of Russian oil and gas companies operating in the Arctic. Although the main focus is on the Russian part of this region, many arguments and conclusions are quite applicable to the entire Arctic region. The consideration of geoecological and geopolitical aspects of the development of Arctic resources with the example of Russian oil and gas companies sheds light on the entire Arctic region, taking into account the interests of all other national and international companies involved in GER and GPR there.
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    Pages: XX, 156 p. 72 illus., 58 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9783030959104
    Series Statement: Environmental Pollution, 29
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-95910-4
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-95910-4
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    Laser Scanning Systems in Highway and Safety Assessment : Analysis of Highway Geometry and Safety Using LiDAR (2020)
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    Keywords: Transportation engineering. ; Traffic engineering. ; Environmental management. ; Geographic information systems. ; Neural networks (Computer science) . ; System theory. ; Transportation Technology and Traffic Engineering. ; Environmental Management. ; Geographical Information System. ; Mathematical Models of Cognitive Processes and Neural Networks. ; Complex Systems.
    Description / Table of Contents: Introduction to Laser Scanning Technology -- Road Geometric Modeling Using Laser-Scanning Data -- Optimizing support vector machine and ensemble trees using the Taguchi method for automatic road network extraction -- Road Geometric Modeling Using a Novel Hierarchical Approach -- Introduction to Neural Networks -- Traffic Accidents Predictions with Neural Networks: A Review -- Applications of Deep Learning in Severity Prediction of Traffic Accidents -- Accident Modelling Using Feedforward Neural Networks -- Accident Severity Prediction with Convolutional Neural Networks -- Injury Severity Prediction Using Recurrent Neural Networks -- Improving Traffic Accident Prediction Models with Transfer Learning -- A Comparative Study between Neural Networks, Support Vector Machine, and Logistic Regression for Accident Predictions -- Estimation of Accident Factor Importance in Neural Network Models.
    Abstract: This book aims to promote the core understanding of a proper modelling of road traffic accidents by deep learning methods using traffic information and road geometry delineated from laser scanning data. The first two chapters of the book introduce the reader to laser scanning technology with creative explanation and graphical illustrations, review and recent methods of extracting geometric road parameters. The next three chapters present different machine learning and statistical techniques applied to extract road geometry information from laser scanning data. Chapters 6 and 7 present methods for modelling roadside features and automatic road geometry identification in vector data. After that, this book goes on reviewing methods used for road traffic accident modelling including accident frequency and injury severity of the traffic accident (Chapter 8). Then, the next chapter explores the details of neural networks and their performance in predicting the traffic accidents along with a comparison with common data mining models. Chapter 10 presents a novel hybrid model combining extreme gradient boosting and deep neural networks for predicting injury severity of road traffic accidents. This chapter is followed by deep learning applications in modelling accident data using feed-forward, convolutional, recurrent neural network models (Chapter 11). The final chapter (Chapter 12) presents a procedure for modelling traffic accident with little data based on the concept of transfer learning. This book aims to help graduate students, professionals, decision makers, and road planners in developing better traffic accident prediction models using advanced neural networks.
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    Pages: XV, 157 p. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9783030103743
    Series Statement: Advances in Science, Technology & Innovation, IEREK Interdisciplinary Series for Sustainable Development,
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-10374-3
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-10374-3
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    Microwave Remote Sensing Tools in Environmental Science (2020)
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    Keywords: Geographic information systems. ; Telecommunication. ; Sustainability. ; Environmental management. ; Environment. ; Geographical Information System. ; Microwaves, RF Engineering and Optical Communications. ; Sustainability. ; Environmental Management. ; Environmental Sciences.
    Description / Table of Contents: 1 Basic Concepts of Microwave Radiometry -- 2 Remote Sensing Technologies and Data Processing Algorithms -- 3 Constructive Method of Vegetation Microwave Monitoring -- 4 Microwave Remote Sensing of Soil Moisture -- 5 Vegetation Screening Effect in the Remote Sensing Monitoring -- 6 Microwave Tools for the Diagnostics of Forest Fires -- 7. Space Methods and Monitoring Tools for the Investigation of Aquatic Systems. -- 8 Microwave Remote Sensing Monitoring and Global Climate Change Problems -- 9 Global Climate Monitoring with Microwave Measurements -- References -- Index.
    Abstract: This book gives new insight to the study of the global environmental changes using the ecoinformatics and microwave remote sensing tools together with the adaptive-evolutionary technology of geoinformation monitoring. The main advantage of this book consists in the accumulation of the interdisciplinary scientific knowledge for the parameterization of the global biogeochemical cycles and other environmental processes in the context of globalization and sustainable development. In this regard, the crucial global problems of the dynamics of the climate-nature-society system have been considered and the key problems of ensuring its sustainable development have been addressed. An analysis of the present trend in changing ecological systems has been discussed, including different types of forest ecosystems and ocean aquatories. The emphasis has been given to the accomplishment of the global geoinformation monitoring, which could provide a reliable control of the environmental processes development with reliable prognostic estimates of the consequences of human activities. A new approach to the numerical modelling of the climate-nature-society system has been presented and demonstrative results have been given about the modelling of the dynamics of this system‟s characteristics, in cases of realization of some scenarios of the anthropogenic impacts to the biogeochemical cycles, the land ecosystems and oceans. Methods and algorithms for the big data manipulation and processing in the remote sensing environmental monitoring systems have been described.
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    Pages: XXIII, 468 p. 139 illus., 43 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9783030457679
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-45767-9
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-45767-9
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    Reviews of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology Volume 248 (2020)
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    Keywords: Environmental chemistry. ; Environmental management. ; Water. ; Hydrology. ; Environmental Chemistry. ; Environmental Management. ; Water.
    Description / Table of Contents: 1. The Toxicity of Nanoparticles to Organisms in Freshwater -- 2. Environmental Water Pollution, Endocrine Interference and Ecotoxicity of 4-tert-Octylphenol: A Review -- 3. The Impact of Metal-Rich Sediments Derived from Mining on Freshwater Stream Life.
    Abstract: Reviews of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology attempts to provide concise, critical reviews of timely advances, philosophy and significant areas of accomplished or needed endeavor in the total field of xenobiotics, in any segment of the environment, as well as toxicological implications. .
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    Pages: XIV, 192 p. 17 illus., 3 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9783030147068
    Series Statement: Reviews of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology, Continuation of Residue Reviews, 248
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-14706-8
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-14706-8
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    Sustainable Land Management for NEOM Region (2020)
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    Keywords: Environmental management. ; Geotechnical engineering. ; Geographic information systems. ; Landscape architecture. ; Environmental Management. ; Geotechnical Engineering and Applied Earth Sciences. ; Geographical Information System. ; Landscape Architecture.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. NEOM Region -- Chapter 2. Land Management -- Chapter 3. Physical Characteristics -- Chapter 4. Thematic Maps -- Chapter 5. Drainage Basins -- Chapter 6. Potential Natural Resources -- Chapter 7. Biodiversity -- Chapter 8. Natural Hazards -- Chapter 9. Compatible Land Management -- Chapter 10. Discussion and Conclusion.
    Abstract: This book is the first of its type on NEOM Region, NW of Saudi Arabia. This region has been designated in 2017 to be an international economic hub. However, no studies have been done on this region which occupies several natural resources including remarkable landscape with unique ecological species, ores and water resources. The region is also vulnerable to many aspects of threatening natural hazards. Based on her expertise, namely geomorphological processes, earth sciences, space techniques and natural risk assessment, the author made an initiative to produce this book using advanced tools, specifically satellite images and geo-information system. The book introduces several thematic maps obtained for the first time for NEOM Region. Hence, it represents a scientific guide for land management and urban planning approaches. This book is a very significant document for a variety of readers and researchers including decision makers, land managers and planners, as well as geographers and geologists. In addition, the basic concepts and new approaches attract researchers and academic teams including students, universities and research centers not only in Saudi Arabia, but in different parts of the World. .
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    Pages: XVIII, 220 p. 57 illus., 46 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9783030576318
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-57631-8
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-57631-8
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    Ancillary Benefits of Climate Policy : New Theoretical Developments and Empirical Findings (2020)
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    Keywords: Environmental economics. ; Environment. ; Finance, Public. ; Environmental management. ; Environmental Economics. ; Environmental Sciences. ; Public Economics. ; Environmental Management.
    Description / Table of Contents: Ancillary Benefits and Development Co-effects -- Conceptual and Theoretical Approaches for the Analysis of Ancillary Benefits -- Ancillary Benefits in Different Sectors and in Adaptation to Climate Change -- Climate Actions in Urban Areas and their Ancillary Benefits. .
    Abstract: This volume presents new developments in the research on ancillary benefits. Twenty years after the influential OECD report on ancillary benefits, the authors discuss theoretical innovations and offer new empirical findings on various ancillary effects in different world regions. Covering topics such as ancillary health effects associated with reduced air pollution, the influence of ancillary benefits on international cooperation on climate protection, co-effects of carbon capture and storage, ancillary effects of adaptation to climate change, multi-criteria decision analysis covering multiple effects of climate protection actions, and the analysis of primary and ancillary effects within an impure public goods framework, it provides starting points for further research on integrated climate policies seeking to address a range of policy objectives simultaneously.
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    Pages: X, 345 p. 46 illus., 26 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9783030309787
    Series Statement: Springer Climate,
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-30978-7
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-30978-7
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    Water Resources Management of the People’s Republic of China : Framework, Reform and Implementation (2021)
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    Keywords: Pollution. ; Water. ; Hydrology. ; Environmental management. ; Energy policy. ; Energy and state. ; Pollution. ; Water. ; Environmental Management. ; Energy Policy, Economics and Management.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Physical settings and water challenges -- Chapter 2. Water resources management framework -- Chapter 3. Water resources management institutions -- Chapter 4. River basin management -- Chapter 5. Water resources allocation and regulation -- Chapter 6. Water rights system -- Chapter 7. Water pricing -- Chapter 8. Groundwater management -- Chapter 9 Water quality management -- Chapter 10. Recycled water use management -- Chapter 11. The strictest water resources management strategy and three redlines -- Chapter 12 River and lake leadership system -- Chapter 13. Water resources asset management -- Chapter 14. Water resources allocation and regulation in Yellow River basin -- Chapter 15. Agricultural water management in northern China -- Chapter 16 Integrated urban and rural water affair management reform: Shanghai and Beijing -- Chapter 17 -- Environmental flow definition and management: a case study of Jiaojiang River -- Chapter 18. Climate change and water resources -- Chapter 19 Conclusions and outlook.
    Abstract: This book explores water resources management issues in China and possible solutions. It analyzes a wide range of general and specific topics, providing case studies and a balanced review of the past and present situation as well as future developments. The book begins with a general introduction and an overview of hydrology, water resources, and development issues in China. It then presents a management framework, including a management system, management institutions, river basin management, water pricing, water rights, and groundwater management, and discusses its implementation, covering water resources allocation and regulation in the Yellow River, integrated water affair management reforms, and agricultural water management in northern China. The last section focuses on the current reforms and hot topics, with strong emphasis on stringent water resource strategies applied to the river and lake principle system, recycled water use and water resources asset management, as well as climate change impacts, and concludes with a summary of the many changes in the water sector in China and a look at the road ahead and the areas that still need to be reformed.
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    Pages: XIX, 455 p. 42 illus., 30 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030619312
    Series Statement: Global Issues in Water Policy, 26
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-61931-2
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-61931-2
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    Resource Use and Sustainability of Orang Asli : Indigenous Communities in Peninsular Malaysia (2021)
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    Keywords: Environmental management. ; Anthropology. ; Ethnology. ; Biodiversity. ; Sustainability. ; Environmental Management. ; Anthropology. ; Ethnology. ; Biodiversity. ; Sustainability.
    Description / Table of Contents: Preface -- Acknowledgements -- Part I: Social and Demography -- Chapter 1. A Journey of Incremental Steps for the Orang Asli (Albert Abee) -- Chapter 2. Orang Asli Anecdotal Reflections (Albert Abee) -- Chapter 3. The Importance of Forest Resources as a Source of income for the Orang Asli of Kampung Sungai Berua, Hulu Terengganu, Malaysia (Norhayati Ab Manaf, Ramle Abdullah, Jumadil Saputra, Nurul Faezah Noor Azizan & Hairul Nizam Mohd Khori) -- Chapter 4. Spending Habits of the Orang Asli in Kampung Sungai Berua, Hulu Terengganu, Malaysia (Norhayati Ab Manaf, Ramle Abdullah, Jumadil Saputra & Nurul Faezah Noor Azizan) -- Part II: Sustainability of Resource Use -- Chapter 5. Sustainable Utilisation of Forest Plant Resources by the Bateq and Semoq Beri Tribes in Kelantan and Terengganu, Peninsular Malaysia (Jamilah Mohd Salim, Suzairi Zakaria, Muhamad Razali Salam & Mohd Tajuddin Abdullah) -- Chapter 6. A Study on Wild Mushrooms Utilised for Food and Medicine by Orang Asli Communities at Sungai Berua, Terengganu (Harizah Nadiah Hamzah & Aqilah Mohammad) -- Chapter 7. Ethnoichtyological Survey among the Orang Asli in Tasik Kenyir, Terengganu (Muhammad Syamsul Aznan Ariffin, Faizah Mohamad Shaharom & Mohd Tajuddin Abdullah) -- Chapter 8. Ethnozoological Survey among the Orang Asli in Terengganu, Peninsular Malaysia (Candyrilla Vera Bartholomew, Nurul Faezah Noor Azizan, Mohd Tajuddin Abdullah & Ramle Abdullah) -- Chapter 9. Ethnozoology, Wildlife Utilisation and Hunting Practices by Semoq Beri Tribes in Pahang (Muhammad Abu Bakar Abdul Latiff, Mohd Ayub Afiqah, Zahari Fatin, Othman Nursyuhada, Hidayah Haris, Mohd Faudzir Najmuddin, and Badrul Munir Md-Zain) -- Chapter 10. Wildlife Hunting Practices by The Indigenous People of Terengganu, Peninsular Malaysia (Candyrilla Vera Bartholomew, Mahfuzatul Izyan Zainir, Nor Zalipah Mohamed, Mohd Hasdi Husin & Mohd Tajuddin Abdullah) -- Part III: Governance, Administration and Management -- Chapter 11. A multidisciplinary account of the Orang Asli in Peninsular Malaysia (Abu Talib Ahmad, Mahani Musa, Nazarudin Zainun, Nasha Rodziadi Khaw, Hisham Atan Edinur, and Geoffrey Keith Chambers) -- Chapter 12. Orang Asli Health and Mortality in Hulu Terengganu, Malaysia (Muhammad Fuad Abdullah, Azmah Othman, Rohana Jani, Juli Edo, and Mohd Tajuddin Abdullah) -- Chapter 13. Socio-economic Development and Sustainable Livelihood of the Orang Asli (Muhammad Fuad Abdullah, Azmah Othman, Rohana Jani, Juli Edo, Mohd Tajuddin Abdullah) -- Chapter 14. Ecological Balance Towards Sustainable Index of Tasik Kenyir (Muhamad Na’eim Abdul Rahman, Muhamad Safiih Lola, Mohd Noor Afiq Ramlee, Muhammad Syamsul Aznan Ariffin & Mohd Tajuddin Abdullah) -- Chapter 15. Redefine Green Economy and Sustainable Development: A Trade-Off Analysis Approach on Tasik Kenyir, Terengganu, Malaysia (Mohd Noor Afiq Ramlee, Muhamad Safiih Lola, Muhamad Na’eim Abdul Rahman, Mohd Fadli Hussin, Muhammad Syamsul Aznan Ariffin & Candyrilla Vera Bartholomew & Mohd Tajuddin Abdullah) -- Index.
    Abstract: Comprising of ­18 sub-ethnic groups the indigenous communities, or better known as the Orang Asli, located in the Peninsular Malaysia, is a unique community in terms of their culture, lifestyle, and heritage. The life of the Orang Asli, popularly referred to as the Forest People, is highly intertwined with forest resources which makes the community a great source of information and traditional knowledge, particularly in the use of medicinal plants. This book covers three important issues to explain and gain insights into the sustainability of the Orang Asli: Social and demographics Sustainability of resource use Governance, administration and management The book presents research to help bridge the gaps and provides a baseline reference for further research regarding the sustainability of the Orang Asli. This book is intended for researchers and graduate students to help gain an understanding of the Orang Asli. By highlighting the plight of Orang Asli the authors hope that this community will be recognised and become a part of society. More research is required to help the 178,197 Orang Asli achieve the sustainable development goals for their community in the Peninsular Malaysia.
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    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030649616
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-64961-6
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    Recent Advances in the Study of Oceanic Whitecaps : Twixt Wind and Waves (2020)
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    Keywords: Oceanography. ; Climatology. ; Geographic information systems. ; Ocean Sciences. ; Climate Sciences. ; Geographical Information System.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1 Introduction -- Part 1 Whitecap Parameterizations -- Chapter 2 Parameterizing Coverage using Sea Surface Imagery -- Chapter 3 Estimates of Whitecap Wave Breaking Energy Dissipation Rate from Measurements of Whitecap Coverage -- Chapter 4 Inferences to be Drawn from a Consideration of Power-Law Descriptions of Multiple Data Sets Each Comprised of Whitecap Coverage, WB and 10m-Elevation Wind Speed Measurements -- Chapter 5 Wave Breaking and Spray -- Chapter 6 Measurements of Air-Side Shear- and Wave-Induced Viscous Stress over Strongly Forced, Young Wind Waves -- Part 2 Whitecaps and Gas Transfer -- Chapter 7 What Controls Air-Sea Gas Exchange at Extreme Wind Speeds? Evidence from Laboratory Experiments -- Chapter 8 Studying the Role of Gas Bubbles on Air-Sea Gas Transfer Using Computer Models -- Chapter 9 The role of physical chemical properties of gases in whitecap facilitated Gas Transfer -- Chapter 10 Sea Spray and gas transfer -- Part 3 Whitecaps and Remote Sensing -- Chapter 11 Global Whitecap Coverage from Satellite Remote Sensing and Wave Modelling -- Chapter 12 The Case for Measuring Whitecaps Using Ocean Color and Initial Linkages to Subsurface Physics -- Chapter 13 Bright Oceans: Spectral differentiation of whitecaps, sea ice, plastics, and other flotsam -- Part 4 A Historical Perspective -- Chapter 14 Twixt Wind and Waves: A first-person account of the early years of the study of oceanic whitecaps.
