Research on Soil Management and Conservation
Soil is the base of life, as it is essential for food and energy production, sustains buildings, is a water and nutrient reservoir, and acts as a filter for water and contaminants. Soil use and management may significantly negatively impact the soil, with consequences to the environment, crop development and yield, natural resources such as air and water, and human and animal health. In this sense, studies focusing on soil and water conservation practices and strategies to improve soil functions and structure are necessary, but considering the diversity of soil uses and types, climate, relief, and origin materials makes this a worldwide challenge, necessiting site-specific studies. This Special Issue on "Soil Management and Conservation" contains 16 original papers, addressing topics such as soil health, contamination, compaction, management and conservation, erosion, organic carbon, and amendments, presenting some advances and contributions to our knowledge of these topics and future research possibilities. We hope that this Special Issue will support decisions about soil management and conservation practices.
Geoinformatics and Data Mining in Earth Sciences
This reprint presents a collection of articles on recent advances in data mining, systems analysis, geoinformatics, Big Data theory and practice, and GIS systems with applications for a wide range of Earth Science disciplines. It brings together state-of-the-art results in scientific areas such as seismic hazard and seismic risk, geodynamics and tectonics, Earth gravity, geoecology, GNSS applications, climate change, radioactive waste disposal, spatial disparities, mining surveys, GIS logistics, and other Earth science disciplines, including interdisciplinary ones.
Multifaceted Manifestations of Proterozoic Province, Southern India
The cycle of continental alkaline magmatism began in the Late Archaean and continues today, with a surge in the Phanerozoic. The Cuddapah Intrusive Province (CIP) in the Eastern Dharwar Craton is a key geological area hosting diverse alkaline, subalkaline, and non-alkaline intrusives. Significant magmatic activities include kimberlites, lamproites, and miaskitic alkaline magmatism, along with subalkaline and tholeiitic magmatism. A study in eastern Cuddapah collected over 150 samples from various plutons, with 61 undergoing geochemical analysis. Three major plutons in Prakasam district-Uppalapadu, Purimetla, and Elchuru-exhibit different magmatic characteristics, with Elchuru serving as a model for miaskitic alkaline magmatism. Mica lamprophyres in Elchuru resemble shonkinite, suggesting a hypabyssal equivalent relationship.
Climate Change and Global Health
There is increasing understanding that climate change will have profound, mostly harmful effects on human health. In this authoritative book, international experts examine long-recognized areas of health concern for populations vulnerable to climate change, describing effects that are both direct, such as heat waves, and indirect, such as via vector-borne diseases. Set in a broad international, economic, political and environmental context, this unique book expands these issues by reviving and championing a third ('tertiary') category of longer term impacts on global health: famine, population dislocation, conflict and collapse. This edition has an expanded foundation, with new chapters discussing nuclear war, population and limits to growth, among others. This lively yet scholarly resource explores all these issues, finishing with a practical discussion of avenues to reform. As Mary Robinson, former UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, states in the foreword: 'Climate change interacts with many undesirable aspects of human behaviour, including inequality, racism and other manifestations of injustice. Climate change policies, as practised by most countries in the global North, not only interact with these long-standing forms of injustice, but exemplify a new form, of startling magnitude. 'The book is dedicated to Tony McMichael, Will Steffen and Maurice King. This book will be invaluable for students, post-graduates, researchers and policy-makers in public health, climate change and medicine.
Sustainable rural tourism model
Sustainable rural tourism is one of the most demanded modalities by tourists today, due to the activities that are carried out in it and, above all, the experiences that are obtained through its realization. In the case study, the rural parish of Puerto Cayo has several tourist attractions that can be sustainably exploited through this modality. That is why this research proposal aims to promote sustainable rural tourism as a complementary tourism modality applicable in the locality, thus obtaining an optimal sustainable use of the tourism potential of the parish. In the same way, it seeks to promote the tourist development of the place through the creation of products, activities and other sustainable rural tourism proposals that are framed in a structured way in the action plan presented. Therefore, this will lead to job creation, improving the economic situation, preserving resources and promoting the care of the natural environment.
Restoring the Atlantic Forest
This work deals with the geo-environmental analysis of the M獺rio Xavier National Forest, in the municipality of Serop矇dica - RJ, using the Geoprocessing tool. It aims for a systematized understanding of proposals relating to ecological-environmental zoning, combined with the growing interest in the conservation potential of the conservation unit. The discussion aims to problematize the maintenance and possibility of re-categorization of this Conservation Unit insofar as it still suffers from various environmental conflicts, related to territorial disputes and the expansion of urban areas. The implementation of the SNUC has expanded the ways in which society participates in public policies and in the management of conservation units, mainly through the implementation of management councils in the conservation units themselves. In addition, FLONA MX has long been focused on sustainable forest management - seedling production, logging, and is still home to two endemic species listed in the Red Book of Endangered Brazilian Fauna. So what would be the best way to reduce/mitigate environmental conflicts in order to protect endangered species?
