Wicked Problems of Water Quality Governance
This book explores the many dimensions of water quality problems in different parts of the globe, with focus on problems of governance, from legal frameworks to social discourses and compensation measures. The chapters in this book were originally published in Water International.
Drylands Facing Change
This edited volume examines the changes that arise from the entanglement of global interests and narratives with the local struggles that have always existed in the drylands of Africa, the Middle East, and Central Asia and Inner Asia.
Rural Governance in the UK
This book provides a multidisciplinary analysis of rural society in a post-Brexit UK by examining the emergence of new environmental and rural policies and the implications of this transition for rural communities.
Ecosocial Work in Community Practice
This book focuses on ecosocial work within the context of community practice. It aims to provide insights on understanding key issues, concepts and debates surrounding mainstreaming of ecosocial work for sustainable community development. This book was originally published as special issue of Journal of Community Practice.
The Routledge Handbook of Democracy and Sustainability
This handbook provides comprehensive and critical coverage of the dynamic and complex relationship between democracy and sustainability in contemporary theory, discourse, and practice. Scholars look at the present state of this relationship, asking how it has evolved and where it is likely to go in the future.
Long-Term Monitoring and Research in Asian University Forests
This book disseminates various long-term data and research results from university forests in Asia towards realizing adaptive forest management and conservation based on a comprehensive understanding of environmental changes and ecological responses.
Conservation Effectiveness and Concurrent Green Initiatives
The book examines concurrent green initiatives and their spillover effects in environmental conservation and management to reveal their impact on conservation effectiveness, drawing on a range of international case studies.
The Routledge Handbook of Waste Studies
The Routledge Handbook of Waste Studies offers a comprehensive survey of the new field of waste studies, critically interrogating the cultural, social, economic and political systems within which waste is created, managed and circulated.
Urban dynamics and land issues in secondary towns
In Senegal, the current urban trend shows the emergence of a new category of city that plays a full part in the country's territorial balance. These towns, characterized as secondary towns by the important functions they play in their environment, provide a link between the countryside and regional capitals, and even between the rest of Senegal and the capital. Bambey, a secondary town in the center-west of the country, is faced with the challenge of extending its municipal perimeter in view of the strong demographic pressure and development of infrastructures and facilities such as the university in the town, with its consequences for land. Indeed, urban growth in the town of Bambey has been spectacular for many years, and today the town has reached its territorial limits in every sense. As a result, projects to extend the city's municipal perimeter have come up against legal, political and socio-cultural constraints. This situation, coupled with the increased need for land for housing and the construction of infrastructure and facilities, has given rise to new land issues in and around the city.
Trees of New England
Taking up where field guides leave off, Trees of New England presents the natural history of the native and common non-native tree species growing in New England. It discusses how and when they reproduce themselves; how their physical structure protects them from the elements; how animals get food and shelter from them; how people use them; and how diseases, insect pests, and environmental degradation are affecting trees today. A noted naturalist, Charles Fergus communicates his love for trees in every description and gentle detail. The splendidly written narrative is enhanced by beautiful line drawings of the leaves, needles, bark, nuts, and other features of the trees, giving the book an additional function as an identification aid. It also includes a range map for each species, an index of scientific names, and information about how Native Americans and colonists used trees for food and medicine and how trees have appeared in folklore and mythology. Trees serve many valuable functions--producing oxygen so other organisms can live, absorbing carbon dioxide, preventing erosion, providing wood for countless products, and producing fruit, nuts, and syrup. This highly readable book will increase anyone's appreciation of the majestic trees that populate our landscape.
Ecohydrology-Based Landscape Restoration
This book provides an introduction to a fairly new approach to natural resources management practice entitled ecohydrology-based landscape restoration.