    Abstract: This book provides the reader with the a comprehensive summary of the recent advances in the study of whitecaps. It is the first major publication focusing specifically on whitecaps and their role in a variety of climate-relevant air-sea interaction processes since the publication, in 1986, of Oceanic Whitecaps, and Their Role in Air-Sea Exchange Processes, edited by Edward Charles Monahan and Gearoid Mac Niocaill (published by Springer). This book also provides the interested reader with a review of the initial work done on this topic in the second half of the 20th Century.
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    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9783030363710
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-36371-0
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-36371-0
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    Agricultural Drought in Slovakia: An Impact Assessment : NDVI and Satellite Based Data (2020)
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    Keywords: Geographic information systems. ; Agriculture. ; Climatology. ; Environment. ; Geography. ; Ecology . ; Geographical Information System. ; Agriculture. ; Climate Sciences. ; Environmental Sciences. ; Regional Geography. ; Ecology.
    Description / Table of Contents: 1. Introduction/motivation -- 2. State of the art -- 3. Material and methods -- 4. Results -- 5. Conclusions -- References.
    Abstract: This book gives an insight into the evaluation of drought in Slovakia and provides an assessment of Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI) as a method suitable for an evaluation of drought in agricultural land. Dry seasons in the time series from 1960 to 2014 were determined according to the monthly Palmer Drought Severity Index (PDSI). The field research was carried out on 12 sites including western Slovakia, Prešov, Trnava and Nitra regions. Data collected from satellite imagery, climate data analyses and drought indices was analysed to determine the value of NDVI as an evaluation tool.
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    Pages: IX, 90 p. 75 illus., 69 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9783030420611
    Series Statement: SpringerBriefs in Environmental Science,
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-42061-1
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    Landscapes and Landforms of Norway (2021)
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    Keywords: Geomorphology. ; Geology. ; Earth sciences. ; Conservation biology. ; Ecology . ; Geographic information systems. ; Geomorphology. ; Geology. ; Earth Sciences. ; Conservation Biology. ; Geographical Information System.
    Description / Table of Contents: Part I: Introduction to Landscapes and Landforms of Norway, Geomorphological Landscapes, Earth Surface Processes and Landforms in Norway -- The Climate of Norway -- Part II Case Studies of Varied Landscapes, Geomorphological Processes and Landforms in Norway, Terminal Moraine Formation Processes and Geomorphology of Glacier Forelands at Selected Outlet Glaciers of Jostedalsbreen, South Norway -- Recent Glacier Changes and Formation of new Proglacial Lakes at the Jostedalsbreen Ice Cap in Southwest Norway -- Paraglacial Rock-Slope Failure Following Deglaciation in Western Norway -- The Snow-Avalanche Impact Landforms of Vestlandet, Southern Norway -- Fluvial Processes and Contemporary Fluvial Denudation in Different Mountain Landscapes in Western and Central Norway -- Periglacial Landforms in Jotunheimen, Central Southern Norway, and Their Altitudinal Distribution -- Characterization of Scree Slopes in the Rondane Mountains (South-Central Norway) -- Morphological Description of Erosional and Depositional Landforms Formed by Debris Flow Processes in Mainland Norway -- Part III The Status and Value of Geomorphological Heritage in Norway, Landforms and Geomorphosite Designation on Mount Gausta (Telemark) -- Selection of Geomorphosites in the Dovrefjell National Park (Central Norway) -- Index.
    Abstract: This book discusses the striking geomorphological landscapes of mainland Norway. As part of the Springer book series on World Geomorphological Landscapes, it outlines the nature and diversity of Norway's geomorphological landscapes and examines the geological background and the drivers of landscape evolution. It also features numerous case studies describing the most striking sites, and offers insights into the status and value of geoheritage and geoconservation in the country. Providing readers with an opportunity to explore the variety of Norwegian landscapes and landforms through informative texts richly illustrated with color maps and photos, the book will appeal to scientists, scholars and any readers interested in geology, physical geography, geomorphology, landscape tourism, geoheritage and environmental protection.
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    Pages: XIV, 288 p. 174 illus., 129 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030525637
    Series Statement: World Geomorphological Landscapes,
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-52563-7
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-52563-7
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    The Ecological Footprint as a Sustainability Metric : Implications for Sustainability (2021)
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    Keywords: Sustainability. ; Physical geography. ; Ecology . ; Energy policy. ; Energy and state. ; Environmental management. ; Environmental economics. ; Sustainability. ; Physical Geography. ; Ecology. ; Energy Policy, Economics and Management. ; Environmental Management. ; Environmental Economics.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1: Introduction – overview and relevant background, including published (cross-disciplinary) research that provides a context and justification for the study -- Chapter 2: The Ecological Footprint – tracking the evolution of this sustainability metric -- Chapter 3: Biocapacity accounting – used to develop a context for carrying capacity set against the Ecological Footprint -- Chapter 4: Case study – national scale case consideration of Costa Rica as an example of a developing country set amid the contemporary context of sustainable development -- Chapter 5: Implications – examines the contribution for sustainable development, using the Sustainable Development Goals as a springboard for discussion -- Chapter 6: Quality Analysis – presents caveats of the methodology based on the National Footprint Accounts -- Chapter 7: Conclusion – summary of the findings and contribution of the brief, including address of path dependency and final consideration given to sustainability metrics and sustainable development.
    Abstract: This book examines the Ecological Footprint and biocapacity accounting within an applied development content for Costa Rica. By doing so, it is possible to track changes as well as perhaps link these to overarching global issues, such as trade, globalization, and food security, among other emergent topics based findings stemming from this methodology. Based on a timeseries since 1961, it is possible to track cross-temporal changes of land-type categories (for crop land, grazing land, forest land, fishing ground, built-up land, and carbon) of the Ecological Footprint and biocapacity conveying whether a country is in ecological deficit and what may be contributing to such a trend.
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    Pages: XI, 107 p. 22 illus., 18 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030626662
    Series Statement: SpringerBriefs in Environmental Science,
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-62666-2
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-62666-2
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    Reviews of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology Volume 253 (2021)
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    Keywords: Environmental chemistry. ; Environmental management. ; Water. ; Hydrology. ; Environmental Chemistry. ; Environmental Management. ; Water.
    Description / Table of Contents: 1. Feeding Behavioural Studies with Freshwater Gammarus spp.: The Importance of a Standardised Methodology -- 2. Environmental Sorption Behavior of Ionic and Ionizable Organic Chemicals -- 3. Ecotoxicology of Heavy Metal(loid)-Enriched Particulate Matter: Foliar Accumulation by Plants and Health Impacts -- 4. Role of Biofilms in Contaminant Bioaccumulation and Trophic Transfer in Aquatic Ecosystems: Current State of Knowledge and Future Challenges -- 5. Surface Properties and Environmental Transformations Controlling the Bioaccumulation and Toxicity of Cerium Oxide Nanoparticles: A Critical Review -- 6. Correction to: Feeding Behavioural Studies with Freshwater Gammarus spp.: The Importance of a Standardised Methodology.
    Abstract: Feeding Behavioural Studies with Freshwater Gammarus spp.: The Importance of a Standardised Methodology Giulia Consolandi, Alex T. Ford, and Michelle C. Bloor Environmental Sorption Behavior of Ionic and Ionizable Organic Chemicals Luise Henneberger and Kai-Uwe Goss Ecotoxicology of Heavy Metal(loid)-Enriched Particulate Matter: Foliar Accumulation by Plants and Health Impacts Muhammad Shahid, Natasha, Camille Dumat, Nabeel Khan Niazi, Tian Tian Xiong, Abu Bakr Umer Farooq, and Sana Khalid Role of Biofi lms in Contaminant Bioaccumulation and Trophic Transfer in Aquatic Ecosystems: Current State of Knowledge and Future Challenges Chloé Bonnineau , Joan Artigas, Betty Chaumet, Aymeric Dabrin, Juliette Faburé, Benoît J. D. Ferrari, Jérémie D. Lebrun, Christelle Margoum, Nicolas Mazzella, Cécile Miège, Soizic Morin, Emmanuelle Uher, Marc Babut, and Stéphane Pesce Surface Properties and Environmental Transformations Controlling the Bioaccumulation and Toxicity of Cerium Oxide Nanoparticles: A Critical Review Guoxiang You, Jun Hou, Yi Xu, Lingzhan Miao, Yanhui Ao, and Baoshan Xing.
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    Pages: XV, 207 p. 10 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030525415
    Series Statement: Reviews of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology, Continuation of Residue Reviews, 253
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-52541-5
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-52541-5
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    Agro-geoinformatics : Theory and Practice (2021)
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    Keywords: Geographic information systems. ; Agriculture. ; Sustainability. ; Geographical Information System. ; Agriculture. ; Sustainability.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Introduction to Agro-geoinformatics: Theory and Practices -- Chapter 2: Remote sensing for agriculture -- Chapter 3. GIS fundamentals for agriculture -- Chapter 4. Agro-geoinformatics data sources and sourcing -- Chapter 5. Standards and interoperability -- Chapter 6. Image processing methods in agricultural observation systems -- Chapter 7. Data Fusion in Agricultural Information Systems -- Chapter 8. Big Data and its Applications in Agro-Geoinformatics -- Chapter 9. Land Parcel Identification -- Chapter 10. Crop Pattern and Status Monitoring -- Chapter 11. Crop Growth Modeling and Yield Forecasting -- Chapter 12. Spatial and Temporal Monitoring System for Agriculture -- Chapter 13. Spatial Data Usage in Turkish Agriculture -- Chapter 14. Geospatial Land Use and Land Cover Data for Improving Agricultural Area Sampling Frames -- Chapter 15. Mapping and Monitoring of Soil Moisture, Evapotranspiration and Agricultural Drought -- Chapter 16. Flood Monitoring and Crop Damage Assessment -- Chapter 17. Remote sensing-based mapping of plastic-mulched landcover -- Chapter 18. Design and Implementation of Geospatial Data Services for Agriculture. .
    Abstract: This volume collects and presents the fundamentals, tools, and processes of utilizing geospatial information technologies to process remotely sensed data for use in agricultural monitoring and management. The issues related to handling digital agro-geoinformation, such as collecting (including field visits and remote sensing), processing, storing, archiving, preservation, retrieving, transmitting, accessing, visualization, analyzing, synthesizing, presenting, and disseminating agro-geoinformation have never before been systematically documented in one volume. The book is edited by International Conference on Agro-Geoinformatics organizers Dr. Liping Di (George Mason University), who coined the term “Agro-Geoinformatics” in 2012, and Dr. Berk Üstündağ (Istanbul Technical University) and are uniquely positioned to curate and edit this foundational text. The book is composed of eighteen chapters that can each stand alone but also build on each other to give the reader a comprehensive understanding of agro-geoinformatics and what the tools and processes that compose the field can accomplish. Topics covered include land parcel identification, image processing in agricultural observation systems, databasing and managing agricultural data, crop status monitoring, moisture and evapotranspiration assessment, flood damage monitoring, agricultural decision support systems and more. .
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    Pages: VI, 418 p. 152 illus., 101 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030663872
    Series Statement: Springer Remote Sensing/Photogrammetry,
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-66387-2
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-66387-2
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    Mediterranean Protected Areas in the Era of Overtourism : Challenges and Solutions (2021)
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    Keywords: Tourism. ; Management. ; Environmental management. ; Economic development. ; Conservation biology. ; Ecology . ; Tourism Management. ; Environmental Management. ; Development Studies. ; Conservation Biology. ; Management.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Introduction to Mediterranean Protected Areas in the Era of Overtourism -- Part 1: Governance and Management -- Chapter 2. Governance and Management of Protected Natural Areas in the Era of Overtourism -- Chapter 3. Managing Overtourism in Nature-Based Destinations -- Chapter 4. Mitigating the Pressures: The Role of Participatory Planning in Protected Area Management -- Part 2: Local Community and Well-Being -- Chapter 5. Overtourism and the Local Community Well-Being -- Chapter 6. Stakeholder Management and the Imbalance of Power: A Central Mediterranean Perspective on Tourism in Marine Protected Areas -- Chapter 7. Geoeducation and Tourism in Estrela UNESCO Global Geopark (Portugal) and Its Contributions to the Construction of a Sustainable Destination -- Chapter 8. Investigating the Perception and Attitude of Business School Students toward Overtourism at Marseille Calanques National Park -- Chapter 9. Collaborative Destination Management Based on Carrying Capacity Assessment from Resident and Visitor Perspectives: a Case Study of Crikvenica-Vinodol Riviera, Croatia -- Chapter 10. Limits of Acceptable Change (LAC) for Tourism Development in the Historic Centre of Porto (Portugal) -- Part 3: Experience Design and Management -- Chapter 11. Integrating Marketing and Management Planning for Outstanding Visitor Experiences in a Turbulent Era: The Case of Plitvice Lakes National Park -- Chapter 12. The Lack of Policy, Planning, and Governance: The Mismanagement of Visitor Pressure in Cumalıkızık, Bursa-a World Heritage Site -- Chapter 13. Aspects of Intensive Short Day Trips on the Remote Pelagic Location: Incorporating Visitor Survey, Radar Tracking and Environmental Risk Analysis in NATURA 2000 Monitoring of the Blue Cave, the Island of Biševo.
    Abstract: This book comprises studies that reflect on various influences of excessive tourism development in protected areas, and solutions designed and initiated to mitigate such challenges. A large proportion of tourism in Mediterranean destinations constitutes nature-based tourism, in particular, tourism in parks and protected areas. As a destination experiences higher intensity and density of tourism, the potential conflict between maintaining a healthy natural environment and economic development also increases. This has urged planners and decision-makers to devise and adopt innovative approaches that seek to strike a balance between tourism development and nature conservation. This book demonstrates the importance of collaboration across and beyond disciplines and of all groups of stakeholders for maximization of societal impacts and tourism-related benefits.
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    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030691936
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-69193-6
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-69193-6
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    River Sand Mining Modelling and Sustainable Practice : The Kangsabati River, India (2021)
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    Keywords: Sedimentology. ; Geomorphology. ; Human ecology Study and teaching. ; Environmental management. ; Sustainability. ; Geographic information systems. ; Sedimentology. ; Geomorphology. ; Environmental Studies. ; Environmental Management. ; Sustainability. ; Geographical Information System.
    Description / Table of Contents: Introduction -- Geomorphological thresholds and sand mining -- Sediment budget and mining area detection using RUSLE and SDR models -- Sediment analysis and mining intensity using G-stat, Grad-stat, Sed-log, LDF techniques -- Interruption on alluvial channel flow and sediment transport in quarried alluvial river: Application of different hydraulic techniques -- Impact of instream sand mining on river ecology using WQI, Biodiversity index, HSI, MLR -- Economic audit and Proposed sustainable sand mining using Optimization model and EIA.
    Abstract: Worldwide demand for sand and gravel is increasing daily, as the need for these materials continues to rise, for example in the construction sector, in land filling and for transportation sector based infrastructural projects. This results in over-extraction of sand from channel beds, and hampers the natural renewal of sediment, geological setup and morphological processes of the riverine system. In India, illegal sand mining (of alluvial channels) and gravel mining (of perennial channels) are two anthropogenic issues that negatively affect the sustainable drainage system. Along the Kangsabati River in India, the consequences of sand mining are very serious. The construction of Mukutmonipur Dam (1958) on the river causes huge sediment deposition along the middle and downstream areas, these same areas are also intensely mined for sand (instream and on the flood plain). Geospatial models are applied in order to better understand the state and the resilience of stream hydraulics, morphological and river ecosystem variables during pre-mining and post-mining stages, using micro-level datasets of the Kangsabati River. The book also includes practicable measures to minimize the environmental consequences of instream mining in respect to optimum sand mining. It discusses the threshold limits of each variable in stream hydraulics, morphological and river ecological regime, and also discusses the most affected variables. Consequently, all outputs will be very useful for students, researchers, academicians, decision makers and practitioners and will facilitate applying these techniques to create models for other river basins.
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    Pages: XXXIII, 376 p. 162 illus., 142 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030722968
    Series Statement: Environmental Science and Engineering,
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-72296-8
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    The Earth’s Human Carrying Capacity : Limitations Assessed, Solutions Proposed (2021)
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    Keywords: Environment. ; Environmental management. ; Sustainability. ; Food security. ; Environmental Sciences. ; Environmental Management. ; Sustainability. ; Food Security.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter1 -- Earth’s Human Carrying Capacity: The Basics -- Chapter2 -- Water: A Limit On Our Earth’s Carrying Capacity -- Chapter3 -- Food Security/Insecurity, Food Systems -- Chapter4 -- Impact of Global Warming/Climate Change On Food Security 2020 -- Chapter 5 -- Sanitation: Waste Generation/Capture/Disposal Status 2020 -- Chapter6 -- Access To Natural Resources Not Water Or Food 2020 -- Chapter7 -- Global Warming And Water 2050: More People, Yes; Less Ice, Yes; More Water, Yes; More Fresh Water, Probably; More Accessible Fresh Water -- Chapter8 -- Food 2050 - More Mouths To Feed: Food Availability and Access -- Chapter9.-Sanitation 2050 -- Chapter10 -- Natural Resources Beyond Water And Food 2020 To 2050 -- Chapter11 -- Economic Realities in 2020 Populations: What do they Portend for 2050? 2100?
