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Sustainable Farming of Giant Freshwater Prawn (Macrobrachium Rosenbergii) in India
Water Resources and Sustainable Development
This Reprint is designed to serve as a platform for researchers, policymakers, and practitioners to disseminate their most recent findings, innovative ideas, and effective strategies to address the critical issue of water security. This volume encompasses sixteen chapters, organized into four principal thematic areas: Hydrochemical Characteristics and Water Quality, Impact of Human Activities on Water Resources, Water Management Strategies, and Technological Applications for Water Resource Management. By amalgamating a diverse range of studies across various geographical and contextual backgrounds, this Reprint provides a sweeping overview of the current state of water resource management and its pivotal role in sustainable development.
Urban Resilience and Climate Change in the Mena Region
This book provides an overview of the geopolitical context and climate change risk profile of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Region.
The Nexus of Climate Change and Land-Use - Global Scenario with Reference to Nepal
The interplay between land use and climate change is a crucial aspect of sustainable development, especially in Nepal. This book delves into the intricate connections between land-use and climate change in Nepal, shedding light on significant challenges and potential opportunities. Nepal, with its diverse topography and ecosystems, is exceptionally susceptible to the impacts of climate change. The distinctive land-use patterns, encompassing agriculture, forest cover, and urbanization, significantly influence the country's climate resilience and carbon balance. However, rapid population growth, urban expansion, and changing land-use practices have led to environmental degradation and a surge in greenhouse gas emissions. The alarming deforestation, driven by agricultural expansion, infrastructure development, and unsustainable logging, has contributed to carbon emissions and the depletion of vital ecosystem services. Consequently, the conversion of forested land into agricultural fields has negatively affected biodiversity, soil erosion, and water resources, intensifying the vulnerability of communities to climate change. Nevertheless, embracing sustainable land-use practices like afforestation, reforestation, and agroforestry holds promise for mitigating the impacts of climate change and enhancing resilience. The promotion of climate-smart agriculture, watershed management, and community-based forestry can aid in conserving ecosystems, sequestering carbon, and improving livelihoods. This study illustrates the intricate relationship between land-use and climate change, emphasizing the importance of striking a balance in land-use practices, conserving forests, and biodiversity, and promoting sustainable agriculture. These efforts are indispensable for achieving climate resilience and sustainable development in Nepal. By addressing the nexus between land-use and climate change, Nepal can pave the way towards a more sustainable and climate-resilient future. The purpose of this book is to present the core concepts of this issue, inspire further research, and propose solutions to mitigate the problems caused by human disturbances in the Earth's ecosystem.
Ocean Depths Yield Secrets
Underneath the immense spread of the world's seas lies a domain of unmatched secret and interest - the sea profundities, a space covered in haziness, yet overflowing with mysteries ready to be disentangled. As courageous voyagers and researchers dig into the deep profundities, an embroidery of oceanic secrets starts to unfurl, offering a brief look into the cryptic world that has charmed human creative mind for quite a long time.The sea, covering over 70% of the World's surface, has for quite some time been a wellspring of interest and motivation. Notwithstanding, it is the deep profundities, the significant and subtle locales of the sea, that have remained generally neglected as of not long ago. With headways in marine innovation and the appearance of submarines, researchers have started to open the mysteries concealed underneath the devastating tensions and ceaseless murkiness of the remote ocean.One of the most convincing disclosures from the sea profundities is the revelation of old wrecks that have quietly laid on the sea floor for quite a long time. These oceanic time containers give a window into the past, offering a substantial connection to former periods and sea societies. From incredible vessels lost adrift to neglected shipping lanes, the sea profundities hold the protected remainders of oceanic history, ready to be unraveled and perceived.As wayfarers dive further into the chasm, they experience environments and life shapes that oppose creative mind. Odd and powerful animals, adjusted to get by in outrageous circumstances, wander the profundities in a fragile dance of endurance. Bioluminescent living beings enlighten the dimness, making a hypnotizing exhibition that challenges how we might interpret life's cutoff points. The sea profundities, a long way from being ruined, harbor a rich embroidery of biodiversity that proceeds to flabbergast and baffle researchers.Past the natural ponders, the sea profundities likewise disguise geographical wonders that shape the World's hull. Submerged volcanoes, aqueous vents, and remote ocean channels are only a couple of instances of the unique geographical cycles unfurling underneath the waves. These elements add to the World's actual development as well as assume an essential part in managing worldwide environment and supporting life in the sea's profundities.Also, the sea profundities hold the way to grasping the many-sided elements of the World's environment and the effect of human exercises on marine biological systems. As scientists gather information on sea flows, temperatures, and synthetic structures from the deep profundities, they gain significant experiences into the many-sided trap of associations that connect the remote ocean to the more extensive environment framework. This information is vital for resolving squeezing natural issues and carrying out maintainable practices to shield the sensitive equilibrium of our planet.
Sodium Minerals
Sodium minerals, the geographical fortunes concealed underneath the World's surface, assume a critical part in both regular cycles and human progress. These minerals, rich wellsprings of sodium, one of the fundamental antacid metals, are dissipated across the globe, ready to be uncovered and used for different modern, agrarian, and mechanical purposes. The essential wellspring of sodium minerals is underground stores, frequently found in sedimentary rocks like halite (rock salt) and trona. These land arrangements result from the dissipation of old oceans and lakes, abandoning concentrated stores of sodium compounds. The extraction of sodium minerals includes mind boggling cycles of mining, penetrating, and refining, requiring a cautious harmony between natural manageability and asset use. One of the most plentiful sodium minerals is halite, a translucent mineral generally known as rock salt. Halite stores are vital for preparing our food as well as for modern applications like de-icing streets and assembling chlorine and harsh pop. Trona, one more huge sodium mineral, is dug for its sodium carbonate content, which finds applications in glass creation, water mellowing, and different substance processes. Past their modern applications, sodium minerals contribute essentially to horticulture. Sodium is a fundamental supplement for plants, and certain sodium minerals act as regular composts, upgrading soil fruitfulness and advancing harvest development. Understanding the land dispersion of these minerals is imperative for manageable farming works on, guaranteeing ideal soil wellbeing and yield efficiency. Besides, sodium minerals assume an essential part in propelling innovation. Sodium compounds are essential parts in the development of different materials, like earthenware production, cleansers, and drugs. The investigation and extraction of sodium minerals consequently become necessary to mechanical progressions, driving advancement in different ventures.