Our Green Heart
AN INSTANT NATIONAL BESTSELLER In this inspiring culmination of Diana Beresford-Kroeger's life's work as a botanist, biochemist, biologist and poet of the global forest, she delivers a challenge to us all to dig deeper into the science of forests and the ways they will save us from climate breakdown--and then do our part to plant and protect them. As the last child in Ireland to receive a full Druidic education, Diana Beresford-Kroeger has brought an unusual and ancient holistic attitude to the science of trees, which has led her to many fresh insights into how closely we are tied to one another and to the natural world. Her influential message is to pay rapt attention to trees, because they are the green heart of the living world. Forests are our lungs, our medicine, our oxygen and the renewal of our soil. Planting the right trees in the right places, protecting the last virgin forests and working to create new ones is our best means to ensure a future for our children and grandchildren on this burning earth. Each of the essays gathered in Our Green Heart show us a slice of the natural world through Diana's unique lens, illuminating the way our health, individually and as a species, is tied to the health of the forest--a tie we ignore at our peril. She maps the science that still needs to be done--there is so much we don't know about the ways trees and forests work--but also, eloquently, shows us the path to survival that her own science has revealed, the "bioplan" or blueprint for the connectivity of life in nature. If we realize that even the flowerpot on our doorstep is a natural habitat, and plant it according to its bioplan, we will be aiding and abetting life rather than destroying it.
Monitoring Active Volcanoes
Originally published in 1995, Monitoring Active Volcanoes is a comprehensive text which addresses the importance of volcano surveillance in the context of forecasting eruptive activity and mitigating its effects. The traditional core of seismic and ground deformation monitoring is discussed, along with more innovative techniques involving the recording of microgravity and micromagnetic variations, and the changing compositions of volcanic gases and liquids. The role of satellites is stressed, particularly with regard to the capabilities for measuring surface deformation, recognizing thermal anomalies and monitoring gas and ash plumes from space platforms. This book provides an invaluable insight into how and why volcanoes are monitored. It will be of interest to volcanologists, geophysicists and earth scientists.
Active Lavas
Originally published in 1993, Active Lavas looks at the practical aspects of monitoring uncontrolled streams of molten rock and how field data can be applied for theoretical modelling and forecasting the growth of lava flows. It describes the basic features of common subaerial lava flows and domes - both on Earth and on other bodies in the Solar System - before discussing the logistics of measuring lava properties during eruption and how these measurements are used to develop simple theoretical models for forecasting flow behaviour.
Analysing urban evolution using remote sensing techniques
Due to the intense urban growth of cities, green areas and water bodies are increasingly susceptible to environmental degradation. In this sense, there has been growing concern about ways to control and mitigate environmental degradation, which requires prior planning of land use. A survey of current land use, which is necessary for planning purposes, can be obtained using multispectral data provided by remote sensing satellites. The aim of this study was to carry out a spatio-temporal analysis of the Olho D'獺gua Lagoon, the main natural coastal lagoon in the state of Pernambuco, based on products obtained through remote sensing. Two biophysical variables were used in the evaluation: NDVI, to assess the chlorophyll content of the vegetation, and SAVI, to identify areas of degradation in the area. The study showed that vegetation with a high chlorophyll content has decreased considerably due to urban densification in recent decades. The NDVI result was corroborated by the SAVI results, which indicated an increase in degradation in the area.
Port of B繫ne (Algeria)
From 1832, when B繫ne was captured by French military engineers, to 1846, when the first plans for a port were drawn up, the engineers were more concerned with protecting the town than opening it up to the sea. Perceived as a worrying frontier, prone to invasion and foreign intrusion, sea fronts have always suffered from the disadvantages of their frontier location. For the first two decades, the shores of B繫nois remained as they were, punctuated by forts and lazarets, giving them the face of the archetypal French military and historical port-town. Against this backdrop, our approach focuses on examining and restoring the plans for port facilities built during the French colonial period, in an attempt to revisit the effects of the port's proximity to the city.
Critically Engaging Participatory Action Research
This timely and informative book reasserts the value of Critical Participatory Action Research (CPAR): an approach to participatory action research (PAR) that is informed by critical theories attending to questions of privilege and power, and that generates collaborations focused on challenging structural inequality.The authors, writing explicitly from Minority World perspectives, are experienced researcher-practitioners who have worked with communities in the UK, USA, South Africa, Australia, India, and Colombia over many years. They offer an assessment, exploration, and illustration of CPAR at this point in time, outlining how the approach has evolved over time and space. Exploring its roots in strands of critical thought including postcolonialism, anti-imperialism, feminism, antiracism, queer theory, and Indigenous ontologies, the book asks how PAR is being critically re-engaged to maintain its commitment to greater justice and transformational change. Each chapter provides a rich case study of how these theories inform current collaborations and offers reflection on the entanglements of power that come with attempting CPAR in different institutional and geopolitical contexts. Their examples show that critical interrogation of PAR practices may lead to innovative and impactful outcomes for those involved, as well as new theoretical and substantive research findings.The collection will be of especial interest to students and researchers across the social sciences and humanities, as well as those working outside universities, who are interested in developing or extending their use of CPAR.
