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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

  • River Pollution

    Causes, Consequences and Remediation
    • 1st Edition
    • August 1, 2026
    • 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.

  • Microplastics in Aquatic Environments

    Sources, Impacts, and Sustainable Management Strategies
    • 1st Edition
    • August 1, 2026
    • Melvin Samuel Jayakumar
    • English
    Microplastics in Aquatic Environments: Sources, Impacts, and Sustainable Management Strategies provides a comprehensive, multidisciplinary exploration of microplastic contamination, covering its sources, transport mechanisms, interactions with environmental pollutants, and potential health risks. From detection and monitoring techniques to advanced remediation strategies, this book delves into cutting-edge scientific research, innovative technologies, and policy frameworks aimed at mitigating microplastic pollution globally. By examining the role of biofilms, pollutant complexation, and emerging technologies such as nanomaterials and bioremediation, the book bridges the gap between scientific discovery and practical solutions.It is a comprehensive guide for researchers, policymakers, environmental scientists, and industry leaders, offering data driven insights, advanced detection techniques, and actionable solutions to combat microplastic pollution. By addressing the scientific, technological, and policy-related challenges associated with microplastics, this book bridges knowledge gaps and paves the way for effective global action to mitigate one of the most pressing environmental threats of our time.

  • Mountain Diversity

    Pattern, Process and Challenges to our World's High-Altitude Areas
    • 1st Edition
    • August 1, 2026
    • Robert Marchant
    • English
    Mountain Biodiversity: Pattern, Process and Challenges to our World's High-Altitude Areas explores the highly biodiverse, culturally rich, and often threatened mountain regions that comprise a quarter of the world's continental land surface. These complex areas play a fundamental role in shaping continental-scale climates and have long been recognized as globally important centers of biodiversity. Mountains cover only 25% of global continental land surface yet are home to more than 85% of the world’s amphibians, birds, and mammals, many of which are entirely restricted to mountains. Despite their importance as stores of biodiversity and drivers of global sustainability, high altitude areas are particularly vulnerable to climate change and human interventions.Writte... by a leading expert in tropical mountain ecology, this book explores the processes that define the world's high-altitude areas in an easily digestible manner. Early chapters characterize high-altitude areas according to topography, fire regime, and climate. Dr. Marchant collates palaeoecological, archaeological, and historical insights to synthesize the intersection between mountain societies, ecosystems, and climate. Middle chapters examine the relationship between mountain climates and insect, bird, and mammalian biodiversity. Final chapters describe the future of land use, climate, and biodiversity, and explore opportunities to combine insights from different disciplines to enable pathways for more sustainable futures in sustainable mountain development.High-alt... regions are not adequately protected, and many mountain ranges remain completely unprotected. The status of these important storehouses of biodiversity is under increasing threat via population growth, climatic extremes, and land use change. High-Altitude Biodiversity will present current biodiversity across the world's mountains and use this information to identify priorities for new ways to understand, value, protect, and conserve high altitude areas. By taking a novel interdisciplinary approach that combines temporally and spatially diverse datasets from high altitude areas around the world, this can be used to inform future development.

  • Conventional and Advanced Technologies for the Reuse of Treated Wastewater

    Enhancing Water Sustainability through Action-Oriented Technologies
    • 1st Edition
    • July 1, 2026
    • Satinder Kaur Brar + 3 more
    • English
    Conventional and Advanced Technologies for the Reuse of Treated Wastewater: Enhancing Water Sustainability through Action-Oriented Technologies explores the pressing issue of purifying wastewater for safe reuse, addressing the environmental and health risks posed by improper disposal, especially in agriculture. This comprehensive guide explores the latest tools and technologies in wastewater treatment, including biological, chemical, and membrane filtration methods. It also covers the composition of domestic and industrial wastewater, regulatory frameworks, and monitoring systems essential for maintaining water quality standards.Edited by experts in the field, this book offers innovative solutions and sustainable practices, and equips students, researchers, and practitioners with the necessary knowledge to implement effective wastewater reuse strategies globally, thus fostering a more sustainable and resilient future.

  • Algal Bioengineering and Microbial Synergy in Green Industry for Sustainable Waste Remediation

    • 1st Edition
    • July 1, 2026
    • Shailendra Kumar Arya + 2 more
    • English
    Algal Bioengineering and Microbial Synergy in Green Industry for Sustainable Waste Remediation investigates biotechnological solutions for environmental challenges and sustainability. The book explores the relationship between algal bioengineering and microbial processes as well as their important role in mitigating waste. Advancements in bioreactor design and waste remediation are highlighted, along with future research directions for achieving sustainable waste remediation.