Method and Technology of Green Coal Mining
residual coal pillar; gob-side entry driving; extra-thick coal seam; coal pillar size; surrounding rock control; directional long borehole; long-distance; heading face; permeability evolution; gas pressure evolution; gas drainage; pre-splitting blasting; roof cutting technology; hydraulic fracturing; no-coal pillar mining; thick hard roof; pressure relief technology; sandstone; deformation behavior; permeability evolution; mining stress path
Mysteries Of The Deep Blue
The secrets of the dark blue sea have dazzled the human creative mind for quite a long time, welcoming us to investigate the mysterious domains underneath the waves. This tremendous and generally unknown world holds mysteries and marvels that keep on escaping our comprehension. From the 12 PM zone's inky profundities to the dynamic coral reefs close to the surface, the sea disguises secrets that challenge our insight and fuel our interest. Perhaps of the most captivating secret lies in a twilight zone, a faintly lit locale where daylight scarcely enters. Here, odd and supernatural animals explore the limitlessness in close to murkiness. Bioluminescent living beings, equipped for delivering their own light, make a hypnotizing display as they gleam in the inky profundities. The biodiversity in this zone remains to a great extent unseen, with endless species yet to be distinguished. More profound still, in the deep zone, aqueous vents discharge geothermally warmed water, making a desert garden of life in a generally unwelcoming climate. These outrageous environments, covered in dimness and high strain, have strange animals adjusted to flourish in conditions that were once remembered to be contrary with life. Monster tube worms, spooky white and a few feet long, group around these vents, testing how we might interpret the restrictions of life on The planet. The sea's profundities additionally conceal the leftovers of old civic establishments and wrecks, protecting authentic secrets that keep on catching the creative mind of students of history and archeologists. Submerged urban communities and buried treasures lie undisturbed on the sea depths, holding on to uncover their insider facts to the people who try to investigate. The submerged archeological locales, like the lowered city of Pavlopetri in Greece, offer a brief look into the secrets of our past, saved by the dark blue's defensive hug. However, maybe the best secret of the dark blue lies in the neglected districts that actually evade us. The Mariana Channel, the most profound point on the planet's seas, arrives at profundities of north of 36,000 feet. This goliath abyss stays quite possibly of the least-investigated region on The planet, with its outrageous circumstances and squashing pressures introducing considerable difficulties to investigation. What secretive animals and topographical marvels anticipate disclosure in this deep territory? The secrets of the dark blue sea allure researchers, voyagers, and visionaries the same to unwind the mysteries concealed underneath the surface. As innovation propels, permitting us to dive further and all the more definitively into the sea's profundities, the cover over these secrets gradually lifts. Nonetheless, with every disclosure comes the acknowledgment that the sea, covering more than 70% of our planet, actually holds innumerable insider facts ready to be uncovered. The secrets of the dark blue keep on moving stunningness and light an enthusiasm for revelation, helping us that our comprehension to remember the sea is just starting to expose the marvels that lie underneath.
The Other of Climate Change
If the predictions are correct, climate change will force millions of people from their homes, threatening a future of humanitarian crises, political violence, and strife. In The Other of Climate Change, Andrew Baldwin intervenes in the international political debate about climate change and human migration to tell a different story. He argues that international attempts to govern those who stand to be displaced by climate change are as much or more to do with resuscitating European humanism at a moment in which geophysical phenomena like climate change and the Anthropocene threaten to extinguish the human altogether. Through detailed interpretations of the figure of the climate migrant/refugee, Baldwin traces the contours of an emerging form of planetary racial rule - racial futurism - unfolding in the context of the climate change crisis. He shows how racial futurism takes shape as a political response to the crisis of humanism that is said to lay at the heart of the climate change crisis. Along the way, he examines numerous themes that are at the forefront of contemporary thinking about climate change and politics, including the political, humanism, sovereignty, neoliberalism, the international, and race. Ultimately, the book is a plea for scholars, activists, and policymakers to take seriously the way race and racism are bound up with the political discourse on climate change and migration and to ask what this means for the wider political debate about climate change and the future.
Fixing America
Have you been wondering about the big issues dominating the news? Is climate change a massive threat or not? What is really going on with immigration? More importantly, how did American politics become so divided and hostile?Finally, one of America's top engineers has brought these topics and others together in a thought-provoking book. This book is rooted in history, facts, and logic, and it lays out solutions to America's problems. A book focused to get Americans talking to one another again, so we can rise to the occasion and solve today's problems together.
Glorious Mud
How did a boy from the South Dakota prairies end up as a tropical oceanographer?When he was young, Gregg roamed the hills on horseback, hunting for fossils and rattlesnake dens, dreaming of adventure in faraway lands.Fuelled by a boundless thirst for knowledge (and exotic food), always open to the call of serendipity, Gregg abandoned a budding career in music to go in pursuit of ....MUD.Why mud? Layers of sediment in lakes and oceans reveal the sequence of everything that has settled through the water, from pesticides to bomb fallout.This history helps us to understand man-made impacts on the natural world. Unravelling these stories took Gregg to the ends of the earth: drilling throughlake ice in the high Arctic, dangling precariously over the ship's rail in the Coral Sea, or wading up to his hips in Fly River mud. It was exciting, often dangerous work. He loved it.Devoted family man, accomplished musician, respected scientist: Gregg found his adventures. This is his story.