    Abstract: This book focuses on the Earth’s carrying capacity to service the needs of its human populations as well as preserve the ecosystems that provide natural resources that sustain life and support human activities in 2020 and later in the century (2050 and beyond). It addresses the two principal factors that challenge the limits of the carrying capacity: growing populations/demographic moves and global warming/climate change. It also covers the effects that these factors have on water availability, food security, sanitation and natural resources. The status of these basic needs that sustain life and societal activities with respect to population increases and global warming driven climate changes are discussed on two time frames. One with respect to the 2020 and the other with measured and computer guided projected future impacts later as the century progresses to 2050 and later, Attention is given to Africa, Asia, and somewhat for South America because of their projected increases in population. The purpose of the book is to provide those in decision-making roles and those that advise them with a sound set of facts and figures to think about to support their decisions/actions. A secondary purpose is to present data that stresses the need to act now, firmly and with investment to plan to adapt to changing conditions rather than wait until forced to do so. The book also discusses how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected the world’s societies and how they have reacted. The book will be of use to students in first/second year of college/university programs in Environmental Sciences/Studies, demographics, and ancillary fields such as agriculture science, urban/land use planners, political science, public health, and consultants at academic and professional levels.
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    ISBN: 9783030734763
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-73476-3
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    Fertigation: A Pathway to Sustainable Food Production : Basics and Applications (2022)
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    Keywords: Agriculture. ; Soil science. ; Water. ; Hydrology. ; Sustainability. ; Food security. ; Environmental management. ; Agriculture. ; Soil Science. ; Water. ; Sustainability. ; Food Security. ; Environmental Management.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Introduction to chemigation and fertigation -- Chapter 2. Selecting an injector for fertilizer/chemical injection -- Chapter 3. Fertilizers for fertigation -- Chapter 4. Major, secondary, and micronutrient fertilizers used in fertigation -- Chapter 5. Fertigation practices: Egyptian case study.
    Abstract: This book introduces basic and practical information on fertigation to researchers, extension agents and growers. To provide understanding of the basic issues regarding the appropriate selection of fertilizer injectors, fertilizer compounds used in fertigation for growing various field and horticultural crops. The book provides useful basic principles and practical information concerning fertilizer management and fertigation techniques of field, horticulture, and medicinal and aromatic crops. The book focuses on the agronomic value of fertigation practice and provides the reader with best practical advice required for successful fertigation based on the field experience. This book summarizes the basic principles and practices of fertigation techniques to ensure accurate and efficient crop nutrition. The book consists of 5 chapters covering the following topics: Introduction to chemigation and fertigation, selecting an injector for fertilizer/chemical injection, fertilizers for fertigation, major, secondary, and micronutrient fertilizers used in fertigation, and fertigation practices: Egyptian case study. It also includes appendixes for fertigation calculation examples, calibration of an injection pump, calculating the quantities of fertilizers needed for fertigation, nutrients requirements per each ton of crop yield produced, macronutrient requirements for some filed, fiber, fruit, vegetable crops, and medicinal and aromatic plants. Fertigation is one of the smart practices that help attains sustainable food production and minimize environmental pollution. Fertigation is the application of dissolved mineral fertilizers, soil amendments, and other water-soluble products to the roots of crops through irrigation water. This book provides understanding of the basic issues regarding the appropriate selection of injectors and fertilizer compounds used in fertigation for growing various field and horticultural crops which are essential to attain higher productivity, increasing food security and reducing food contaminations. It also clarifies the advantages of fertigation and set solutions to overcome its disadvantages.
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    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9783031055966
    Series Statement: SpringerBriefs in Environmental Science,
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-05596-6
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    Universities, Sustainability and Society: Supporting the Implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (2021)
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    Keywords: Sustainability. ; Environmental education. ; Environmental management. ; Sustainability. ; Environmental and Sustainability Education. ; Environmental Management.
    Description / Table of Contents: Preface -- Chapter 1. Moving towards sustainable agriculture through higher education -- Chapter 2. Balancing Sustainable Livelihoods and Conservation in the Marine environment -- Chapter 3. Linking Biodiversity and Human Health to Achieve Sustainability -- Chapter 4. Understanding scale in wicked problems of sustainable development: Who needs dedicated courses in higher education? -- Chpater 5. Presenting an interdisciplinary teaching approach to involve university students in issues of sustainable development -- Chapter 6. Methods of transdisciplinary collaboration within sustainable research and development projects -- Chapter 7. Universities as ‘global citizens’: reflections and learning from a project on female leadership for sustainable development of fishing communities in Colombia -- Chapter 8. Geography of Food Summer School: International exchange for sustainable food value chains.
    Abstract: In order to yield the expected benefits, sustainability initiatives need to be undertaken by means of a close cooperation between universities on the one hand, and societal partners on the others. The principle of co-creation and co-execution of sustainability initiatives increases the value for all by mutual learning, and the sharing of expertise and resources. But pursuing sustainability initiatives with a community and societal involvement is not simple. There is a perceived need for a better understanding of how universities can interact with society, in order to support the implementation of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. This book is an attempt to address this need, by a novel approach which focuses on current potentials and challenges, across a wide range of fields and expertise. The book focuses on how the theory and practice of sustainable development interact and shows the need for a continuation of the dialogue among sustainability academics and practitioners, so as to address the issues, matters and problems at hand. The spectrum of themes addressed on this book also entails how environmental values and ethics are applied and the relationship between social, biological and cultural diversity. It also includes a broad disciplinary approach to sustainability, including education, research and case studies, and the links with human–environment relations in a sustainable development context. .
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    ISBN: 9783030633998
    Series Statement: World Sustainability Series,
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-63399-8
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    Climate Change : The Social and Scientific Construct (2022)
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    Keywords: Climatology. ; Environment. ; Sustainability. ; Environmental management. ; Environmental monitoring. ; Climate Sciences. ; Environmental Sciences. ; Sustainability. ; Environmental Management. ; Environmental Monitoring.
    Description / Table of Contents: Understanding climate change -- Scientific opinion on climate change -- Public perspective of climate change -- Predictors of public climate change awareness and risk perception around the world -- Drivers of Climate change. .
    Abstract: Beginning in the second half of the twentieth century, the impacts of climate change have been fierce, causing loss of human life and irreparable destruction to natural and man-made infrastructure in many parts of the world. The difference between climate change now and in the past is that of sudden and disproportionate disruption of the natural energy dynamics by the changing consumption patterns of billions of human beings who have polluted terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. The picture that emerges from the exhaustive analysis of international data drawn from the most reliable sources indicates that we have possibly gained access to the gateway of extinction and it is time that we take corrective steps immediately. Global climate change is further altering our relationship with the environment, modifying relatively stable climatic factors and making them uncertain, unpredictable, and threatening. Changes in land use and an increasing demand for water resources due to climate change have affected the capacity of ecosystems to sustain food production, ensure the supply of freshwater resources, provide ecosystem services, and promote rural multi-functionality. Ensuring food production does not just depend on increasing water efficiency, promoting climate resilient crop production, or reducing land-use competition for urbanization but also on a more suitable and stable climate as the changes in climatic factors like precipitation, temperature, radiation, evaporation, and wind bring about some major shifts in global food supplies. According to Special Report on Emission Scenarios (SRES), focused on greenhouse gas emissions projections, and Representative Concentration Pathways (RCPs) conducted by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), climate change increases the risk of simultaneous crop failures (including corn, rice, legumes, and vegetables) if irrigation systems are not fully adapted to water stress situations. A changing climate could have many adverse impacts on other sectors of our environment. This book offers concrete, up-to-date, and appropriate study cum research material for students, researchers, academicians and policymakers. It will be of a greater interest to students and researchers in the field of environmental science, agriculture science, agronomy, and sustainable development.
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    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9783030862909
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-86290-9
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    Impact of COVID-19 Lockdown on Environmental Health : Exploring the Situation of the Lower Gangetic Delta (2023)
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    Keywords: Environmental health. ; Geography. ; Environmental management. ; Ecology . ; Epidemiology. ; Biotic communities. ; Conservation biology. ; Environmental Health. ; Regional Geography. ; Environmental Management. ; Ecological Epidemiology. ; Ecosystems. ; Conservation Biology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1-Covid-19 And The Environment -- Chapter 2-Impact Of Covid-19 Lockdown On Air Quality -- Chapter 3-Impact Of Covid-19 Lockdown On Marine And Estuarine Water Quality -- Chapter 4-Impact Of Covid-19 Lockdown On Coastal Biodiversity -- Chapter 5-Impact Of Covid-19 On Livelihoods Of The Lower Gangetic Delta.
    Abstract: This book examines the impacts that the COVID-19 lockdown has had on environmental and ecological health, with a focus on coastal ecosystems in the Lower Gangetic Delta. The book begins with an overview of COVID-19's spread and impact before and after the lockdown in the focus region, then addresses the specific impacts that the lockdown period had and continues to have on air quality, marine and estuarine water quality, coastal biodiversity, and the livelihoods of the region's inhabitants, especially those who live below the poverty line. The decrease in human activity combined with the complete closure of various sectors, including air travel, oil and gas drilling, and construction, has had a pronounced effect on biodiversity and overall environmental health that is yet to be fully realized. The book sheds light on these changes and assesses how biodiversity, ambient air quality, and ecosystem functioning will progress as COVID-19 remains a threat and the lockdown persists. The study will be of interest to researchers, government officials and professionals dealing with disaster management, environmental science, biological science, and health.
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    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9783031272424
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-27242-4
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    Water Law, Policy and Economics in Italy : Between National Autonomy and EU Law Constraints (2021)
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    Keywords: Environmental management. ; Environmental Law. ; Environmental economics. ; Pollution. ; Geology. ; Environmental Management. ; Environmental Law. ; Environmental Economics. ; Pollution. ; Geology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Introduction (Paolo Turrini et al.) -- Part 1. Water Resources and Their Use and Management in Italy -- Chapter 2. Water Resources of Italy (Marcello Benedini, Giuseppe Rossi) -- Chapter 3. Coping with Floods in Italy: Learning from the Past to Plan Future Adaptation (Renzo Rosso) -- Chapter 4. The Uses and Value of Water in Italy: Evidence from Selected Case Studies in Italy, with a Particular Focus on Irrigation, Industry and Hydropower (Giulia Vaglietti et al.) -- Chapter 5. Testing the Waters: A Sociological Analysis of Domestic Water Use and Consumption (Filippo Oncini, Francesca Forno) -- Chapter 6. Water Resources Management in Italy: Institutions, Laws and Approaches (Emanuele Boscolo) -- Part 2. Water Management and Environmental Concerns -- Chapter 7. Water-Dependent Ecosystems in Italy (Riccardo Santolini et al.) -- Chapter 8. Water Quality Control Policies and the Criminalisation of Pollution (Giovanni De Santis, Matteo Fermeglia) -- Chapter 9. Managing Water Scarcity and Droughts: The Po Experience (Antonio Massarutto, Dario Musolino) -- Chapter 10. The Management of International River Basins: The Case of Transboundary Water Cooperation Between Italy and Its Neighbours (Mara Tignino, Benedetta Gambatesa) -- Chapter 11. The Italian Virtual Water Trade and Water Footprint of Agricultural Production: Trends and Perspectives (Stefania Tamea et al.) -- Part. 3. The Provision of Water and Sanitation Services -- Chapter 12. The Human Right to Water in Italy’s Foreign Policy and Domestic Law (Paolo Turrini, Marco Pertile) -- Chapter 13. The Permanent (De-) Institutionalisation of Multi-Level Governance of Water Services in Italy (Giulio Citroni, Andrea Lippi) -- Chapter 14. The Integrated Water Service in the Italian Legal System Between Solidarity and Competition: An Overview (Vera Parisio) -- Chapter 15. The Evolution of the Italian Water and Wastewater Industry in the Period 1994–2018 (Donato Berardi et al.) -- Part 4. The Implementation of the EU Water Framework Directive and the EU Floods Directive -- Chapter 16. Water Governance in Italy: From Fragmentation to Coherence Through Coordination Attempts (Mariachiara Alberton) -- Chapter 17. A Practitioners’ View on the Application of the Water Framework Directive and the Floods Directive in Italy (Marta Martinengo et al.) -- Chapter 18. Economic Regulation, Water Pricing, and Environmental and Resource Costs: The Difficult Marriage Between Financial Sustainability, Investment Requirements and Economic Efficiency (Antonio Massarutto) -- Chapter 19. .Environmental and Resource Costs Assessment and the Case for Reforming the Italian System of Water Abstraction Charges (Vito Frontuto et al.) -- Chapter 20. Public Participation in the Implementation in Italy of the Water-Related Directives (Elena Fasoli et al.) -- Part 5. Conclusion: A View on Italy from Within and from the Outside -- Chapter 21. A View from the Outside: What Italy Can Learn and Teach in the Field of Water Policy -- Chapter 22. A View from Within: Concluding Remarks.
    Abstract: This book provides the first comprehensive overview of the most important water-related issues that centre on Italy, analysed from several disciplinary perspectives – such as hydrology, economics, law, sociology, environmental sciences and policy studies – in order to promote full understanding of the challenges the country is facing and the ways it could best tackle them. Despite the misconception that Italy is a water-scarce country, is in fact quite rich in water resources. Such resources, however, are unevenly distributed over the Italian territory. Italy’s northern regions rely on quite an abundant quantity of freshwater, whereas in the southern area water endowment is limited. Moreover, climatic differences between North and South contribute to widen the divide. This disparity has notable consequences of socio-economic character, some of which, in turn, feed back into the environmental conditions of Italian regions: pollution, floods, landslides and droughts are among the problems affecting the country. There are numerous features of water use and consumption that distinguish Italy from other comparable countries, such as the significant role played by agriculture (a water-intensive activity), a lead position in the consumption of bottled water, lower-than-average prices of water and a far-from-optimal efficiency of waterworks. All such aspects, and many others, make Italy an essential case study.
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    Pages: XXV, 508 p. 55 illus., 39 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030690755
    Series Statement: Global Issues in Water Policy, 28
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-69075-5
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-69075-5
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    Sustainable Development of Water and Environment : Proceedings of the ICSDWE2021 (2021)
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    Keywords: Sustainability. ; Environmental management. ; Environmental protection. ; Civil engineering. ; Environmental monitoring. ; Refuse and refuse disposal. ; Sustainability. ; Environmental Management. ; Soil and Water Protection. ; Environmental Monitoring. ; Waste Management/Waste Technology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Solar Thermal Energy Production in DSF Applied in the Human Comfort Improvements -- Hydraulics Geometry Analysis of UPNM Channel -- Productivity Enhancement of Solar Still Distillation System Using Immersion-Type Water Heater -- Stability Analysis of a Man-made Slope: A Case Study on the UPNM Campus, Sg Besi, Kuala Lumpur -- Comparison of the Full-Scale Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant Designs Consisting of Modified Bardenpho Process with and without Membrane Bioreactor for Nutrient Removal: Cost Analysis -- Numerical Evaluation of the Temperature Distribution in a Tree Trunk in a Forest Fire Environment -- Analysis of Soluble Organic Polar Fractions from Sea Salt by GC-MS -- Spatial-temporal variationan alysis on ecosystem service values in a typical inland river basin, northwest China -- Collaboration Mapping in Sustainable Development: A case study from haze in Chiang Mai -- Effect of Current and Electrodes Area to Color Removal Efficiency and Energy Consumption by Electrocoagulation Process -- Key Technology and Economic Analysis of Using Fujiang River Water as the Cooling and Heating Sources for Air Conditioning System -- Statistical analysis of water and sediment research in Heilongjiang River Basin -- Analytical approach for sustainable multi-objective management of sediment-algae dynamics -- Integration of experimental and numerical methods to investigate the effect of hydraulic retention time on ultrafiltration membrane fouling -- Study on the Model of Construction Safety Risk Evaluation Coupling Multiple Factors in Navigable Waters -- Distribution Characteristics of Plastic Particles in Coastal and Beach of Hsinchu, Taiwan.
    Abstract: This book addresses the improvement and dissemination of knowledge on methods, policies and technologies for increasing the sustainability of development by de-coupling growth from natural resources and replacing them with knowledge-based economy, taking into account its economic, environmental and social pillars, as well as methods for assessing and measuring sustainability of development, regarding water and environment. This book gathers scholar and experts in related fields. All attendees from a vast range of companies, universities and government institutions acquire advanced technical knowledge and are introduced to new fields through discussions that focus on their own specialties as well as a variety of interdisciplinary areas. The authors hope most of scholars can find what they really need in this book.
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    Pages: X, 343 p. 136 illus., 90 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030752781
    Series Statement: Environmental Science and Engineering,
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-75278-1
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-75278-1
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    A Cartographic Analysis of Soviet Military City Plans (2021)
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    Keywords: Cartography. ; Geographic information systems. ; Geophysics. ; Cartography. ; Geographical Information System. ; Geophysics.
    Description / Table of Contents: Russian and Soviet Cartography: A Concise History -- An Introduction to Soviet Military City Plans -- Towards an Ontogenetic Approach to Soviet Military City Plans: a Post-Representational Epistemology -- Developing an Approach to Analysing Soviet City Plans -- The Methodology -- Analysing the Symbology of Soviet Military City Plans -- Discussion.
