Disposal of CRT waste
This paper presents the results of a research project carried out at the Centre for Environmental Sciences at the Federal University of Amazonas (CCA/UFAM). The data was provided by a company in the industrial centre of Manaus, which has taken a proactive initiative to correctly eliminate the environmental liabilities accumulated in the company's warehouses. It's a topic that has been discussed within the environmental field, particularly in relation to the Environmental Management System (EMS). Initiatives like this one by Sony improve the company's image and make it possible for its products to be better accepted on the market.
Community Energy and Sustainable Energy Transitions
This open access book engages with the difficulties of delivering community energy in practice, building on practical experiences in Ethiopia, Malawi, and Mozambique. In these countries, where many people lack access to electricity, community energy is an alternative to advance universal energy access. This book argues that, besides providing access, community energy is essential for achieving justice and resilience in sustainable energy transitions. Community energy combines off-grid infrastructures with innovative forms of governance to incorporate the perspectives of beneficiaries in the generation and distribution of electricity. Community energy has multiple benefits for communities, such as facilitating the adoption of renewable technologies, providing energy access where it is lacking, and building resilience. They also offer societal benefits beyond beneficiary communities, such as providing additional capacity to existing grids, delivering off-grid services where the grid is absent, and bridging on-grid and off-grid systems. Despite its promises, however, the adoption of community energy has been slow. This book presents a feminist-informed perspective on community energy to advance energy justice that puts disadvantaged communities at the centre of sustainable energy transitions. It also explores the room for manoeuvre within existing regulatory systems, supply chains, and delivery systems to facilitate its development. By engaging with existing experiences in community energy, the book demonstrates the potential of communities to gain control over their energy needs and resources and argues for the need to develop a wide range of transdisciplinary skills among policymakers, technicians and communities to deliver a just energy transition.
Eco-Bytes
This book illuminates the nexus of computer science and environmental responsibility, guiding individuals, industries, and policymakers toward a sustainable digital future. Exploring renewable energy integration, green computing, and innovative technologies, the book unveils a transformative journey. It navigates energy-efficient hardware, software sustainability, and the symbiosis of cloud computing with renewables. Beyond conventional paradigms, it explores AI and quantum computing's transformative potential. Meticulously examining industry standards, global cooperation, and sustainable education, it guides stakeholders in academia, industry, and governance. Strategies for overcoming renewable tech adoption challenges are presented, offering actionable insights for reshaping computing's environmental impact. The book addresses electronic waste, data center energy, and hardware carbon footprints, advocating circular economy principles and urging holistic responsible computing. With a call to action, it encourages advocacy, innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement for a collective, responsible digital era.
Ichkeul Park
The book offers a fascinating dive into the little-known world of beetles in the heart of the Ichkeul National Park, a Ramsar site of worldwide ecological importance. The author presents the in-depth results of a rigorous ecological study of 56 beetle species belonging to 10 families and 22 subfamilies. Through a detailed scientific approach, the book explores the exceptional diversity of these insects, highlighting their crucial role in the delicate balance of the Ichkeul ecosystem. Dedicated chapters present the distinctive characteristics of the predominant families such as Carabidae, Tenebrionidae and Scarabaeidae, providing an in-depth understanding of these little architects of nature. Discoveries about beetle diversity are interwoven with detailed observations, exposing intriguing behaviors and subtle interactions with other ecological factors. Beyond the scientific findings, the author explores the implications for the conservation of Ichkeul, offering informed recommendations based on the study's findings.
Native seedling production under the effect of hydrogel and nitrogen
Considering the total scarcity of technical and biological information on the use of hydrogel and fertilization in the production of seedlings and the urgent need to make forest recovery initiatives more precise and viable, the authors developed a study in a greenhouse located in Bras穩lia-DF seeking to evaluate the effect of the Hydrogel Polymer incorporated into the substrate and nitrogen fertilization on the growth of seedlings of three native Cerrado tree species - Handroanthus ochraceus (Cham. ), popularly known as Ip礙-amarelo Mattos, Handroanthus impetiginosus (Mart. ex DC.), Mattos, Ip礙-roxo and Myracrodruon urundeuva, Aroeira. The Cerrado has an extreme abundance of endemic species and is suffering exceptional habitat loss. In this context, we recommend this book to professionals and students of Biological and Agricultural Sciences, as well as lovers of Brazilian flora and its applications who seek to conserve and restore the Cerrado biome through the production and propagation of its species.
Survey and feasibility for the acceptance of rainwater reuse
Population and industrial growth contributes to the swelling of cities, with increased contamination of rivers, lakes, dams and their tributaries, bringing problems related to the consumption and use of water and its scarcity in Brazil and worldwide. As well as the irrational use of treated water by the Brazilian population in domestic activities such as washing pavements, vehicles, irrigating plants and grass, among other ways, saturating the Brazilian basic sanitation system. Faced with the need to supplement water for domestic purposes and/or consumption as drinking water, the search for a solution, such as the installation of reservoirs in urban and rural homes that use rainwater and capture it, is an alternative for the survival of the Brazilian and world population. Thus, the aim of this study was to focus on this segment, due to the need to know the profile of consumption of treated drinking water, as well as the use and implementation of the cistern system for storing rainwater in this region, with complementary microbiological and physical-chemical analysis, as well as the rainfall profile over the last five years.