Boundary Layer Processes in Geophysical/Environmental Flows
Boundary layer processes play a crucial role in establishing the circulation patterns of the oceans and atmosphere, significantly affecting both regional climates and the global climate, as well as the distributions of heat, nutrients, species, pollutants, and more. This Special Issue of Fluids is dedicated to recent advances in the theoretical, numerical, observational (including instrumentation development), and experimental investigation of geophysical/environmental boundary layer processes and how those process may influence regional and global circulation. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, air-sea interactions and fluxes (including the influence of sea ice), western and eastern boundary currents, bottom boundary processes (including complex topography interactions and sediment motion), and internal boundary layers (such as fronts, shear layers, and thermocline processes).
Category Five
Superstorms, hurricanes, typhoons, and spiraling freak weather: the fallout of global warming is a real-life natural thriller, as captured in Porter Fox's urgent and stunning story of chasing the world's most devastating storms. Here is the story of the largest storms on earth and how those storms are growing bigger and stronger. The tale of extreme weather doesn't begin with floods, fires, or even the air that carries this change to our lives. It begins with the ocean. Oceans create weather, climate, floods, droughts, and most of the geophysical fallout of global warming. Exactly how, award-winning writer Porter Fox contends, depends on invisible ocean currents, planetary cycles just now being defined, and processes in the deep ocean that may well have already saved us from the worst effects of the climate crisis. In an attempt to avert a coming age of superstorms, sea level rise, and catastrophic warming, scientists followed the lead of a college drop-out-turned-maverick sailor and storm-chaser; a Romanian refugee turned BBC radio host turned circumnavigating mapmaker; and an audacious new attempt to study storms above as well as deep below the ocean depths, using drones. Throughout Category Five, Fox shadows these explorers, scientists, oceanographers, and weather forecasters in an attempt to understand, forestall, and possibly harness the awesome power of our oceans.
On the Edge
Life on Earth ultimately depends on the oceans. As world-renowned ocean scientist Sylvia Earle succinctly puts it, 'No blue, no green.' This powerful statement underscores the fundamental connection between the health of our oceans and the vitality of our planet. Climate change is inflicting severe damage on this essential 'nursery of life', drastically impairing the ability of the world's oceans to sustain and renew life.To address these pressing challenges, it is imperative to re-imagine our relationship with the wondrous world of water. Can we cultivate a renewed love for the sea that fosters a transformative interaction, shifting from exploitation to cooperation? Even more radically, can we reclaim our inheritance and move beyond the Western narrative of viewing the ocean merely as an object, instead embracing it as a communicative, sacred presence?Reflecting on the insights and teachings of Indigenous peoples is crucial in this endeavour. Indigenous communities have long regarded the ocean with reverence, recognizing its sacredness and intrinsic value. Their traditional ecological knowledge offers profound lessons on how to live in harmony with the natural world. By listening to and learning from these perspectives, we can begin to reshape our interactions with the ocean, fostering a more respectful and sustainable relationship.In their work On the Edge: A-Way with the Ocean, Graeme Garrett and Jan Morgan invite readers into a journey of engagement with a diverse array of thinkers, including philosophers (especially phenomenologists), poets, theologians, and scientists. Drawing from their experiences in the coastal town of Tathra in New South Wales, they explore how we can listen to the cry of Earth and return to the threshold of wonder.This invitation to wonder is a call to action. By re-envisioning our connection to the ocean, we can begin to address the environmental crises we face. Embracing the ocean as a sacred, communicative presence encourages us to protect and preserve it, ensuring that it can continue to support life on Earth. It is through this profound shift in perspective that we can move towards a future where the health of our oceans and our planet are restored, and where our interactions with the natural world are characterized by cooperation, respect, and reverence.
Comparison between the TC2DFTPL and TCFOUR programmes
Terrain correction is one of the gravimetric reductions applied to the value of the acceleration due to gravity. This work presents a comparison of the performance of the TC2DFTPL and TCFOUR programmes to see if there are significant differences between them when calculating the terrain correction for the state of Rio Grande do Sul. The results obtained for the programmes were similar. However, the TCFOUR programme showed an edge effect, unlike the TC2DFTPL programme. There was a difference between the statistical results for the maximum and minimum values obtained for the terrain correction calculated by both programmes using the SRTM and ASTER MDTs at 5 km, 2 km and 1 km resolutions. It was concluded that this difference is due to the need to divide the study area for the higher resolutions and also to the altimetric differences between the MDTs, which are more evident in the higher altitude region, such as the Serra Geral in the state of Rio Grande do Sul. This book is aimed at those interested and professionals in the field of Physical Geodesy. Happy reading.
