Books in Environmental technology policy and management

Handbook of Nature-Based Drought Solutions

1st Edition
May 30, 2025
Saeid Eslamian + 1 more
English
Paperback
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eBook
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Handbook of Nature-Based Drought Solutions covers the latest research on successful, sustainable solutions for the efficient water resources management to overcome the drought and water scarcity problems. The book centers around the realms of drought modeling green infrastructure planning, and the utilization of remote sensing to evaluate, dissect, and oversee drought occurrences. It delves into subjects such as risk mitigation, strategic planning, policy considerations, and the ecological restoration of degraded lands after drought. The use of case studies and novel methodologies including soft computing technique application will help the reader gain a deeper knowledge in understanding, predicting, and mitigating hydrometeorological hazards.

Water Footprints

1st Edition
May 1, 2025
Amit Kumar + 3 more
English
eBook
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Water Footprints: Achieving Sustainable Development Goals serves as a comprehensive resource for professors, students, researchers, water resources planners, and managers working on natural science and engineering, addressing critical issues related to water footprints and their impact on environmental sustainability goals, especially the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Edited by global experts in the field, this book delves into the intricacies of water usage, offering a detailed exploration of its environmental impacts. By incorporating unique case studies and practical applications in every chapter, this book adopts a holistic approach to water use, integrating perspectives from environmental science, agriculture, and engineering.This interdisciplinary approach aims to present sustainable solutions to the growing challenge of ecological constraints while contributing to the achievement of the UN SDGs. Moreover, it addresses current management and policy concerns, highlighting the need for updated governance measures, particularly in light of international frameworks like the UNFCCC Paris Agreement.

The Sustainability Handbook, Volume 4

1st Edition
May 1, 2025
Mark Von Rosing
English
eBook
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The Sustainability Handbook, Volume 4: The Body of Knowledge around Sustainability Transformation bridges the gap between academic theory and business practices, providing a comprehensive understanding of sustainability. Aimed at those with a mature Sustainability Portfolio Management approach, this volume delves into capturing and using Sustainability Drivers and Requirements. It builds on the innovative ideas presented in previous volumes, guiding readers through the complexities of integrating sustainability into core operations. The book highlights how global climate change poses enormous challenges and showcases the private sector's role in aligning practices with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).Through specific case studies and insights from industry leaders, the book focuses on embedding sustainable innovations into organizational processes, capabilities, culture, and strategy, ensuring that sustainability becomes a tangible, operational reality.

Emerging Sustainable Technologies for the Treatment of Industrial Effluent

1st Edition
Volume 12
April 30, 2025
Ajay Kumar + 2 more
English
eBook
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Emerging Sustainable Technologies for the Treatment of Industrial Effluent is a comprehensive guide that explores the latest advancements in the field of industrial wastewater treatment. This book provides an in-depth analysis of innovative and sustainable technologies designed to address the complex challenges associated with the treatment and management of industrial effluents.

Fundamentals of Air Pollution

6th Edition
April 25, 2025
Daniel A. Vallero
English
Paperback
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eBook
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Fundamentals of Air Pollution, Sixth Edition offers an extensive study of the science of air pollution. With a highly interdisciplinary approach, the book's author examines air pollution through the lenses of chemistry, physics, meteorology, engineering, toxicology, regulation, and more. Students, faculty, and researchers alike will find a world of information in this comprehensive text that is strategically organized into six parts: Foundations of Air Pollution, The Risks of Air Pollution, Tropospheric Pollution, Biogeochemistry of Air Pollutants, Addressing Air Pollution, and The Future for Air Pollution Science and Engineering.Readers will find helpful features throughout, including case studies, topical sidebars, worked examples, calculations, and reference data. This valuable resource offers an up-to-date and comprehensive analysis of air pollution with its wealth of benefits to both students and researchers.