Environmental Responsibility in the Hotel Sector
Throughout our lives, no matter what we do, we certainly wouldn't be able to do it without the effective participation of a significant number of people. The act of remembering these people at this time is a way of expressing my gratitude and thanking them for all the help they have given me in producing this research and completing this dissertation. So in this simple but sincere gesture, I would like to say thank you: I would like to thank God for the opportunities I have been given in life, especially for having protected me during the more than 24,000 kilometers I have traveled during this master's degree, for having met people who have only made me greater as a human being, but I would also like to thank him for having given me difficult moments, situations that have been fundamental as an example of learning and a reason to test my faith. To my parents, especially my mother Francisca Ilma, because I don't know what I would be without her upbringing and because she is a beautiful living example of a human being, of character and honesty. She always made me believe that I could be the best. I love you unconditionally, my mother.
Getting Down to Earth
Outdoor air pollution accounts for an estimated 4.2 million deaths worldwide, the majority of which are caused by exposure to fine particulate matter (or PM2.5) air pollution. Most of these deaths occur in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Reducing PM2.5 air pollution is thus crucial for improving public-health outcomes in those countries. Measuring and reducing the health impacts of PM2.5 is especially challenging in many LMICs because ground-level air-quality monitoring networks are typically nonexistent. Where they are in place, they are often not properly operated and maintained and are thus unreliable. Limited local expertise in air-quality measurement presents additional challenges. These shortcomings can undermine a country's ability to design and implement effective policies to improve outdoor air quality. Satellite technology has been used successfully for measuring air quality in high-income countries where operation of ground-level air-quality monitoring networks is well established. However, Getting Down to Earth: Are Satellites Reliable for Measuring Air Pollutants That Cause Mortality in Low- and Middle-Income Countries? investigates the performance of satellites in LMICs for predicting outdoor concentrations of PM2.5, based on case studies in nine cities in different regions representing a range of environmental conditions (including mountainous, dusty, and coastal). The report finds that the satellite-derived estimates of PM2.5 in LMICs are associated with very large uncertainty, ranging from 21 percent to 85 percent depending on the model used for translating satellite measurements of aerosol optical depth--the parameter measured by satellites--to surface-level outdoor PM2.5 concentrations. This report shows that satellites are unreliable for estimating ambient concentrations of PM2.5 in LMICs. Furthermore, satellite-derived measurements cannot replace properly operated and maintained ground-level monitoring networks for measuring the concentrations of PM2.5 that human beings are typically exposed to daily. Thus, it is important that LMICs strengthen support for the establishment of ground-level monitoring networks to measure air pollutants, notably PM2.5, that cause mortality in Sub-Saharan Africa and other regions with LMICs.
Making Sense of Climate Change
This book proves global warming is not a hoax and it explains the science in plain language to assure all readers have access to the truth. Climate change impacts are threatening life on the planet and this book explains twelve especially dangerous threats: Extreme Air TemperatureReceding Mountain GlaciersExtreme Precipitation/FloodingMicrobes and DiseaseExtreme DroughtDeforestationMega-WildfiresGlobal Economic ThreatsSevere StormsBiosphere/Biodiversity ThreatsRising Sea LevelsMarine Carbon Deposits Another underlying threat is that efforts to reduce global carbon emissions to "net-zero" will be preempted by a likely surge in carbon emissions. Society's efforts to curb these threats are falling short and this book explains how and why. This book also provides a detailed plan to remedy the situation.This is a highly factual book drawing on over 450 information sources.
London Baby Money
Truly one of a kind book of poems that delves deep into the meaning of money and financial concepts including interest rate, compounding, budget, mortgage, insurance, pension, tax and stock exchange among others and takes a reader on a journey to the Royal Mint, Bank of England and the Trial of the Pyx.Money is seldom considered an inspiring topic for poets. Detailing and explaining complex financial instruments in rhyming poetry is no small achievement. It distinguishes the author from other writers on the subject and gives readers a distinct and unique angle of understanding money. The book is relevant to anyone interested in money as a subject, students of related disciplines, professionals of the industry, poetry lovers and ordinary readers looking for an insightful read. Reciting a poem or two from this publication might well impress and convince the party that the speaker is a money expert, no less. The book is a comfortable size that fits neatly into the average handbag. The art and linguistic poise make it a desirable gift.
Lakes Unveiled
Dive into the world of freshwater lakes with this insightful book, offering a clear exploration of their origins, types, and ecological importance. From tectonic to anthropogenic lakes, understand the various forms they take and the vital services they provide, from sustaining life to fostering cultural connections. Explore the components of lake ecosystems, learn about nutrient cycles, and unravel the intricacies of food webs. Discover the challenges freshwater lakes face, from human impacts to environmental changes. Gain a local perspective with a focus on Sri Lankan lakes and their conservation status. Whether you're a researcher, environmentalist, or a curious reader, this simplified book provides a concise yet comprehensive guide to the wonders and conservation of freshwater lakes.