Google Earth images for analyzing the dynamics of vegetation cover
The package of tools currently offered by Google Earth through high-resolution orbital images enables detailed observation of practically the entire surface of the planet. The use of these tools offers great potential for observing and researching geomorphology, particularly by recording landscapes and their changes over time, thus enabling new perspectives for analysis, as well as complementing the performance of traditional methods already in use. With this in mind, this exploratory study analyzes the dynamics of vegetation cover in an area of Caatinga in northeastern Brazil over the course of a decade, using only the visual interpretation of satellite images made available by Google Earth, with the aim of contributing to the use of the service by institutions and ordinary citizens in observing natural and anthropogenic changes to the earth's surface. It was concluded that between May 2002 and September 2013, in the 16,501 hectares studied, there was a reduction of 495 hectares of vegetation cover, as well as an increase in the fragmentation of forest remnants.
Into the Clear Blue Sky
One of Scientific American and The Times (London)'s Best Books of 2024 From one of the world's leading climate scientists, a heart- and mind-changing book that offers a hopeful and attainable vision for restoring the atmosphere and ending the climate crisis. Climate change is here. From the millions displaced by the floods in Pakistan to Californian and Canadian towns incinerated by wildfires, we are experiencing the anguish that climate change causes. Fossil fuels are making the planet unlivable, and they are deadly. We know that we must cut emissions if we are going to limit the catastrophes, but is that enough? In Into the Clear Blue Sky, climate scientist and chair of the Global Carbon Project Rob Jackson explains that we need to redefine our goals. As he argues here, we shouldn't only be trying to stabilize the Earth's temperature at some arbitrary value. Instead, we can restore the atmosphere itself in a lifetime--and this should be our moral duty. Restoring the atmosphere means reducing the amount of greenhouse gases in the air to pre-industrial levels--starting with super-potent methane--to heal the harm we have done. Emissions must be cut, first and foremost. But to safeguard a livable planet for future generations, we must repair the damage we have caused. Jackson introduces us to the brilliant leaders and innovators behind some of the boldest and game-changing climate solutions under development. When it comes to greenhouse gas mitigation, our choices matter, because it is easier to stop emissions from happening than to remove greenhouse gases from the air later. But while mitigation is crucial, no number of solar panels, electric cars, and veggie burgers alone will be enough to halt climate change. Decades of inaction have convinced Jackson that we need to remove greenhouse gases from the air using everything from nature to cutting-edge technologies. Into the Clear Blue Sky is a heart- and mind-changing book. Guided by one of the leading scientists in this fight and a deeply gifted storyteller, we learn why we should all feel hopeful. One way or another, we will restore the planet together. The question is how, and how long will it take?
Diversity and distribution of mammals in Pomene National Reserve
The study on the Diversity and Distribution of Medium-Large Mammals was carried out in the Pomene National Reserve, with the aim of studying the diversity and distribution of medium-large mammal species in the 3 habitats (Dense Miombo, Open Miombo and Shrub Prairie) of the RNP. To collect data using the direct method, all the observation paths in each habitat were walked, in the morning and at the end of the day. Each walk was 2km long and as soon as a herd was observed within a 1km radius of the observers, the species was identified, the total number of individuals of each species was counted and the geographical coordinate of the location was recorded. Using the indirect method, 16 transects of 1000m in length and 100m in diameter were randomly established 500m apart to collect samples of nocturnal animals. On each transect, species were identified using their traces (droppings and footprints) and the total number of individuals of each species was recorded.
Territory, protected areas and traditional populations
This monograph presents an analysis based on the geographical concept of territorial interpretation. It analyses the extent to which the creation and implementation of a conservation unit contributes to maintaining the culture of traditional populations. The case of the Juatinga Ecological Reserve, located on the south coast of Rio de Janeiro, in the municipality of Paraty/RJ, was chosen. It was necessary to study the different conceptions of territory, the history of the ideal of conservation that resulted in the creation of protected areas and Brazilian legislation on conservation units. In addition, it was necessary to characterise the social actors present in the Juatinga Ecological Reserve: the traditional cai癟ara population, the environmental management body responsible and the environmental managers working in the area. An exploratory investigation of the reserve was also carried out. We can conclude that the various interests present in the creation and implementation of the conservation unit directly interfere with the maintenance of cai癟ara culture.