The Cultural Value of Trees
This volume focuses on the tree, as a cultural and biological form, and examines the concept of folk value and its implications for biocultural conservation.Folk value refers to the value of the more-than-human living world to cultural cohesion and survival, as opposed to individual well-being. This field of value, comprising cosmological, aesthetic, eco-erotic, sentimental, mnemonic value and much more, serves as powerful motivation for the local performance of environmental care. The motivation to maintain and conserve ecology for the purpose of cultural survival will be the central focus of this book, as the conditions of the Anthropocene urgently require the identification, understanding and support of enduring, self-perpetuating biocultural associations. The geographical scope is broad with chapters discussing different tree species from the Americas and the Caribbean, East Asia, Eurasia and Australia and Africa. By focusing on the tree, one of the most reliably cross-culturally-valued and cross-culturally-recognized biological forms, and one which invariably defines expansive landscapes, this work illuminates how folk value binds the survival of more-than-human life forms with the survival of specific peoples in the era of biocultural loss, the Anthropocene. As such, this collection of cross-cultural cases of tree folk value represents a low hanging fruit for the larger project of exploring the power of cultural value of the more-than-human living world.This book will be of great interest to students and scholars of conservation, biodiversity, biocultural studies and environmental anthropology.
The Climate Book
A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER We still have time to change the world. From climate activist Greta Thunberg, comes the essential handbook for making it happen. You might think it's an impossible task: secure a safe future for life on Earth, at a scale and speed never seen, against all the odds. There is hope--but only if we listen to the science before it's too late. In The Climate Book, Greta Thunberg has gathered the wisdom of over one hundred experts--geophysicists, oceanographers and meteorologists; engineers, economists and mathematicians; historians, philosophers and Indigenous leaders--to equip us all with the knowledge we need to combat climate disaster. Alongside them, she shares her own stories of demonstrating and uncovering greenwashing around the world, revealing how much we have been kept in the dark. This is one of our biggest challenges, she shows, but also our greatest source of hope. Once we are given the full picture, how can we not act? And if a schoolchild's strike could ignite a global protest, what could we do collectively if we tried? We are alive at the most decisive time in the history of humanity. Together, we can do the seemingly impossible. But it has to be us, and it has to be now.
Stochastic Modeling of Sedimentary Facies on a 3D Geological Grid
The process of representing physical properties in a reservoir model consists of understanding their distribution (facies, porosity, permeability, etc.) in an adequate way, this requires the application of a series of criteria and techniques that aim to make a reliable and understandable model based on geological concepts. The present work aims to analyze and apply all the steps required for a successful modeling, among which are data integration, facies representativeness, and application of the appropriate technique for stochastic modeling; this sequence is crucial for an optimal representation. The points taken into account are: Identify sedimentary features using seismic attributes (Coherence, RMS). Analyze electrical well logs in order to identify the vertical resolution of the model and understand the variation of properties around the wellbore. Correlate formation markers that indicate geologic time. Apply Sequential Indicator Simulation (SIS) and calculate facies distribution based on its spatial probability.
Climate Cultures in Europe and North America
Bringing together scholarly research by climate experts working in different locations and social science disciplines, this book offers insights into how climate change is socially and culturally constructed.
Alternative and Unconventional Energy Sources
A timely volume for understanding our future energy landscape and for creating a bridge towards a decarbonized energy system Alternative and Unconventional Energy Sources discusses various alternative energy sources and their present usage, including wind, solar, ocean, and geothermal energy, along with unconventional fossil energy sources, such as shale gas. The text covers the development and global adoption of each energy source, along with their environmental and economic impacts, resulting in a comprehensive and in-depth treatment of the subject. This approach provides the reader with a one-stop reference for each particular energy source, making the information accessible to all, regardless of discipline or current level of experience with each energy source. Specific topics covered in Alternative and Unconventional Energy Sources include: The controversial perception of shale gas and its future potential as an energy source Technologies to reduce harmful emissions of CO2 and other waste gases and their potential to cause less global warming Downsides of commonly accepted alternative energy sources, such as the disposal of nuclear waste and land requirements for solar panels How undeveloped countries can make use of local energy sources to become more efficient and competitiveAlternative and Unconventional Energy Sources is a highly accessible and useful resource for geographers, geologists, petroleum engineers, renewable energy specialists, and policy makers who wish to understand the current state of global energy production and where the industry may turn in the coming years.
Covid-19 in Italy
This book examines people's risk perception and perceived trustworthiness of sources and channels of information together with the adoption of protective behaviors, and their support for policies in light to their cultural worldviews.
Water Quality Modelling, Monitoring and Mitigation
This reprint aims to identify critical areas of water quality assessment, modeling, and mitigation in freshwater bodies, wastewater treatment, and groundwater aquifers, which require special attention. This links the volume to multiple regulatory options, including policy and governance measures, alternative ecosystem service dependence options (i.e., nature-based solutions), or mechanisms that link regions to international processes, like measures proposed under the Environmental Protection guidelines. The reprint will pay special attention to water quality assessment, modeling, and mitigation.
