Ending the War Between Humanity and Nature
Why are we so unwilling to address the climate crisis? Humanity and nature are at war. This book argues the root cause is not simply economics, but the time-honored stories we tell ourselves about humanity’s place in (or out of) the natural world.
Energy, Climate and Tourism
Approaching the issues of climate, energy, and tourism in an original way, the study illustrates the place of energy in contemporary society. It suggests the implementation of tourism standards to control the negative effects of tourism at a local and regional level.
The Mediterranean Basin’s high biodiversity and 8000 years of history face a great threat from urbanisation and habitat destruction. Both its historical heritage and geography are at risk. This book synthesises knowledge to increase awareness and save the basin.
Written by international experts, this book covers major environmental contaminations and their remediation using bio-based solutions. It details the mechanisms of bioremediation and how bacteria and plants decontaminate pollutants. A valuable resource for scientists.
The 21st century presents many challenges to the hazard manager as changing conditions reshape disaster impacts and human vulnerability. This book examines evolving approaches to natural hazards, offering insights into applied research to inspire future work.
This book explores the fundamental processes of carbon sequestration in forest ecosystems and their vital role in mitigating climate change. It provides an in-depth analysis of anthropogenic impacts, offering invaluable insights into the science, policy, and practices involved.
General Principles of Ecological Risk Assessment
This book provides a comprehensive overview of the modern concepts and tools for ecological risk assessment of environmental stressors. It describes methods to evaluate exposure and effects, with sections on bioaccumulation models, emerging stressors, and regulatory instruments.
Green Growth
This book examines globalisation, the environment, and technology. Following an international conference, it offers a pluralistic approach to these critical issues, bringing together academics, actors, and politicians to move from theory to action.
Humankind and Nature
This publication gathers Western and Asian experts from fields like ecology, religion, and ethics to address the ecological dilemma. This collection of essays will renew awareness and stimulate reflection on the spiritual and social dimensions of climate change.
Hydro Mastery
This book provides a blueprint for turning water management into a competitive advantage. By understanding water on a molecular level, businesses can boost efficiency, reduce costs, and prevent fouling, transforming water science into tangible economic benefits.
Integral Ecology
Drawing inspiration from Pope Francis’ ecological encyclical “Laudato Si’: On Care for our Common Home”, this conference proceedings engages both secular and religious perspectives on crucial issues that threaten the ecology of our planet.
Integrated Waste Management
This book investigates Circular Economy (CE) solutions to the issue of waste. It merges science and management to offer practical, techno-managerial solutions for transitioning to a low carbon economy, exploring both managerial aspects and advances in technical detailing.
This guide presents practical guidelines on how to find your creative role in the journey to sustainability. It offers innovative ideas for solving pressing global challenges and invites you to examine your values to achieve personal victories on the path to a better world.
This book provides transformative AI-based solutions for the next-generation energy revolution. Leading experts tackle key challenges from grid integration to decarbonization, detailing innovations for solar, wind, and green hydrogen to shape a sustainable energy future.
Meeting the Challenges of Climate Change to Tourism
The travel and tourism industry is both a significant contributor to climate change and is directly impacted by it. As a vital driver of the global economy, the sector must adapt. This collection offers indispensable insights and models of best practice.
Studying Shanghai and Nanjing, this book examines the behavior and impact of pollutants in developing metropolises. It offers innovative solutions, including a method to distinguish human-added trace metals in soil from natural levels. A guide for researchers and policymakers.
This timely book explores innovative, sustainable approaches to mitigate pollution. It delves into nature’s potential to address environmental issues, showing how natural solutions can transform waste management, restore ecosystems, and reclaim valuable resources.
This book offers profound analyses of the main theoretical and practical aspects of the concept of sustainable development. The focus on the international aspects of the implementation of ideas of this notion makes the insights provided here fresh and unique.
President Jimmy Carter recalls the imminent nuclear threat he faced in the White House. He is joined by experts and a survivor of the Nagasaki atomic bomb in this collection of talks on nuclear disarmament and the ongoing struggle for peace.
Patents and Climate Change
Since the year 1989, hundreds of global-warming related patents have been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Dochniak provides an easy-to-read summary of such patents, in addition to presenting inventor profiles and news articles that are thought-provoking.