The options for precipitation enhancement inside natural clouds
Precipitation enhancement methods are analyzed for comparison and combinations: acoustic treatment in clouds, heat up flow, powder introduction. Artificial air up flows are considered with account of initial overheating 30 - 70 簞C and heat flow power 2 - 200 MW in area up to 120 m2 on the ground. Proposed and reviewed analytical models describe the dynamics of air jets with introduced powder, in particular black powder for its sun heating to get additional jet altitude. Resulting mass or number concentrations of powder can be calculated inside whole jet volume using presented analytical equations. As a good heater, an acoustic siren resonator bell enables its double use and double its benefits. One of the main advantages of acoustic treatment in natural clouds method is negligible small sound losses at applied low frequency f = 40 - 300 Hz. The experiments are presented for optimized acoustic sirens using Bessel form resonator, which was successfully applied to get effective frequency selection. Proposed algorithms describe and optimize acoustical power with low frequency in real clouds for sure collision of droplet inside spectrum to precipitation enhancement.
Environment Impact Assessment-A Guide for Practices and Application
The Real Two Hearted
One hundred years after Ernest Hemingway's short story elevated the myth of the Two Hearted River into the public consciousness, Bob Otwell invites you to the riverside - to experience the revered watershed as it really is. In The Real Two Hearted: Life, Love, and Lore Along Michigan's Most Iconic River, Otwell reveals truths about the river's past, present, and future in ways that only he can. As the owners and caretakers of a secluded old cabin called "Boggy's Camp," Otwell and his family have spent decades paddling, hiking, and mountain biking in an area along the Two Hearted River so remote that visiting in the winter requires skiing five miles.An expert in hydrology and environmental investigations, Otwell explains the river's science and shares his thoughts about conserving the watershed's delicate balance.Otwell weaves together the rich history of this isolated gem in Michigan's Upper Peninsula; he introduces colorful local characters, including the man named Boggy. And he reminisces about his family's adventures at a beautiful and hidden bend along the storied Two Hearted.
Environmental assessment of areas vulnerable to desertification processes
Given the need for more studies on the transposition of the S瓊o Francisco River and its potential effects on changing the dynamics of the receiving basins, this study was carried out in the area corresponding to the middle section of the Ipojuca Basin in the state of Pernambuco. The work uses remote sensing and image processing techniques to analyse the vegetation around the basin and seeks to estimate the degree of vulnerability to climate change and the degree of hydrological stress in its middle stretch. The results show that the basin is highly vulnerable to climate change, with high hydrological stress and high levels of water stress in large areas of the middle section of the Ipojuca Basin. The results of the Basin's high water stress corroborate studies that already warned that several of the drier areas of the Northeast would face water stress, which would worsen over the course of this century. In view of this, we conclude that it is necessary to transpose the waters of the S瓊o Francisco River into the Ipojuca Basin, but we discuss the social benefits and potential environmental impacts that this transposition will bring to the area in question.
Contribution to the biodiversity inventory at Jardin de Gbadolite
The Jardin Botanique Zoologique de Gbadolite practises ex-situ conservation on a 300-hectare concession that is relatively visible as a result of daily activities that are gradually attracting visitors, an average of four people a month, mainly from students of all primary, secondary and higher education levels. Management constraints are considerable, and require the support of technical and financial partners in the following activities: - Botanical propagation nursery, - Planting and maintenance of botanical collections, - Care of animals in semi-liberty, - Breeding domestic exotic and wild species, - Production of renewable energy, - Construction of conservation, reception and safety infrastructures, - Supply of materials, equipment and various products. In short, the Botanical and Zoological Garden is subject to a number of constraints, all of which are being addressed by projects with varying timeframes and rapid impact, ranging from the short term to the long term.
