Unearthing Politics

This book examines an important socio-political challenge to the ruling party regime in Vietnam. Vietnam has been the subject of substantial controversy and challenge to the Vietnamese party regime since market reform in the 1980s, especially since the controversy over bauxite mining in the late 2000. Using the environmental dimensions of this problem to highlight a confluence of trends disrupt…

Environmental Impacts of Shale Gas Development in China

This book features a comprehensive analysis of the development of shale gas resources in China, with a focus on the potential environmental impacts that may result. China has the world’s largest shale gas resources, which it is keen to develop to alleviate air pollution and successfully transition to a low-carbon energy future. However, one significant obstacle standing between the ambition a…

SOCIETAL DIMENSIONS OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE: GLOBAL CASE STUDIES OF COLLABOR…

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ISBN/ISSN

978-1-138-05445-5

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xiv, 228 p. : ill. ; 24 cm

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301.2 Soc s

Political Ecology

This book offers a conceptual framework for the critical understanding of the present socio-environmental conflicts. It reflects on the evolution of subject and thought, a shift in environmental thinking triggered by the development of eco-territorial conflicts and the social responses given to the environmental question. Bringing together 40 years of the authors writing and research, the book …

Drought and Water Scarcity in the UK

This book presents a social science perspective on drought and water scarcity in the UK. It puts forward a narrative of how different stakeholders manage drought and water scarcity, how they generate and manage knowledge and how power relationships between stakeholders shape drought and water scarcity management. The book begins with an analysis and critique of all water resources management pl…

Quiet Activism

This book focuses on the potential and possibilities for socially innovative responses to the climate emergency at the local scale. Climate change has intensified the need for communities to find creative and meaningful ways to address the sustainability of their environments. The authors focus on the creative and collaborative ways local- scale climate action reflects the extra-ordinary measur…

Environment and Development

This book provides a comprehensive overview of emerging challenges facing different social groups, policy-makers and the international community related to economic growth, social development and environmental change, social inclusion and regional development. The book undertakes a critical assessment of the tensions associated with the failures of mainstream regulatory approaches and impacts o…

From Economic to Energy Transition

This book examines energy transition issues within the Central and Eastern European (CEE) region. The European Union is aiming for an almost complete decarbonization of its energy sector by 2050. However, the path towards a carbon-free economy is full of challenges that must be solved by individual EU members. Across 18 chapters, leading researchers explore challenges related to energy transiti…

Hope and Courage in the Climate Crisis

As the risks of the climate crisis continue to grow, so too do the challenges of facing a harsh climate future with honesty and courage; justice and compassion; meaning and purpose. Hope and Courage in the Climate Crisis explores diverse sources of learning and wisdom –from climate scientists and activists; philosophers and social theorists; Indigenous cultures and ways of life; faith b…

Paul J. Crutzen and the Anthropocene: A New Epoch in Earth’s History

This book outlines the development and perspectives of the Anthropocene concept by Paul J. Crutzen and his colleagues from its inception to its implications for the sciences, humanities, society and politics. The main text consists primarily of articles from peer-reviewed scientific journals and other scholarly sources. It comprises selected articles on the Anthropocene published by Paul J. …

Bioeconomy and Global Inequalities

This open access book focuses on the meanings, agendas, as well as the local and global implications of bioeconomy and bioenergy policies in and across South America, Asia and Europe. It explores how a transition away from a fossil and towards a bio-based economic order alters, reinforces and challenges socio-ecological inequalities. The volume presents a historically informed and empirically r…

Energy Transitions and the Future of the African Energy Sector

This book explores current developments in the African energy sector and highlights how these are likely to be affected by the ongoing global efforts to transition to a low-carbon economy. It analyses the legal, regulatory and policy frameworks at the national and regional level as they relate to Energy transition in Africa and discusses how regionalism is increasingly utilized to tackle energy…

Understanding the Energy Transition

The transformation of the dominant model of centralized energy production from fossil fuels to renewable energies is at the center of the public and scientific debate, as well as the subject of national and European policies, as it is connected to highly topical issues such as climate change, emissions reduction and natural disasters, security of supply and sustainability of the current economi…

Europeanization of Environmental Policies and their Limitations

This book offers a window into the mechanisms that drive events when countries with poor track records in environmental protection and low administrative capacity, join an organisation with ambitious environmental regulatory regimes, which include some of the highest environmental protections standards in the world. This book examines the institutional building capacity in Romania after two …

Brazil-India Renewable Energy Cooperation

The book is a study of the cooperation of Brazil and India on renewable energy. It is based on a research project on the energy sector of both the countries. It discusses the agreements in the energy sector between the two countries and the renewable energy policies developed in four decades. A scientific and technological mapping, a brief study of competitiveness and a primary research were ca…

Agroecology Now!