Not Just Trees
The word "unique" is overused. But in the case of Not Just Trees, that description is accurate.Not Just Trees is the gracefully written story of life in an ancient Oregon Coast Range forest. Covering a span of more than sixty years, it is the tale of the mighty Douglas-firs and cedars and hemlocks that once grew there. But an ancient forest is more than just trees, and this book is also about the lives of great and small creatures and plants, of slugs and worms, spiders and bugs, butterflies and birds, lichens and mosses.Jane Claire Dirks-Edmunds began studying a small parcel of ancient forest in western Oregon while an undergraduate student at Linfield College. After receiving her doctorate she returned to Linfield to teach biology for more than thirty years and again study her beloved forest on Saddleback Mountain, recording its life through logging in the 1940s and clearcutting in the 1980s. This type of in-depth study, over so many years, has never been undertaken on a single western forest before, nor is it likely to ever be repeated.Not Just Trees tells about the amazing variety of life in the forest. It is also the story of a tenacious woman, an ecologist who studied Oregon flora and fauna before there were guidebooks, at a time when precious few even knew what the word "ecology" meant.Halfway through her sophomore year during her days as a Linfield student, Jane Claire Dirks-Edmunds visited the ecological research site of her mentor, Professor James A. Macnab. From that day, the forest on Saddleback Mountain was never far from her mind or heart. Dr. Dirks-Edmunds' dedication to that forest has now culminated in Not Just Trees, a very personal account of the life of one forest, observed for six decades by one woman.
Cougar Bay Nature Preserve
Fighting for Ecological Heritage In 1992, a Hawaiian developer proposed a subdivision on Cougar Bay's northern shore, just two miles south of Coeur d'Alene. Dedicated, tenacious locals took on the seemingly impossible goal of stopping the "Cougar Beach" development. Unlikely allies--environmental activists and a cantankerous landowner--banded together. Private and public groups stepped up. In 1997, The Nature Conservancy purchased major shoreline areas and created a nature preserve. The sanctuary remained unaltered until more private land was gifted to the Bureau of Land Management and Kootenai County. After thirteen years of heroic perseverance, the Cougar Bay Nature Preserve became a reality. Idaho Wildlife Viewing Guide calls it one of the state's best wildlife viewing sites. Theresa Shaffer chronicles the battle to preserve this oasis for locals, visitors and wildlife alike.
The Eastern Curlew
Every year around July, large flocks of Eastern Curlews leave their breeding grounds in the Arctic and embark on a perilous 10,000 kilometre journey to the coast of Australia. The birds cannot swim; if they become exhausted and fall into the ocean, they die. But it's a journey they have made for tens of thousands of years, tracing invisible flyways in the sky in what is one of the most spectacular mass migrations in the animal kingdom.Following the eastern curlew along its migratory path, award-winning nature writer Harry Saddler explores how these incredible birds have impressed themselves on the cultures of the countries they fly through, the threat to their survival posed by development, and the complex ways these birds may be entwined with humankind. The Eastern Curlew is a delightful and vivid portrait of a fascinating natural phenomenon.
Blueprint for Going Green
How one organization took on industrial pollution--and the lessons for our new century In 1977, one forward-thinking judge took an ecological disaster--the poisoning of the James River by Allied Chemical--and turned it into a great environmental-protection legacy. The $8 million payment made by Allied would go on to fund the game-changing Virginia Environmental Endowment. Blueprint for Going Green provides an insider's account of the remarkable results of this landmark ruling and the foundation it spawned. Over the following decades, the VEE helped to grow the fledgling environmental movement in Virginia into a powerful force for protecting the state's water quality and conserving its landscape. This inspiring story reveals how a small group can make a profound difference by engaging in public policy work, funding science to advance public policy, and helping to build a lasting and effective citizen-led environmental movement. Finalist for the Southern Environmental Law Center's Phillip D. Reed Environmental Writing Award
Blueprint for Going Green
How one organization took on industrial pollution--and the lessons for our new century In 1977, one forward-thinking judge took an ecological disaster--the poisoning of the James River by Allied Chemical--and turned it into a great environmental-protection legacy. The $8 million payment made by Allied would go on to fund the game-changing Virginia Environmental Endowment. Blueprint for Going Green provides an insider's account of the remarkable results of this landmark ruling and the foundation it spawned. Over the following decades, the VEE helped to grow the fledgling environmental movement in Virginia into a powerful force for protecting the state's water quality and conserving its landscape. This inspiring story reveals how a small group can make a profound difference by engaging in public policy work, funding science to advance public policy, and helping to build a lasting and effective citizen-led environmental movement. Finalist for the Southern Environmental Law Center's Phillip D. Reed Environmental Writing Award
Unchopping a Tree
An intimate, beautifully illustrated gift edition of poet laureate W. S. Merwin's wondrous story about how to resurrect a fallen tree
Historical Landscape Evolution
Several natural processes determine the landscape and its evolution, over relatively short or relatively long periods of time. On the scale of human life, the evolution induced by common erosive-depositional processes or by transgressive-regressive phases can be considered slow compared with catastrophic events (volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, tsunamis or large mass movements). However, both can produce significant effects on human communities, which then respond, by adapting or migrating, to the natural modifications of the local landscape. Since protohistoric times, however, the increase in planned uses of the environment has resulted in human communities increasingly becoming the protagonists of landscape change. To a greater extent, in the historical period, the landscape has changed; these changes, more or less continuously, have been due to the overlapping of natural and man-induced processes. While, on the one hand, humankind has been and continues to be prone to natural landscape changes, on the other hand, in an attempt to mitigate the risks, they have become an actor in the creation of a new landscape more suitable for their needs. The purpose of this Special Issue (Historical Landscape Evolution) is to highlight the variations of the landscapes produced, in different locations and in defined time intervals and historical contexts, by environment-human interactions, evaluating, where possible, their relative weight and positive and negative effects on both human communities and the natural environment.