Country Bumpkin
Since Reggie moved to the heart of the country, his life miraculously changed and was, by a miracle, transformed. A divine intervention! Reggie never looked back at his unhappy life in a dull Town and Borough with an extensive Authority running it. Reggie loves his life in the country. He treasures his country dreams, ideals and values.One day, Reggie encounters a natural Country Bumkpin. He grows curious, interested and fascinated by this rather plump countryman. He also develops an interest in a Country Girl he sees strolling down a nature trail in this region of outstanding natural beauty. Reggie holds these countryfolks in high regard for their love of the countryside!Reggie imagines himself to be a natural Country Bumpkin, but it remains a fantasy for him. Wishful thinking!Later, while dreaming in a country garden, Reggie lost his deep desires, dreams, rural fantasies and joyful country ecstasies. Then, swinging around a post, he daydreams and fantasises once again. He desires, dreams and wishes to be loved!As Reggie rambles through the countryside. He treasures his country ideals and values. He's puritanical, decent and shrine-like. Going to a pretty village in a country Parish being a shrine to him!Looking back at his past, Reggie cherishes his profound country memories in that rural beauty spot. Reggie remains electrified from the elements and overwhelmed with such natural country joy, wonder, delight and ecstasy. Those dreamy prophetic visions deep in his mind and subconsciousness - for ever.
Socio-economic interfaces of those affected by dams
The construction of large hydroelectric projects in Brazil since the last quarter of the 20th century is directly related to its industrialisation process, which was impacted by the oil crisis of the 1970s, when the government decided to invest in other alternative energy sources, including the construction of large hydroelectric plants in practically all Brazilian regions. In an effort to favour the economic activities of the primary and secondary sectors of the economy, the Estreito hydroelectric plant, located between the states of Tocantins and Maranh瓊o, was built between 2007 and 2010. The construction of this hydroelectric project was accompanied by a long and cunning process of deterritorialisation of fishermen, boatmen, extractivists, barraqueiros, farmers, vazanteiros, among others who, over several decades, had built their way of life on a close relationship with the Tocantins River.
Plant Songs
Plant Songs is a celebration of plants and an exploration of the human-plant bond. It is an honoring of plants as our elders and a recognition that plants feed our humanity. The poems are rooted in natural history and the experiences of the author among the Plant Kingdom - a community that greatly out masses all other life on Earth. Set out to explore these pages and find your place in the landscape.
Mineral Processing and Extractive Metallurgy
This book by Engr. Amosu O. Cyril definitely bridges a learning gap in mining. Introduction to Mineral Processing is no doubt a comprehensive handbook that brings a whole new perspective to mining engineering. While technological advancement has brought on positive and innovative changes in mining engineering. It is however without its diverse challenges.This is a book written for both beginners and experts in their respective fields. The author takes the readers from the basics to the more advanced concepts which spans across terminologies of mining engineering, methods and machineries applied in it.
The Mobilization, Speciation and Transformation of Organic and Inorganic Contaminants in Soil-Groundwater Ecosystems
This Special Issue explores research on soil and groundwater management and environmental sustainability. Thirteen articles highlight methodologies and technologies to address pollutant dynamics, groundwater protection and urban planning. The Special Issue aims to provide practical solutions and foster collaboration among professionals dedicated to environmental sustainability and resilience.
Cultural Tourism
The book takes a heritage approach to the Historic Centre of the city of Porto Nacional-TO. The study was carried out through oral interviews and questionnaires applied to tourists and residents of the city. The questions were directly linked to the existence of cultural tourism in the city and the discourse present in the heritage process. One of the main objectives is to discuss the development of cultural tourism in the city in order to strengthen tourist activity and the perception of residents in the historic centre's listing area regarding the heritage process, based on the formal documents that make up the Historic Centre Listing Minutes and the Listing Dossier. There are many reasons why it is considered one of the most representative cities in the state. Another important fact was its national recognition as a Tocantins heritage site in 2008. It was the second city to be listed in the state and the first in Tocantins. The listing of the Historic Centre of Porto Nacional-TO came with the aim of consolidating and establishing the identity, values, customs and recognition of its own history among the people of Porto.
Lake Tanganyika in peril
Lake Tanganyika, one of the oldest and largest lakes in the world, plays a central role in the lives of communities living along its shores in four countries: Tanzania, Burundi, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Zambia. Throughout this book, we have explored various aspects related to the rising waters of Lake Tanganyika, analyzing the causes, impacts and responses to this phenomenon.We begin with an overview of the geographical and ecological context of Lake Tanganyika, highlighting its importance for local communities and biodiversity. The lake is an essential source of fresh water, food and livelihoods for millions of people. However, it also faces significant challenges from rising water levels, a complex issue resulting from a number of factors, including climate change and human activities.