This open access book develops a framework for advancing agroecology transformations focusing on power, politics and governance. It explores the potential of agroecology as a sustainable and socially just alternative to today’s dominant food regime. Agroecology is an ecological approach to farming that addresses climate change and biodiversity loss while contributing to the Sustainable Develo…

Energy and Environmental Security in Developing Countries

This book presents a comprehensive account of the energy and environmental security perspectives of the developing countries. To address the subject comprehensively, it covers four geographically diverse clusters of developing countries from across the world. The regions particularly focused on are: South Asia, South East Asia, Sub Sahara Africa, and Latin America. It is a valuable contribution…

Low Platinum Fuel Cell Technologies

This book introduces readers to the fundamental physics and chemistry of the proton exchange membrane fuel cell (PEMFC), followed by discussions on recent advances in low platinum electrocatalysis and related catalyst development for PEMFC (the book’s primary focus), methods of membrane electrode assembly (MEA) fabrication for low platinum catalysts, and durability issues in connection with M…

Advances in Managing Energy and Climate Risks

This book presents research related to energy and environmental technologies in the context of market liberalization and global warming. It focuses on the development and efficient use of alternative energy sources, implementation of sustainable energy policies, power generation, and energy finance. Advances in Managing Energy and Climate Risks provides readers with the necessary information…

Adaptive Thermal Comfort of Indoor Environment for Residential Buildings

This book is structured in four parts: First, it analyzes the sustainability objectives established for the building stock and the importance of thermal comfort in this aspect. Second, the existing adaptive thermal comfort models and the main energy-saving measures associated with these models are analyzed. Third, the energy savings obtained with these measures are analyzed in several case stud…

Data-Driven Modelling of Non-Domestic Buildings Energy Performance

This book outlines the data-driven modelling of building energy performance to support retrofit decision-making. It explains how to determine the appropriate machine learning (ML) model, explores the selection and expansion of a reasonable dataset and discusses the extraction of relevant features and maximisation of model accuracy. This book develops a framework for the quick selection of a …

Roads and the Environment: A Handbook

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ISBN/ISSN

0-8213-4031-X

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xvi, p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

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333.77 Roa r

HANDBOOK OF NUCLEAR, BIOLOGICAL, and CHEMICAL AGENT EXPOSURES

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ISBN/ISSN

1-4200-4477-X

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730 p.; 23 cm.

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615.902 Han h

PARKING; A HANDBOOK OF ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN

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1

ISBN/ISSN

0-419-13530-8

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vii, 278 p. : ill. ; 28 cm

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388.474 094 1 McC p 1987

HANDBOOK OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT & TECHNOLOGY

Includes bibliographical references and index. Cover title: Handbook of environmental management & technology. "A Wiley-Interscience publication." Other Titles : Handbook of environmental management & technology.

STANDARD HANDBOOK of ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING

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ISBN/ISSN

0-07-013158-9

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xx, 1374 p. : ill. ; 23 cm

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628 Sta s 1989

HANDBOOK OF UTILITIES AND SERVICES FOR BUILDINGS: PLANNING, DESIGN, AND INSTA…

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0-07-026829-0

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x, p. bervariasi : ill. ; tab. ; 24 cm

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721 Har h

ENVIRONMENTAL NEGOTIATOR HANDBOOK

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ISBN/ISSN

90-411-2016-5

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xvii, 540 p.: ill. ; 25 cm

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341.76221 Tim e

Handbook of Environmental Engineering Calculations, Second Edition

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2nd

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vii, 1792 p.; 24 cm.

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696 Lee h

Business Models for Sustainability Transitions

Can innovations in business change society? Can innovations in society change business? These two questions have become critically urgent in recent years, but are rarely considered together. ‘Business Models for Sustainability Transitions’ therefore asks, can contemplating both concepts together result in a flourishing, sustainable future? Technology alone cannot save us. We cannot consciou…