Hydrological Modelling for the Sustainable Management of Water Resources in River Basins
Impact of Changing Climatic Patterns on Freshwater Fish Reproduction
The Application of Electrochemical Methods in Water Treatment
Solid and Hazardous Waste Disposal and Resource Utilization
Advances in Low-Temperature Mineralogy and Geochemistry
Low-temperature mineralogy and geochemistry, i.e., mineralogical and geochemical reactions occurring at temperatures below 300 簞C, provide challenging topics for the broad qualitative questions related to near-surface Earth processes. Low-temperature geochemical processes are ubiquitous in chemical weathering, diagenesis, very low-grade metamorphism, and post-magmatic processes, and enable the explanation of the P-T-X history of the Earth's crust. They involve mineral dissolution and the re-crystallization, transformation, mineralization, chemical transfer, and recycling of materials that occur at shallow levels of the Earth's crust, and whose study must allow for characterizing crustal alteration, evolution, and growth.In this way, light, stable, and radiogenic isotope ratios are potentially powerful tracers of fluid-mineral interactions, while thermobarometers based on fine mineralogical compositions make appropriate probes to reconstruct pro- and retro-grade mineralogical reactions. Furthermore, remarkable advances have recently been made in understanding chemical elements recycling within the diagenesis and low-grade metamorphism environment, hydrothermal systems, and fluids circulation. Over the past decade, analytical techniques have also advanced and offered a new vision to scientists in mineralogy and geochemistry, making data available with an unparalleled analytical- and spatial-resolution.
Feijoa
'Read this book - the micro-history you didn't know you needed, even if you don't like feijoa!' Liv Sisson, author of Fungi Inspired by a personal obsession with this singular exotic fruit, Feijoa is a sweeping, global tale about the dance between people and plants - how we need each other, how we change each other, and the surprising ways certain species make their way into our imaginations, our stomachs, and our hearts. The feijoa comes from the highlands of Southern Brazil and the valleys of Uruguay, where it was woven into indigenous and Afro-Brazilian cultures. It was scientifically named in Berlin, acclimatised on the French Riviera, and failed to make its fortune in California. Today, it is celebrated by one small town in the Colombian Andes, and has become an icon of community and nationhood in New Zealand. Of the world's roughly 30,000 edible plant species, only around 150 are now cultivated for human consumption. Most of those were domesticated hundreds or thousands of years ago, but feijoas are among only a handful of plants that have made this journey from the wild to the orchard in the last few generations, providing a rare opportunity to watch, up close, the myriad ways plants seduce us. Feijoa is a book about connection. Between people and plants, between individuals, between cultures, across disciplines - it celebrates the ways our lives and loves intersect in surprising ways.
The Bathysphere Book
Winner of the 2024 National Book Foundation's Science + Literature Award A Washington Post top 10 best book of 2023 A Publishers Weekly best nonfiction book of 2023 "Hypnotic . . . Beautifully written and beautifully made."--W. M. Akers, The New York Times Book Review "one of the most beautiful books-as-objects of the year"--The Globe and Mail "...one of the most fascinating and unusual new books I've read in some time." --Benjamin Shull, The Wall Street Journal"...a weird and often beautiful fusion of science writing, history and poetry that explores our own relationship with the unknown..."--Edward Posnett, The Guardian "Mesmerizing . . . Original and often profound, [The Bathysphere Book] is a moving testament to the wonders of exploration."--Publishers Weekly, Starred Review "Imbued with the adventurous spirit of science and exploration . . . [The Bathysphere Book is] an enchanting cabinet of curiosities." --Kirkus Reviews A wide ranging, philosophical, and sensual account of early deep sea exploration and its afterlives, The Bathysphere Book begins with the first ever voyage to the deep ocean in 1930 and expands to explore the adventures and entanglements of its all-too-human participants at a time when the world still felt entirely new.In the summer of 1930, aboard a ship floating near the Atlantic island of Nonsuch, marine biologist Gloria Hollister sat on a crate, writing furiously in a notebook with a telephone receiver pressed to her ear. The phone line was attached to a steel cable that plunged 3,000 feet into the sea. There, suspended by the cable, dangled a four-and-a-half-foot steel ball called the