Toward Climate-Resilient Roads
Extreme rainfall events in Timor-Leste have caused extensive damage to road sections, highlighting the critical need to address climate change risks at all stages of road infrastructure development, including design, construction, and maintenance. An Asian Development Bank technical assistance project assessed the climate impact on Timor-Leste's road sector and identified appropriate climate adaptation measures. This study proposes methodologies that national engineers can employ to identify possible causes of damage to roads and bridges, emphasizing adaptation measures tailored to the country's specific context. It offers strategies for the effective implementation of these measures. The assessment detailed in this report covers 10 road sections and 4 bridges in Timor-Leste.
Water Supply and Consumption in Tarka Lga, Benue State, Nigeria
This study 'Water Supply and Consumption in Wannune, Tarka LGA, Benue State, Nigeria' was conducted to find out the major sources of water supply and consumption among the populace of Wannune. The study also examined the state of water supply in the area and investigated the water consumption pattern of the populace. The following research questions are formulated to guide this study. Adopting the quantitative survey research method, the study found out that there are divergent sources of water supply in Wannune which include boreholes, wells, rain water and other sources. Furthermore, findings from the study have indicated that there is high a level of water scarcity in Wannune. Findings have also demonstrated that the respondents use water for various purposes. These include bathing, washing, toilet purposes, drinking and cooking. The study concluded there is acute water scarcity in Wannune. The study, therefore, consequently, recommended among other things that tap water and more boreholes should be put in place by the government, well-meaning individuals and non-governmental organisations or donor agencies.
A Geographical Study of Irrigation Patterns in Solapur District
The intricate relationship between irrigation practices and agricultural land use has long captivated the attention of geographers, agronomists, and policymakers. This study focuses on exploring this relationship specifically within the Solapur district of Maharashtra, India. Solapur's diverse climate and varied topography offer a unique opportunity to examine how irrigation affects agricultural practices. Historically, the district has struggled with significant water scarcity challenges, which have greatly impacted its agricultural productivity and land use patterns. This book aims to thoroughly analyze how irrigation systems have been implemented and adapted over time, and their resulting effects on the agricultural landscape.
California Catastrophes
This comprehensive account of California's numerous and perilous natural disasters explores how a unique combination of forces has affected Californians throughout the state's history and carries a sobering message about our short disaster memories. California has more natural hazards per square mile than any other state, but this hasn't deterred people from moving here. Entire California towns and regions frequently contend with destruction caused by earthquakes, floods, landslides and debris flows, and sea-level rise and coastal erosion. As Gary Griggs demonstrates in California Catastrophes, few years go by without a disaster of some kind, and residents often rebuild in the same locations that were just destroyed. Considering the current climate crisis and increasing environmental inequalities, the stakes are growing ever higher. This book dives into the history of the state's vulnerability to natural hazards, why and where these events occur, and how Californians can better prepare going forward. A mix of photographs and maps both historical and contemporary orients readers within the state's sprawling landscapes and provides glimpses of some of the geologic risks in each region. With the final chapter, Griggs issues a call to action and challenges readers to envision a safer, more equitable, and sustainable future.
Impact of the security crisis
This study focuses on the impact of the security crisis and flooding on bell pepper production in the Commune Urbaine de Diffa. The effects of the security crisis are a real tragedy for the population in general and producers in particular. The damage caused to the region's economy is considerable. The overall aim of the study is to show the impact of the security crisis and flooding on bell pepper production in the Commune Urbaine de Diffa. The results obtained show that the security crisis and recurrent flooding have had a negative impact on the bell pepper industry in the urban commune of Diffa. Firstly, 45% of producers surveyed had stopped bell pepper production because of Boko Haram insecurity, and 32% had abandoned their production land because of recurrent flooding. The reduction in the area under cultivation and the fall in production were the most significant impacts, resulting respectively in a reduction of almost 78.4 hectares, or 73.17% of the area under production, and a fall in production of around 85.11%.
Sustainable Earth
The world stands at a crossroads. Never before has the fate of our planet been so deeply intertwined with the choices we make daily. Climate change is not just a future threat-it is a present reality, one that impacts every corner of our globe. From the melting ice caps in the Arctic to the raging wildfires in the Amazon, the evidence is all around us: our Earth is in distress. As I began writing "Sustainable Earth: A Guide to Climate Action and Eco-Friendly Living," I was driven by a simple yet profound realization: the future of our planet depends on the actions we take today. This book is a response to the growing urgency of our time, a time when every individual has a role to play in safeguarding the environment. Whether you are new to the concept of sustainability or already passionate about eco-friendly living, this book is designed to inspire, educate, and empower you to take meaningful action. The journey to sustainability is not a linear one. It involves a deep understanding of the issues, a commitment to change, and the courage to challenge the status quo. In these pages, you will find not only the science behind climate change but also practical strategies for reducing your environmental impact. From simple changes in your daily routine to advocating for larger systemic shifts, the tools and knowledge provided here are meant to guide you on your personal path toward a more sustainable lifestyle. But this book is about more than just individual action. It is about community, collective responsibility, and the power of grassroots movements. It is about recognizing that while our individual choices matter, it is our combined efforts that will lead to lasting change. We must come together-families, communities, businesses, and governments-to create a sustainable future for all.
