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Books in Environmental sciences

The Environmental Sciences titles present critical research and insights into the complex interactions within natural ecosystems, climate systems, and human impacts on the environment. Covering areas such as biodiversity, sustainability, climate change, and resource management, these titles support scientific discovery and practical solutions for addressing today’s most pressing environmental challenges. This collection is essential for researchers, policymakers, and students dedicated to advancing environmental understanding and stewardship

  • Circular Plastics Economy

    A Multidisciplinary Perspective
    • 1st Edition
    • Pooja Ghosh + 4 more
    • English
    Circular Plastics Economy: A Multidisciplinary Perspective provides an understanding of the complex issues surrounding plastic waste management, including environmental challenges, risks associated with microplastic contamination, and the detection of micro- and nano-plastics. The book explores conventional and emerging technological solutions for plastic waste management, such as reusing, recycling, pyrolysis, and heterogeneous catalysis while also considering alternative approaches like biochar and microbe-based degradation that foster a holistic perspective on the transition towards a circular plastics economy.With its multidisciplinary approach, this book provides an analysis of the challenges and opportunities associated with circular plastics economy, guiding the development of sustainable solutions on a global scale. By addressing these diverse perspectives, this book offers a guide for researchers and professionals interested in tackling the challenges of plastic waste to achieve a sustainable and circular approach to managing plastic waste.

  • Adapting to Urban Heat:

    Strategies and Tools for Ecology, Decarbonization and Health
    • 1st Edition
    • Carmen Galán Marín + 3 more
    • English
    As global temperatures rise, urban areas face unprecedented challenges from intensified heat. “Adapting to Urban Heat” offers a comprehensive exploration of design strategies and tools essential for building resilience in low-carbon cities.The book covers the following topics:• Setting the stage for urban heat adaptation: An introduction to the pressing need for adaptive measures in urban environments.• Understanding, mitigating, and adapting to urban overheating: Insights into the impacts of urban heat and the latest mitigation technologies, including the interplay between advanced materials, nature, buildings, and human behavior.• Designing for urban heat adaptation: Practical design strategies aimed at enhancing microclimates and user comfort at the neighborhood scale, with a focus on the relationship between urban forms and greenery.• Tools for decoding and coding urban heat: An examination of data science, urban meteorological networks, remote sensing, GIS applications, and modeling techniques that inform effective heat adaptation strategies

  • Advances in Ecological Research

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 73
    • English
    Advances in Ecological Research, Volume 73 highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters written by an international board of authors. Sections in this new release cover A conceptual framework for pollination studies: an opinion paper, Bee diversity and crop pollination in low-diversity regions: Balancing global insights and local contexts, Regional Innovation Ecosystems to support sustainable forest landscape futures, and Evaluating the net impacts of a naturalized non-native species and attempts to control its spread in the UK: Addressing the oyster in the room.

  • Climate Change Impacts on the Water-Energy-Food Nexus

    Net Zero Emissions and Sustainability
    • 1st Edition
    • Tonni Agustiono Kurniawan + 1 more
    • English
    Climate Change Impacts on the Water-Energy-Food Nexus: Net Zero Emissions and Sustainability identifies and assesses climate change impacts on the nexus of food, energy, and waste. It also strives to examine how to contribute to net zero emissions through the water-energy-food nexus.This book elaborates the roles of water, energy, and food nexus in the 4th Industrial Revolution for environmental protection using resource recovery while presenting an in-depth exploration system to reducing carbon emissions to maximize the overall welfare of socio-economic systems and achieve sustainability by addressing sustainable development goals. Climate Change Impacts on the Water-Energy-Food Nexus: Net Zero Emissions and Sustainability provides a comprehensive understanding of possible issues relevant to climate change impacts, the water-energy-food nexus, and net zero emissions.

  • Advances in Hydrology

    Spatial Intelligence, Climate Change, and Sustainable Water Resource Management
    • 1st Edition
    • Sushobhan Majumdar + 2 more
    • English
    Advances in Hydrology: Spatial Intelligence, Climate Change, and Sustainable Water Resource Management is an insightful and comprehensive exploration of the dynamic field of hydrology in the context of pressing environmental challenges. The book offers a multifaceted view on how hydrology, spatial intelligence (including Geographic Information Systems and remote sensing), and climate change intersect to shape the sustainable management of water resources. With a focus on the latest research, methodologies, and practical applications, the book delves into the critical issues of our time.Sections examine the impact of climate change on hydrological processes, water availability, and quality. Furthermore, it provides valuable insights on how to leverage spatial intelligence and advanced technologies to monitor, model, and manage water resources in an increasingly uncertain and changing climate.