Capacity analysis at intersections
This work proposes a reflection on the reasons why this intersection receives a high volume of traffic and proposes a technically viable solution to the problem in the short and medium term. To do this, it was necessary to evaluate the traffic light cycle of the main intersection and its surroundings, find out the flow rates of the main intersection and its surroundings, and propose alternatives to reduce density and travel time. The work revealed the need for actions involving partnerships between managers and the local community, as everyone is responsible for the safety of individuals in their surroundings.
Water Environment Pollution and Control, Volume II
Water, the lifeblood of our planet, is encountering unprecedented challenges stemming from a diverse array of pollution sources. Water pollution poses significant threats to aquatic ecosystems, water quality, and ultimately the health of our planet and its inhabitants. Within the broad framework of "Water Environment Pollution and Control, Volume II" this Special Issue aims to stay informed on pollutant sources and their potential risks in aquatic environments, as well as to develop innovative technologies for pollution control and remediation to establish sustainable solutions for maintaining the health of ecology and humans. We believe the reprint of "Water Environment Pollution and Control, Volume II" will offer readers comprehensive and in-depth knowledge, thereby promoting further research in the field of water environment pollution and control.
Geology and the Pioneers of Earth Science
Momentous changes in geology came about in the 1960s. These were partly the result of the application of discoveries in the basic sciences (physics, chemistry) over the previous six decades, but also technological innovations made during and after World War II.The background to the origin of such changes - the efforts of the 'pioneers' who changed geology to earth science - has been neglected by historians of science and is the subject of this book. It analyses how the modern subject was able to evolve. Traditional geology is overwhelmingly historical while earth science has something extra to offer. This is the practice of what Lord Rayleigh memorably referred to as 'outdoor physics' (and by extension, chemistry), applied directly to the earth. The author summarises the achievements of these pioneers using biographical details and extracts from their chief works - placing them in the context of preceding and succeeding developments.
Introducing Tectonics, Rock Structures and Mountain Belts
Introducing Tectonics, Rock Structures and Mountain Belts is written to explain the key concepts of tectonics and rock structures to students and to the interested non-specialist, especially those without a strong mathematical background. The study and understanding of geological structures has traditionally been guided by the rigorous application of mathematics and physics but, in this book, Graham Park has avoided mathematical equations altogether and has reduced the geometry to the minimum necessary. The application of plate tectonic theory has revolutionised structural geology by giving the study of rock structures a context in which they can be explained. Since the large-scale movements of the plates ultimately control smaller-scale structures, the study of tectonics is the key to understanding the latter. The reader is thus introduced to large-scale Earth structure and the theory of plate tectonics before dealing with geological structures such as faults and folds. Studies by structural geologists of the movement history of rock masses relative to each other, as revealed by the study of fault systems and shear zones, has helped to integrate rock structures with plate tectonics and this has been emphasised in the book. One of the most exciting aspects of geology is the study of the great mountain ranges, orogenic belts. The final three chapters of the book explain how knowledge of plate tectonic theory, geological structures and the processes of deformation may be employed to understand these orogenic belts. hilst excessive use of terminology is avoided, all technical terms are in a Glossary and, as with all books in this series, the text is illustrated profusely.
Italian Volcanoes
Based on an intimate knowledge and extensive research, Italian volcanoes, provides a complete introductory guide to one of the world's best known and most intensively studied volcanic areas. It is a unique guide to volcanic geology and an exciting introduction to how volcanoes work. Twelve detailed itineraries have been specially chosen to highlight the spectrum of volcanic products, their threat to human activity and their importance to understanding how volcanoes behave. Richly illustrated with maps and photographs, this guide is ideal for all geologists and visitors to Italy who have been captivated by some of the world's most spectacular volcanoes.