Influence of physical cues from the degrading magnesium implants on human cells
Magnesium als ein metallisches Imlantatmaterial f羹r die orthop瓣dische und vaskul瓣re Anwendung eignet sich aufgrund seiner Biodegradierbarkeit und Biokompatibilit瓣t hervorragend f羹r die Anwendung in der gesteuerten Knochenregeneration (eng. Guided Bone Regeneration, GBR) zur Behandlung von parodontalen Defekten in der Zahnheilkunde. In Form von d羹nnen Membranen kann Magnesium die derzeit f羹r den Knochenaufbau eingesetzten Barrieremembranen, bestehend aus resorbierbaren Kollagen oder nicht-resorbierbaren Titan verst瓣rkten Polytetrafluorethylen (PTFE), ersetzen. Nicht-resorbierbare Barrieremembranen haben den Nachteil, dass h瓣ufig postoperative Wunddehiszenzen auftreten, w瓣hrenddessen die Membran freigelegt wird, wodurch das Infektionsrisiko steigt und die Heilungsphase verz繹gert wird. Magnesium kombiniert die Vorteile resorbierbarer Kollagenmembranen und formstabilen Titanmembranen. Der Effekt von Magnesiummembranen auf die humanen Zellen, hinsichtlich Zytotoxizit瓣t und Einfluss auf die Zellregeneration wird im Rahmen der Forschungsarbeit als Grundlage dieses Buches untersucht.
Anthropogenic eutrophication in the A癟繳 River basin, North Coast of Bahia
Wetlands are fragile ecosystems of great importance for biodiversity, nutrient cycling, flood control, sediment and nutrient retention, water purification and more. They have three clear characteristics: water level variation over a gradient of time, anoxic soils and vegetation typical of waterlogged environments. As these areas were considered unhealthy and difficult to access, they remained untouched for some time. The book describes the changes caused by anthropic actions in the areas flooded by the A癟u River, in the municipality of Mata de S瓊o Jo瓊o, on the north coast of Bahia, where several hotel developments have been built. The study highlights the Timeantube lagoon, which resulted from the damming of the A癟u River, a project intended to drain areas destined for hotel developments. Although the results of the physical-chemical analyses showed low concentrations of nutrients, it cannot be said that the area is not undergoing a process of eutrophication, highlighting the significant presence of aquatic macrophytes, which absorb large quantities of nitrogen and phosphorus in their biomass, reducing the concentrations of these nutrients.
The Nile River System, Africa
The Nile River System, Africa: Ecohydrology and Management from Catchment to Coast, Volume Two provides a critical synthesis of knowledge for an important global region. It covers water availability and needs in the Nile basin, focusing on socioeconomic, hydrological and ecological aspects and the catchment-coast continuum, also providing the information needed to develop a policy for the river that is less skewed toward immediate human needs and more focused on environmental impacts. Readers will find ecological perspectives, recent stresses, the current status of the basin, and more. The greater integration of ecological and river management themes is the main strength of this book, making it a strong reference for academics and water resources managers, as well as fishery experts, aquatic scientists and social scientists.
Biodiversity Hotspot of the Western Ghats and Sri Lanka
Focuses on the most interesting and important properties of biodiversity hotspot of Western Ghats and Sri Lanka, covering physiography and climatology, vegetation and forest types, amphibian and reptile biodiversity, genetic diversity of crops and plants, fishes, butterflies, insects etc.
Computational Systems Biology - A Beginner’s Guide
Embark on a journey through the intricate world of Computational Systems Biology with this comprehensive guide. Delve into the fundamental concepts of network biology, exploring the interconnectedness of biological systems at a molecular level. From understanding the basics of network topology to unravelling complex biological phenomena, this book navigates through databases and tools essential for analysing biological networks. Through illuminating case studies, readers gain practical insights into real-world applications, witnessing how computational methods are revolutionizing our understanding of biological systems. Whether you're a seasoned researcher or a curious student, this book equips you with the knowledge and tools to unravel the mysteries of life through the lens of computational systems biology.
Neuro-Mitochondrial Nexus
Mitochondria are central to neuronal health, serving as the primary energy producers within cells. This vital role makes them a focal point in understanding various neurological disorders. Across conditions such as Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), multiple sclerosis, neuroinflammatory disorders, neurodevelopmental disorders, stroke, and traumatic brain injury (TBI), mitochondrial dysfunction emerges as a common thread. In Alzheimer's disease, for instance, dysfunctional mitochondria contribute to the accumulation of amyloid-beta plaques and tau protein tangles, accelerating neurodegeneration. Similarly, in Parkinson's disease, mitochondrial impairment disrupts cellular energy production, exacerbating the loss of dopaminergic neurons and leading to motor dysfunction. ALS, characterized by the progressive degeneration of motor neurons, also exhibits mitochondrial dysfunction, further contributing to the disease pathology. Additionally, in conditions like multiple sclerosis and neuroinflammatory disorders, dysfunctional mitochondria exacerbate inflammation and neuronal damage. The role of mitochondria extends beyond neurodegenerative diseases; in neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism and intellectual disabilities, disturbances in mitochondrial dynamics impact neuronal connectivity and synaptic function. Furthermore, mitochondrial impairment plays a significant role in acute neurological insults like stroke and TBI, exacerbating neuronal injury and complicating recovery processes. Despite the challenges posed by mitochondrial dysfunction in neurological disorders, there is growing interest in mitochondrial therapeutics as a promising avenue for neuroprotection and disease modification. Investigating the neuroprotective potential of mitochondrial-targeted interventions opens new avenues for therapeutic development and offers hope for mitigating the impact of mitochondrial dysfunction across a spectrum of neurological conditions.