Culture and Archaeology of the Ancestral Unangax̂/Aleut of the Aleutian Islands, Alaska
Upto now, only the history of the north coastal cultures has been (briefly) discussedThe understanding of Aleut cultures has shifted dramatically in recent times, and information about that is only available in journals, conference proceedings and government reportsThis book is further exploring the intruiging and complex Aleut culture and present the information so that it is accessible and understandable to everyone
Theorizing Transboundary Waters in International Relations
Machine Learning Modeling for Spatial-Temporal Prediction of Geohazard
Geohazards, such as landslides, rock avalanches, debris flow, ground fissures, and ground subsidence, pose a significant threat to people's lives and property. Recently, machine learning (ML) has become the predominant approach in geohazard modeling, offering advantages such as an excellent generalization ability and accurately describing complex and nonlinear behaviors. However, the utilization of advanced algorithms in deep learning remains poorly understood in this field. Additionally, there are fundamental challenges associated with ML modeling, including input variable selection, uncertainty quantification, and hyperparameter tuning. This reprint presents original research exploring new advances and challenges in the application of ML in the spatial-temporal modeling of geohazards. The contributions cover the susceptibility analysis of glacier debris flow and landslides, the displacement prediction of reservoir landslides, slope stability prediction and classification, building resilience evaluation, and the prediction of rainfall-induced landslide warning signals.
Town Geology
"Town Geology" is a charming paintings authored via Charles Kingsley, a prominent 19th-century English author and clergyman. This literary masterpiece delves into the geological factors of various towns and cities in England. In his exploration, Kingsley unveils the geological wonders concealed within urban landscapes, offering a comprehensive account of rocks, minerals, and fossils that define these regions. Through vibrant descriptions and eager observations, Kingsley unveils the charming geological history of cities, shedding mild at the complex methods which have shaped their landscapes over endless years. What sets "Town Geology" apart is its particular blend of science and literature. Kingsley's prose no longer simplest imparts geological know-how however additionally underscores the profound connection between geology and human civilization. His paintings serves as a testament to how the Earth's geological forces have played a pivotal position in shaping the locations we name domestic. Kingsley's "Town Geology" is a fascinating read for both geology fans and people with a wellknown interest in knowledge the hidden geological treasures that lie beneath the floor of our city environments. It offers readers a window into the wealthy geological tapestry that underpins the towns and towns we inhabit, making it a timeless and academic paintings in the realm of geoscience and literature.
Desert Tree Finder
Identify trees and tree-like cacti in the southwestern United States with this pocket-size guide.You can appreciate and enjoy beautiful trees of the desert and dry desert hills, as well as some trees commonly grown in human-made oases! If you're curious about the trees and tree-like cacti that you see, then Desert Tree Finder by May Theilgaard Watts is just what you need. With the handy, easy-to-use booklet, you can identify trees throughout the Chihuahuan, Mohave, Sonoran, and southern Great Basin deserts of the United States and along the northern border of Mexico.The book provides a dichotomous key to identifying desert trees. Simply answer a series of simple questions about the location, appearance, branches, leaves, and more. Along the way, professional illustrations by Tom Watts help to guide you to a positive identification.Book Features: Step-by-step guide to desert tree identificationMore than 70 species of trees and tree-like cactiProfessional line illustrations with key markings for identificationSmall format that fits into a pocket or packThis guide is applicable to desert areas primarily within the southwestern US states of Arizona, California, Nevada, and New Mexico.
Winter Tree Finder
Identify deciduous trees in eastern North America with this pocket-size guide.You can appreciate and enjoy nature's beautiful trees--even during late fall and winter! If you're curious about the deciduous trees that you see, then Winter Tree Finder by May Theilgaard Watts and Tom Watts is just what you need. With the handy, easy-to-use booklet, you can identify trees throughout much of the eastern United States and eastern Canada.The book provides a dichotomous key to identifying deciduous trees in late fall and winter--without the leaves. Simply answer a series of simple questions about the appearance of their twigs, as well as bark, buds, location, and more. Along the way, professional illustrations help to guide you to a positive identification.Book Features: Step-by-step guide to winter tree identificationMore than 120 species of deciduous treesProfessional line illustrations with key markings for identificationSmall format that fits into a pocket or packThis guide is applicable to eastern Canada and the US states of Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and parts of Florida, Kansas, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and Texas.
Submersible Tales
Sub Stories Titan's Maritime Investigation is a weighty endeavor that dives into the strange profundities of the World's seas, disentangling the insider facts concealed underneath the waves. This dazzling odyssey is a demonstration of human resourcefulness, utilizing state of the art sub innovation to investigate the strange domains of the sea, pushing the limits of why is the world underneath the surface known.At the core of this oceanic endeavor is the Sub Stories Titan, a cutting edge sub furnished with the most recent headways in marine investigation. With its smooth plan and high level designing, the Titan remains as an image of human assurance to comprehend the cryptic domain that covers more than 70% of the World's surface. The vessel isn't simply a vehicle; it is a logical wonder intended to endure the enormous strain and brutal circumstances tracked down in the profound sea.The mission of Submarine Stories Titan is to dive into the deep profundities, investigating submerged scenes that have stayed concealed for quite a long time. The submarine is furnished with a set-up of cutting edge instruments, including sonar planning frameworks, remote ocean cameras, and mechanical arms, permitting researchers and scientists to catch exceptional pictures and information from the sea floor. This abundance of data vows to change how we might interpret marine biological systems, geography, and the innumerable species that call the remote ocean home.One of the critical targets of this maritime investigation is to concentrate on the biodiversity flourishing in the haziest corners of the sea. The Titan's strong lights penetrate through the darkness, uncovering a lively world overflowing with life. From bioluminescent creatures that light up the profundities to tricky and unusual species adjusted to outrageous circumstances, the sub catches the quintessence of a flourishing biological system that has to a great extent escaped human perception.Past concentrating on marine life, Sub Stories Titan assumes a vital part in propelling comprehension we might interpret geography and the World's structural cycles. By gathering tests from the sea depths and directing geographical studies, researchers on board the Titan intend to open the privileged insights of ocean bottom elements, revealing insight into the powers that shape our planet and impact its advancement over the long haul.The excursion of Sub Stories Titan isn't without its difficulties. Exploring through the devastating tensions of the remote ocean requires fastidious preparation and faithful accuracy. The sub's group, made out of prepared sea life researchers and master pilots, work pair to guarantee the achievement and wellbeing of every endeavor. As the Titan dives into the pit, it opens a gateway to a world that is however secretive as it could be stunning, pushing the limits of human investigation and extending our insight into the World's last outskirts.