Evaluation of the gravel reserves of regions in the municipality of Arax獺-mg
Nowadays, with the growing use of gravel in paving, due to the high rate of urbanisation and repairs to rural roads, there is a tendency to opt for extracting this material in a way that achieves a good end result at a low cost. Due to the increase in the weight of means of transport, the use of more resistant methods for paving has also increased, so the demand for gravel for this use has become greater. With the incessant increase in demand, gravel has become increasingly difficult to find. As a result, we are looking for new sources of this material that are easy to access, low-cost and with basic standards that meet your application requirements. This specimen shows the evaluation of gravel reserves in the Serrinha, Itaipu and Marmelo regions, located in the municipality of Arax獺-MG. The study was carried out through the collection of samples in the field and specific laboratory tests. Results were obtained that qualify and quantify these deposits and show details of their locations and specifications.
The Insertion of Methodological Tools in Geography Teaching
After pointing out the difficulties encountered by teachers when teaching geography, of which there are many, I highlighted some of the tools that can be used in lessons, ranging from newspapers and magazines to models, map-making and other materials that are easy to access and of great value when worked with a pre-defined objective. Despite these difficulties, teachers have countless materials at their disposal which, when transformed into methodological tools, contribute significantly to increasing student interest. As teachers, we must always look for different means and methods to transmit knowledge, using the materials and spaces available to instil in students a critical sense, to form their own opinions. After all, "The main aim of education is to create men who are capable of doing new things, not simply repeating what other generations have done", Piaget, 1970. I would like to thank my family, especially my mum Vera and my husband Maicon for the strength they have given me, and my friends Mari de F獺tima, Carla, Cerlei and Marta.
Contemporary Urban Planning
It provides an up-to-date account of planning, reflecting throughout on the need for sustainable, efficient and equitable solutions to planning problems. The subject matter is expressed in a simple language and practical manner. It is an essential resource for students, city planners, and all who are concerned with the nature of contemporary urban development problems.
Sustaining Rural Systems
This book examines the interplay between rural places and the competing narratives of globalization and nationalism. The chapters in this book seek to elucidate the nuanced ties between people and industries that are at once intensely local and simultaneously tied to regional and global processes.
Examining the Covid Crisis from a Geographical Perspective
This book presents several perspectives on the COVID-19 crisis as it impacted the United States, focusing on policies, practices, and patterns. It considers the relationship between government policies and neo-liberalism, (anti)federalism, economies of scale, and material culture.The COVID-19 crisis became the primary current event in the United States in March 2020 and continued for several years. In the early days of the crisis, the United States lacked a cohesive, comprehensive approach to combating its spread. As a result, the pandemic was experienced differently in different parts of the United States and at different scales. The chapters in this volume include both quantitative and qualitative explorations of the pandemic as it occurred in the United States. Collectively, they help the reader to better understand this geographically salient issue and provide lessons to learn from so as to improve upon responses to crises in the future.This book will be of interest to students and researchers of Geography, Sociology, Political Science, and Economics with an interest in United States and the socio-political effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. The chapters in this book were originally published as a special issue of Geographical Review.
Climate Change
It provides an introduction to the interacting components of Earths climate system. Introduction to climate models and discusses projections of future climate change including possible impacts on natural and human systems. Economical and ethical aspects, possible solutions including adaptation and mitigation of future climate change. This book is useful for students, teachers and researchers engaged in climate science, earth science and environmental sciences.
Cradle of Conservation
From the origins of "Penn's Woods" to the controversial practice of fracking, Cradle of Conservation provides the first comprehensive study of Pennsylvania's environmental history. The story starts with forester Ralph Brock at the dawn of the conservation era and continues through the eras of energy production using coal, oil, natural gas, and other resources. Allen Dieterich-Ward also investigates how the non-human world shapes the history of the commonwealth and examines the impact of pollution. Cradle of Conservation moves across time and place, from the Haudenosaunee people of the Susquehanna Valley, to the iron furnaces of nineteenth-century Pittsburgh, to the diesel trucks on the twentieth-century Pennsylvania Turnpike. In addition, Dieterich-Ward explores the histories of Philadelphia's Schuylkill River and the state's anthracite region and traces the environmental movements and crises that have led to public policy changes in the face of climate change. Cradle of Conservation deepens our understanding of how Pennsylvanians have conserved and consumed.