    Abstract: The collapse of the Soviet Union has seen the emergence of its unprecedentedly comprehensive global secret military mapping project and the commercial availability of a vast number of detailed topographic maps and city plans at several scales. This thesis provides an in-depth examination of the series of over 2,000 large-scale city plans produced in secret by the Military Topographic Directorate (Военное топографическое управление) of the General Staff between the end of the Second World War and the collapse of the USSR in 1991. After positioning the series in its historical context, the nature and content of the plans are examined in detail. A poststructuralist perspective introduces possibilities to utilise and apply the maps in new contexts, which this thesis facilitates by providing a systematic, empirical analysis of the Soviet map symbology at 1:10,000 and 1:25,000, using new translations of production manuals and a sample of the city plans. A comparative analysis with the current OpenStreetMap symbology indicates scope for Soviet mapping to be used as a valuable supplementary topographic resource in a variety of existing and future global mapping initiatives, including humanitarian crisis mapping. This leads to a conclusion that the relevance and value of Soviet military maps endure in modern applications, both as a source of data and as a means of overcoming contemporary cartographic challenges relating to symbology, design and the handling of large datasets. .
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    Pages: XXII, 200 p. 97 illus., 91 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030840174
    Series Statement: Springer Theses, Recognizing Outstanding Ph.D. Research,
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-84017-4
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-84017-4
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    Regenerative Agriculture : What’s Missing? What Do We Still Need to Know? (2021)
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    Keywords: Agriculture. ; Physical geography. ; Environmental management. ; Environmental policy. ; Sociology. ; Agriculture. ; Earth System Sciences. ; Environmental Management. ; Environmental Policy. ; Sociology.
    Description / Table of Contents: The Cost of Food, Consequences of not valuing soil, water and those who manage them -- Changing the Paradigm of agricultural intensification. Challenges faced by agriculture in Moldova -- The Alberta Experience. Climate change action plan, cap-and-trade legislation for carbon emissions, and carbon credits for farmers -- The Social Food Service market – a lever for change -- Discussion -- Is the future of Agriculture Perennial? The fundamental difference between natural ecosystems and agro-ecosystems -- Managing chernozem to achieve Sustainable Development Goals -- Quality and health of anthropically transformed Black Earth -- Seeking an alternative for weed control in Conservation Agriculture -- Step-by-step to fill the gaps along the path to sustainability -- Discussion -- Agricultural Research and the Agriculture of the Future -- The LONE Concept, Agriculture of the Future -- Adaptation to climate change through plant breeding: the status of winter wheat -- Long-term research on crop rotation -- Sustainable intensification of agriculture on the Bălţi steppe. Crop diversity, irrigation, and no-till in crop rotations -- Restoration of the degraded plough layer of Chernozem prior to implementation of Zero Tillage -- The Big Picture - some ideas for research and action: an International Hydrological Network for Food-water; needs and opportunities for financing regenerative agriculture across the steppes through Green Bonds -- Pointers for decision-makers, researchers and practical farmers.
    Abstract: The food system is our last coal-fired power station, our last diesel engine. This book is a trans-disciplinary treatment of what needs to be done to make it not only sustainable but also to regenerate soil and water resources, habitat, economy and society. The book brings back classical principles of agronomy and integrates economic, agro-ecological and social perspectives, drawing on a wealth of expertise on the political economy of the food system, Conservation Agriculture, and long-term field experiments. Regenerative agriculture builds on known knowns – like crop rotation, water and nutrient requirements, soil and water conservation, farm-gate prices, international trade and supply chains. It grapples withknown unknowns – like weed, pest and disease control without agrochemicals, cover crops for profit as well as protection, mitigating and adapting to the climate crisis, resilience and tipping points in ecosystems, farming systems and societies, and how we can pay for imperative changes. Lastly, it acknowledges unknown unknowns – the things we are oblivious to but which we really must know – like how to liberate the ghettos of the mind inhabited by farmers, agronomists, politicians and societies.
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    Pages: XIX, 355 p. 72 illus., 56 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030722241
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-72224-1
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-72224-1
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    Springer Handbook of Atmospheric Measurements (2021)
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    Keywords: Physical geography. ; Environment. ; Geographic information systems. ; Measurement. ; Measuring instruments. ; Biotic communities. ; Earth System Sciences. ; Earth System Sciences. ; Environmental Sciences. ; Geographical Information System. ; Measurement Science and Instrumentation. ; Ecosystems.
    Description / Table of Contents: Basics of Atmospheric Measurement Techniques -- In-situ Measurement Techniques -- Remote Sensing Techniques (Ground-Based) -- Remote Sensing Techniques (Space- and Aircraft-Based) -- Complex Measurements - Methods and Applications -- Measurements Networks.
    Abstract: This practical handbook provides a clearly structured, concise and comprehensive account of the huge variety of atmospheric and related measurements relevant to meteorologists and for the purpose of weather forecasting and climate research, but also to the practitioner in the wider field of environmental physics and ecology. The Springer Handbook of Atmospheric Measurements is divided into six parts: The first part offers instructive descriptions of the basics of atmospheric measurements and the multitude of their influencing factors, fundamentals of quality control and standardization, as well as equations and tables of atmospheric, water, and soil quantities. The subsequent parts present classical in-situ measurements as well as remote sensing techniques from both ground-based as well as airborn or satellite-based methods. The next part focusses on complex measurements and methods that integrate different techniques to establish more holistic data. Brief discussions of measurements in soils and water, at plants, in urban and rural environments and for renewable energies demonstrate the potential of such applications. The final part provides an overview of atmospheric and ecological networks. Written by distinguished experts from academia and industry, each of the 64 chapters provides in-depth discussions of the available devices with their specifications, aspects of quality control, maintenance as well as their potential for the future. A large number of thoroughly compiled tables of physical quantities, sensors and system characteristics make this handbook a unique, universal and useful reference for the practitioner and absolutely essential for researchers, students, and technicians. .
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    Pages: LVIII, 1748 p. 752 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030521714
    Series Statement: Springer Handbooks,
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-52171-4
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    Advanced Technology for Smart Environment and Energy (2023)
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    Keywords: Environmental management. ; Renewable energy sources. ; Sustainability. ; Power resources. ; Environmental Management. ; Renewable Energy. ; Sustainability. ; Natural Resource and Energy Economics.
    Description / Table of Contents: Introduction to Advanced Technology for smart environment and Energy -- Evolving Technologies: IoT and Artificial Intelligence for environment and Energy -- Smart environment and Energy Systems -- Data Science for environment and Energy Informatics -- Robotics and Process Automation Technologies for Advanced Technology for smart Energy -- Blockchain in Energy Informatics -- Bioinformatics, smart Energy to Informatics and Analytics -- Augmented Reality in smart Energy -- Security and Privacy Solutions in smart Energy -- Image Processing in Energy -- Communication Technologies for Future Smart environment and Energy -- Wireless Body Area Networks and Smart Wearable's for environment and Energy -- Future Prospects and Applications of environment and Energy.
    Abstract: This book presents smart energy management in the context of energy transition. It presents the motivation, impacts and challenges related to this hot topic. Then, it focuses on the use of techniques and tools based on artificial intelligence (AI) to solve the challenges related to this problem. A global diagram presenting the general principle of these techniques is presented. Then, these techniques are compared according to a set of criteria in order to show their advantages and disadvantages with respect to the conditions and constraints of intelligent energy management applications in the context of energy transition. Several examples are used throughout the white paper to illustrate the concepts and methods presented. An intelligent electrical network (smart grid—SG) includes heterogeneous and distributed electricity production, transmission, distribution and consumption components. It is the next generation of electricity network able to manage electricity demand (consumption/production/distribution) in a sustainable, reliable and economical way taking into account the penetration of renewable energies (solar, wind, etc.). Therefore, a (SG) smart grid also includes an intelligent layer that analyzes the data provided by consumers as well as that collected from the production side in order to optimize consumption and production according to weather conditions, the profile and habits of the consumer. In addition, this system can improve the use of green energy through renewable energy penetration and demand response.
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    Pages: VIII, 320 p. 117 illus., 104 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9783031256622
    Series Statement: Environmental Science and Engineering,
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-25662-2
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    EU Waste Regulation in a Linear-Circular Economy Transition : Waste Management in Italy (2023)
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    Keywords: Refuse and refuse disposal. ; Power resources. ; Environmental economics. ; Environmental Law. ; Environmental management. ; Economics. ; Statistics . ; Waste Management/Waste Technology. ; Resource and Environmental Economics. ; Environmental Law. ; Environmental Management. ; Economics. ; Statistics.
    Description / Table of Contents: Part 1. From Linear to Circular Economy. The Impact of Environmental Legislation on Waste Management -- Chapter 1 - The Transition from Linear to Circular Economy. The Case of Waste in European and Italian Environmental Legislation -- Chapter 2. From European Legislation to its Implementation in Italy between Past and Present -- Chapter 3. The Transition from Linear to Circular Economy Induced by Waste Management Legislation. A Shift-and-Share Analysis of European Countries and Italian Macro-Areas -- Part 2. Convergence or Divergence from the Circular Economy Objectives. What are the Causes? -- Chapter 4. The Integrated Waste Cycle in Italy and EU Countries -- Chapter 5. Convergence or Divergence in Waste Treatment Methods? The Impact of Waste Management Legislation in the Transition to the Circular Economy Model.
    Abstract: Waste management is a topical issue worldwide. In recent years, several requests have been made by citizens and associations to political decision-makers regarding the need for a significant improvement in waste management methods. Particularly considering the significant increase in awareness of social and environmental impacts and the economic consequences of non-virtuous waste management. There is growing attention on legislation and regulation's role in the waste sector. Regulation can help companies and citizens achieve a faster, more effective, and more efficient transition from a linear economy, based on the take-make-dispose paradigm, to a circular economy, in which the potential of waste as resources and secondary raw materials is exploited. This book is set in the wake of economic literature that tackles the transition from the linear to the circular economy. It focuses on the downstream stages of the waste management process (i.e. the waste treatment phase). In this regard, it is proposed a journey through the history of European waste legislation to study the waste sector's transition dynamics from a selfish and no longer sustainable economic model based on rampant consumerism to a far-sighted sustainable model addressing the well-being of future generations. Studying the changes in European waste regulations leads us to ask ourselves the following questions: how has waste collection changed in recent years? What are the new regulatory challenges that must be addressed to achieve the objectives of a circular economy? How successful has the EU legislation been in fostering the transition from a linear to a circular economy? Finally, has the European environmental legislation sprung a convergence process among European countries towards the circular economy, or has the definition of targets fuelled the already marked differences between EU countries?
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    Pages: XIV, 87 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9783031281037
    Series Statement: SpringerBriefs in Environmental Science,
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-28103-7
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-28103-7
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    Socio-Environmental Research in Latin America : Interdisciplinary Approaches Using GIS and Remote Sensing Frameworks (2023)
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    Keywords: Geographic information systems. ; Human geography. ; Environmental management. ; Geographical Information System. ; Human Geography. ; Environmental Management.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Interdisciplinarity, GIScience, and Socio-environmental Research in Latin America -- Chapter 2. Using Spatial Time-series and Field Data to Understand Cultural Drivers of Land Change: Connecting Land Conflict and Land Change in Eastern Amazonia -- Chapter 3. Crossing Boundaries: Transboundary Geographic Information in the Amazon Borderlands of Peru and Brazil -- Chapter 4. Territorial Implications of Economic Diversification in the Waorani Ancestral Lands -- Chapter 5. New Insights on Water Quality and Land Use Dynamics in the Napo Region of Western Amazonia -- Chapter 6. From Mapping to Guiding: An Emergent Framework for the Multiple Uses of Remote Sensing and GIScience in Socio-Environmental Research in the Peruvian Andes -- Chapter 7. The Use of Remote Sensing in Air Pollution Control and Public Health -- Chapter 8. Human-environmental Interactions and their Impacts on Temperate Forests in the Exploradores Valley in Western Patagonia -- Chapter 9. El Chaltén, Argentine Patagonia: A successful Combination of Conservation and Tourism? -- Chapter 10. GIS Approaches to Environmental Justice in Mexico’s Oil and Gas Production Zones with Implications for Latin America -- Chapter 11. Contributions to Socio-Environmental Research through Participatory GIS in Archaeology -- Chapter 12. Comparing Volunteered Data Acquisition Methods on Informal Settlements in Mexico City and São Paulo: a Citizen Participation Ladder for VGI -- Chapter 13. CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES Interdisciplinary GIScience Research on Human-environment Dynamics in Latin America.
    Abstract: This contributed volume presents relevant examples of socio-environmental research that highlight the challenges and opportunities of using geotechnologies in interdisciplinary settings across the vast, culturally, and environmentally mega-diverse region known as Latin America. While remote sensing has been mostly used for mapping and monitoring physical features, geographic information systems open up opportunities for the integration of socio-economic and environmental data collected through individual and community-based surveys, in-situ measurements, and other participatory research techniques to offer additional analytically grounded power when evaluating socio-environmental processes that shape Latin American landscapes. The topics addressed in this book include deforestation and land degradation, borderlands dynamics, agriculture and agroecological systems, environmental conservation and development, public health, tourism, environmental justice, archeology, volunteered geography and urban planning, among others. The book is intended for academics, graduate and undergraduate classrooms, and general audiences with interest in Latin America and the socio-environmental issues that threaten the sustainability of the region and local communities. The book will also appeal to practitioners, managers, and policy makers interested in the application of geo-technologies and field-based research to address complex socio-environmental problems in the Global South. .
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    Pages: XIX, 294 p. 78 illus., 73 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9783031226809
    Series Statement: The Latin American Studies Book Series,
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-22680-9
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-22680-9
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    Governance of Radioactive Waste, Special Waste and Carbon Storage : Literacy in Dealing with Long-term Controversial Sociotechnical Issues (2023)
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    Keywords: Environment. ; Environmental engineering. ; Biotechnology. ; Bioremediation. ; Environmental management. ; Educational sociology. ; Refuse and refuse disposal. ; Environmental Law. ; Environmental Sciences. ; Environmental Engineering/Biotechnology. ; Environmental Management. ; Sociology of Education. ; Waste Management/Waste Technology. ; Environmental Law.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Introduction: Setting the Problem(s) -- Chapter 2. Chapter 2. Integrative Technology Assessment – Proposal for a Framework -- Chapter 3. Goals – Need, Rules and Procedures -- Chapter 4. Risk Characteristics and Evolution of (Risk and Safety) Concepts -- Chapter 5. Systems, Governance and Institutions -- Chapter 6. Strategic Monitoring -- Chapter 7. Conclusions and Outlook -- Book backmatter.
    Abstract: This book demonstrates that the long-term safety of nuclear waste repositories, special waste disposal and carbon storage (CCS) is highly challenging and monitoring may contribute to substantiate evidence, support decision making and legitimise the programme. Deep geological disposal is a long-term safety issue and, in parallel, requires long-term institutional involvement of the technoscientific community, waste producers, public administrators, NGOs and the public. What, where and when to monitor is determined by its goal setting: It may be operational, confirmatory (in the near field) or environmental (far field). Strategic monitoring as proposed here contributes to process, implementation or policy and institutional surveillance. It not only addresses the controversial long-lasting “problem” (of nuclear, other toxic or CO2 waste) but investigates some ways to approach for “solutions” or solution spaces – not just technical but also institutional, societal and personal. It includes the tailored transfer of knowledge, concept and system understanding, experience and documentation to specific audiences above. It is an integrative tool of targeted yet adaptive management and may be applicable to other long-term sociotechnical fields.
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    Pages: XXVII, 145 p. 58 illus., 39 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9783031039027
    Series Statement: Springer Textbooks in Earth Sciences, Geography and Environment,
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-03902-7
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    Environmental Sustainability in Building Design and Construction (2021)
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    Keywords: Environmental sciences Social aspects. ; Buildings Design and construction. ; Physical geography. ; Sustainable architecture. ; Environment. ; Environmental management. ; Environmental Social Sciences. ; Building Construction and Design. ; Earth System Sciences. ; Sustainable Architecture/Green Buildings. ; Environmental Sciences. ; Environmental Management.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1-Introduction -- Chapter 2-National and international developments -- Chapter 3-Climate change and built environment -- Chapter 4-Energy and carbon emission -- Chapter 5-Materials and water -- Chapter 6-Sustainable waste management -- Chapter 7-Resilience and adaptation in buildings -- Chapter 8-Sustainable building design -- Chapter 9-Urban sustainable developments -- Chapter 10-Regional sustainable developments.
    Abstract: This monograph offers analyses of construction activities using various key concepts and assessments of sustainable development, and provides students and researchers with methodologies and design aspects for the sustainable development of the built environment. Additionally, the book demonstrates various national and international policies for assisting architects, engineers and policy makers in understanding the relevant decision-making approaches to sustainable development in construction. The book begins by reviewing the background of sustainability and sustainable development. ­ The focus then turns to the effects of climate change on the built environment, including impacts of energy and carbon emissions, as well as constraints on water and waste management. ­ The remaining chapters discuss the necessary approaches to achieve sustainable waste management, energy efficient building design, and resilience and adaptation in the built environment In eight chapters, the book encourages readers to think independently, logically and objectively about the complex issues presented by the applications of sustainable development in construction, including resource efficiency, environmental impacts, human health, building economics and social development. ­ .
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    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030762315
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-76231-5
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    Salt-affected Soils and Marginal Waters : Global Perspectives and Sustainable Management (2021)
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    Keywords: Water. ; Hydrology. ; Agriculture. ; Pollution. ; Sustainability. ; Environmental management. ; Water. ; Agriculture. ; Pollution. ; Sustainability. ; Environmental Management.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Nature and Origin of Salts, Classification, Area and Distribution of Salt-affected Soils -- Chapter 2. Saline Soils -- Chapter 3. Management and Reclamation of Saline Soils -- Chapter 4. Biodrainage -- Chapter 5. Alkali Soils -- Chapter 6. Reclamation and Management of Alkali Soils for Crop Production -- Chapter 7. Nutrient Management in Salt-affected Soils -- Chapter 8. Irrigation Water: Quality Criteria -- Chapter 9. Irrigation and Salinity Control -- Chapter 10. Wastewaters as Non-conventional Sources of Irrigation -- Chapter 11. Trees and Grasses as Alternate Strategies for Management of Salt-affected Soils -- Chapter 12. Environmental Impact of Reclamation of Salt-affected Soils and Intensive Irrigated Agriculture.