Promising Research and Strategies in Wastewater Treatment, Sludge Management and Valorization
Rapid urbanization and industrialization, in addition to the presence of new pollutants, make it necessary to search for new wastewater treatment technologies to achieve future water quality requirements. Additionally, waste reduction and the reuse of treated wastewater seem to be excellent options to realize the concept of a circular economy.This Reprint compiles the latest research on relevant wastewater treatment concerns, including the occurrence of emerging contaminants and their removal in wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs), novel technologies for wastewater and sludge treatment, sludge valorization, the transformation of agricultural residues into materials for wastewater treatment, biodegradation of recalcitrant compounds, etc.
Thermodynamics and Equilibria in Earth System Sciences: An Introduction
Thermodynamics is needed to understand many processes on Earth, be they physical, chemical, or biological. Thermodynamics is critical to study the atmosphere (lapse rate, fohn winds, circulation), hydrosphere (latent and sensible heat, pressure dependence of freezing/boiling points), geosphere (geothermal gradients, mineral stability) and the biosphere (redox zonation, evolution of biogeochemical cycles). This introduction to thermodynamics and equilibria aims to provide the basic concepts of relevance for atmospheric, marine, climate, and environmental sciences and to prepare students for more advanced classes in physical chemistry, mineralogy, and petrology.This is an open access book.
Geography GCSE AQA
Geography GCSE AQA is a new textbook essential not only for students, teachers and examiners of the Geography GCSE AQA (8035) specification, but also for anyone wanting to gain a good knowledge and understanding of modern physical and human geography. This well-written and thoroughly researched book contains comprehensive chapters on all the topics covered in the GCSE specification. The physical geography section covers the challenge of natural hazards including tectonic and extreme weather events. The physical and human causes and effects of climate change are discussed and exemplified. The living world and ecosystems are also examined in detail, with interesting chapters on hot deserts, cold environments and tropical rainforests. The physical geography of the UK is covered in depth, with examples drawn from across the country. With detailed case studies, the key coastal, river and glacial processes and landforms are described and explained. The strategies used to manage these dynamic environments are outlined and evaluated. The human geography section looks at the key urban issues and challenges arising as a result of global urbanisation and urban growth. There are two major case studies - one of Lagos and the other of Newcastle - to illustrate the opportunities and challenges facing towns and cities. In addition, ways of achieving sustainable urban living are covered. The changing economic world chapter outlines the methods of classifying countries according to their economic development and quality of life. Ways of narrowing the development gap are suggested with examples of good practice drawn from across the world. There are two detailed case studies of countries at different levels of development - Nigeria and the UK. The way in which geography affects both economics and politics in the UK is touched upon. As global events continue to shape the world, the challenge of resource management is coming to the forefront of debate. Systems for providing resources such as water, energy and food sustainably are discussed and evaluated. Accessible, clear and complete, Geography GCSE AQA provides comprehensive coverage of the 8035 specification. Not only are the key geographical concepts and processes described in detail, but the impacts of physical and human processes and activities on the environment are examined, and sustainable strategies suggested. This book is full of interesting examples and up-to-date case studies drawn from cities and countries around the globe. A clear sense of place is maintained throughout. Readers of this book will not only improve their knowledge and understanding of physical and human geography but will go on a rewarding voyage of discovery.
Majestic Heights, Kilimanjaro_s Secrets
Lofty Levels, settled in the core of the striking Kilimanjaro's Mysteries, remains as a demonstration of nature's greatness and the charm of untamed excellence. This uncommon objective spellbinds the daring soul, offering an all encompassing departure into the persona of the unbelievable Kilimanjaro mountain range. Arranged at a rise that gives a stunning vantage point, Glorious Levels permits guests to observe the superb quality of Kilimanjaro in the entirety of its greatness. The transcending tops, frequently covered in ethereal fogs, make a supernatural climate that brings out a feeling of marvel and love. The all encompassing perspectives from Glorious Levels offer an unhindered material of nature's work of art, where the rough territory meets the sky in an amicable dance of varieties and surfaces. Kilimanjaro's Insider facts, the setting to Glorious Levels, is a domain of stowed away ponders ready to be found. The rich, verdant scenes and various environments paint a clear embroidery, displaying the strength and variety of life at high heights. Glorious Levels gives a favored perception point, permitting guests to observe the insider facts of Kilimanjaro unfurl underneath them - from the thick rainforests to the high knolls and the snow-covered culminations. Glorious Levels isn't simply an objective; a vivid encounter stirs the faculties. The fresh mountain air conveys the fortifying aromas of elevated vegetation, making a feel of newness and essentialness. The hints of nature, from the stir of passes on to the far off calls of untamed life, give an ensemble that goes with each step taken in this normal safe-haven. For those looking for experience, Superb Levels is an entryway to Kilimanjaro's Insider facts. Climbing trails, cautiously arranged to take special care of different ability levels, wind through the scene, uncovering unlikely treasures and offering amazing open doors for investigation. Whether traveling across thick backwoods, navigating snow capped glades, or feeling overwhelmed prior to flowing cascades, each second at Grand Levels is a part in a customized experience story. The facilities at Glorious Levels consistently mix with the regular environmental elements, giving an agreeable harmony among extravagance and the rough appeal of Kilimanjaro's Mysteries. Guests can loosen up in solace while as yet feeling associated with the untamed excellence that encompasses them. From comfortable cabins with all encompassing perspectives to outside porches that welcome stargazing, Lofty Levels welcomes visitors to enjoy each part of their excursion.