The Bathed in Us and Us in the Bathed
Wetlands are capable of having a beneficial influence on water quality and quantity. The occupation of the marshes in the Rio dos Sinos catchment potentialises the negative effects of flooding and increases the difficulty of treating raw water for human supply. Ecosystems that are home to an important diversity of plant and animal species, they play the role of overflow areas for water bodies, capable of storing and filtering water during periods of flooding. This book is part of a dissertation that argued in favour of listing the marshes as heritage sites, an alternative option to environmental conservation and water resource management laws, because these are not observed to the extent that they ensure the conservation of the marshes. Sources capable of translating the relationship between people and the marshes were considered: photographic records, music, literature and, especially, listening to the narratives of people who have lived in the marshes and who reveal "the marshes in us and us in the marshes".
Water Management in the Quilombola Community of Serra do Evaristo
Like several other municipalities that make up the state of Cear獺, the municipality of Baturit矇 faces serious problems with water shortages. Notwithstanding this reality, there is the Quilombola Community of Serra do Evaristo, which is facing significant water shortage problems. This situation is the subject of this book: Analysing the process of community water management in the Quilombola Community of Serra do Evaristo. In order to gain a more detailed understanding of this process, it was necessary to diagnose: how the community is organised with regard to water management; how decisions are made; what the concerns are regarding the quality and quantity of water; which sources of supply and how they are used, the current state of conservation of cisterns and natural sources. This book seeks to provide an understanding of how residents establish water management via cistern storage, and that this provides an overview of the dynamics of community water management in the Brazilian semi-arid region, especially in the Quilombo Community of Serra do Evaristo in the semi-arid region of Cear獺 in the north-east of the country.
Insights into Abiotic Stress Responses and Recovery Patterns
The collective understanding of plant responses to abiotic stresses, including hypoxia, flooding, drought, cold, heat, salinity, and light variations, emphasizes the dynamic and complex nature of metabolic adaptations. Hypoxic stress, exemplified by low cellular oxygen due to events like flooding, triggers significant metabolic shifts in plants, as observed in Arabidopsis seedlings. These shifts are characterized by a substantial alteration in metabolites during the stress phase and a gradual return to baseline levels upon reoxygenation, highlighting the flexibility of plant metabolism. Similarly, an untargeted metabolomics approach revealed distinct metabolic responses across various abiotic stresses, including temperature and water deficits, with changes in central metabolism pathways such as amino acid and sugar metabolism, glycolysis, and the TCA cycle. These responses include both stress-specific and shared metabolic signatures, underscoring the importance of oxidative stress and the critical roles of protein and starch autolysis in early stress responses. Moreover, the application of metabolomics techniques offers insights into the rewiring of plant central metabolism under stress conditions, serving as a hub for maintaining metabolic and energy homeostasis. This comprehensive overview underscores the challenges and emerging insights in utilizing metabolomics to understand plant adaptation and resilience to abiotic stresses, highlighting the need for further research to elucidate the metabolic mechanisms underlying plant stress responses and recovery processes.
Spatial dynamics of a classified forest in northwestern C繫te d’Ivoire
Spatial dynamics were analyzed using Landsat TM images from 1990, Landsat ETM+ from 2002, Landsat OLI from 2014 and Landsat OLI from 2021, remote sensing and a geographic information system (GIS), in the S矇gu矇la classified forest in northwest C繫te d'Ivoire. The aim of the present study is to determine the land-use types in the S矇gu矇la classified forest, and to analyze the spatio-temporal dynamics of these different land-use types from 1990 to 2021. To do this, a field visit was made to the S矇gu矇la classified forest, based on the color composition of the 2021 Landsat OLI image. Maximum likelihood supervised classification was applied. Three transition matrices were used to highlight the conversions undergone by the different land-use units. Mapping results indicated deforestation rates estimated respectively at 28.75% from 1990 to 2002, 23.46% from 2002 to 2014 and 5.70% from 2014 to 2021.
Hospital waste management at Kikwit Hospital and Clinic
Waste management is a highly topical issue. It is the subject of numerous scientific debates and publications around the world, but it is also a subject of everyday life in an urban environment. Here, we are confronted with waste management in the home, as well as in the workplace, symbolised by the mountains of open rubbish in wastelands and certain public squares. Poor waste management leads to pollution of the natural environment and nuisance. In general, hospitals should be clean and hygienic. These two essential characteristics of the hospital can be compromised by the waste produced by medical staff during their work in the consulting room, wards, laboratory, maternity ward, etc. Poor management of this waste poses risks to human health. It is therefore in our interest to treat it appropriately in terms of handling, packaging, storage and disposal, in the light of the legislation to which nursing staff must refer.