  • Net ZERO

    Sectoral Pathways, Corporate Action and Social Impact
    • 1st Edition
    • July 1, 2026
    • Farooq Sher
    • English
    Net ZERO: Sectoral Pathways, Corporate Action and Social Impact examines the policy, social, and economic frameworks driving net-zero transitions. The book explores integrated strategies in the circular economy, waste and water management, sustainable agriculture, biodiversity preservation, and low-carbon development. It highlights cutting-edge approaches in governance, corporate responsibility, and community engagement, with case studies that illustrate how collaborative innovation and ethical leadership can translate global climate commitments into practice. By addressing both technological solutions and equity-driven models, the volume provides a timely roadmap for aligning sustainability goals with resilience and justice.Designed for policymakers, business leaders, sustainability professionals, and academic researchers, this reference equips readers with evidence-based insights and practical tools for climate action. Graduate and postgraduate students in environmental sciences and policy will benefit from its structured coverage of governance frameworks and applied strategies. The book offers a vital contribution to advancing sustainable development and achieving equitable, long-term decarbonization outcomes.

  • Plastic Pollution in Aquatic Systems

    Challenges, Strategies, and Innovative Solutions for a Circular Economy
    • 1st Edition
    • July 1, 2026
    • 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).

  • Adapting to Polluted Seas

    The Co-evolutionary History of Toxicants and Marine Life
    • 1st Edition
    • July 1, 2026
    • Pedro M. Costa
    • English
    Adapting to Polluted Seas: The Co-evolutionary History of Toxicants and Marine Life presents an understanding of the effects pollution has on our seas and its ever-increasing threats and challenges. The book explains how pollution changes whole ecosystems, what makes some marine species more resilient, how contamination of global oceans is affecting the evolution of detoxification pathways, DNA repair and sex hormone regulation, how this affects paradigmatic methods for risk assessments, and more. This book is directed for a broad range of environmental scientists with its focus on how pollution is shaping marine ecosystems and forcing organisms to disappear, adapt or evolve.It can be used in teaching and training of young students and researchers, as well as in non-guided formation of non-academic technician and specialists (e.g. toxicologists, analysts and decision-makers). The compilation of critically-analyzed case studies makes this book an especially important asset that can assist decision-making and the design of monitoring programs.

  • Transdisciplinary Ecohydrology

    Advanced Nature Based Solutions for the Enhancement of Catchment Sustainability Potential
    • 1st Edition
    • July 1, 2026
    • Maciej Zalewski
    • English
    Transdisciplinary Ecohydrology: Advanced Nature Based Solutions for the Enhancement of Catchment Sustainability Potential, a volume in the reputable book series, Transdisciplinary Ecohydrology: Advanced Nature Based Solutions for the Enhancement of Catchment Sustainability Potential, delves into the intricate and dynamic interplay between hydrological and ecological processes. By introducing fundamental water/biota interactions, this book provides a comprehensive framework for developing innovative Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) aimed at mitigating human impact and enhancing catchment resilience. Sections cover both terrestrial and aquatic phases of the hydrological cycle, offering insights into water-plants-soil interactions, ecotone processes, floodplain dynamics, river continuum processes, and coastal zone interactions.The book further explores the development of Advanced Nature-Based Solutions (ANBS) enhanced by molecular biology and biotechnology that are tailored to various catchments with different climates, geologies, and urbanization levels. It also discusses the harmonization of NBS with hydrotechnical infrastructure to create efficient and cost-effective hybrid systems. This necessary guide integrates hydroengineering, ANBS, and hybrid systems and presents a thorough approach for sustainable water management, making it an essential resource for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers committed to achieving a greener future.

  • Water Security for Ecosystems

    Metrics and Pathways for a Sustainable Future
    • 1st Edition
    • July 1, 2026
    • Amit Kumar + 3 more
    • English
    Water Security for Ecosystems: Metrics and Pathways for a Sustainable Future explores the mechanisms to support sustainable management of aquatic resources in the context of rising global water demand, global change, and population growth. By identifying resource consumption indicators such as fishing load capacity and virtual water trade, this book sets a clear framework for assessing the ecological footprint of extractive industries. It then proposes pathways to establish largescale water security via integrated aquatic resource management, water-efficient technologies, and sustainable policy intervention.Written by a renowned team of water resource managers, early chapters in this book define ecological footprints and explore the global policies, industries, and climate forces driving water insecurity. Central chapters explore novel and innovative water conservation techniques, advances in water resource management, and emerging technologies for sustainable water use. Final chapters explore global water policies and the role of international cooperation and propose a roadmap for minimizing aquatic ecological footprints.Water Security for Ecosystems acknowledges the increased strain placed on global aquatic ecosystems due to unsustainable water use, extractive fisheries and agricultural practices, pollution, and inefficient governance. Addressing these challenges will necessitate a multidisciplinary approach centered on sustainable water management, strengthened transboundary water governance, responsible consumption policies, and global investment to reduce our aquatic ecological footprint. By integrating science, policy, and community engagement in multidisciplinary management recommendations, this book positions itself as an essential resource for water resource managers, researchers, and policymakers alike.

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