bathysphere. Crumpled inside, gazing through three-inch quartz windows at the undersea world, was Hollister's colleague William Beebe. He called up to her, describing previously unseen creatures, explosions of bioluminescence, and strange effects of light and color. From this momentous first encounter with the unknown depths, The Bathysphere Book widens its scope to explore a transforming and deeply paradoxical America, as the first great skyscrapers rose above New York City and the Great Plains baked to dust. In prose that is magical, atmospheric, and entirely engrossing, Brad Fox dramatizes new visions of our planetary home, delighting in tales of the colorful characters who surrounded, supported, and participated in the dives--from groundbreaking scientists and gallivanting adventurers to eugenicist billionaires. The Bathysphere Book is a hypnotic assemblage of brief chapters along with over fifty full-color images, records from the original bathysphere logbooks, and the moving story of surreptitious romance between Beebe and Hollister that anchors their exploration. Brad Fox blurs the line between poetry and research, unearthing and rendering a visionary meeting with the unknown.
The Long Heat
A scathing critique of proposals to geoengineer our way out of climate disaster, by the bestselling authors of Overshoot The world is crossing the 1.5簞C global warming limit, perhaps exceeding 2簞C soon after. What is to be done when these boundaries, set by the Paris Agreement, have been passed? In the overshoot era, schemes proliferate for muscular adaptation or for new technologies to turn the heat down at a later date by re­moving CO2 from the air or blocking sunlight. Such technologies are by no means safe; they come with immense risks and provide an excuse for those who would prefer to avoid limiting emissions in the present. But do they also hold out some potential? Can the catastrophe be reversed, masked or simply adapted to once it is a fact? Or will any such round­about measures simply make things worse? The Long Heat maps the new front lines in the struggle for a liveable planet and insists on the climate revolution long overdue. In the end, no technology can absolve us of responsibility for our planet and each other.
Smart Cities
Today, we are witnessing significant changes in our cities. As these transformations take place, research advancements must provide solutions to the various challenges that arise. Administrations, universities, and companies need to collaborate in establishing the foundations of smart cities.Examples of effective solutions include integrating renewable energy sources, enhancing energy efficiency in both construction and processes, promoting sustainable mobility, incorporating the Internet of Things (IoT) and smart systems, and developing advanced and efficient infrastructure. Additionally, addressing issues related to water and energy sustainability, food security, climate change, and sustainable development goals is crucial.The main pillars of a smart city are as follows: Energy efficiency and sustainabilityInfrastructure, energy, and the environmentMobility and IoTGovernance and citizenship
Genesis and Metallogeny of Non-ferrous and Precious Metal Deposits
The Special Issue in Minerals systematically synthesizes cutting-edge research on the mineralization theory of non-ferrous and precious metal deposits within the field of economic geology. Focusing on deposit types such as gold, lead-zinc, copper-molybdenum, and tin, the research employs multidisciplinary approaches across multiple scales, including isotopic geochemical tracing, the thermodynamic analysis of fluid inclusions, high-precision geochronology, and in situ microanalysis of minerals, to elucidate the mineralization geodynamic setting, deep-seated material-energy transfer processes, fluid evolution, and mechanisms of anomalous metal enrichment. The Special Issue addresses four key theoretical issues: 1) the role of crust-mantle interaction in the initial enrichment of precious metal elements; 2) the physicochemical controls on metal differentiation and precipitation during the evolution of magmatic-hydrothermal systems; 3) the driving mechanisms of multi-stage mineralization through the coupling of tectonic, fluid, and rock reactions; and 4) the role of surface-generated and deep-generated superimposed mineralization effects in the formation of complex deposits. These investigations not only establish a comprehensive theoretical framework for multi-element syngenetic mineralization but also advance the development of mineralization system models within the context of plate tectonics. Furthermore, they provide critical scientific insights for refining the genetic classification of metal deposits and enhancing the theoretical foundation for predicting global mineralization patterns.
