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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

  • Bioremediation of Emerging Contaminants

    Omics and Phytotech Approaches
    • 1st Edition
    • Majeti Narasimha Vara Prasad + 1 more
    • English
    Bioremediation of Emerging Contaminants: Omics and Phytotech Approaches explores transgenic plant technologies and their important role in addressing environmental pollution. The book provides practical applications for improving environmental management strategies by examining established protocols and innovative techniques that enhance phytoremediation efficacy. By addressing current environmental challenges, this book not only advances academic understanding but also develops practical solutions for pollution control. It is a critical resource that assimilates the latest methodologies on genetic engineering and omics approaches for an extensive range of contaminants, from pharmaceuticals to heavy metals.

  • River Pollution: Causes, Consequences and Remediation

    • 1st Edition
    • Ningombam Linthoingambi Devi + 1 more
    • English
    River Pollution: Causes, Consequences and Remediation delves into the critical issue of river pollution, offering a comprehensive analysis of various pollutants and their sources. Sections explore the natural and anthropogenic origins of river pollutants, including harmful algal blooms, pesticides, pharmaceuticals, microplastics, atmospheric deposition, emerging contaminants, industrial waste, and heavy metals and then examine the profound impacts of these pollutants on microbial diversity, aquatic flora and fauna, fish health, river chemistry, salinization, and human health, as well as the socioeconomic repercussions.The final section focuses on the assessment of water quality and presents a range of remedial measures, from wastewater treatment and physical, chemical, and bioremediation methods to innovative techniques for pollution mitigation. This essential resource provides valuable insights for students and researchers of environmental science, policymakers, and organizations committed to preserving the health of our rivers and the ecosystems they support.

  • Ecology, Research, Management and Biodiversity of Wadden Sea Salt Marshes

    • 1st Edition
    • Jan Bakker + 4 more
    • English
    Ecology, Research, Management and Biodiversity of Wadden Sea Salt Marshes assesses the transition of the UNESCO Wadden Sea World Heritage Site from agricultural land to protected nature reserve from the 1970s to present day. Bordered by Denmark, Germany, and the Netherlands, the Wadden Sea is home to barrier island marshes, man-made foreland salt marshes, and estuarine marshes. This book explores the important question of how to prioritize the biodiversity of man-made and natural ecosystems during such a transition and how to effectively manage it.Written by leading experts in coastal marsh ecology, this book collates half a century of research along the Wadden Sea. It is systematically organized for effective delivery of its major themes. The first section of the book discusses the crucial mechanisms of differing salt-marsh ecosystems. The second section examines how various management regimes, including livestock grazing, drainage, cutting, and restoration, affect these mechanisms. The third section concludes the book by summarizing the results of unintentional and deliberate management efforts to maintain salt marsh biodiversity.Ecology... Research, Management and Biodiversity of Wadden Sea Salt Marshes comprehensively summarizes the multi-decadal collaboration between conservation agencies and universities from the Wadden Sea's bordering countries to examine the effectiveness and utility of various marsh management regimes. This book is an indispensable resource for researchers, land managers, and policy makers tasked with maintaining natural and man-made biodiversity and effectively ushering coastal marsh communities through land use changes.

  • Plastic Pollution in Aquatic Systems

    Challenges, Strategies, and Innovative Solutions for a Circular Economy
    • 1st Edition
    • Minh-Ky Nguyen + 3 more
    • English
    Plastic Pollution in Aquatic Systems: Challenges, Strategies, and Innovative Solutions for a Circular Economy provides a comprehensive analysis of the sources, transport mechanisms, and environmental fate of microplastics, emphasizing their ecotoxicological impacts. The book systematically explores advanced remediation technologies, including membrane filtration, nanofiber-based separation, advanced oxidation processes (AOPs), biodegradation, and nature-based treatment approaches such as constructed wetlands. Furthermore, it examines circular economy strategies, sustainable waste management frameworks, and the development of bioplastics as integrated solutions to plastic waste mitigation.With contributions from leading experts, this book serves as an essential reference for researchers, environmental scientists, policymakers, and industry professionals seeking evidence-based strategies for plastic waste reduction and sustainable development. Through interdisciplinary insights, it advances the discourse on plastic pollution governance and supports the broader objectives of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

  • Green Revolution

    Non-Traditional Approaches to Waste Management and Resource Utilization
    • 1st Edition
    • Marcello Locatelli + 2 more
    • English
    Green Revolution: Non-Traditional Approaches to Waste Management and Resource Utilization offers strategies for waste management through detailed discussions on innovative methods and diverse applications of waste-derived materials. By promoting recycling and innovative resource utilization, this book will empower readers to contribute to a sustainable and circular economy. It delves into the environmental importance of converting waste, while also highlighting various materials like carbon quantum dots, carbon nanotubes, and metal organic frameworks.