Hutton’s Arse
The extraordinary and beautiful scenery of the Northern Scottish Highlands has been created by a geological history lasting over three billion years. The new and thoroughly up-dated edition of this popular book takes its readers through those three billion years, shows the rocks, visits the places, introduces some famous researchers and presents the geological theories that have been inspired by the Highlands. Even though the influence of this magnificent place can be overwhelming, the book is about geology and the modern science involved. It is written for all to understand. It is a book for non-specialists interested in modern science, scientists and all lovers of the Northern Scottish Highlands.The text is sometimes light-hearted, but the science is serious. The subjects covered are as wide as he the splitting open of the North Atlantic Ocean: a time when the Earth resembled modern Mars; early continent formation; billion year old bacteria; the very beginnings of human evolution; Snowball Earth; and, inevitably, climate change. This is modern science wrapped up in good writing and humour: a rare combination.
The Southern Pennines
This guide is a starting point for exploring the geology of the Pennines between the southern Yorkshire Dales and Nidderdale in the north and the southern part of the Derbyshire Peak District in the south. The book concentrates on the main Pennine range, but also takes in higher ground to the west, including Rossendale, the Forest of Bowland and the Staffordshire Moorlands. While the guide is aimed primarily at undergraduate level, it is written and illustrated to also appeal to visitors to the area.The greater part of the guide deals with sedimentary rocks of Carboniferous age (360-300 Ma). It discusses the changing tectonic regime and its influence on the development of sedimentary basins and their sedimentation. It describes the depositional environments, the subsequent tectonic deformation of the sediments and the controls on present-day outcrop patterns. The older visible geology consists mostly of limestones, deposited in a tropical setting during the Dinantian (360-330 Ma) on shallow-water carbonate platforms, on ramps and in deeper settings. Mound-shaped reef-like structures, that occur in many limestone areas, consist mostly of carbonate mudstone and formed under the influence of micro-organisms. On the Derbyshire Platform, carbonate deposition was disrupted by basaltic magma around several volcanic centres. Limestone deposition was followed by accumulation of a complex series of sandstones and mudstones comprising the Millstone Grit, deposited throughout the Namurian (330-318 Ma), when the Dinantian sea-floor topography was eliminated by the advance of large deltas, creating a vast plain across which Westphalian (318-308 Ma) Coal Measures were deposited.Introductory chapters explain the tectonic, stratigraphic and sedimentological factors that governed deposition, later deformation and mineralisation. The interaction of fluctuating sea-level in response to southern hemisphere glaciation and ongoing tectonic activity are emphasised. The field guide proper is in six chapters, each devoted to a particular area, where individual localities are described and illustrated. While some itineraries are suggested, the format allows users to plan trips to match their interests. An extensive glossary should help non-geologists with technical terms.
Iceland
A concise and authoritative field guide to an exceptional natural laboratory, this title in the Classic Geology in Europe series is an essential companion for those visiting Iceland to observe the Earth in action. Rifting of the crust, volcanic eruptions and glacial activity are among a host of processes and features to be observed in this fascinating land. Nowhere else on Earth is the volcanic and tectonic architecture of seafloor rifts better exposed. Large icecaps and extensive river systems grind down the volcanic pile at rapid rates, dispersing and forming thick sequences of sediments. These formations are further modified by the pounding waves of the North Atlantic causing intriguing landforms that exhibit an intricate balance between the construction and erosion of land. Iceland is the only part of the North Atlantic Large Igneous Province that is still active and the only place on Earth where the construction of such provinces can be observed directly. As such, it is a window into the formation of proto-continents early in the Earth's history. For the past seven million years Iceland has been situated at the boundary of major air and ocean masses and has consequently been exposed to extreme climate changes. The effects of the climate on the rock-forming processes are clearly illustrated by diverse sedimentary and volcanic successions and by the wide range of volcanic landforms formed in sub-aqueous to sub-aerial environments; each succession reflecting the characteristics of internal and external processes.Icelandic culture cannot be fully comprehended without understanding its geology. Thus the book will interest not only student, amateur and professional geologists but also others attracted by the natural environment and seeking a deeper understanding of what makes Iceland the unique place that it is.