Borders: A Very Short Introduction
First published in 2012, Borders: A Very Short Introduction began with the premise that "we live in a very bordered world." The intervening decade has witnessed a flurry of events and developments that continue to highlight the centrality of borders in contemporary domestic and international affairs, as well as the interstices between the two, including sudden surges in migrant and refugees flows; renewed emphasis on traditional border security and wall construction; growing tensions concerning maritime sovereignty; rapid advances in cybersecurity, surveillance, and biometrics; expanded detention and deportation infrastructures; proliferation of transborder organizations; revived populist and nationalist sentiments; and protectionist and integrationist trade practices, to name some prominent examples from recent headlines. This revised edition accounts for recent developments including Brexit, the 2015 migration crisis across Europe, efforts to build a border wall between the US and Mexico, growing isolationist and nativist sentiments, demands for indigenous homelands, transnational protest movements, Russian cross-border incursions, and insurgencies and rebellions across much of North Africa and Southwest Asia.
Geochemistry and Mineralogy of Ni-Co Laterite Deposits
This Special Issue, entitled "Geochemistry and Mineralogy of Ni-Co Laterite Deposits", presents an updated overview of Ni-Co laterites as sources of Ni and Co but also of other metals of interest, such as Sc, PGE or REE. This collection is composed by researchers from different fields. The Special Issue starts with two general descriptions of previously unknown laterite deposits, a clay-type Ni-laterite deposit from Cuba and a magnesium silicate Ni-laterite deposit from the Philippines. It follows with four papers focusing on the occurrence of Co, Sc and other critical metals located in current tropical environments (the Dominican Republic, Venezuela and Brazil) as well as non-tropical environments (the Balkan peninsula, Spain and Chile). The three following papers deal with novel techniques or methodologies to improve the characterization of the Ni-laterite profiles, involving the use Al as a Sc proxy, water correction of in situ portable XRF analyses, and the study of hyperspectral data using quadrant scan. The next paper focuses on the silicification commonly observed, yet understudied, in some Ni-laterite profiles using oxygen and silicon isotopes. And finally, the last contribution examines the presence of unusual minerals (diamond, SiC) in Ni-laterite breccias.
Progress in Landslide Research and Technology, Volume 2 Issue 2, 2023
This open access book provides an overview of the progress in landslide research and technology and is part of a book series of the International Consortium on Landslides (ICL). The book provides a common platform for the publication of recent progress in landslide research and technology for practical applications and the benefit for the society contributing to the Kyoto Landslide Commitment 2020, which is expected to continue up to 2030 and even beyond to globally promote the understanding and reduction of landslide disaster risk, as well as to address the 2030 Agenda Sustainable Development Goals.
Beyond Borders
"Past Boundaries: The Worldwide Effect of Rhino Horn Dealing" dives into the core of one of the most squeezing natural emergencies within recent memory, disentangling the complex snare of outcomes that stretch out a long ways past the lines of the countries straightforwardly impacted. This convincing investigation explores the complicated transaction between social practices, criminal organizations, and biological repercussions that describe the unlawful exchange rhino horns. At the center of this story lies the grand rhinoceros, an old and jeopardized species confronting an existential danger because of the unwarranted confidence in the restorative properties of its horn. The book fastidiously follows the verifiable underlying foundations of rhino horn dealing, uncovering development into a worldwide plague rises above topographical limits. From a perspective that traverses landmasses, the story unfurls the disturbing measurements of rhino populace decline, uncovering the biological demolition fashioned by poaching. "Past Boundaries" reveals insight into the multi-layered effect of rhino horn dealing on living souls. It uncovered the distinct truth of nearby networks headed to poaching, the chivalrous endeavors of officers putting their lives in danger to safeguard these brilliant animals, and the ascent of coordinated wrongdoing and brutality related with the worthwhile exchange. The financial repercussions reach out past the prompt districts impacted, with debasement compounding the emergency and worldwide monetary ramifications arising as a huge concern. While the book faces the terrible truth of the ongoing circumstance, it likewise investigates the global reaction to this emergency, assessing the adequacy of lawful systems and peaceful accords. Moreover, it features creative methodologies, from mechanical progressions helping preservation endeavors to local area based drives encouraging manageable concurrence. Through grasping accounts from the forefront and moving accounts of fruitful preservation drives, "Past Boundaries" illustrates a world at a junction. As it calls for earnest cooperative activity, the book imagines a future where rhinos get by as well as flourish, underlining the need for a unified worldwide front against the persistent attack on these great animals and the environments they occupy.
Technological Advances in Seismic Data Processing and Imaging
Seismic exploration is a geophysical method with deeper exploration capabilities and higher resolution than potential geophysical methods. It has been widely used in the fields of oil and gas, mineral, and environmental exploration, as well as engineering. This Special Issue provides several advanced methods and technologies for seismic data processing and interpretation, including the following: noise elimination, migration and inversion, passive seismic exploration, a theory for seismic wave propagation, and also Artificial Intelligence technology used in seismic data processing.