Smart Cities
Today, we are witnessing significant changes in our cities. As these transformations take place, research advancements must provide solutions to the various challenges that arise. Administrations, universities, and companies need to collaborate in establishing the foundations of smart cities.Examples of effective solutions include integrating renewable energy sources, enhancing energy efficiency in both construction and processes, promoting sustainable mobility, incorporating the Internet of Things (IoT) and smart systems, and developing advanced and efficient infrastructure. Additionally, addressing issues related to water and energy sustainability, food security, climate change, and sustainable development goals is crucial.The main pillars of a smart city are as follows: Energy efficiency and sustainabilityInfrastructure, energy, and the environmentMobility and IoTGovernance and citizenship
Rachel Carson: The Library of America Collection
All 4 of the major works by America's pioneering environmentalist, including Silent Spring and The Sea Around Us, in one deluxe hardcover boxed set This deluxe Library of America boxed set edition gathers the essential writings of a pioneering American environmentalist. It presents the complete text of the first edition of Silent Spring, featuring Lois and Louis Darling's original illustrations, in conjunction with a selection of Carson's other writings on the environment, including fascinating correspondence with ornithologists, medical researchers, ecologists, biochemists, and other experts that shows Silent Spring taking shape piece-by-piece, like a puzzle or detective story. Also here is Carson's landmark Sea Trilogy, complete with all the original illustrations. THE RACHEL CARSON COLLECTION includes: Silent Spring & Other Writings on the Environment (LOA #307) Silent SpringOther Writings on the EnvironmentThe Sea Trilogy (LOA #352)Under the Sea-WindThe Sea Around UsThe Edge of the SeaEdited by scientist and author Sandra Steingraber (Living Downstream), each volume contains a 16-page illustration insert, restored original line art, a textual essay, a chronology of Carson's life and career, and detailed notes.
Importance of Water Quality and Sanitary Control in Shrimp Aquaculture
In recent years, shrimp aquaculture has been experiencing serious problems, mainly due to poor water quality and poor sanitary operations, which has led to economic losses and low-quality products. This has caused shrimp farms to close down or reduce their economic profits. This book provides the results of studies that demonstrate these problems. On the other hand, Asian countries are becoming the main producers, leaving other countries such as African and Latin American countries in a disadvantaged competitive condition; therefore, this book can give these countries the opportunity to improve their production techniques and thus become more competitive.
Land of Everlasting Hills
At the turn of the twentieth century, the rugged peaks and lush valleys of the Great Smoky Mountains, once home to the Cherokee, were little known outside eastern Tennessee and western North Carolina. This dramatically changed with the arrival of two forces with very different visions: lumber companies who sought to fuel the nation's growth and profit from harvesting the abundant timber, and tourists who discovered the healthful qualities and natural beauty of the mountains. By the early 1920s, it became a race against time to protect the Great Smoky Mountain forests from decimation by commercial logging. Photography proved to be essential to this goal by showing the American people the extraordinary beauty of the landscape that was at risk of being lost. Two men--George Masa (raised as Shoji Endo), a Japanese immigrant in Asheville; and James "Jim" Thompson, a commercial photographer in Knoxville--were leaders in this effort, capturing exceptional images widely used in publications and portfolios for business and political leaders. In addition, the two men helped guide the effort to blaze the route of the nascent Appalachian Trail through the Great Smokies and beyond to its southern terminus in North Georgia. Jim Thompson lived to see the fruits of his labors, but George Masa, who died in 1933 and was buried in a pauper's grave, did not. Land of Everlasting Hills details the lives and work of Masa and Thompson, both of whom were influential in the decade-long campaign to establish a national park and to protect the scenic beauty and rich diversity of the Great Smoky Mountains. In addition to the historical and biographical narrative--which includes more than thirty relevant photographs embedded within the text--the large-format book features a selection of photographic plates representing the exceptional images that Masa and Thompson created.