    Abstract: This book presents systematic scientific appraisal, classification, genesis and viable technologies for reclamation and management of salt-affected soils and marginal quality waters across India and several other countries. Nature, solubility and geo-chemical mobility of salts have been provided as basis for the development of alkali and saline soils and groundwaters under specific agro-hydro-ecological regions. Chemical amendment (gypsum) based reclamation technology of alkali soils and related pre and post-reclamation water, nutrient and crop management interventions, including re-sodification issues have been comprehensively addressed. Features and operational guidelines of surface, subsurface, vertical and bio-drainage systems have been thoroughly discussed; likewise, amelioration of irrigation induced saline soils in inland and coastal regions and preventive measures for control of salinity and waterlogging along with environmental trade-offs. Practical approaches for amelioration and judicious use of saline, alkali, high SAR- saline and waste waters have been synthesized for different cropping and agro- forestry systems. Emerging issues on use of industrial by-products as amendments for alkali soils, physiological aspects of salt resistance, anatomical and biochemical mechanism of submergence tolerance, specific ion effects of poor quality waters, crop diversification, groundwater recharge, rejuvenation of tsunami affected coastal soils, safety against occurrence of poisonous gas in tube well pits, paddy straw burning and others have been adequately deliberated upon. Combining scientific principles with field experiences, the book is expected to serve as a useful knowledge base for research workers, teachers and students of soil science, agronomy, plant breeding, forestry, irrigation engineering, extension workers, environmentalists and planners associated with reclamation and management of salt affected soils and waters on sustainable basis in developing and developed countries.
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    Pages: XXII, 714 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030784355
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-78435-5
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-78435-5
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    The Secret Life of Chemicals (2021)
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    Keywords: Pollution. ; Environmental management. ; Refuse and refuse disposal. ; Environmental health. ; Chemicals Safety measures. ; Pollution. ; Environmental Management. ; Waste Management/Waste Technology. ; Environmental Health. ; Chemical Safety.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Introduction -- Chapter 2: Pesticides in our food -- Chapter 3. The plastics revolution -- Chapter 4. Toxic metals -- Chapter 5. The Indestructibles -- Chapter 6. Air pollutants -- Chapter 7. Chemicals from paper manufacture and use -- Chapter 8. Chemical exposure in the workplace -- Chapter 9. Fluorocarbons -- Chapter 10: Radiation -- Chapter 11. How do our bodies deal with chemicals? -- Chapter 12: Genetic variability and the risk of disease – the advantages and disadvantages of being different -- Chapter 13. Environmental chemicals and our genes -- Chapter 14. Environmental chemicals and mitochondria -- Chapter 15. Environmental chemicals and our immune system -- Chapter 16: Just because the amounts are small, does it mean they are safe? -- Chapter 17. What can we do for a better future?.
    Abstract: This book provides extensive information on the chemicals that inhabit our environment, our food, our water and our air and the impact that they may be having on human health. The author is a medical scientist, with training in the law. The book documents current understanding about pesticides in food, the plastics revolution, toxic metals, air, water and electronic waste pollutants, chemical exposure in the workplace, radiation pollutants, chemical exposure and hearing loss, how our bodies deal with chemicals, genetic variability and the risk of disease, the effect of chemicals on genes, mitochondria and the immune system and what we can do about it all. Industrialisation has resulted in many thousands of chemicals, which are being continuously developed and often escaping from where they are used into our human environment, without us really knowing enough about them. In high dosages or with continuous small dosage, the evidence suggests, that many of them could interfere with human health and some of them are known to be doing so. But for the vast majority, we are left wondering whether some could be responsible for some diseases the causes of which are inadequately understood. Every chapter is thoroughly reinforced with several pages of references from the peer-reviewed literature.
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    Pages: XV, 241 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030803384
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-80338-4
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-80338-4
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    Environmental Impact Assessment : Incorporating Sustainability Principles (2021)
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    Keywords: Environmental management. ; Human ecology Study and teaching. ; Environmental geography. ; Environmental policy. ; Environmental Management. ; Environmental Studies. ; Integrated Geography. ; Environmental Policy.
    Description / Table of Contents: Part I The Background to Environmental Impact Assessment -- 1 Environmental Impact Assessment: The Awakening -- 2 Linking EIA to the Principles of Sustainable Development -- 3 Sustainability Perspectives: Ecological, Economic and Social -- 4 EIA Laws and Policies: From NEPA to the World -- Part II Tightening the Nuts and Bolts of EIA -- 5 If We Don’t Need The Project, Don’t Build It -- 6 The Special Case of Mining -- 7 Whose Need and at What Cost? -- 8 Maslow and the Need to Survive -- 9 Distorting Need -- 10 Project Alternatives and Other EIA Principles -- 11 Ethical Dilemmas in EIA -- 12 Public Involvement -- 13 The Baselines and Uncertainty -- Part III Offsetting Environmental Damage -- 14 The Principles of Offsetting -- 15 Can We Convert Biodiversity into Dollars? -- 16 Illustrating Offsets -- Part IV What Is to Be Done? -- 17 Faults to Fix in the EIA Game -- 18 Improving the Quality of EIAs: Professionalism -- 19 Specialist and Generalist Earth Doctors -- 20 The A to Z of Environmental Qualifications .
    Abstract: This book provides a detailed treatment of the ecological, economic and social impacts in the context of environmental impact assessment (EIA) and makes clear the necessary link between EIA and the sustainability principles of protecting biodiversity, risk aversion, and inter and intra-generational equity. It proposes that the benefits and costs of a project need to be weighted according to who bears them, giving particular attention to the planet’s poor. Furthermore, this book presents a comprehensive analysis of environmental offsetting which has come to be commonly resorted to when negative impacts cannot be mitigated. In this context, the book argues that offsetting is only viable if advanced offsets are quarantined through a Strategic Environmental Impact approach. Finally, the book explores the role of the various disciplines which need to be mastered in undertaking an EIA. This book takes you on a journey from the beginning of environmental impact assessment to the present day. It is a scholarly warts and all study. For each trial and tribulation, Hundloe presents a remedy. It is essential reading and an invaluable reference for environmental practitioners, politicians, policy makers, academics and, the most important group, future environmental practitioners. Tor Hundloe is a pioneer of environmental impact assessment. He is an Emeritus Professor at the University of Queensland and an original staff member of the world’s first environmental school, at Griffith University. His research has taken him to environmental hot spots around the world. He has the prestigious Order of Australia.
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    Pages: XV, 320 p. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030809423
    Series Statement: Palgrave Studies in Environmental Policy and Regulation,
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-80942-3
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-80942-3
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    Advances in Geospatial Technology in Mining and Earth Sciences : Selected Papers of the 2nd International Conference on Geo-spatial Technologies and Earth Resources 2022 (2023)
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    Keywords: Earth sciences. ; Geography. ; Mining engineering. ; Underground construction. ; Geographic information systems. ; Mineralogy. ; Geology. ; Earth and Environmental Sciences. ; Mining and Exploration. ; Underground Engineering and Tunnel Construction. ; Geographical Information System. ; Mineralogy. ; Geology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1: 202 Application of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles for Surveying and Mapping in Mines: A Review -- Chapter 2: 147 Traditional and Advanced Techniques for Extraction of Large Dimension Stone Blocks for Rock-cladding and Monumental Purposes -- Chapter 3: 017 Mining-induced Land Subsidence Detected by Persistent Scatterer InSAR: Case Study in Pniówek Coal Mine, Silesian Voivodeship, Poland -- Chapter 4: 156 Slope Stability Evaluation of Fenghuangshan Landfill Under Rainfall Condition: A Case Study -- Chapter 5: 117 Forecasting PM10 Concentration from Blasting Operations in Open-Pit Mines Using Unmanned Aerial Vehicles and Adaptive Neuro-Fuzzy Inference System -- Chapter 6: 066 Assessing the Effect of Open-pit Mining Activities and Urbanization on Fine Particulate Matter (PM2.5) Concentration by Using Remote Sensing Imagery. A Case Study in Binh Duong Province, Vietnam -- Chapter 7: 016 Effect of Loading Frequency on the Liquefaction Resistance of Poorly Graded Sand -- Chapter 8: 144 An Automatic Method for Clay Minerals Extraction from Landsat 8 OLI Data. A Case Study in Chi Linh City, Hai Duong Province -- Chapter 9: 009 Evaluation of the Precision of SARAL/AltiKa and Sentinel-3A Satellite Altimetry Data over the Vietnam Sea and Its Surroundings -- Chapter 10: 070 Detection of GNSS-TEC Noise Related to the Tonga Volcanic Eruption Using Optimization Machine Learning Techniques and Integrated Data -- Chapter 11: 149 Stability of Road Embankments on Weak Soils -- Chapter 12: 053 Indirect Georeferencing in Terrestrial Laser Scanning: One-step and Two-step Approaches -- Chapter 13: 196 Technological Solutions for Fly Ash and Red Mud Upcycling Approach the Vietnam's Government Target of Net-zero Carbon By 2050 -- Chapter 14: 153 Pile-soil Interaction Mechanism and Optimization Measures Based on Finite Element Method -- Chapter 15: 055 Determination of Illegal Signs of Coal Mining Expansion in Thai Nguyen Province, Vietnam From a Combination of Radar and Optical Imagery Mine Production Tracking Platform and Its Initial Application in the Digital Transformation for a Vietnamese Coal Exploitation Company Chapter 21: 163 Shear Strength of Poorly Graded Granular Material in Multi-stage Direct Shear Test -- Chapter 22: 152 High–resolution Seismic Reflection Survey of Young Sediment at Can Gio Coast, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam -- Chapter 23: 140 Analysis of Geological Structures by 2D Magnetotelluric Inversion in Bang Hot Spring Area, Quang Binh Province -- Chapter 24: 119 Physicochemical characteristics of the Middle Triassic Limestone in Ha Nam Province, Vietnam and the Ability of Adsorption of Heavy Metal Ions from Aqueous Environments -- Chapter 25: 159 Local Mechanical Behaviors of Steel Box Girder During Skew Incremental Launching -- Chapter 26: 094 GIS Applications in Land Adaptability Mapping for Perennial Industrial Crops in Nghe An Province -- Chapter 27: 083 Land-use and Land-cover Change Detection and Classification to Analyze Dynamics of Dragon Fruit Farming in Sand Dunes Area of Binh Thuan Province of Vietnam -- Chapter 28: 059 Random Forest Analysis of Land Use and Land Cover Change Using Sentinel-2 Data in Van Yen, Yen Bai Province -- Chapter 29: 155 Engineering Geological Problems of Foundation Pit Construction in Quaternary Strata: Taking Suzhou Area as An example Chapter 30: 034 Roof Condition Characteristics Affecting the Stability of Coal Pillars and Retained Roadway -- Chapter 31: 194 On the Flow Assurance for Un-Insulated Subsea Pipeline Systems: Application on the Multiphase Pipeline from Pearl Field to FPSO Ruby II Offshore Vietnam -- Chapter 32: 017 Detection of Underground Anomalies by Evaluation of Ground Penetrating Radar Attribute Combination -- Chapter 33: 157 Dynamic Failure Process of Soil Particles at the End of Shield Tunnel Based on Discrete Element -- Chapter 34: 205 Early Triassic Tectonic Evolution in the Northeastern Kontum Massif: New Constrains from the S-type Granite in Ba To Area, Quang Ngai Province, Central Vietnam -- Chapter 35: 035 Proposal of Study on InSAR-based Land Subsidence Analysis as Basis for Subsequent Hydro-mechanical Modeling: A Case Study of the Hanoi City, Vietnam.
    Abstract: This volume composes the proceedings of the international Conference on Geo-Spatial Technologies and Earth Resources (GTER 2022) which was co-organized by Hanoi University of Mining and Geology, and the International Society for Mine Surveying (ISM) held at Hanoi city on October 13–14, 2022. GTER 2022 is technically co-sponsored by Vietnam Mining Science and Technology Association (VMST), Vietnam Association of Geodesy, Cartography and Remote Sensing (VGCR), Vietnam National Coal-Mineral Industries Holding Corporation Limited (VINACOMIN), and the Dong Bac Corporation (NECO). GTER 2022 aims to bring together experts, researchers, engineers, and policymakers to discuss and exchange their knowledge and experiences in recent Geospatial technologies, advances in Mining and Earth Sciences.
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    Pages: XVI, 548 p. 300 illus., 270 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9783031204630
    Series Statement: Environmental Science and Engineering,
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-20463-0
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    Introduction to Climate Change Management : Transitioning to a Low-Carbon Economy (2021)
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    Keywords: Climatology. ; Cogeneration of electric power and heat. ; Fossil fuels. ; Environmental management. ; Political planning. ; Environmental Law. ; Climate Sciences. ; Fossil Fuel. ; Environmental Management. ; Public Policy. ; Environmental Law.
    Description / Table of Contents: The science background -- Counting carbon -- Reducing emissions -- Policy framework -- Adapting to climate change -- Monitoring, reporting and verification -- Conclusions and further reading.
    Abstract: This book provides climate students with the basic scientific background to climate change management. Students will learn about international and national approaches to climate change management defined in voluntary initiatives as well as in national law and international agreements. The book describes mitigation and adaptation measures, monitoring and reporting of greenhouse gas emissions, and strategies for achieving a low-carbon economy, including green finance. This book combines theory and practice, introducing students to the conceptual background but also taking a professional and technical approach with case studies and low carbon toolkits. Filled with didactic elements such as concept schemes, tables, charts, figures, examples, as well as questions and answers at the end of the chapters, this book aims to engage critical thinking and the discussion of important topics of our days. The low-carbon strategy is one of the answers to limiting the greenhouse effect on our planet. This strategy is to minimize the overall carbon consumption in the life cycle of the products we consume, from the extraction of raw materials to the end of their life. The future is being built today. This book will guide its readers along the path of imagining and realizing a low-carbon economy.
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    Pages: XIX, 263 p. 51 illus., 43 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030879181
    Series Statement: Springer Climate,
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-87918-1
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    Reviews of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology Volume 256 (2021)
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    Keywords: Environment. ; Environmental management. ; Water. ; Hydrology. ; Environmental chemistry. ; Environmental Sciences. ; Environmental Management. ; Water. ; Environmental Chemistry.
    Description / Table of Contents: Metalliferous Mining Pollution and Its Impact on Terrestrial and Semi-terrestrial Vertebrates: A Review -- Fluorotelomer Alcohols’ Toxicology Correlates with Oxidative Stress and Metabolism -- Perchlorate Contamination: Sources, Effects and Technologies for Remediation -- Sources of Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria (ARB) and Antibiotic Resistance Genes (ARGs) in the Soil: A Review of the Spreading Mechanism and Human Health Risks -- An Overview of Morpho-Physiological, Biochemical, and Molecular Responses of Sorghum Towards Heavy Metal Stress -- Water and Soil Pollution: Ecological Environmental Study Methodologies Useful for Public Health Projects. A Literature Review.
    Abstract: Metalliferous Mining Pollution and Its Impact on Terrestrial and Semi-terrestrial Vertebrates: A Review Esperanza Gil-Jiménez, Manuela de Lucas, and Miguel Ferrer Fluorotelomer Alcohols’ Toxicology Correlates with Oxidative Stress and Metabolism Yujuan Yang, Kuiyu Meng, Min Chen, Shuyu Xie, and Dongmei Chen Perchlorate Contamination: Sources, Effects and Technologies for Remediation Rosa Acevedo-Barrios and Jesus Olivero-Verbel Sources of Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria (ARB) and Antibiotic Resistance Genes (ARGs) in the Soil: A Review of the Spreading Mechanism and Human Health Risks Brim Stevy Ondon, Shengnan Li, Qixing Zhou, and Fengxiang Li An Overview of Morpho-Physiological, Biochemical, and Molecular Responses of Sorghum Towards Heavy Metal Stress Dewanshi Mishra, Smita Kumar, and Bhartendu Nath Mishra Water and Soil Pollution: Ecological Environmental Study Methodologies Useful for Public Health Projects. A Literature Review Roberto Lillini, Andrea Tittarelli, Martina Bertoldi, David Ritchie, Alexander Katalinic, Ron Pritzkuleit, Guy Launoy, Ludivine Launay, Elodie Guillaume, Tina Žagar, Carlo Modonesi, Elisabetta Meneghini, Camilla Amati, Francesca Di Salvo, Paolo Contiero, Alessandro Borgini, and Paolo Baili.
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    Pages: XV, 214 p. 10 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030881405
    Series Statement: Reviews of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology, Continuation of Residue Reviews, 256
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-88140-5
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    Reviews of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology Volume 259 (2021)
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    Keywords: Environment. ; Environmental management. ; Water. ; Hydrology. ; Environmental chemistry. ; Environmental Sciences. ; Environmental Management. ; Water. ; Environmental Chemistry.
    Description / Table of Contents: Microplastic in the Food Chain – Food Safety and Environmental Aspects -- Toxicity of Graphene: An Update -- Multi-level Gene Expression in Response to Environmental Stress in Aquatic Invertebrate Chironomids: Potential Applications in Water Quality Monitoring -- Role of Structural Morphology of Commodity Polymers in Microplastic and Nanoplastics Formation: Fragmentation, Effects, and Associated Toxicity in the Aquatic Environment -- Prioritization of Pesticides for Assessment of Risk to Aquatic Ecosystems in Canada and Identification of Knowledge Gaps.