Journeys of an ecologist
Naturalist trips awaken my instinct for nature and enrich my vision as an ecologist. They are an opportunity to observe and try to understand the relationship between man and nature. From Yellowstone National Park to Switzerland, from the forests of Belarus to those of the Balkans, and from the African wilderness to that of Costa Rica, all the examples presented in this book show the beauty of wilderness, underline the irreplaceable richness of freely evolving environments, and remind us of the difficulty of humans to live in nature without destroying it. These travelogues are the occasion of formidable lessons of ecology and lead to show humility in front of nature. This book is intended for naturalists, conservation professionals and beyond to all those who love nature and travel.
Appropriate Forest Species to Conserve Water Sources
Nowadays the environmental situation should be a matter that concerns us all, but unfortunately it seems to matter to few, however, no matter how small the efforts are, collective work makes success and I am convinced that in the near future there will be more of us who feel committed and contribute in favour of environmental care and conservation, in order to mitigate and if possible reverse the damage caused consciously or unconsciously to the environment.The planting of plants on the banks of rivers, streams, springs and springs, protect and considerably improve the flow of water, therefore in this research three species of plants are proposed, in order to improve and reverse the damage caused to the planet; the species are: Bamboo (Guadua angustifolia Kunth), Bucare (Erythrina poeppigiana) and Naranjilla (Trichanthera gigantea). Considering that each one of them has its particular uses, but that together they form the perfect trio in favour of improving water flows and consequently the environment in general.
Impacts of Lulc and Climate Changes
There is a growing concern on a global scale that the world should transition towards the utilisation of energy-efficient technologies. Hydro-power plays a very significant part in the fight against climate change, and as a result, it lessens the impact that climate change will have on our ability to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Both the effectiveness of hydro-power generation and the amount of stream flow are impacted by climate change as well as land use and land cover (LULC). Accordingly, the purpose of this study is to conduct a literature review on the topic of the past and future effects of climate, land use, and land cover changes on hydro-power generation. This review will be based on the entries found in a number of reliable databases. A systematic literature review was carried out to analyse how LULC and climate change will affect hydro-power generation and development. The research was based on 158 pieces of relevant literature that had been reviewed by experts and indexed in Scopus, Google Scholar, and Science Direct.
Whole-Body Electromyostimulation
This essential is intended as a compact reference for issues and aspects related to the innovative training technology of whole-body electromyostimulation (WB-EMS). In addition to background and information on WB-EMS application, in which the authors pay particular attention to safe and effective use, there is a current overview of research results summarizing the effects of WB-EMS on various target outcomes. Finally, a characterization of the market situation, current trends and a forecast of developments in the field of WB-EMS is presented.
Carbon Storage, Distribution and Its Controlling Factors in Zhejiang
Spatial pattern information of carbon (C) density and storage in forest ecosystems plays an important role in the evaluation of C sequestration potential and forest management practices. However, such information related to subtropical forests still remain poorly understood. In this boook, the Moran's I, geostatistics and geographical information system (GIS) techniques were applied to reveal the spatial pattern of C stocks in forest ecosystems. Moreover, the typical forest types such as Moso Bamboo forest, Chinese hickory plantation et al. were also chosen to study the carbon distribution and its controlling factors. Our study revealed that in order to enhance the C sequestration potentials, forest management should focus on the selection of tree species, management of stand-age structures and implementation of sustainable afforestation and reforestation practices in the future.
Hydroponics
Hydroponics is an intriguing way of growing plants without soil. Instead, plants are grown in a nutrient-rich water solution, resulting in faster development and larger harvests. It's an excellent choice for beginners who wish to grow their own plants inside or in limited places, as it takes up less space and can be easier to handle than traditional soil-based gardening. This book will provide you with all the knowledge necessary to start hydroponic gardening, including information on various types of hydroponic systems, the best plants for hydroponic growth, and how to maintain balanced nutrient levels for your plants. With the proper expertise and equipment, you can quickly reap the benefits of hydroponic farming. Hydroponics is a way of growing plants that does not require soil. It has gained popularity because it can help conserve water and provide higher yields in a controlled setting. This method uses a nutrient-rich solution to supply important minerals and nutrients straight to the plant roots, resulting in faster development and healthier plants. Both commercial agriculture and home gardening have utilized this method, providing a more efficient and sustainable way to grow a wide range of crops.Yes, hydroponics may be the way to go if you're interested in producing your own plants without using soil.Hydroponics is an excellent method for producing healthy and sustainable crops since it allows for control over nutrient levels, water usage, and plant growth.Are you prepared to transform your growth process? Say farewell to conventional soil-based farming and welcome the amazing realm of hydroponics!Participate in the hydroponic revolution now and observe the imminent advancement of agriculture unfold right in front of you. Cultivate the principles of sustainability and reap the benefits of a more environmentally friendly future with this guide!