Engineering Structures
Presents the subject of foundation engineering in a logical framework in a natural sequence. It clearly and concisely explains basic principles in the most important areas of foundation engineering. It explains the understanding of the nature and properties of soil and similar natural or artificial systems upon which foundations are built. It explores the latest information on design, analysis and construction of foundations for a wide variety of purposes, including amelioration of deficient foundation soils. This book is solely written to meet the requirements of undergraduate courses in B.E. (Civil Engineering), B.Tech (Civil Engineering), Environmental engineering and the postgraduate courses of various universities and institutions.
Agricultural Meteorology and Climatology
The book is relevant to global agriculture and is documented with the latest literature from international research journals.A range of topics has been covered that could generate the interest of a large cross section of people.It covers material that is taught in several disciplines of scientific education. In addition to use as a text in the discipline of agrometeorology, this book is applicable to several courses taught across other disciplines at the college and university level.
Event Management
Planning and Execution: Provide a comprehensive guide to the process of planning, organizing, and executing events of various scales and types, covering everything from concept development and budgeting to logistics and on-site management. Stakeholder Engagement: Explore strategies for effectively engaging with stakeholders, including clients, sponsors, vendors, and attendees, to ensure their needs and expectations are met and to foster positive relationships for future events. Technology and Innovation: Explore the role of technology and innovation in event management, including the use of event management software, mobile apps, virtual and hybrid event platforms, and cutting-edge technologies such as augmented reality and live streaming to enhance the attendee experience and streamline event operations. Evaluation and Continuous Improvement: Emphasize the importance of post-event evaluation and feedback mechanisms for assessing the success of events, gathering insights for improvement, and refining strategies for future events, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement in event management practices.
Doing Feminist Urban Research
Doing Feminist Urban Research introduces the reader to the newly emerging 21st-century global landscape of feminist urban research. It showcases decolonising practices, partnerships and teamwork, new standards such as EDI, geo-ethnographic methodologies, software-enhanced qualitative data analysis, and knowledge mobilisation.This book delves into both the institutional and lived realities of the practice of feminist urban research for the 21st century via the insights of the GenUrb transnational research project. Through refection exercises based on real-life examples, it covers feminist methodologies and research techniques, critically examining the 'feld' through comparison and feminist geo-ethnographies. It guides readers through navigating the politics of decolonising research, working across diferences, and embracing feminist ethics and activism. The book also explores data through the practices of translation, data management, data analysis, and the use of NVivo. And it further introduces professional standards, including EDI, collaboration with partners, engagement in teamwork, the handling of crises, such as pandemics, and knowledge mobilisation, including utilising social media. Accompanying web resources will assist scholars and students with additional audio fles and documents.This book's practical guidance will help those starting to contemplate and engage in qualitative feminist urban research as well as those teaching the practice and politics of research. It will appeal to practitioners in urban studies, geography, gender and women's studies, sociology, anthropology, global studies, and development studies.The Open Access version of this book, available at www.taylorfrancis.com, has been made available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives (CC-BY-NC-ND) 4.0 license.
Smithsonian Trees of North America
An indispensable illustrated source of information for hundreds of species of North American trees This authoritative reference on native and non-native trees of North America, by Smithsonian veteran W. John Kress, provides an unprecedented appraisal of more than 325 common species. More than a field guide, it includes ● over 300 range maps and 3,000 photographs of leaves, flowers, fruits, seeds, and bark; ● an in-depth introduction to the biology of trees, their value, structure, evolution, classification, ecology, and conservation; ● descriptions of each species, organized by genus and family; ● a reflection on the consequences of environmental change on the health of trees, now and in the future; ● a presentation, based on the latest technologies, of North American trees in a planetary and evolutionary perspective. Smithsonian Trees of North America, ten years in the making, marries science and art to provide an insightful and compassionate exploration of the diversity, structure, form, and beauty of trees.
Urban Challenges and Agropastoral Requirements
This work is part of the perspectives of our doctoral research which focuses on land dynamics and their impacts on the agro-pastoral space. We wanted to get away from the overly academic nature of the thesis to exploit its economic contours in relation to the urbanization and development policies of the area. The Dakar-Thi矇s-Mbour triangle which contains the Saf矇ne country is undergoing infernal urban mutations, a phenomenon supported first by the State through its master plan for territorial development and planning. Then by the private sector, not only to quench its land gluttony, but to establish investments, given the favorable territorial offer of the area. This situation will be symbolized by the transfer and installation of many infrastructures, pushing back the limits of rurality on a daily basis and a significant reduction in agro-pastoral areas. This will be followed by a vertiginous drop in production, given the difficulties linked to the practice of these activities.
Fieldwork in Geography
Fieldwork is one of geography's most traditional didactic resources for the pursuit of knowledge. This resource has been a feature of both university and primary and secondary school environments. This research aims to find out what teachers' and students' conceptions are of fieldwork as a didactic resource in Geography degree courses in south-eastern Goi獺s.