    Abstract: Microplastic in the Food Chain – Food Safety and Environmental Aspects József Lehel and Sadhbh Murphy Toxicity of Graphene: An Update Thiyagarajan Devasena, Arul Prakash Francis, and Sundara Ramaprabhu Multi-level Gene Expression in Response to Environmental Stress in Aquatic Invertebrate Chironomids: Potential Applications in Water Quality Monitoring Kiyun Park and Ihn-Sil Kwak Role of Structural Morphology of Commodity Polymers in Microplastic and Nanoplastics Formation: Fragmentation, Effects, and Associated Toxicity in the Aquatic Environment Cassandra Johannessen and Shegufa Shetranjiwalla Prioritization of Pesticides for Assessment of Risk to Aquatic Ecosystems in Canada and Identification of Knowledge Gaps Julie C Anderson, Sarah C Marteinson, and Ryan Scott Prosser Chapter “Prioritization of Pesticides for Assessment of Risk to Aquatic Ecosystems in Canada and Identification of Knowledge Gaps” is available open access under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License via springer.com.
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    Pages: XIII, 231 p. 17 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030883423
    Series Statement: Reviews of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology, Continuation of Residue Reviews, 259
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-88342-3
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    Geospatial Technology for Human Well-Being and Health (2022)
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    Keywords: Geographic information systems. ; Environmental geography. ; Public health. ; Big data. ; Epidemiology. ; Geographical Information System. ; Integrated Geography. ; Public Health. ; Big Data. ; Epidemiology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1-Building the analytic toolbox-from spatial analytics to spatial statistical inference with geospatial data -- Chapter 2-Spatial data integration to better represent pollutants for environmental health studies -- Chapter 3-Spatial health data analysis-data driven and model driven approaches. Chapter 4 -- Machine learning, big data and spatial tools-a combination to reveal complex facts that impact environmental health -- Chapter 5-Spatial aspects of seasonality and infectious diseases -- Chapter 6-Earth observation data and technology to model influenza epidemiology -- Chapter 7-Trend of geospatial technology in environmental health application-from public health to individual healthcare -- Chapter 8-Geospatial technology to analyze human well-being and its eco-social determinants -- Chapter 9-Spatial components of population health -- Chapter 10-Geospatial technology in medical geology -- Chapter 11-Geospatial technology in planning and operations of telehealth programs -- Chapter 12-Integrating GIS, toxicology, microbiology and geochemistry-a multidisciplinary integrated approach for better understanding the public health issues.
    Abstract: Over the last thirty years or so, there have been tremendous advancements in the area of geospatial health; however, somehow, two aspects have not received as much attention as they should have received. These are a) limitations of different spatial analytical tools and b) progress in making geospatial environmental exposure data available for advanced health science research and for medical practice. This edited volume addresses those two less explored areas of geospatial health with augmented discussions on the theories, methodologies and limitations of contemporary geospatial technologies in a wide range of applications related to human well-being and health. In 20 chapters, readers are presented with an up-to-date assessment of geospatial technologies with an emphasis on understanding general geospatial principles and methodologies that are often overlooked in the research literature. As a result, this book will be of interest to both newcomers and experts in geospatial analysis and will appeal to students and researchers engaged in studying human well-being and health. Chapters are presenting new concepts, new analytical methods and contemporary applications within the framework of geospatial applications in human well-being and health. The topics addressed by the various chapter authors include analytical approaches, newer areas of geospatial health application, introduction to unique resources, geospatial modeling, and environmental pollution assessments for air, water and soil. Although geospatial experts are expected to be the primary readers, this book is designed in such a way so that the public health professionals, environmental health scientists and clinicians also find it useful with or without any familiarity with geospatial analysis.
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    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9783030713775
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-71377-5
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    Metrics That Make a Difference : How to Analyze Change and Error (2022)
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    Keywords: Geographic information systems. ; Statistics . ; Computer science Mathematics. ; Mathematical statistics. ; Functions of complex variables. ; Algorithms. ; Geographical Information System. ; Statistics in Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Chemistry and Earth Sciences. ; Probability and Statistics in Computer Science. ; Several Complex Variables and Analytic Spaces. ; Algorithms.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1: Binary Variable Versus Binary Variable -- Chapter 2: Binary Variable Versus Rank Variable -- Chapter 3: Application of the Total Operating Characteristic -- Chapter 4: Categorical Variable Versus Categorical Variable -- Chapter 5: Application to Categorical Error Assessment with Sampling -- Chapter 6: Multiple Spatial Resolutions for Categorical Variables -- Chapter 7: Application to Categorical Temporal Change -- Chapter 8: Interval Variable Versus Interval Variable -- Chapter 9: Application to Interval Temporal Change -- Chapter 10: Indices of Agreement -- Chapter 11: Vector Variable Versus Vector Variable -- Chapter 12: Commandments to Avoid Deadly Sins.
    Abstract: Your government warns that 10% of your neighbors have a deadly contagious virus. The producer of a diagnostic test advertises that 90% of its tests are correct for any population. The test indicates that you have the virus. This book’s author claims your test has a 50% chance of being false, given your test’s result. Who do you believe? This book gives you insights necessary to interpret metrics that make a difference in life’s decisions. This book gives methods and software that are essential to analyse change and error. Change describes a phenomenon across time points. Error compares diagnoses with the truth. Other texts give insufficient attention to these topics. This book’s novel ideas dispel popular misconceptions and replace previous methods. The author uses carefully designed graphics and high school mathematics to communicate easily with college students and advanced scientists. Applications include but are not limited to Remote Sensing, Land Change Science, and Geographic Information Science. “A wide range of tools to aid understanding of land cover and its change has been used but scientific progress has sometimes been limited through misuse and misunderstanding. Professor Pontius seeks to rectify this situation by providing a book to accompany the researcher’s toolbox. Metrics That Make a Difference addresses basic issues of relevance to a broad community in a mathematically friendly way and should greatly enhance the ability to elicit correct information. I wish this book existed while I was a grad student.” – Giles Foody, Professor of Geographical Information Science, The University of Nottingham “Metrics That Make a Difference provides a comprehensive synthesis of over two decades of work during which Dr. Pontius researched, developed, and applied these metrics. The book meticulously and successfully guides the reader through the conceptual basis, computations, and proper interpretation of the many metrics derived for different types of variables. The book is not just a mathematical treatise but includes practical guidance to good data analysis and good science. Data scientists from many fields of endeavor will benefit substantially from Dr. Pontius’ articulate review of traditionally used metrics and his presentation of the innovative and novel metrics he has developed. While reading this book, I had multiple ‘aha’ moments about metrics that I shouldn't be using and metrics that I should be using instead.” – Stephen Stehman, Distinguished Teaching Professor, State University of New York.
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    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9783030707651
    Series Statement: Advances in Geographic Information Science,
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-70765-1
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    Heritage and the Sea : Volume 1: Maritime History and Archaeology of the Global Iberian World (15th-18th centuries) (2022)
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    Keywords: Geography. ; Underwater archaeology. ; Geographic information systems. ; Cultural property. ; Archaeology. ; Anthropology. ; Geography. ; Maritime Archaeology. ; Geographical Information System. ; Archaeology and Heritage. ; Cultural Heritage. ; Anthropology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter1. Remains of the shipwreck: an introduction to the Iberian maritime and underwater landscape -- Chapter2. A paradigm of inter and multidisciplinary research: The ForSEAdiscovery project as a case study -- Chapter3. Life and Death in the Spanish Carrera de Indias: ships, merchants, cargoes and routes -- Chapter4. Iberian Ships of the Early Modern Period -- Chapter5. Ship Types in Portugal -- Chapter6. The Iberian Peninsula between two Seas: Shipbuilding Revolution in the Mediterranean and the Atlantic Ocean, 14th–15th centuries -- Chapter7. An insight into Mediterranean naval architecture in the 16th century through the texts of Nicolò Sagri (1538–1571). A comparative perspective with Ibero-Atlantic shipbuilding -- Chapter8. From the Baltic Sea to Andalusia: North European timber (and traders) in 16th-century Seville -- Chapter9. Supplying timber for His Majesty’s fleets: forest resources and maritime struggle in Portugal (1621–1634) -- Chapter10. Historical Documents as sources for the study of shipbuilding in Spain -- Chapter11. Iberian Documents and Treaties on shipbuilding -- Chapter12. Maritime vocabulary in texts: Fray Joseph de Ledesma (1701) -- Chapter13. GIS application on 16th-18th centuries Iberian Shipwrecks.
    Abstract: This two-volume set highlights the importance of Iberian shipbuilding in the centuries of the so-called first globalization (15th to 18th), in confluence with an unprecedented extension of ocean navigation and seafaring and a greater demand for natural resources (especially timber), mostly oak (Quercus spp.) and Pine (Pinus spp.). The chapters are framed in a multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary line of research that integrates history, Geographic Information Sciences, underwater archaeology, dendrochronology and wood provenance techniques. This line of research was developed during the ForSEAdiscovery project, which had a great impact in the academic and scientific world and brought together experts from Europe and America. The volumes deliver a state-of-the-art review of the latest lines of research related to Iberian maritime history and archaeology and their developing interdisciplinary interaction with dendroarchaeology. This synthesis combines an analysis of historical sources, the systematic study of wreck-remains and material culture related to Iberian seafaring from the 15th to the 18th centuries, and the application of earth sciences, including dendrochronology. The set can be used as a manual or work guide for experts and students, and will also be an interesting read for non-experts interested in the subject. Volume 1 focuses on the history and archaeology of seafaring and shipbuilding in the Iberian early modern world, complemented by case studies on timber trade and supply for shipbuilding, analysis of shipbuilding treatises, and the application of Geographic Information Systems and Databases (GIS) to the study of shipwrecks.
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    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9783030864606
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-86460-6
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    Drainage Basin Dynamics : An Introduction to Morphology, Landscape and Modelling (2022)
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    Keywords: Physical geography. ; Geographic information systems. ; Earth sciences. ; Environmental monitoring. ; Physical Geography. ; Geographical Information System. ; Earth Sciences. ; Environmental Monitoring.
    Description / Table of Contents: Part-I: Evolution and Development of Drainage System -- 1. Drainage basin as a system unit (case study of gully basin or river basin) -- 2. Geomorphic threshold and evolution of drainage system (case study of badland) -- 3. Mechanics and landforms of drainage system (case study of badland / river) -- 4. System of stream classification (case study of ephemeral gully basin) -- 5. Controlling factors of drainage system (case study of badland /Plateau regions) -- Part-II: Drainage Basin Morphology -- 1. Morphometric properties of Drainage Basin (case study of badland /Plateau regions) -- 2. Quantitative analysis of Drainage Basin (case study of badland /Plateau regions) -- 3. Hypsometry curve analysis (case study analysis) -- 3. Alluvial Fan Morphology (case study of Hillslope / Estuarine) -- 4. Bed Morphology of drainage basin (case study of ephemeral gully basin / Mountain River / Plateau River) -- Part-III: Drainage Basin Hydrology and Modelling -- 1. River Hydraulics properties (case study of badland /Plateau regions) -- 2. Hydrological frequency-magnitude analysis (case study analysis) -- 3. Estimation of Rainfall-runoff with computations (case study analysis) -- 4. Flood risk analysis (case study analysis) -- 5. Ground water prospecting and modelling -- 6. GIS based hydrologic modelling -- Part-IV: Drainage Basin Sedimentology -- 1. Sediment properties: particle size distribution (case study analysis) -- 2. Estimation of erosion and sediment yieldModelling (GIS based) -- 3. Sediment facies analysis (case study analysis) -- 4. Bed load sediment transport modeling (case study analysis) -- 5. River deposition and fluvial landforms (case study analysis) -- 6. Geo-chemical analysis of sediment -- Part-V: Human Interference/interventions on Drainage Basin -- 1. Cheek dam impact (case study analysis) -- 2. River embankments (case study analysis) -- 3. Dams construction (case study analysis) -- 4. Barrage/Bridge construction (case study analysis) -- 5. Sand mining/ stone quarrying (case study analysis) -- 6. Landuse changes(deforestation, urbanization, agricultural expansion) and sediment yield (case study analysis) -- 7. River pollution and channel changes -- Part-VI: Drainage Basin Management -- 1. Quantitative analysis of watershed geomorphology using RS and GIS (Machine learning algorithm, SWAT etc) -- 2. River water management under watershed using geospatial techniques -- 3. Integrated river basin management and geostatistics -- 4. Management of Ecological Variability (ecological flow) and Pollution of the Hyporheic Zone using Geospatial techniques -- 5.. Social engineering and river basin management -- 6. Basin management and regional planning.
    Abstract: This volume provides a versatile introduction to the study of drainage basin evolution, morphology, drainage basin hydrology and sedimentology, human interference, natural and anthropogenic hazards and various management techniques. This book offers the responsible factors of sediment yield and their absolute and specific growth and rate of delivery through tributaries to the main streams. Rivers are important geomorphic agents which reflect an amazing variety of form and behaviour, showing the wide range of natural environment in which they are originated. The drainage system evolution and spatial network development within the dynamic nature are being discussed and how they are adjusted in the geomorphic time scale over the millions of years. This book shows how drainage systems function and react to change and why this thoughtful is required for flourishing integrated basin management. In tropical and sub-tropical countries population pressures as well as different developmental projects are being executed on the drainage basin without proper planning. Today scientists consider drainage basin as an administrative unit during implementation of regional projects. In this context this book will carry a bench mark for scholars and young scientists.
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    Pages: XXIV, 568 p. 289 illus., 258 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9783030796341
    Series Statement: Geography of the Physical Environment,
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-79634-1
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-79634-1
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    Environmental Degradation: Challenges and Strategies for Mitigation (2022)
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    Keywords: Environmental management. ; Agriculture. ; Landscape ecology. ; Pollution. ; Environmental health. ; Environmental Management. ; Agriculture. ; Landscape Ecology. ; Pollution. ; Environmental Health.
    Description / Table of Contents: Introduction -- 1 Causes of Degradation -- 2 Treatment or Remediation Technologies -- 3 Impacts of Degradation -- 4 Socio-economic Framework -- 5 Conclusions and Recommendations.
    Abstract: This book discusses problems, challenges, and mitigation strategies in the wake of environmental degradation. It suggests proactive solutions to problems of environmental degradation for strategic planning as well as their effective delivery, and problems arising due to growth in population, industry, and land use change. The uniqueness of the book is its broader spectrum of coverage with related interconnections and interdependence of various aspects. Presenting a wide spectrum of viewpoints and approaches, the book covers topics, such as deforestation impacts (land use and land cover, soil erosion); impacts on climate change and human health; treatment of industrial, municipal, biological waste disposal and their impacts on soil, water, and air; recovery/remediation processes and technologies; impacts of pesticides and chemical fertilizers on soil degradation and groundwater; socio-economic environmental sustainability; and socio-economic health impacts. Particular focus is placed on strategic planning and methodological handling of environmental degradation and remediation through various processes and treatment technologies. This book will be useful to researchers, professionals, policy makers, and environmental engineers.
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    Pages: XVII, 544 p. 87 illus., 67 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9783030955427
    Series Statement: Water Science and Technology Library, 104
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-95542-7
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-95542-7
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    Environmental Management in India: Waste to Wealth (2022)
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    Keywords: Refuse and refuse disposal. ; Environmental management. ; Environmental sciences Social aspects. ; Water. ; Hydrology. ; Waste Management/Waste Technology. ; Environmental Management. ; Environmental Social Sciences. ; Water.
    Description / Table of Contents: Introduction: Waste Management and the Agenda 2030 in the Indian Context -- Waste is Wealth: An Initiative Towards Recycling -- Possible waste to wealth technologies for mixed solid waste in India -- Characterization andValorization of Steel Slag (SS) as a Recycled Aggregates in Indian Concrete Industry” -- Utilization Hazardous Electronic Waste – Waste to Wealth -- Application of green synthesis nanoparticles for the removal of metal ions from industrial waste -- Management of Solid Waste in Pharmaceutical Industries of India -- Erosion Management of Riparian Ecosystem in Coal Mining Area through Selective Vegetation -- Urban Solid Waste Management For Enhancement of Agriculture Productivity In India -- Potential for Energy Generation and Characterization of Municipal Solid Waste Generated in Himachal Pradesh, India -- Food Waste to Bio-Energy: A Clean Technology for sustainable Rural Development -- Development of Low cost microbial fuel cell for converting waste to electricity and abating pollution -- Recent Developments in Energy Recovery from Sewage Treatment Plant Sludge via Anaerobic Digestion -- Mitigating heavy metal pollution using bio-waste derived adsorbent from Pineapple Crown Leaves -- Synthesis, characterization and application of a bio-waste (Beal shell) derived adsorbent for heavy metal remediation -- Gold phytomining in India: An Approach to Circular Economy in the 21st Century -- Management of Environmentally Stressed Areas in Watershed using Multi Criteria Decision Tool in GIS: A Noble Technique to Conserve Soil for Agriculture -- Conclusions and Recommendations.
    Abstract: This book presents unique connectivity between waste management within the agenda 2030 of India. This book is the first publication presenting up-to-date work and knowledge about waste management and waste technologies to transfer waste to wealth in India. Besides, this book also presents the role of waste management and its contribution to achieving a sustainable development program in India, with vast implication worldwide. The main focuses of the book include waste and wealth and the associated technologies, recycling of solid waste, utilization of hazardous waste, use of nanoparticle in waste management, urban solid waste, generation of energy from organic waste, clean technologies, and use of waste in agriculture. The book is a unique source of information on the transformation of waste to wealth in India. This book is of interest to research communities in the field of waste management in India, and in similar socioeconomic countries, but also, due to the planetary implications, has global interest.