Prospects for sustainable management of the Mieou Classified Forest in Mali
Despite its vital contribution to the livelihoods of the people living in the surrounding villages, the Mieou classified forest is now in an advanced state of degradation due to over-exploitation and encroachment by human activities (some even live there). Faced with this problem, a development and management plan has been drawn up for its sustainable management.The survey was conducted through interviews with 39 key resource persons and stakeholder groups from the various villages bordering the forest. Our results showed that the forest's resources are being used in multiple and abusive ways. With regard to local populations' knowledge of the management plan, the survey revealed that only 38% of our interviewees were aware of the management plan pending implementation; the remaining 62% said they were not aware of such a plan. In addition, around 60% of respondents said they had no other alternative for saving resources (during the replenishment period).
Beyond the Garden
The book addresses the interdisciplinary and multiscale theme of the design of sustainable, inclusive and creative urban green spaces in relation to the socio-ecological transition and in line with the systemic vision promoted by the 2030 Agenda, the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the principles outlined by the New European Bauhaus (European Commission, 2021). The publication refers to the International Study Day organized in June 2022 by the Unit for Internationalization of the PDTA Department of the Sapienza University of Rome, develops and updates its themes, with essays that deepen theories and methodologies pursued in specific disciplinary and research fields, and with case studies of design experiments and achievements that constitute best practices at an international level in the sign of a conscious sustainability. The book is therefore part of an international and interdisciplinary dialogue and discussion focused on the challenges of climate change, economic crises and social inequalities as well as the questions that emerged during the Covid-19 pandemic. These issues are fundamental in the rethinking and reconfiguration of the role of urban green spaces, conceived as a priority place for the existence of citizens, the archetype of European culture, the conservation of biodiversity, and the relationship with nature.
Assessment and Modeling Of Gullies and Badlands
This book is aimed at assessing and modeling of gullies and badlands in Agulu-Nanka-Oko and Ekwulobia gully erosion complexes of Anambra state in order to predict future scenarios and to provide mitigation measures.In order to achieve the aim, the following specific objectives were determined. i. analyze the nature of the terrain and classify it into levels of erosion hazardii. identify and determine the forms, nature and extent of gullies and gully erosion in the study areaiii. determine and assess gully advancement from 1985 to 2020 and predict future advancement into agricultural landsiv. estimate extent and volume of soil loss using RUSLE model so that planning of management techniques can be suggested.v. to determine the perceived causes and effects of gully erosion on the livelihoods and environment of the local community.
Conservation of Built Heritage in India
This book focuses on the Heritage Conservation of Architecture, Historic Districts of a City and Conservation strategies with specific case studies from India, in order to highlight the need for conserving the rich piece of history through research, education, advocacy, and practice. The historic significance and the condition mapping of the subjects are carried out through primary field studies by the authors at School of Planning and Architecture, Vijayawada, India. The cases are analysed, and appropriate solutions and sustainable strategies are evolved for the conservation of the buildings facing contemporary challenges. The contents align with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG 11), Target 11.4 which aims to "strengthen efforts to protect and safeguard the world's cultural and natural heritage'. This would ensure that a rich piece of history is documented and analysed to ensure that it is not erased and forgotten. This book serves as a bountiful data base of literature as well as conservation strategies for heritage conservationists, students of architectural conservation and researchers.
Systemic and integrated analysis
The systemic and integrated study of the management of the Gnanhouizounm癡 community forest enabled us to understand the way in which resources are managed. Several players are involved in management. State structures are not very active. The Participatory Forest Management Committee (COGEPAF) is the most active player. 76.79% of respondents acknowledged its existence. It works in collaboration with various non-governmental organisations to conserve the forest. Long before the arrival of NGOs (CERGET, CIPCRE, OBDD), the old wise men set up a local management system. But with demographic change, this system is becoming increasingly ineffective. The population is still very dependent on the forest. It provides them with a number of resources, the main ones being firewood, timber, game, straw and rope. Anthropogenic pressure is at the root of deforestation. The diachronic study showed that, based on land use maps for 1982, 1996 and 2009, the forest is undergoing deforestation. The annual deforestation rate from 1982 to 2009 is 0.73%.
Coastal marine environment of the Bay of Diego
With the aim of setting up a sustainable management project for Diego Bay, an international symposium was organised from 20 to 24 November 2017. Several fruits of research around the marine coastal environment of Diego Bay were exhibited during this Summer School by Master students of the Marine Sciences Course at the University of Antsiranana in Madagascar. External and national guests were also present, providing input on the management of other bays around the world. This led to a regional debate on the management method best suited to Diego Bay, based on the indicators put forward by the students. Local decision-makers attended the conference and saw the benefits of involving local scientists as a lever for development in the region.