  • Mangrove Ecosystem Dynamics

    • 1st Edition
    • Daniel M Alongi
    • English
    Mangrove Ecosystem Dynamics presents a comprehensive account of the various functions of mangrove habitats, from spatial dynamics of intertidal ecosystems to nutrient and biogeochemical cycling in sediments, tidal and coastal waters, and dependent species. This process-oriented approach is necessary to further understand the role of these dynamic habitats in the coastal ocean, and as a next step towards developing adequate strategies for mangrove conservation, management, and sustainable use.Written by a leading expert in mangrove biology and tropical marine ecology, this book takes an energetics approach to summarize the latest developments and knowledge in the field of mangrove ecology. Initial chapters discuss the fundamentals of intertidal environments and the spatial and temporal dynamics of mangrove habitats. Latter chapters address recent advances in food web energetics in tidal waters, exploring benthic invertebrate, planktonic, fish, and arboreal food webs. Final sections detail decomposition of organic matter, nutrient cycling, and carbon sequestration.Mangro... Ecosystem Dynamics addresses rapidly emerging and vital issues of climate change, blue carbon, sustainable management and restoration, and the connectivity and interdependence between mangroves and other coastal habitats and species. This new work offers a comprehensive functional view of the current and future state of mangrove ecosystems that will greatly benefit coastal and marine biologists, resource managers, conservationists, and students alike.

  • Biochar Applications

    Advances in Environmental Remediation and Resource Recovery
    • 1st Edition
    • Ahmad Hussaini Jagaba + 4 more
    • English
    Biochar Applications: Advances in Environmental Remediation and Resource Recovery provides a combined approach between environmental science and environmental engineering that involves the improvement of the natural environment, or the remediation, of polluted sites. In addition, it discusses bioprocess engineering, including the synthesis, modification, characterization, and management of biochar from biomass waste materials. The book includes coverage on sources, impacts, and applications of biochar that could potentially be used as catalysts to enhance environmental remediation and resource recovery processes. Examples of applied research that demonstrate the relationship between wastewater, soil, contaminated environments, remediation, resource recovery, sustainability, and circular bioeconomy are also included.The book bridges the gap between biochar applications in wastewater treatment, soil improvement, gas mitigation, and resource recovery.

  • From the Catchment to Coast in Japan

    The Past, the Present, and the Future of Japanese Water Resources and Human Activities
    • 1st Edition
    • Takashi Asaeda + 3 more
    • English
    From the Catchment to Coast in Japan: The Past, the Present, and the Future of Japanese Water Resources and Human Activities addresses seven broad questions relating to water resource management in Japan: What water reforms have occurred in Japan over the past 100 years? What is the current condition of Japan related to regional and rural communities, major water-related assets, and salinity and water quality? How have the water reforms to date influenced policy and management? How do traditional and modern water resources differ from Western countries? What challenges face Japan over the next and beyond 30 years, particularly due to climate change?, and more.Other questions answered include: What are possible policy and management responses to climate change and other future challenges? What can be done to improve decision-making processes given the general lack of trust in the governments, agencies, and their current processes? What is the way ahead for policy and management reforms in Japan?, and much more.

  • Advanced Hydroinformatics in Vulnerability Assessments and Mitigative Interventions

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 20
    • Mrinmoy Majumder + 3 more
    • English
    Advanced Hydroinformatics in Vulnerability Assessments and Mitigative Interventions is a comprehensive guide that explores the role of hydroinformatics in managing peri-urban watersheds amidst challenges such as climate change and urbanization.Leverag... artificial intelligence, data science, and Internet of Things, this book presents innovative strategies for optimal management of natural resources. The book uniquely combines theory and case studies to illustrate the application of data science, AI, and other technologies in assessing vulnerabilities and developing mitigation strategies for peri-urban watersheds.Readers will find Advanced Hydroinformatics in Vulnerability Assessments and Mitigative Interventions an invaluable resource for understanding and applying hydroinformatics to address their water-related challenges.

  • Tenable Engineering for a Sustainable Future

    Integrating SDGs and Natural Resource Utilization
    • 1st Edition
    • David S-K. Ting + 1 more
    • English
    Tenable Engineering for a Sustainable Future: Integrating SDGs and Natural Resource Utilization offers a comprehensive exploration of sustainable resource management. It delves into how natural resources can help achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This book highlights innovative ideas and technologies to encourage sustainable development and responsible resource utilization. To offer innovative solutions, each chapter will include experts from diverse disciplines as they examine eco-friendly practices across various global regions.

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