Universal Direct Search Frequency-resonance Technologies in Geology
This work is devoted to the description of mobile and universal frequency resonance (FR) technologies and the results of their experimental application in geology for the study of several structural and prospecting problems. There is a brief overview of part of the research results in recent years (2018-2024) devoted to the problems of searching for and localizing accumulation zones and hydrocarbon deposits in the structures of the Earth's crust and mantle.The use of FR-soundings makes it possible to determine the probable origin and depth of geological sources of gas migration in the continental margin structures of the World Ocean.The work consists of several sections, which provide a concise description of the method of applying direct search technology, the results of the interpretation of the obtained measurements, and their correlation with the available geological and geophysical information. Data from FR technologies have shown the possibility of using seeps as additional indicators of hydrocarbon deposits in gas release areas. These independent data can be used to build models of the deep possible mechanisms of the abiogenic hydrocarbon formation.
Chemical Geodynamics of the Earths' Mantle
Creation of this volume of the EMU Notes in Mineralogy Series was motivated by at least two important factors. Firstly, the editors wished to celebrate the success of the two editions ofthe International winter school 'MElting and fluid/melt-rock REactions in the MAntle -MEREMA'. Despite the great uncertainties due to the global pandemic (2020-2021), the school attracted many young researchers from all over the world thanks to the stimulating scientific program. The excellent intellectual milieu led a group of top-level lecturersto accept the invitation to publish their cutting-edge research in this volume. Although finalizing the chapters took longer than expected, the editors have ultimately compiled an outstanding selection of contributions that provides readers who have broad interests with information on how petrology and geochemistry, combined with geophysics, can shed light on mantle dynamics. Secondly, the editors aimed to present the current debated questions concerning mantle dynamics with key studies, which trace an ideal path from the bulk Earth composition (chapter 1) to mantle heterogeneity (chapters 2 and 3), and how these aspects are reflected in the shallow portion of the mantle and derived melts (chapters 4-7).
Workbook for a Career in Wildlife Management and Natural Resource Conservation
This useful little book highlights the historical transition by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources from a focus on managing and propagating game species for the benefit of hunters to a broader ecological biodiversity-based focus by creating the Nongame Wildlife Program in 1977. This progressive program became a national model for other states to create their own nongame wildlife programs to benefit, manage, survey, and restore their wildlife ranging from butterflies, frogs, songbirds, snakes, and bats to bald eagles, peregrine falcons, and trumpeter swans. The audience for this book includes Minnesotans who annually donate to the Nongame Wildlife Checkoff on their state income tax forms and all Americans who have benefitted from DNR nongame publications, written to protect wildlife by landscaping, gardening, building nest boxes, and bird feeding. The book reveals how citizen generosity has benefitted many wildlife species and habitats.
When the Ice Is Gone
In 2018, lumps of frozen soil, collected from the bottom of the world's first deep ice core and lost for decades, reappeared in Denmark. When geologist Paul Bierman and his team first melted a piece of this unique material, they were shocked to find perfectly preserved leaves, twigs, and moss. That observation led them to a startling discovery: Greenland's ice sheet had melted naturally before, about 400,000 years ago. The remote island's ice was far more fragile than scientists had realized--unstable even without human interference.In When the Ice Is Gone, Bierman traces the story of this extraordinary finding, revealing how it radically changes our understanding of the Earth and its climate. A longtime researcher in Greenland, he begins with a brief history of the island, both human and geological, explaining how over the last century scientists have learned to read the historical record in ice, deciphering when volcanoes exploded and humans started driving cars fueled by leaded gasoline.For the origins of ice coring, Bierman brings us to Camp Century, a U.S. military base built inside Greenland's ice sheet, where engineers first drilled through mile-thick ice and into the frozen soil beneath. Decades later, a few feet of that long-frozen earth would reveal its secrets--ancient warmth and melted ice.Changes in Greenland reverberate around the world, with ice melting high in the arctic affecting people everywhere. Bierman explores how losing Greenland's ice will catalyze devastating events if we don't change course and address climate change now.
Meso and Microplastic Risk Assessment in Marine Environments
Meso and Microplastic Risk Assessment in Marine Environment: New Threat and Challenges in Marine Environment presents an interdisciplinary approach, offering key techniques and management of microplastic contamination in the disciplines of environmental science, fisheries, oceanography, geology, chemistry, biology and ocean science. Sections cover an overview of microplastic in the marine environment, deal with the origin, occurrences, distribution and various methodologies (for dealing with microplastics) available for microplastics, address the global case study of microplastic separation using recent techniques, and discuss the impact of microplastics on human health and the surrounding environment. This book is an important step in the field of microplastic pollution mitigation in environmental science as it offers a thorough accounting of the effects of pollutants on the environment, marine organisms, and the public health implications, as such it is relevant for aquatic ecologists, oceanographers, toxicologists, and marine biologists.