Water from a Transdisciplinary Perspective
Life in cities has distanced human beings from nature and made it difficult to understand the ecology of life dependent on the environment. Urban water collection and distribution processes contribute significantly to the fragmentation of knowledge and the vital recognition of the water cycle. Without the effective participation of the subject in environmental actions, it is not possible to understand the full complexity of water, which is dependent on the agent of protection. Global causality, ecological reasoning and responsibility for one's own actions places the subject as an included third party. In this way, valuing the intimate relationship between the subject and water, at the various levels of reality, determines an understanding of the inseparability of life and water. Transdisciplinarity as a worldview promotes an understanding of ecological complexity and the multiple mediations between the subject and the environment, since the subject, known as the third party, is taken into account in the cultural and historical reality of water and acts as an agent of protection, a holder of useful knowledge about the water cycle and the cycle of life.
Structural connectivity analysis in eastern Antioquia
Biological connectivity is understood as those "corridors" that allow the connection between two or more natural elements of interest at a landscape scale. These corridors indicate, for example, how two patches of forest can be linked and which is the most appropriate path to achieve this connection, so that animal and plant species can use them and pass through them to get from one place to another and to perform their biological functions. Obviously, this connection occurs in the midst of a landscape matrix that includes both natural and artificial or agricultural elements. Therefore, understanding how biodiversity interacts in environments with so many variables or effects is key when establishing conservation or restoration programs in a territory.
Design for Sustainability and Inclusion in Space
This book offers a cutting-edge perspective of design for space to increase astronauts' wellbeing and performance creating a more sustainable and inclusive environment, but without to forget beauty. The relevant aspect is that these design principles are now also supported and promoted by the European Community with the New European Bauhaus project. It is legitimate to affirm that Space Design is a precursor and inspiring these principles. Space exploration has shown us how results of space research inspire management policies addressing important earth issues such as the responsible use of resources as well as ethical behavior leading to sustainable and inclusive choices. The International Space Station (ISS) is the most successful virtuous example of circular economy and sustainability by almost totally recycling the waste produced. Recently the European Space Agency (ESA) launched the first call for "parastronauts" opening the fly possibilities to people with physical disabilities and thus affirming the principle of inclusion in space. Thanks to design--a bridge between science, technology, and beauty--space opens up to new creative experiments, placing the human being at the center of the interplanetary exploration programs to ensure extra-terrestrial habitats safer, more comfortable, and efficient, where crew will feel "like at home".
Ocean - The Secret of Planet Earth
The ocean characterises planet Earth and differentiates it from the more than 5000 known planets. It is also the habitat where life emerged as a singularity in the universe. However, we know less about the oceans than we do about some remote planets such as Mars.This book provides basic facts for understanding the oceans, their properties and their importance to mankind through the ages. The long relationship between the ocean and humanity, which permeates all areas of our culture, is at a crossroads where human activity is profoundly affecting its functioning and the integrity of marine ecosystems. However, the intelligent and rational use of the ocean holds, in large part, the key to providing the resources needed to sustain our quality of life in the future. Unlocking, through scientific research, the secrets that the ocean still holds is an essential challenge for humanity. This book informs the reader about all these aspects of the ocean through a text that combines scientific rigour with personal reflections based on the author's own experiences, dedicated to exploring and learning more about the ocean.
Land cover and land use
It is evident that, over the course of the last decades, human interventions have become the main trigger for transformations of terrestrial ecosystems, more so than natural phenomena (Vitousek, Mooney, Lubchenco & Melillo, 1997). The dynamics of land cover and land use change generate multiple impacts on socioeconomic and environmental systems with important effects on sustainability, food sovereignty, biodiversity, fragility of ecosystems and people to processes of global environmental variation. Variations in land cover and land use correspond to the substitution of one type of cover for another (e.g. deforestation), as well as changes in land management (e.g. agricultural extension), which can produce alterations in the structure and composition of natural ecosystems (Lesschen, Verburg, & Staal, 2015).
Navigating the Intersection of Business, Sustainability and Technology
In today's world, businesses are increasingly recognizing the importance of sustainability and technology as essential components of their operations. This book offers a comprehensive guide to help you navigate the complexities of the interconnected areas of business, sustainability and technology. The book further shows how sustainability and technology are transforming the business landscape and how they can harness their power to drive innovation, create value and achieve long-term success. Drawing on the latest research and real-world case studies, the book provides practical insights and strategies that readers can use to navigate this rapidly changing landscape. The book further offers a comprehensive roadmap to navigate the intersection of business, sustainability and technology, including developing sustainable business models and cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence and blockchain. This book is an essential resource for business leaders, entrepreneurs, investors and students.
Soil and Water Conservation Structures Design
The book is designed to serve as a textbook for graduate and undergraduate courses on soil and water conservation engineering for students of agricultural engineering, civil engineering, environmental engineering and related disciplines. The book presents the basics of soil and water erosion, and describes the measures to control erosion, focusing on structures to prevent and control erosion. The chapters dedicated to erosion control structures provide a detailed view of each structural construction, covering the function, design and elements of each type of structure. Some common type of structures covered in the book are terrace, bunds, vegetated waterways, and gully control structures, including spillways. The book also covers wind erosion and control structures to prevent wind erosion. Each chapter includes pedagogical elements such as examples, practice questions, and multiple-choice-type questions to improve understanding and aid in self-study. Besides serving as a textbook university coursework, the book can also serve as a supplementary or primary text for professional development courses for practicing engineers engaged in soil and water conservation or watershed management. The book will also serve as a reference for professionals, environmental consultants, and policy makers engaged in soil and water conservation related fields.