  • Value Addition to Pulp and Paper Industry Wastes

    Towards a Sustainable Circular Economy
    • 1st Edition
    • Pratima Bajpai
    • English
    Value Addition to Pulp and Paper Industry Wastes: Towards a Sustainable Circular Economy examines different types of wastes generated in pulp and paper mills and provides sustainable routes for the production of high value-added products. This book will assess methods to increase the pulp and paper sectors' circularity. Through conventional and integrated biorefinery technology, this book examines the ample variety and quantity of waste generated from pulp and paper mills which can be converted into wealth. It will also focus on technology that is used to convert pulp and paper industry wastes into value-added products.

  • Integrated Strategies for Developing Sustainable Energy Systems

    From Carbon Capture to Energy System Optimization
    • 1st Edition
    • Esbeydi Villicaña-García + 5 more
    • English
    Integrated Strategies for Developing Sustainable Energy Systems: From Carbon Capture to Energy System Optimization brings together insights into sustainable energy production and carbon capture technologies, as well as strategies for more sustainable chemical processes, from all aspects from process design and optimization strategies, through to effective implementation. This book equips readers with the knowledge and tools to implement sustainable chemical processes, providing them with the knowledge and tools needed to advance sustainability and energy optimization in their respective fields. The content combines a strong theoretical foundation, methodology details, real-world case studies and calculations to offer detailed process design theory and methodology, integrated strategies, carbon-capture technologies and eco-friendly energy system designs. This is a valuable resource for all those with an interest in sustainable energy systems and related practices, including researchers, faculty, industry professionals, policy makers, decision makers, and environmental advocacy groups.

  • Mycorrhizae, Microplastics and Money

    Wastes as a Resource for Farming and Forestry to Deliver Reversal of Global Warming
    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 17
    • Bill Butterworth
    • English
    Mycorrhizae, Microplastics and Money: Wastes as a Resource for Farming and Forestry to Deliver Reversal of Global Warming introduces a groundbreaking, technology-driven global plan that aims to achieve environmental sustainability through financial incentives. This book explores innovative methods to upcycle end-of-life materials using mycorrhizae and microplastic technology, emphasizing the importance of transforming waste into valuable resources without relying on mineral fertilizers, while still achieving higher crop yields. The potential for earning carbon credits is also discussed.The book delves into safe waste upscaling techniques, ensuring both financial and environmental sustainability. It offers practical approaches to land management and discusses the concept of reverse franchising, emphasizing its role in promoting widespread adoption of sustainable practices.

  • Climate Change and Soil Interactions

    Drivers and Pathways for Sustainability
    • 2nd Edition
    • Marcin Pietrzykowski + 2 more
    • English
    Climate Change and Soil Interactions: Drivers and Pathways for Sustainability, Second Edition delves into the critical relationship between soil systems and climate change, offering innovative research on soil carbonization, biodiversity, and vegetation. This comprehensive resource examines strategies for preserving eco-sustainability, focusing on microbial responses and soil health under changing climatic conditions. The book emphasizes the importance of understanding soil systems' physical, chemical, and biological interactions to restore soil vitality amidst climate shifts.Beyond these foundational topics, the book also discusses the latest advancements in soil improvement practices. It serves as an essential guide for agricultural, ecological, and environmental researchers, providing up-to-date information on the dynamic interplay between climate change and soil. The insights offered are vital for soil scientists and climatologists seeking to navigate and mitigate the impacts of climate change on soil interactions.

  • Planning and Management for Sustainable Water Resources and Infrastructure under Climate Change

    • 1st Edition
    • Kourosh Behzadian + 2 more
    • English
    Planning and Management for Sustainable Water Resources and Infrastructure under Climate Change explores the critical intersection of climate change, and sustainable water resources and infrastructure. With a diverse range of chapters covering topics from public participation and water governance to smart technologies, it provides a holistic understanding of the current concerns, core challenges, and innovative solutions surrounding water infrastructure and resilience. The book offers necessary information on current approaches for adaptation and mitigation strategies including but not limited to AI, IoT, and remote sensing. The implications of climate change for agriculture and aquaculture, the complexities of water and climate change governance, and the pressing issues of droughts, seawater intrusion, and intermittent water supply are discussed. It also examines various impacts of climate change on water resources and infrastructure with real-world case studies around the globe. By addressing these multifaceted topics, the book equips readers with the knowledge and strategies to navigate the evolving issues of water management in the face of a changing climate.

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