Urban Sprawl
The book explores the internal structures of urban centres in North East India, focusing on the central business centers of Tinsukia and Dibrugarh. The region's urban development initially focused on a focal point in the new market area of Dibrugarh, with two source nuclei: the old railway station in the region and the central market in Tinsukia. Hoyt's theory is only partially applicable to these urban growth patterns.
Cyprus
The island of Cyprus is a truly classic area of geology in Europe. Perhaps nowhere else on Earth does so small an area provide such an excellent illustration of the dynamics of Earth processes through abundant exposures of spectacular and diverse geology. The geology, natural resources and climate of Cyprus have enabled civilizations to flourish, and world-renowned archaeological sites date as far back as the Neolithic period. Much of the wealth and development of the island has been based on copper, and evidence of its exploitation dates to at least the third millennium BC. Cyprus is also a hazardous island. Modern and ancient settlements have been destroyed or abandoned as a consequence of earthquakes and landslides. This authoritative work will appeal to all those with an interest in geology who visit this exceptional Mediterranean destination.
Walking Wildwood Trail
A poem is an energy capsule, a container of what's not to be contained. The more honed and polished, the more expression can explode into various forms of awe. It's not the spontaneous that's able to move us most, but what's been most considered. Amelia Williams' poems marking this rare place, her home territory, remind us of poetry's best intentions, for she practices well its art. By wrapping the rapture of her poetry in containers of bamboo, repurposed boxes, metal and fibers, in installations meant to be finally enraptured by the natural world that inspired them, she makes a worthy offering meant to vanish over time. We are lucky to have this book, these printed artifacts, these poems that name each thing they perceive and therefore hold them close. --Cathryn Hankla
From Excellent to Impaired
Chautauqua Lake, once a picture of health, now battles nutrient pollution and harmful algal blooms. Decades of development and runoff have degraded its water quality. But hope remains! Collaborative efforts are tackling the issue. By reducing nutrient influx and restoring the surrounding watershed, these initiatives aim to return Chautauqua Lake to its former glory. This will ensure the lake's future as a recreational haven for generations to come.
From Impurities to Incidents
Not all medications are created equal. "From Impurities to Incidents" dives into the real-world consequences of drug quality issues. We'll explore how seemingly minor impurities can lead to serious side effects. The title hints at potential incidents, like medication recalls or even patient harm, highlighting the gravity of maintaining drug quality. This expos矇 sheds light on the importance of rigorous manufacturing processes and vigilant regulatory oversight to ensure the safety and efficacy of the medications we rely on.
Bug Squashing the Cloud
This book tackles the hidden enemies of reliable cloud systems: fault tolerance bugs. These glitches can disrupt smooth operations, causing outages and headaches. "Bug Squashing the Cloud" equips you to be a cloud hero! It unveils methods for uncovering these bugs, understanding how they arise, and most importantly, squashing them for good. Learn practical techniques to fortify your cloud's defenses and ensure a robust, reliable infrastructure. Whether you're a cloud architect, developer, or IT pro, this book is your weapon against cloud-based bugs!
Thermal comfort in the classroom
The growth of cities and the occupation of urban land have had a negative impact on thermal comfort. The aim was therefore to analyze and compare thermal comfort from October to December 2015 in some classrooms at the Dante de Mosconi Polyvalent State School, in the city of Jata穩 in the Microregion of Southwest Goi獺s, classified as Zone 6 (bioclimatic strategies) defined as H - Evaporative cooling and thermal mass for cooling, J - Selective ventilation, C- Heavy internal fences according to NBR 15.220-3. To do this, three Thermohygrometers were installed in classrooms in classes A, B and C. The thermal comfort assessment methods used were Fanger's, adopted by ISO 7730 (1987), on a scale of Predicted Mean Vote (PMV) and Predicted Percentage of Dissatisfied (PPD) and questionnaire application. In October, the highest absolute maximum temperatures occurred in rooms A and C, with 34.0簞C and 34.9簞C respectively. In November, room B had the highest absolute maximum temperature (32.7簞C) followed by rooms A (32.6簞C) and C (31.4簞C). In December, the room with the absolute maximum temperature was B (33.3簞C), followed by room C (32.6簞C).