35 Natural Wonders of Georgia to See Before You Die
The expression "natural wonders" can often conjure images of far-flung destinations like the Grand Canyon, the peaks of the Rockies, or Niagara Falls. Yet Georgia, the largest state east of the Mississippi, is home to a wealth of wonders that rival any found beyond its borders. Such wonders include the Altamaha River, Georgia's own untamed Amazon; Providence Canyon, the "little Grand Canyon"; Brasstown Bald, Georgia's highest peak and only cloud forest; and the vast, hauntingly beautiful Okefenokee Swamp. Based on noted science journalist Charles Seabrook's personal bucket list and artist Ann Litrel's insightful watercolors and sketches, 35 Natural Wonders of Georgia to See before You Die offers a fresh take on Georgia's natural beauty in the tradition of naturalists such as John James Audubon and William Bartram. Each of the thirty-five sites is introduced by paintings, field sketches, artist notes, and elegant science writing that highlight its unique attributes. The book captures the beauty and rich natural history of Georgia's biological and geological treasures--inspiring leisure travelers, nature enthusiasts, and art lovers to explore these places on their own.
Energy Efficient Educational Institutions
The escalating impacts of climate change and the intensifying calls for sustainability have placed a spotlight on the need for transformative action across all sectors of society. Among these, academic institutions hold a unique and powerful position. As hubs of innovation, education, and community engagement, universities and colleges have the potential to lead the charge in addressing climate challenges by adopting and advocating for zero-carbon emissions. By committing to sustainability, these institutions not only reduce their environmental impact but also educate and inspire the next generation to build a more sustainable world. The concept of zero carbon emissions, also referred to as net-zero emissions, entails balancing the amount of greenhouse gases emitted into the atmosphere with an equivalent amount removed or offset. In practical terms, achieving zero carbon emissions requires drastically reducing energy consumption, shifting to renewable energy sources, enhancing energy efficiency, and implementing carbon sequestration or offset strategies. School, colleges and university buildings consume less energy per square meter of covered surface compared with other types of buildings Academic institutions play a dual role in the transition to a zero-carbon future: as operational entities and as educators. This translates into transforming campus operations, infrastructure, and educational paradigms. The book follows a holistic approach investigating the legal, technological, social and economic aspects for achieving net-zero carbon emissions educational institutions. It could be useful to public and private stakeholders related with schools, colleges and universities. It could help them to design and implement their energy transition and to minimize or delete their carbon emissions associated with energy use according to EU target for net-zero carbon economy by 2050. The methodology followed, the information contained and the detailed presentation of several benign energy technologies which can be used in academic institutions increases the attractiveness of the book to various readers.
Weaving a Green Future
As climate change accelerates, industries worldwide face mounting pressure to adopt sustainable practices, and Kenya's textile manufacturing sector is no exception. Contributing 56% of the country's industrial pollution, this vital yet environmentally taxing industry is at a crossroads. Challenges and Opportunities for Green Transitions in Kenya's Textile Manufacturing delves into the critical transformation required for a greener, more sustainable future in this sector. Drawing on in-depth research from Thika Cloth Mill and Rivatex East Africa Company, the book uncovers the environmental challenges posed by traditional textile production processes, such as wastewater pollution, excessive chemical use, and high energy consumption. It explores the integration of green practices in manufacturing, the role of sustainability reporting, and the socio-economic implications of transitioning to a green economy. Through a mix of quantitative and qualitative analysis, this work reveals significant barrierssuch as insufficient knowledge, lack of clean technologies, and limited government support-while identifying promising opportunities. From the ""Reduce, Reuse, Recycle"" framework to eco-friendly materials and emerging certification initiatives, the book presents actionable strategies to reduce the industry's carbon footprint. With its sharp focus on Kenya's unique challenges and global insights into green transitions, this book is a must-read for policymakers, industry stakeholders, environmentalists, and academics. It emphasizes the need for robust policy alignment and political will to create a just and sustainable future for Kenya's textile sector.