Not the End of the World
This "eye-opening and essential" book (Bill Gates) will transform how you see our biggest environmental problems--and explains how we can solve them. It's become common to tell kids that they're going to die from climate change. We are constantly bombarded by doomsday headlines that tell us the soil won't be able to support crops, fish will vanish from our oceans, and that we should reconsider having children. But in this bold, radically hopeful book, data scientist Hannah Ritchie argues that if we zoom out, a very different picture emerges. In fact, the data shows we've made so much progress on these problems that we could be on track to achieve true sustainability for the first time in human history. Did you know that: Carbon emissions per capita are actually down Deforestation peaked back in the 1980s The air we breathe now is vastly improved from centuries ago And more people died from natural disasters a hundred years ago? Packed with the latest research, practical guidance, and enlightening graphics, this book will make you rethink almost everything you've been told about the environment. Not the End of the World will give you the tools to understand our current crisis and make lifestyle changes that actually have an impact. Hannah cuts through the noise by outlining what works, what doesn't, and what we urgently need to focus on so we can leave a sustainable planet for future generations. These problems are big. But they are solvable. We are not doomed. We can build a better future for everyone. Let's turn that opportunity into reality.
IB Geography Internal Assessment
This guidebook addresses the Internal Assessment component of IB Geography [HL/SL], and what students need to do in order to maximize the marks on their IA. Chapters include: - Possible Topics: how to find the perfect localized Geography IA topic- Data Collection: how to collect the right information for your IA - Structure: planning your Geography IA the ideal way - Assessment: how to maximize your marks with one eye on the grading criterion- Insider Tips: what makes a Geography IA stand out to an IB examiner The remaining half of the book is packed with SEVEN examples of Geography IA - all of which scored at least 22 marks (and several of which scored the maximum 25) after being assessed and moderated. Included are EXAMINER REPORTS for each IA. Students will be able to see what an excellent internal assessment looks like and how you can achieve the same results.
Hydroclimate in a Changing World
Global warming is imposing tremendous challenges upon human and otherwise biotic life on Earth. A warmer atmosphere holds more moisture. The consensus is that the moisture transport by the atmospheric circulation strengthens and makes already wet areas of moisture convergence wetter and already dry areas of moisture divergence drier. Therefore, the tropics and mid-to-high latitudes will get wetter and the subtropics will get drier. Without any change in the interannual variability of hydroclimate, the change in the mean hydroclimate would equally increase drought risk in some places and flood risk in others. Moreover, global warming will cause the interannual variability of the hydroclimate to intensify, which will induce more droughts and floods. Furthermore, the changing atmospheric circulation interaction with the land surface may cause storm track alterations and may play an important role in shaping moisture redistribution. The author's contributions have documented the precipitation trends in southeast of the US, the Nile River Basin Ethiopia, Iraq, the Huai River Basin of northern China, and the Qilian Mountains of western China. The precipitation predictability on both global and regional scales are also studied. The interaction among climate systems in southeast Asia is also explicitly documented.
The Ripple Effect
"The Expanding influence: What Rhinos Mean for Environments Downstream" dives into the mind boggling snare of natural interdependencies, zeroing in on the pivotal job rhinos play in molding downstream biological systems. This edifying investigation starts by disentangling the idea of the gradually expanding influence in biology, stressing the significant ramifications of figuring out the fragile equilibrium inside normal frameworks. Inside the pages of this convincing book, perusers leave on an excursion into the core of rhino living spaces, finding the cornerstone job these great animals satisfy in their biological systems. Inspecting their way of behaving, environment prerequisites, and connections with different species, the account discloses the unpredictable dance of life inside rhino-occupied scenes. As the parts unfurl, the book fastidiously delineates how rhinos go about as modelers of their current circumstance, impacting vegetation, adjusting soil piece, and chiseling water sources through their interesting brushing designs. The interconnectedness among rhinos and biodiversity arises, depicting them as umbrella species whose preservation emanates benefits across whole biological systems. A critical part of the story dives into the downstream impacts on water environments. Investigating how rhinos shape water quality, accessibility, and effect amphibian life, the book features the expansive outcomes of rhino presence or nonappearance. This segment gives a nuanced viewpoint on the mind boggling connections among earthly and sea-going conditions, offering experiences into the significance of all encompassing preservation procedures. Human-untamed life struggle becomes the dominant focal point, highlighting the difficulties of concurrence with rhinos. The book features preservation drives, uncovering both the victories and hardships of shielding these superb animals and their biological systems. The last sections project into the future, tending to arising dangers, the impact of environmental change, and supporting cooperative endeavors for economical protection. "The Far reaching influence" isn't simply a logical investigation; it is a source of inspiration. It winds around together the strings of environmental science, protection examples of overcoming adversity, and the earnest requirement for worldwide participation to save rhinos and the complex biological systems they call home. This book fills in as a signal, enlightening the way towards an agreeable concurrence among humankind and the wild, where the waves started by rhinos can thrive into floods of positive change.
Echoes on the Lake
"Echoes on the Lake: The Common Loon in Poetry" invites readers on a captivating journey into the heart of nature's symphony as it unfolds on serene lakeshores. This exquisite collection of poetry is a celebration of the haunting and evocative presence of the Common Loon, a bird that graces the tranquil waters with its distinctive calls and graceful movements.In this anthology, poets skillfully weave words to capture the essence of the Common Loon's mystique, exploring themes of solitude, reflection, and the interconnectedness of life within the peaceful realm of lakeside landscapes. The loon's haunting calls resonate through the verses, echoing across the water like a poetic sonnet to the wilderness.Through the lens of these poems, readers will embark on a sensory voyage, immersing themselves in the sights and sounds of lakeside environments. The poems paint vivid portraits of the loon's elegant dives, its sleek silhouette gliding across mirrored waters, and the ethereal echoes that linger in the stillness of dawn."Echoes on the Lake" not only pays homage to the Common Loon but also serves as a testament to the enduring power of poetry to capture the beauty and significance of the natural world. Whether one is an avid nature enthusiast or a poetry lover, this collection invites all to experience the magic of the lakeside, where the Common Loon takes center stage, enchanting hearts and inspiring verses that ripple like echoes across the water.