Don't Let Your Geology Mess Up Your Theology
Geology has been used to challenge the authority of the Bible by establishing millions of years of earth history. But does the actual scientific data back up this idea? As an example, if you calculate the size of the river deltas in the world in comparison to its rate of sediment discharge, in a million years, the sediment from the Mississippi River would cover the entire surface of the earth more than a mile deep. The rate of discharge of salt in the ocean is another indication of a young earth. Geologic strata are often found out of order, and laid down in thousands of feet of rock, with crossbedding showing successive tidal events. Geology based upon the story of creation in the Bible is reaching a stage of maturity, and in this volume, we lay out its case.
Guaratiba and Its Geographical Areas
Domains, limits, borders and obstacles are issues that are often focused on in geographical studies. As we have argued in this book, the boundaries of Guaratiba concern different spaces and/or places. These, in turn, have characteristics that are similar - especially those related to their shared history, what I call the 'original Guaratiba' - and singularities that differentiate the 'distinct Guaratibas' that have been consolidated in the course of their respective histories and geographies. Thus, it is not appropriate to speak of Guaratiba as if this Rio de Janeiro domain represented a homogeneous unit. In fact, different "Guaratibas" coexist: Guaratiba, Barra de Guaratiba, Pedra de Guaratiba and Ilha de Guaratiba. What unites these neighborhoods? What differentiates them? What are the characteristics that distinguish the different localities in Guaratiba? What are the symbols and/or symbolic geographies of these spaces and/or places as understood by their residents? These were the questions we sought to answer in the course of this approach, which focused on the geographies of Guaratiba.
Payment for Environmental Services
This study is based on the main aspects of payment for environmental services (PES). Payment for Environmental Services (PES) is considered a promising mechanism for solving some problems related to the degradation of ecosystems due to anthropogenic action. PES occurs when beneficiaries are willing to pay providers who adopt conservation practices or preserve forested areas. This book will analyse definitions of forms of environmental payment and their implementation as an economic instrument, effectiveness and efficiency in the economic market, social aspects and the value of protecting ecosystems. The fundamentals and main aspects of payment for environmental services mechanisms were analysed. The conclusion is that this is a promising project with the potential to be equitable, effective and efficient, which already represents recognition of its importance, as well as a step forward for environmental conservation. Likewise, the lessons learnt can subsidise the structuring and public management of future public policies and PES projects.
Rainfall variability and trends in the Rio Doce/MG basin
Rainfall is one of the main elements necessary for the existence of life on planet Earth. In order to understand its dynamics, studies and diagnoses are needed to analyze the variability of its occurrence and its probable future trends in relation to a time frame, so that they can be used as a tool to determine parameters of climatological variability. With the data studied, rainfall trends can help guide human activities such as agriculture and improve land use in a given area. The aim of studying rainfall variability in the Doce River basin is therefore to try to determine a climatological rainfall pattern for the period from 1941 to 2002, based on the spatio-temporal distribution of 46 meteorological stations installed throughout the basin, enabling a spatial visualization of rainfall distribution and behaviour in the region studied.
Bioindikatoren, ?stuar, Foraminiferen, Mangroven
Foraminifera from paralic zones are protozoa whose use in environmental studies has grown significantly in recent decades, due to their sensitivity to the physical-chemical variations of environments, hence their applicability in mangrove research. In addition, they are widely used in reconstructions of the ancient and recent environment. Coastal areas are among the most productive ecosystems on the planet, presenting a natural dynamic, often characterized by various factors, such as physico-chemical variations, which guarantee the balance and sustainability of these environments. This book includes an environmental assessment of estuarine systems and mangrove areas, both defined as important transitional ecosystems.