Biogenic Nanoparticles

1st Edition
April 11, 2025
Vishnu D. Rajput + 4 more
English
eBook
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Biogenic Nanoparticles: Interplay with Climate Change and Implications for Human Health provides an exhaustive exploration on the genesis, characteristics, and dynamic transformations of biogenic nanoparticles, unravelling the intricate mechanisms underpinning their far-reaching influence on the ever-evolving panorama of climate dynamics and complex ecosystems. The book will explore the myriad applications of biogenic nanoparticles across domains such as environmental sustainability, agriculture and renewable energy, highlighting their transformative potential to combat pressing global challenges.The multifaceted implications of biogenic nanoparticles for human health are included, meticulously dissecting their potential as groundbreaking agents in the realms of medicine and diagnostics and simultaneously addressing the critical issues surrounding their exposure and potential toxicity.

Bio-polymerized Sulfur for Sustainable Practice in Applied Sciences and Engineering

1st Edition
April 10, 2025
Abdel-Mohsen O. Mohamed + 1 more
English
eBook
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Bio-polymerized Sulfur for Sustainable Practice in Applied Sciences and Engineering explores innovative approaches in sustainable chemistry by leveraging renewable resources and sulfur as foundational elements for creating sustainable functional materials. The book highlights the potential of bio-polymeric materials derived from sulfur and renewable sources, offering new avenues for environmentally-friendly manufacturing. Additionally, the text delves into lifecycle assessment studies and the principles of a circular economy, emphasizing the importance of sustainability in modern engineering. The work emphasizes the criticality of sustainable practices, highlighting the intersection of bio-polymeric materials and circular economy principles, ultimately guiding the reader towards a more sustainable future.The book also presents an in-depth analysis of bio-polymerized sulfur's role in promoting sustainable development. It discusses how polymerized sulfur can be used to develop engineered products that align with sustainability goals.

Biomass for Environmental Remediation

1st Edition
March 29, 2025
Yasser Vasseghian
English
Paperback
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eBook
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Biomass for Environmental Remediation explores the pivotal role of biomass in revolutionizing environmental remediation. From wastewater treatment to air pollution control and soil remediation, this book delves into the myriad applications of biomass, including the synthesis of advanced nanomaterials for sustainable solutions. Users will find the latest advancements in harnessing organic resources for a cleaner and greener future, while also uncovering the diverse sources of biomass and the innovative techniques transforming them into powerful tools for environmental restoration.With insightful chapters on phytoremediation, microbial applications, and the production of biomass-derived nanomaterials, this book serves as a vital guide for professionals, researchers, and students at the forefront of environmental sustainability.

Smart Nation

1st Edition
March 27, 2025
Abdullah Alfaiz
English
Paperback
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eBook
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As digitalization continues to transform the world, nations and governments are mobilizing to adopt “smart” strategies for governance and citizen engagement, both locally and globally. Providing sought-after, interdisciplinary knowledge on the next frontier in the evolution of smart concepts, Smart Nation: Redefining Nations for Global Sustainability illustrates how comprehensive adoption and purposeful application of digital, interoperable instruments and ecosystems can shape integrated governance, leading to more efficient and equitable administrative efforts while fostering collaborative strategies that achieve sustainable outcomes across national boundaries.This comprehensive reference resource offers not only the latest research in this innovative context but also reviews successful international cases, providing practical insights into the revolutionary trajectories of these countries as they address complex challenges across social, economic, and environmental spheres, ultimately enhancing living standards.Authored by an expert with decades of experience in both academia and professional practice, this volume caters to a diverse audience across disciplines, offering a detailed development blueprint that supports ongoing innovation for the collective benefit of our planet.

Algal Biorefinery

1st Edition
March 21, 2025
Sanjeet Mehariya + 3 more
English
Paperback
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eBook
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Algal Biorefinery: A Sustainable Solution for Environmental Applications focuses on algae's possibilities, assets, and functions as a renewable and sustainable resource that can act as an excellent alternative to withstand adverse environmental conditions to generate useful products. Thus, apart from helping reduce environmental pollution and the carbon footprint, algae can help mitigate factors causing rapid climate change via concurrent bioremediation, resource recovery, and environmental sustainability.This comprehensive book will examine dedicated state-of-the-art information on the topic of how algae can act as a cushion against climate change. It will also explain how algal-based biorefineries can act as a potential solution to climate change, lack of natural resources, and environmental pollution

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