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    Pages: X, 274 p. 68 illus., 47 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9783030938970
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-93897-0
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-93897-0
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    Disaster Management in the Complex Himalayan Terrains : Natural Hazard Management, Methodologies and Policy Implications (2022)
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    Keywords: Natural disasters. ; Geomorphology. ; Geography. ; Physical geography. ; Geographic information systems. ; Natural Hazards. ; Geomorphology. ; Geography. ; Physical Geography. ; Geographical Information System.
    Description / Table of Contents: Part-A: Introduction to the Disasters and Hazards in the Himalayan Terrains -- 1. Disasters in the Complex Himalayan Terrains -- 2. Hazards in the perspective of Himalayan Terrain: A review -- Part-B: Landslides in the Himalayas – Causes and Consequences -- 3. Himalayan Landslides – Causes and Evolution -- 4. Landslides in the Himalayas: Causes, Evolution, and Mitigation – A Case Study of National Highway 44, India -- 5. Geo-environmental Impact of Road Widening Project along the National Highway- 44A, Jammu & Kashmir, India -- Part-C: Floods in the Himalayas – Causes and Consequences -- 6. September 2014 floods in Kashmir Himalaya - Impacts and Mitigation Strategy -- 7. A review on the estimation of Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs) in the Himalayan region using remote sensing and geographic information system -- 8. Impact of Floods on the Green Energy Sector in the Himalayas using remote sensing and geographic information system (GIS) – A case study of Gagas Watershed, Uttarakhand, India -- Part-D: Earthquakes in the Himalayas – Assessment and Forecasting -- 9. Synthetic Aperture Radar Interferometry to Measure Earthquake Related Deformation: A Case Study from Nepal -- 10. Earthquake Forecasting in the Himalayas using Artificial Neural Networks -- Part-E: Hazard mitigation strategies in the Himalayas -- 11. Forest Fire Alert System of India with a Special Reference to Fire Vulnerability Assessment of the UT of Jammu and Kashmir -- 12. Hazard mitigation and climate change in the Himalayas – Policy and Decision making.
    Abstract: South Asia, harboring the complex Himalayan terrains, has over one-fifth of the world’s population and is recognized as the most hazard-prone region of the world. The exponential increase in population with the consequent pressure on natural resources and continued high rates of poverty and food insecurity also makes this region the most vulnerable region to hazards in the world as far as the impacts of climate change are concerned. Over the last century, the climatic trends in South-Asia have been observed to be characterized by increasing air temperatures and an increasing trend in the intensity and frequency of extreme events. IPCC (2014) has reported that the Himalayan highlands shall face significant warming over the next century. The increasing frequency of natural hazards due to the impacts of climate change in the Himalayas calls for efficient management and policymaking in these regions, which can only be implemented by the local governments through an established science-based robust action plan. This edited volume focuses on the management of natural hazards using innovative techniques of spatial information sciences and satellite remote sensing. It contains chapters from eminent researchers and experts in the field of hazard management, remote sensing, and GIS. The primary focus of this book is to replenish the gap in the available literature on the subject by bringing the concepts, theories, and practical experiences of the specialists and professionals in this field together in one volume to help students, researchers, and policymakers to address issues concerning management and policy implications of natural hazards in the complex Himalayan region.
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    Pages: XI, 182 p. 76 illus., 65 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9783030893088
    Series Statement: Geography of the Physical Environment,
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-89308-8
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-89308-8
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    The Southernmost End of South America Through Cartography : Tierra del Fuego, the South Atlantic Ocean and Antarctica from the 16th to 19th Century (2021)
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    Keywords: Geographic information systems. ; Latin America History. ; Human geography. ; Cultural geography. ; Economic geography. ; Geographical Information System. ; Latin American History. ; Human Geography. ; Social and Cultural Geography. ; Economic Geography.
    Description / Table of Contents: Introduction -- Chapter 1. The first territorial incorporation of the southern lands and seas in modern cartography -- Chapter 2. The cartographic construction of a South Atlantic region: geopolitical and economic interests -- Chapter 3. Southern Patagonia, Tierra del Fuego, the South Atlantic Ocean and the Antarctic lands within global strategies -- Chapter 4. Conclusions -- Sources and Bibliography.
    Abstract: This volume describes the construction of the territorial identity of the southern end of South America and analyzes the cartographic territorialization of Patagonia, Tierra del Fuego and the “Terra Australis” continent. Different spatial representations and territorial nature coexisted in this process as a result of the spatial interpretation and value modes as well as the projects and strategies of various actors. The book discusses the formal and symbolic incorporation to the Spanish dominion and its inclusion in the imperial design built over a new image of the world. Examining Jesuit cartography it considers both the indigenous territoriality and the dynamics of relations between natural and social components in the continental hinterland. The process of cartographic differentiation for this southern Atlantic region is analyzed in the framework of early Antarctic exploration and competing use of navigation routes and maritime resources. The book emphasizes the role geopolitical and economic interests play in these developments. The formation of territorialities of various origins has particular contents and logic, which are built upon imaginary subordination to political and economic interests. Cartographic language in the 19th century, associated with political and commercial motivations and the (British) imperial ideology, stimulated the territorial expansion. The book argues why in the late 1800's this was an important factor in the integration process of the southern indigenous territories and the national territoriality.
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    Pages: VIII, 180 p. 66 illus., 61 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030658793
    Series Statement: The Latin American Studies Book Series,
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-65879-3
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-65879-3
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    Resource Management, Sustainable Development and Governance : Indian and International Perspectives (2021)
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    Keywords: Environmental management. ; Physical geography. ; Water. ; Hydrology. ; Environmental sciences Social aspects. ; Geology. ; Environmental Management. ; Earth System Sciences. ; Water. ; Environmental Social Sciences. ; Geology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Resource Management, Sustainable Development and Governance: Introduction and Overview -- Chapter 2. Bruce Mitchell: Professional Career and Contributions -- Chapter 3. Early and Modern Paradigms in Natural Resource Management: Global and Indian Experiences -- Chapter 4. Approaching the Collaborative ‘Turn’ in Water Governance: A Critical Re-Appraisal -- Chapter 5. Disaster Risk Governance and Management: An Asian Perspective -- Chapter 6. Reshaping Natural Resource Management in China -- Chapter 7. Regional Sustainable Development and Natural Resource Decision-Making in India: Methods and Implications -- Chapter 8. Rethinking Resettlement as a Development Opportunity: Need for Good Practices -- Chapter 9. Will the Water Revolution be Decentralized? Investigating the ‘Downscale’ and ‘Upscale’ Challenges of Urban Rainwater Harvesting -- Chapter 10. Rethinking Capacity Building in Water Governance: Factors Influencing Risk Interpretation and Decision-Making in Delhi -- Chapter 11. Regional Environmental Governance: An Analytical Framework for Conservation of Natural Resource Area -- Chapter 12. Groundwater Sustainability in Haryana: Challenges to Governance -- Chapter 13. Wetland Resources in the Brahmaputra Valley, Assam: Characteristics, Use and Sustainable Development -- Chapter 14. Impact of Physical Factors on Transboundary Water Management and Governance in the Kosi Basin -- Chapter 15. Governance and Management of Teesta River Water Resources: A Geopolitical Appraisal -- Chapter 16. Governance Issues for Sustainable Water Management in Rapti River Basin, Uttar Pradesh -- Chapter 17. Social Transformation, Ecosystem Services and Resource Sustainability in Nepal Hills -- Chapter 18. Determinants of Land Use Dynamics and its Ecological Implications in India: A State Level Analysis -- Chapter 19. Land Use Change and its Impact on Ecosystem Services: Food, Livelihood, and Health Security in Kumaon Himalayas -- Chapter 20. Impact of Land Use Change on Livelihood Options: A Case Study of Upper Pasolgad Watershed, Uttarakhand -- Chapter 21. Rural Livelihood and Women: Glimpses from An Indian Tribal Village -- Chapter 22. Land Degradation and Agricultural Sustainability in Kendujhar District, Odisha -- Chapter 23. Diversification of Agriculture through Medicinal Plants in Kangra District, Himachal Pradesh -- Chapter 24. Recent Sanitation Challenges and Policy Options in Developing Countries -- Chapter 25. Solid Waste Management for Environmental Sustainability in India -- Chapter 26. Social Impact Assessment of Indian Water and Allied Policies and Programs -- Chapter 27. Challenges and Opportunities towards Management of Solid Wastes in Indian Cities: Beyond the Rhetoric of Convenience -- Chapter 28. Natural Resource Evaluation for Ecotourism and Geotourism Destination in Hong Kong -- Chapter 29. Climate Change Knowledge: Comparison of People and Scientists Perception in Shimla District, Himachal Pradesh -- Chapter 30. Climate Change Modeling for Ecosystem Services: A Method for Sustainable Development in Western Himalayan District -- Chapter 31. Urban Sustainability and Governance in Delhi Metropolitan Region -- Chapter 32. Investigating the Variability in Sanitation and Sustainability Issues: Evidence from Resettlement Colonies of Delhi -- Chapter 33. Water Governance in Thiruvananthapuram City, Kerala: Existing Practices and Alternative Paradigms -- Chapter 34. Bhitarkanika Wildlife Sanctuary, Odisha: People’s Attitude Towards its Conservation -- Chapter 35. Socio-Economic Development in Highway Corridor Zone of Bihar: A Case Study of Kuchai Kot-Muzaffarpur Section -- Chapter 36. Sustainable Resource Governance: Lessons for the Future.
    Abstract: This book examines the relationship between natural resource management, sustainable development, and governance with case studies from India and other places covering disaster risk reduction, conflict resolution, capacity building, climate change adaptation and resilience, citizen engagement and ecological conservation. Though the studies focus mostly on cases in India, the volume discusses how governance can be employed to help develop and implement sustainable practices globally through the lens of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) framework. Readers will learn how to integrate concepts of resource management, sustainable development, and governance to improve human resilience to global environmental change, and to assess the proper development approaches to assist economically stressed and resource-deprived individuals. The book will be of use to graduate students and academics, policy makers, planners, and nonprofits.
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    Pages: XX, 612 p. 130 illus., 117 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030858391
    Series Statement: Sustainable Development Goals Series,
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-85839-1
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-85839-1
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    Expertise Under Scrutiny : 21st Century Decision Making for Environmental Health and Safety (2020)
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    Keywords: Environmental management. ; Operations research. ; Environmental health. ; Environmental monitoring. ; Environmental Management. ; Operations Research and Decision Theory. ; Environmental Health. ; Environmental Monitoring.
    Description / Table of Contents: The Classic Challenge of Good Decision Making -- About Expertise Problems: Decision Making Challenges in a Contentious Environment -- Actors and Experts in the Decision Making Process -- Critical Challenges and Difficulties in Safety, Security, Environment and Health: Why are we often so bad at managing SSEH Problems?- Ethics and Analytics as Key Drivers of Good Decisions -- Solving Problems in SSEH: The Use of Decision Support Tools -- Decision Making, ELECTRE, and SSEH -- Navigating Decisions in a 21st Century World -- References.
    Abstract: This book explores the challenges that confront leaders in government and industry when making decisions in the areas of environmental health and safety. Today, decision making demands transparency, robustness, and resiliency. However thoughtfully they are devised, decisions made by governments and enterprises can often trigger immediate, passionate public response. Expertise Under Scrutiny shows how leaders can establish organizational decision making processes that yield valid, workable choices even in fast-changing and uncertain conditions. The first part of the book examines the organizational decision making process, describing the often-contentious environment in which important environmental health and safety decisions are made, and received. The authors review the roles of actors and experts in the decision making process. The book goes on to address such topics as: · The roles of actors and experts in the decision making process · Ethics and analytics as drivers of good decisions · Why managing problems in safety, security, environment, and health Part II offers an outline for adopting a formal decision support structure, including the use of decision support tools. It includes a chapter devoted to ELECTRE (ELimination and Choice Expressing Reality), a multi-criteria decision analysis system. The book concludes with an insightful appraisal and analysis of the expertise, structure and resources needed for navigating well-supported, risk-informed decisions in our 21st Century world. Expertise Under Scrutiny benefits a broad audience of students, academics, researchers, and working professionals in management and related disciplines, especially in the field of environmental health and safety.
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    Pages: XVI, 168 p. 45 illus., 32 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9783030205324
    Series Statement: Risk, Systems and Decisions,
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-20532-4
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-20532-4
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    Type-Based Flood Statistics : An Interlink Between Stochastic and Deterministic Flood Hydrology (2023)
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    Keywords: Water. ; Hydrology. ; Statistics . ; Natural disasters. ; Geographic information systems. ; Water. ; Statistics. ; Natural Hazards. ; Geographical Information System.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Introduction -- Chapter 2. Characterisation of Flood Events – Event Separation and Flood Typology -- Chapter 3. Univariate Flood-Type-specific Flood Statistics -- Chapter 4. Multivariate Flood-Type specific Flood Statistics under consideration of tributary impacts -- Chapter 5. Regionalisation of Flood-type specific distributions -- Chapter 6. Main applications of the new methodology -- Chapter 7. Summary and outlook -- Appendix.
    Abstract: This book summarises for the first time all relevant methodologies for type-based flood statistics, introduces the basis of flood typology and makes them accessible to the user. Flood types improve the understanding of the flood-generating processes and characterise the flood event in terms of its features such as peak, volume and hydrograph shape. In addition, they can also significantly expand the information used in flood statistics and add valuable flood characteristics to the determination of design floods, especially the determination of flood scenarios relevant for reservoir management. A detailed framework with all aspects of point and spatial statistics as well as regionalisation is presented, and examples illustrate the benefit of the proposed methodology. The target audience is both users in associations and engineering offices, as type-based statistics are increasingly becoming part of the specifications, and researchers, as this is a current field of research.
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    Pages: XVIII, 275 p. 114 illus., 110 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9783031327117
    Series Statement: Water Science and Technology Library, 124
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-32711-7
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-32711-7
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    Sustainable Management of Natural Resources : Diversity, Ecology, Taxonomy and Sociology (2023)
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    Keywords: Environmental management. ; Environmental monitoring. ; Forestry. ; Biodiversity. ; Environmental Management. ; Environmental Monitoring. ; Forestry. ; Biodiversity.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Conservation, Regeneration and Development of Species-Rich Meadows in Flooded Areas in Northwestern Germany -- Chapter 2. Population Density of the Endemic Trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss nelsoni) and Its Relationship with the Habitat in the Sierra San Pedro Mártir, Baja California, Mexico -- Chapter 3. Mayan Truffles: Notes on the Hypogeal and Subhigeal Fungi of the Peninsula of Yucatan, Mexico -- Chapter 4. Bioenergetic Potential of the Huizache Vachellia Farnesiana (L.) Willd -- Chapter 5. Macromycetes Associated with Three Types of Vegetation in the Municipality of Rayones, Nuevo León -- Chapter 6. Social Capital in the State of Nuevo León as a Tool for Sustainable Forest Development -- Chapter 7. Effect of High Temperatures That Simulate Climate Change in the Germination of Seven Species of the Tamaulipan Thornscrub -- Chapter 8. Presence and Importance of Mesquite Prosopis laevigata (Humb.& Bonpl. ex Willd) M.C. Johnst in Northeastern Mexico -- Chapter 9. Edible Macromycetes of Chihuahua.Diversity and Nutritional Properties -- Chapter 10. Origin and Cultural Impact of Wild Chilli Pepper (Capsicum annuum L. var. glabriusculum) in Northeastern Mexico -- Chapter 11. Diversity of Macrofungi in the Forest Ecosystems of the Cumbres National Park -- Chapter 12. Diversity Of Symbiosis Oftween Species of Macrofungi and Insects in the Temperate Forest of Iturbide, Nuevo León -- Chapter 13. Interactions Between Macrofungals and Insects via Sporocarps in Three Types of Vegetation of the Municipality of Linares, Nuevo León, Mexico -- Chapter 14. Interactions Between Macrofungals and Insects in the Oak and Pine Forest in the Municipalities of Iturbide and Galeana, Nuevo León.
    Abstract: Climate change and human activities are impacting the environment around the world and there is a great need to update our knowledge of natural resources in order to sustain the livelihoods of rural communities and urban dwellers. Educational tools help people to understand the ecology, and the management of natural resources and to participate in actions to protect the environment. This book has a multipurpose focus regarding biodiversity, management, and conservation of the natural resources as species are linked in nutritional webs in the ecosystems. Ecology, diversity, conservation, and management practices such as plant species, native fish, edible mushrooms, and woody species are important for improving people livelihoods and incomes. It is expected that readers will learn to apply similar multipurpose approaches to natural resources in other parts of the world when their environments are affected by climate change or human activities. This book introduces the importance of the sustainable management of natural resources to a wide audience, including policy decision makers, but also researchers.
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    Pages: XXIII, 275 p. 107 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9783031333941
    Series Statement: Earth and Environmental Sciences Library,
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-33394-1
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-33394-1
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    Recent Technologies for Disaster Management and Risk Reduction : Sustainable Community Resilience & Responses (2021)
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    Keywords: Natural disasters. ; Environmental management. ; Environmental monitoring. ; Natural Hazards. ; Environmental Management. ; Environmental Monitoring.
    Description / Table of Contents: Glacial lake outflow hazard and risk probability in Sikkim -- Rockfall Hazard Assessment using RAMMS for the SE Facing Escarpment of Manikaran, Himachal Pradesh, India -- Investigation of Indian Summer Monsoon Rainfall relationship with the Bay of Bengal sea surface temperature and currents -- A comparative study of interpolation methods for mapping soil properties: a case study of eastern part of Madhya Pradesh, India -- Geo Spatial application for coastal morphology changes along the sand mining coast: a case study on Alappad, Kerala.