A Toolkit for Effective Everyday Activism
This book examines how everyday activists can enhance their effectiveness.Leanne Kelly and Alison Rogers unpack theories from the social sciences to help find meaning, explain these feelings of inertia, and provide strategies to overcome them. Through lessons learned over their careers as evaluators in non-profit organisations, Kelly and Rogers provide tools and strategies for measuring, improving, and sharing the effectiveness of planet-saving activities. They draw upon interviews with everyday people who are contributing to change in their homes, community groups, workplaces, and social settings to understand how they motivate and encourage others. The book concludes with a realistic look at individual expectations and focuses on how to prioritise self-care to ensure that activists can keep contributing in a way that maintains their wellbeing and balance.A Toolkit for Effective Everyday Activism empowers people to use theory, research, and practical tools to leverage their power so they can make the maximum contribution possible and sustain their efforts over the long term. It will be a great resource for individuals working and volunteering in community groups, NGOs, and non-profit and corporate organisations with an environmental focus.The Open Access version of this book, available at http: //www. taylorfrancis.com, has been made available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives (CC-BY-NC-ND) 4.0 international license.The electronic version of this book was funded to publish Open Access through Taylor & Francis' Pledge to Open, a collaborative funding open access books initiative. The full list of pledging institutions can be found on the Taylor & Francis Pledge to Open webpage
Building the Critical Anthropology of Climate Change
This book applies a critical perspective to anthropogenic climate change and the global socio-ecological crisis. It will be of interest to researchers and students studying environmental anthropology, climate change, human geography, sociology, and political science.
Understanding Risk to Wildlife from Exposures to Per- and Polyfluorinated Alkyl Substances (PFAS)
Understanding Risk to Wildlife from Exposures to Per- and Polyfluorinated Alkyl Substances (PFAS) provides the most recent summary of toxicity data relevant to mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians and provides values for use in risk assessment applications.
Marine Geology and Geotechnology of the South China Sea and Taiwan Strait
This book covers oceanographic topics, and further discusses topography, sedimentation, wave generation, and hazards such as earthquakes, storm surges, and tsunamis. It also explains the engineering issues and design considerations involved regarding a potential Taiwan Strait Crossing.
Advances in Remote Sensing in Coastal Geomorphology Ⅱ
For the geomorphological study of the coast, there is now a great number of available methods for remote detection, including satellite images or aerial photogrammetry, as well as other methods closer to land, in which geodesic-topographic, on-land photogrammetry, UAV, lidar, and TLS techniques are utilized. Depending on the methodology, precisions can vary from metric to millimetric. Studies in emerging sectors are often linked to underwater dynamics, sedimentation, and morphology.
Environmental zoning for transboundary basins
The main objective of this publication is to present the reader with a methodological proposal for environmental zoning in transboundary basins, based on a physical-conservation diagnosis and prognosis, using remote sensing data and geoprocessing techniques. The theoretical-methodological basis was integrated landscape analysis from a geosystem perspective.
Cave microclimate
This master's thesis monitored the temperature and relative humidity of the air and atmospheric carbon dioxide in carbonate caves in the Intervales State Park, in S瓊o Paulo, Brazil. The studies in nine caves allowed us to understand the pattern of the cave microclimate, characterized by stable temperatures and high humidity. It also contributes to the analysis of atmospheric impacts caused by tourist visits to caves.
Building Green
The preliminary literature review indicated that there was a lack of scientific or structural information regarding bamboo as a building material from an engineering or materials perspective, both globally as well as in South Africa. A large portion of the information was provided by architects, who promoted bamboo as a favourable alternative to timber or steel from a sustainability perspective. However, few scientific facts were published to corroborate these statements. Furthermore, due to the many different species of bamboo, and the vagaries of working with a natural material, i.e. not man-made, the qualitative information found regarding the material and engineering properties varied widely, and it was challenging to establish engineering design parameters. Furthermore, the information found relating to bamboo in South Africa focussed mainly on bamboo as a source for biofuel, and the growing of bamboo for such purposes