Theoretical, Numerical and Experimental Studies on Clean Energy and Combustion
Ghosts of the Farm
From the Wainwright Nature Prize Highly Commended author Nicola Chester, a rural narrative between two women in two different eras who both wanted to become farmers. This is the story of Miss White, a woman who lived in the author's village 80 years ago, a pioneer who realised her ambition to become a farmer during the Second World War, and how she worked to become accepted within this community. Nicola Chester, too, dreamed of becoming a farmer but working with horses was the only path open to her. Was it easier for women to become farmers in the 1940s than it is now? Moving between Nicola's own attempts to work outdoors and Miss White's desire to farm a generation earlier, Nicola explores the parallels between their lives - and the differences. Miss White buys a derelict farm and begins to renovate and modernize it. As ghost (barn) owls flit between these two worlds, Nicola draws connections with farming and rural life in both times, from the role of women in rural communities in the modern day to Miss White's experience in the 1940s. And how those farming modernizations have left the modern day with both a denuded landscape and farming community and a disconnect from nature. Increasingly, Nicola's research into past and present interlinks and illuminates her own battles to raise awareness of rural communities, outdoor work and the ongoing loss of farmland birds that were so familiar to Miss White.
Gemstones, Minerals & Rocks - Id Chart
The healing and energy-balancing power of stones and crystals captures the imagination of people around the world. This eye-catching fold-out sheet is the latest addition to Reed New Holland's exciting and easy-to-use ID-card series. It depicts a selection of the most interesting gemstones, minerals and rocks from every continent. It includes a selection of more than 200 stones from around the world, from well-known names such as ruby, sapphire, amethyst and rose quartz to more obscure ones such as morganite and aventurine. Each is depicted with one or more images and captioned with its name. The stones are arranged by color and the card is laminated for extra strength and durability to help it to withstand heavy use or being stored in a backpack. It is the perfect introductory guide for both children and adults and also looks fantastic as a wall-chart.
Field Guide to the Woody Plants of the Northern Forest
The Field Guide to the Woody Plants of the Northern Forest is a compact guide to the ecology, geography, and identification of the trees, shrubs, and wood vines of the northeastern United States and adjacent Canada. It 272 species, provides 80 quick guides and charts for rapid identification, and contains nearly 3,000 color drawings and photos.It is the first field guide in sixty-five years to cover the trees and shrubs of the Northern Forest Region; the first ever to include quick guides to habitats, buds, leaves, flowers, fruits, and families; and the first ever to use stacked photos and colored vector drawings throughout.A companion digital atlas with 2,200 additional images is available as a free download on the Atlas website, northernforestatlas.org.
Protecting the Ontario Niagara Escarpment
Protecting the Ontario Niagara Escarpment explores the intersection of politics and conservation, business and public interests, and government and not-for-profit organizations over more than six decades to protect what is today a UNESCO World Biosphere. Reflecting on both environmental activism and government stewardship, author Donald H. Avery captures an important period in Canadian environmental history. Starting with an overview of the North American conservation movement in the 1960s and the important 1968 Gertler Niagara Escarpment Study, he examines the different work done by conservation organizations such as the Coalition on the Niagara Escarpment (CONE), statuary bodies such as the Niagara Escarpment Commission, and government departments and agencies to protect this unique landform until the present day. As part of his assessment, Avery examines the goals and strategies of competing social groups including mining interests, commercial real estate developers, landowners' groups and environmental organizations, while providing insight into how they used the political system to achieve their specific goals. This research is based on a wealth of environmental organizational records, government documents, news articles, and interviews with Niagara Escarpment Commission staff, that demonstrates how environmental activism and government stewardship made a difference.