    Abstract: This book explains to governments, decision makers and disaster professionals the potential uses of recent technologies for disaster monitoring and risk reduction based on the knowledge and experience of prominent experts/researchers in the relevant fields. It discusses the application of recent technological developments for emerging disaster risks in today's societies and deliberates on the various aspects of disaster risk reduction strategies, especially through sustainable community resilience and responses. This book consists of selected invited papers on disaster management, which focus on community resilience and responses towards disaster risk reduction based on experiences, and closely examines the coordinated research activities involving all stakeholders, especially the communities at risk. Many regions of the world and aspects of disaster risk and its management are covered. It is described how recent technologies will support better understanding and action to reduce the number and impact of disasters in future. The principal audience for this book is researchers, urban planners, policy makers, as well as students.
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    Pages: XV, 479 p. 187 illus., 157 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030761165
    Series Statement: Earth and Environmental Sciences Library,
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-76116-5
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-76116-5
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    A Geoinformatics Approach to Water Erosion : Soil Loss and Beyond (2022)
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    Keywords: Soil science. ; Geographic information systems. ; Earth sciences. ; Physical geography. ; Soil Science. ; Geographical Information System. ; Earth Sciences. ; Physical Geography.
    Description / Table of Contents: Dedication -- Preface -- Acknowledgement -- 1. Soil erosion: The general problem -- 1.1 The soil, and its erosion -- 1.2 Scope of soil erosion -- 1.3 A brief history of soil loss -- 1.4 Soil as a finite resource -- 1.5 Summary -- 2 The case of agricultural catchments -- 2.1 Erosion factors in a distinct landform -- 2.2 On-site and off-site consequences -- 2.3 The human agent -- 2.4 Summary -- 3 The physical process -- 3.1 The basics of hillslope erosion -- 3.2 Water Erosion Prediction Project (WEPP) -- 3.3 CAESAR-Lisflood a landscape evolution model -- 3.4 Morgan-Morgan-Finney (MMF) -- 3.5 Summary -- 4 Spatial variation in the catchment -- 4.1 Discrete spatial units -- 4.2 A suite of continuous variables -- 4.3 Summary -- 5 Earth-based observations -- 5.1 Spectral indices: spectral signatures and mathematical expressions -- 5.2 Classification -- 5.3 Synergy of RS data in catchment models -- 5.4 Close range analysis -- 5.5 Summary -- 6 Predicting erosion risk: from expert knowledge to data mining -- 6.1 The Topographic Threshold -- 6.2 Expert-based systems -- 6.3 The data-mining approach -- 6.4 Fuzzy logic -- 6.5 Summary -- 7 Health of the remaining soil -- 7.1 The soil health index -- 7.2 Statistical analysis and pre-processing -- 7.3 Mapping soil health -- 7.4 Summary -- 8 Decision-making -- 8.1 Decision-making in soil conservation -- 8.2 The simple expert system -- 8.3 GISCAME -- 8.4 Summary -- References -- Index -- Nomenclature.
    Abstract: Degradation of agricultural catchments due to water erosion is a major environmental threat at the global scale, with long-lasting destructive consequences valued at tens of billions of dollars per annum. Eroded soils lead to reduced crop yields and deprived agroecosystem’s functioning through, for example, decreased water holding capacity, poor aeration, scarce microbial activity, and loose soil structure. This can result in reduced carbon sequestration, limited nutrient cycling, contamination of water bodies due to eutrophication, low protection from floods and poor attention restoration—consequences that go far beyond the commonly modelled soil loss and deposition budgets. This book demonstrates, using data from the Harod catchment in northern Israel, how cutting-edge geoinformatics, data science methodologies and soil health indicators can be used to measure, predict, and regulate these major environmental hazards. It shows how these approaches are used to quantify—in time and space—the effect of water erosion not only on the soil layer, soil minerals, and soil loss, but also on the wide-range of services that agricultural ecosystems might supply for the benefit and well-being of humans. The algorithms described in this book play a major role in this paradigm shift and they include, for example, extraction of photogrammetric DEMs from drone's data, advanced drainage structure calculations, fuzzy process-based modelling and spatial topographic threshold computations, multicriteria analyses and expert-based systems development using analytic hierarchal processes, innovative data-mining and machine learning tools, autocorrelation and interpolation of soil health, physically-based soil evolution models, spatial decision support systems and many more.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XXII, 349 p. 159 illus., 73 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9783030915360
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-91536-0
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-91536-0
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    Intensified Land and Water Use : A Holistic Perspective of Local to Regional Integration (2021)
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    Keywords: Physical geography. ; Water. ; Hydrology. ; Soil science. ; Environmental management. ; Sustainability. ; Earth System Sciences. ; Water. ; Soil Science. ; Physical Geography. ; Environmental Management. ; Sustainability.
    Description / Table of Contents: 1 Preface -- 2 Hydrological approach for evaluation of soil and water degradation processes as related to climate change and biodiversity losses -- 3 Prediction of soil salinization and sodification processes as affected by groundwater under different climate and management conditions -- 4 Landscape features as conditions for vegetation and crop growth. Physiological aspects of plants response to salinity, alkalinity and shallow water-table -- 5 The classical fact in water insecurity: groundwater; the need to recognize the importance of its presence -- 6 Groundwater and its role in maintaining the ecological functions of ecosystems; advances in holistic approaches in studies on the interaction vegetation-groundwater flows -- 7 Groundwater flows in Bajos Submeridionales of Santa Fe wetlands as part of the Chaqueña plain (Argentina) and their use for livestock production -- 8 Geochemical feature of intermediate flow discharging in Paraná river system, Argentina -- 9 Hydrogeochemical characterization of groundwater and its interaction with other components of the environment in Mexico -- 10 Landscape functioning as a basis for defining its sustainable intervention: soils and groundwater flows. .
    Abstract: This book combines multidisciplinary studies on the environmental consequences of intensified use of land and water, and the fusion of land to provide food for a growing population. Studies on water, vegetation, and soil are addressed from an environmental management perspective with a special focus on the relation between natural elements and humans. This book considers the essential dynamics of humans and the natural environment, which is especially important in areas with shallow water-table that influence directly on agricultural activities (crops, livestock, and forests), land management, flooding, droughts, waterlogging, salt-affected soils (saline and sodic) and variation in obtained water quality in wells where these processes as related to the local and regional geomorphology control. The studies present hydrological processes towards the definition of an adequate use of soil and water with consequences of its management on the environment. Also, water study procedures are presented as well as their relation to other elements of the landscape. Methodologies such as the Tóthian flow system concept are recognized by different authors to provide the reader with solid interdisciplinary analyses of related environmental components such as soils, vegetation, surface water, geomorphology, geological framework and groundwater physical-chemical composition.
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    Pages: XXIV, 275 p. 85 illus., 77 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030654436
    Series Statement: Springer Earth System Sciences,
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-65443-6
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-65443-6
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    Geodesy for a Sustainable Earth : Proceedings of the 2021 Scientific Assembly of the International Association of Geodesy, Beijing, China, June 28 – July 2, 2021 (2023)
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    Keywords: Geophysics. ; Geotechnical engineering. ; Geographic information systems. ; Geophysics. ; Geotechnical Engineering and Applied Earth Sciences. ; Geographical Information System.
    Description / Table of Contents: Geometric Reference Frames -- Combined IVS Contribution to the ITRF2020 -- An Experimental Combination of IGS repro3 Campaign’s Orbit Products Using a Variance Component Estimation Strategy -- The Correlations of the Helmert Transformation Parameters as an Additional Auxiliary Diagnostic Tool for Terrestrial Reference Frames Quality Assessment -- Shimosato Co-Location of the SLR and GNSS Stations -- Local Ties at SLR Station Riga -- Datum Problem Handling in Local Tie Surveys at Wettzell and Metsähovi -- Close Range Photogrammetry for High-Precision Reference Point Determination: A Proof of Concept at Satellite Observing System Wettzell -- Frame Accuracy of Combined EPN Weekly Coordinate Solutions -- The Atlantic Network of Geodynamic and Space Stations (RAEGE): A Spanish-Portuguese Infrastructure of Geodetic Stations -- ITRF Densification in Cyprus -- Geodetic Analyses at the National Geographic Institute of Spain -- Large-Scale Dimensional Metrology for Geodesy - First Results from the European GeoMetre Project -- Bureau of Products and Standards: Description and Promotion of Geodetic Products -- Physical Height Systems -- Can an Earth Gravitational Model Augmented by a Topographic Gravity Field Model Realize the International Height Reference System Accurately? -- Assessing Molodensky’s Heights: A Rebuttal -- On the Accuracy of Geoid Heights Derived from Discrete GNSS/Levelling Data Using Kriging Interpolation -- Gravimetric Geoid Modeling by Stokes and Second Helmert’s Condensation Method in Yogyakarta, Indonesia -- A Geodetic Determination of the Gravitational Potential Difference Toward a 100-km-scale Clock Frequency Comparison in a Plate Subduction Zone -- Validation of the Hellenic Gravity Network in the Frame of the ModernGravNet Project -- Global Gravity Field Modeling -- Combined Gravity Solution from SLR and GRACE/GRACE-FO -- Contribution of LARES SLR Data to Co-estimated Earth Geopotential Coefficients -- Determination and Combination of Monthly Gravity Field Time Series from Kinematic Orbits of GRACE, GRACE-FO and Swarm -- Topographic Gravity Field Modelling for Improving High-Resolution Global Gravity Field Models -- The Benefit of Accelerometers Based on Cold Atom Interferometry for Future Satellite Gravity Missions -- Kalman-Filter Based Hybridization of Classic and Cold Atom Interferometry Accelerometers for Future Satellite Gravity Missions -- Gravimetry by Nanoscale Parametric Amplifiers Driven by Radiation-Induced Dispersion Force Modulation -- Earth Rotation -- On the Improvement of Combined EOP Series by Adding 24-hour VLBI Sessions to VLBI Intensives and GNSS Data -- Investigating the Relationship Between Length of Day and El-Niño Using Wavelet Coherence Method -- Estimation of Earth Rotation Parameter UT1 from Lunar Laser Ranging Observations -- Surface Deformation Monitoring -- Determination of a GNSS-Based Velocity Field of the African Continent -- Vertical Land Motion at Tide Gauges Observed by GNSS: A New GFZ-TIGA Solution -- CyCLOPS: A National Integrated GNSS/InSAR Strategic Research Infrastructure for Monitoring Geohazards and Forming the Next Generation Datum of the Republic of Cyprus -- GNSS Positioning -- Dilution of Precision (DOP) Factors for Evaluating Observations to Galileo Satellites with VLBI -- On the Limits of State-of-the-Art GNSS Receivers in Frequency Transfer -- On the Effect of Antenna Calibration Errors on Geodetic Estimates: Investigation on Zero and Double Difference Approaches -- Estimation and Calibration of Codephase Center Correction Using the Empirical Mode Decomposition -- On the Potential of Image Similarity Metrics for Comparing Phase Center Corrections -- Multipath Characterization Using Ray-Tracing in Urban Trenches -- Bounding the Residual Tropospheric Error by Interval Analysis -- Precise Orbit Determination of CubeSats Using Proposed Observations Weighting Model -- Geodetic Atmospheric and Remote Sensing -- Optimal TEC Forecast Models Based on Machine Learning and Time Series Analysis Techniques – A Preliminary Study on the Ring of Fire -- Sensitivity of Shipborne GNSS Troposphere Retrieval to Processing Parameters -- Application of the Total Variation Method in Near Real-Time GNSS Tropospheric Tomography -- Comparison of the Effective Isotropic Radiated Power Parameter in CYGNSS v2.1 and v3.0 Level 1 Data and Its Impact on Soil Moisture Estimation -- Cross-Polarization Correction for Soil Moisture Retrieval Using GNSS SNR Data.
    Abstract: This open access volume contains selected papers of the 2021 Scientific Assembly of the International Association of Geodesy – IAG2021. The Assembly was hosted by the Chinese Society for Geodesy, Photogrammetry and Cartography (CSGPC) in Beijing, China from June 28 to July 2, 2021. It was a hybrid conference with in-person and online attendants. In total, the Assembly was attended by 146 in-person participants and 1,123 online participants. The theme of the Assembly was Geodesy for a Sustainable Earth. 613 contributions (255 oral presentations and 358 poster presentations) covered all topics of the broad spectrum considered by the IAG: geodetic reference frames, Earth gravity field modelling, Earth rotation and geodynamics, positioning and applications, the Global Geodetic Observing System (GGOS), geodesy for climate research, marine geodesy, and novel sensors and quantum technology for geodesy. All published papers were peer-reviewed, and we warmly recognize the contributions and support of the Associate Editors and Reviewers. .
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    Pages: XII, 441 p. 265 illus., 251 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9783031295072
    Series Statement: International Association of Geodesy Symposia, 154
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-29507-2
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-29507-2
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    Agriculture, Recreation, Water Quality and Nature Protection in the Hula Valley, Israel : 70 years of a Mega-ecological Project (2023)
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    Keywords: Environmental management. ; Environment. ; Biotic communities. ; Climatology. ; Agriculture. ; Environmental Management. ; Environmental Sciences. ; Ecosystems. ; Climate Sciences. ; Agriculture.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Historical implementation of the Hula Drainage and followed "Hula Project" -- Chapter 2. Regional Geographical and geological system structure -- Chapter 3. Meteorology: Climate change: air temperature, precipitation, dryness and desertification trends -- Chapter 4. Hydrology: Hydrological System structure: Head waters. Valley Canals (efore and after "Hula Project, agricultural development, Agmon-Hula, River Discharge, Runoff, Subterranean flows, Ground water Table, the impact of seasonal and multi-annual fluctuations of climate change on Hula Valley water balance -- Chapter 5. Nutrients: Water quality in River discharges, Hula Valley canals, and underground flows; the impact of Hula Valley on Nutrient inputs into Lake Knneret through Jordan River, Seasonal and long term fluctuations, the impact of climate change on nutrients dynamic -- Chapter 6. Agricultural management in the Hula valley: Crops diversity, irrigation policy, prevention of soil deterioration and linkage with touristic function maintenance -- Chapter 7. The Peat- Soil Convention: Conceptual and practical implementation: prevention of soil deterioration by moisture level control -- Chapter 8. The Agmon-Hula system: The impact of Agmon-Hula system on Nutrients removal from the Kinneret loads, Agmon water and nutrient balances, plants and birds distribution -- Chapter 9. Eco-tourism and ecological management of the the Hula Project: The Crane Case: Tourism-agricultural linkage -- Chapter 10. Conclusions and future perspectives of management.
    Abstract: The anxious search for agricultural income resources, and assurance of the national water supply in the northern newly created state of Israel initiated the national project of the Hula Drainage. The implementation of this project was accompanied as of today by research and monitoring of the ecological trait aimed at crop harvest improvement in the Hula valley and prevention of water quality deterioration in Lake Kinneret. Forty years later a reclamation project to improve the peat soil property and renovate the hydrological system was carried out. This book documents the scientific research carried out during this mega-ecological project. Several issues of the ecological renovation and its impact on the Hula valley management and water quality in lake Kinneret are presented in this book. The advantage and contribution of a newly created shallow lake Agmon-Hula to nutrient dynamics, and hydrological control, accompanied by avian presence, (among others, Cranes, Storks, Pelicans, Flamingoes) and plants renewal which enhanced, tourism; potential impact of nitrogen and sulfate migration from the Hula valley on the Kinneret water quality; the role of climate change on the ecology of the Hula Valley and the Kinneret nutrient availabilities and phytoplankton community; the subterranean migration of water and nutrients and water loss. Further proposals for future development are under consideration. This book presents a comprehensive practical management implementation of a long-term ecological project. Results of scientific and monitoring research which followed the project implementation benefit the international and national communities.
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    Pages: XXX, 243 p. 138 illus., 72 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9783031234125
    Series Statement: Springer Geography,
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-23412-5
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-23412-5
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    Environmental Remote Sensing and GIS in Tunisia (2021)
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    Keywords: Environment. ; Geographic information systems. ; Environmental management. ; Environmental Sciences. ; Geographical Information System. ; Environmental Management.
    Description / Table of Contents: Introduction -- RS and GIS for Urban and Rural Applications Approaching The Tunisian Human Environment by using RS and the Dasymetric Method The role of GIS as a planning tool in a Tunisian urban landscape. Sfax City Spatio-temporal monitoring Spatial Distribution PROMETHEE And Geospatial Analysis -- RS and GIS for Mapping and Modeling Using RS and GIS to Mapping A GIS based DRASTIC -- RS and GIS for Natural Risks Applications Mapping Environmental Risk Degradation Application of remote sensing. Soil Degradation and Drought -- Soil Degradation and Drought Monitoring of Land Use Drought Assessment in Tunisia -- RS and GIS to Assess and Monitor Dry, Arid and Wetlands -- Conclusions.
    Abstract: This book focuses on monitoring and assessing various environmental processes in Tunisia using state-of-the-art remote sensing and GIS technologies. In addition to addressing the diversity of Tunisian landscapes and providing spatial analysis of natural, cultivated and urbanized environments. It presents and discusses several case studies on integrated RS / GIS approaches for mapping, modeling, monitoring and evaluation. Moreover, in this volume authored by experts in the topic from Tunisia and other countries, authors assess the agro-environmental applications from Tunisia and offer different methods and applications to environmental processes and risks including drought, degradation, flood, planning, Yield estimation, dust storm detection, dry land vulnerability, wetland dynamics and others. The material presented here will help decision-makers plan sustainable landscape and agricultural management policies that preserve biodiversity and contribute to achieving sustainability goals and for researchers, it will expose methodological approaches used in different fields of research. Graduate students and Practionioner engineers working in the field of RS/GIS will also benefit from the book. The book ends with a set of conclusions and recommendations to support researchers underscoring the need for further research in this area. .
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XI, 362 p. 143 illus., 119 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030636685
    Series Statement: Springer Water,
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-63668-5
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-63668-5
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