Footprint and Entrepreneurship
This book highlights the relevant and timely global change movement: green entrepreneurship. Presented in this book is relevant literature and academic knowledge. The book is expected to support in creating more green entrepreneurship initiatives in collaboration with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Sustainable Food Waste Management
This book highlights established research and technology on corrosion inhibitors and bio-waste management. It further discusses emerging aspects of utilizing food waste in the field of corrosion inhibition. The topics covered include overview on bio-waste and their management, different types of food waste (i.e., agricultural, vegetable and fruit/fruit juice, plant waste, slaughterhouse trash), and their application as corrosion inhibitors and mitigation of corrosion. It also discusses economic aspects and commercialization of food waste as corrosion inhibitors. The book is a valuable reference for beginners, researchers, and professionals working in the areas of sustainability, food waste management, and material science.
The Routledge Handbook of Landscape Ecology
The Handbook provides a supporting guide to key aspects and applications of landscape ecology to underpin its research and teaching. A wide range of contributions written by expert researchers in the field summarize the latest knowledge on landscape ecology theory and concepts, landscape processes, methods and tools, and emerging frontiers.Landscape ecology is an interdisciplinary and holistic discipline, and this is reflected in the chapters contained in this Handbook. Authors from varying disciplinary backgrounds tackle key concepts such as landscape structure and function, scale and connectivity; landscape processes such as disturbance, flows, and fragmentation; methods such as remote sensing and mapping, fieldwork, pattern analysis, modelling, and participation and engagement in landscape planning; and emerging frontiers such as ecosystem services, landscape approaches to biodiversity conservation, and climate change. Each chapter provides a blend of the latest scientific understanding of its focal topics along with considerations and examples of their application from around the world.An invaluable guide to the concepts, methods, and applications of landscape ecology, this book will be an important reference text for a wide range of students and academics in ecology, geography, biology, and interdisciplinary environmental studies.
The Truth about Energy
The transition to renewable energy is vital and fast-paced, but how do we choose which technologies to drive this energy transition? This timely book provides everyone interested in the renewable energy transition with an introduction to and technical foundation for understanding modern energy technology. It traces everyday power generation through history, from the Industrial Revolution to today. It examines the use of wood, coal, oil, natural gas, hydro, and nuclear to produce energy, before discussing renewable energy sources such as biomass, photovoltaics, concentrated solar power, wind, wave, and geothermal. The book examines to what extent and how each technology can contribute to a clean, green infrastructure. The Truth About Energy explains the science and engineering of energy to help everyone understand and compare current and future advances in renewable energy, providing the context to critically examine the different technologies that are competing in a fast-evolving engineering, political, and economic landscape.
Restoration of Ecosystems - Bridging Nature and Humans
In this interdisciplinary textbook, which bridges the gap between the natural and social sciences both, the scientific principles of restoration ecology and practical aspects of ecosystem restoration are comprehensively presented. The diversity of land-use types with a focus on Central Europe is highlighted and case studies of practical restoration projects are presented. The textbook offers students who deal with the environment as well as scientists and practitioners a profound and up-to-date, but also critical overview of the state of knowledge. This book opens up the broad spectrum of degraded ecosystems of Central European natural and cultural landscapes. In further chapters, marine ecosystems and their restoration as well as development potentials and the limits of restoration are discussed in more detail. The ecological fundamentals are expanded through an interdisciplinary perspective taking into account environmental ethics, sociology, anthropology, and economics. In additionto an up-to-date overview of the various areas and fields of activity in restoration ecology and ecosystem restoration, the textbook provides a valuable basis for studies, science, and practice. The students also receive assistance in searching for literature and critical fact analysis, and the lecturers on teaching formats and interdisciplinary approaches to discussion in restoration ecology.
Confessions of an Eco-Warrior
A book that will set the course for the environmental movement for years to come, Confessions of an Eco-Warrior is an inspiring ecological call to arms by America's foremost and most controversial environmental activist. "Rude and brilliant. Read it and you will see the future".--William Kittredge.
The Fires Next Time
Following a three-year drought and during the hottest and driest year on record, a flume of scorching air set the Australian continent aflame. The Black Summer fires were unprecedented. Over six months in 2019-20 they burned more than 24 million hectares of Australia's southern and eastern forests - one of the largest areas burnt anywhere on Earth in a single event. The fires killed 33 people and 430 more died as an indirect consequence and they caused unfathomable harm to native species. Their economic ramifications were extensive and enduring. State and federal governments and communities were under-prepared for that inferno and its many impacts. Yet global warming is increasing the likelihood of such events. The Fires Next Time offers a comprehensive assessment of the Black Summer fires. Its contributors analyse the event from many vantage points and disciplines - historical, climate scientific, ecological, economic, and political. They assess its impacts on human health and wellbeing, on native plants and animals, and on fire management and emergency response.
