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

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Advanced Oxidation Process-Based Integrated and Hybrid Technologies for Degradation of Pharmaceuticals and Personal Care Products

1st Edition
July 1, 2025
Amit K. Thakur + 5 more
English
eBook
9 7 8 0 4 4 3 2 1 8 8 8 0

Advanced Oxidation Process-based Integrated and Hybrid Technologies for Degradation of Pharmaceuticals and Personal Care Products addresses PPCP removal from wastewater by the recent application of AOP-based hybrid techniques. Technological advancement of AOPs and AOP-based hybrid methods are discussed and will highlight the perspectives on fundamental and technological advancements in AOP and AOP-based hybrid methods for PPCPs removal from wastewater. A detailed cost analysis of different AOP-based hybrid techniques is examined to help readers formulate guidelines to transform the wastewater treatment process from lab scale to pilot/industrial scale.

Air Pollution and Related Health Risks

1st Edition
June 27, 2025
Umesh Chandra Dumka + 1 more
English
Paperback
9 7 8 0 4 4 3 2 3 9 6 5 6
eBook
9 7 8 0 4 4 3 2 3 9 6 4 9

Air Pollution and Related Health Risks: Investigating Environmental Health and Sustainability provides discussion on advanced atmospheric phenomena as they relate to health risks and environmental sustainability. Sections cover challenges, the carcinogenic effects of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons on the atmosphere, and reviews of microplastics and organic aerosol compositions. The book's editors also complete a micro and macro analysis of PM2.5 and PM10 spatio-temporal properties in the Himalayan environment, and aerosol radiative and health impacts are also explored. Other sections cover wet deposition and scavenging of atmospheric pollutants and a risk assessment of living-non-living airborne particles to human health.Post-graduate... and early-career researchers in atmospheric sciences, geophysics, environmental science, and meteorology will find much to learn and apply in this valuable resource.

Soil Pollution

2nd Edition
June 10, 2025
Teresa Rocha-Santos + 2 more
English
Paperback
9 7 8 0 4 4 3 3 3 3 2 9 3
eBook
9 7 8 0 4 4 3 3 3 3 3 0 9

Soil Pollution: From Monitoring to Remediation, Second Edition provides a comprehensive overview of the causes of soil pollution, distribution, transport, and fate of pollutants and transformation of pollutants in soil and metabolite accumulation. Soil pollution has increased over the last decades and may pose a risk for human and ecological health. The book expands and updates on current knowledge with an increased focus on PFAs and micronanplastics. The new edition also includes a new chapter on the One Health initiative.In this book, researchers and students in soil science will find appropriate and comprehensive information on organic, inorganic, and nanoparticle pollutants in soil, methodologies for their monitoring, and data reporting processes in order to gain adequate insights of pollution problems caused by these pollutants.

Unlocking the Secrets of Soil

1st Edition
June 6, 2025
David C. Weindorf + 2 more
English
Paperback
9 7 8 0 4 4 3 2 9 8 7 9 0
eBook
9 7 8 0 4 4 3 2 9 8 8 0 6

Unlocking the Secrets of the Soil: Applying AI and Sensor Technologies for Sustainable Land Use is a comprehensive guide to the latest advances in soil characterization. This book explores the role of sensors and artificial intelligence in improving soil management practices and supporting sustainable land use. Through detailed descriptions of sensor and AI-based techniques for measuring physical, chemical, and biological soil properties, readers will gain a deep understanding of the tools and technologies available for soil characterization. The book also covers the latest machine learning algorithms and image processing for analyzing soil data and making informed decisions about land use. Unlocking the Secrets of the Soil is an essential resource for researchers, practitioners, and students interested in the intersection of AI and sensor technologies for soil management and sustainability.

Comprehensive Energy Systems

2nd Edition
June 1, 2025
Ibrahim Dincer
English
eBook
9 7 8 0 4 4 3 3 4 1 0 8 3

Comprehensive Energy Systems, Second Edition, Ten Volume Set provides a unique source of unified information that covers the entire spectrum of energy from production to utilization, including basic to advanced levels of content that address the critical issues that face humanity. This comprehensive book describes traditional and novel energy systems with sections on system design, analysis and assessment, from single generation to multi-generation, and theory and applications. In addition, the book also presents high-level coverage on energy policies and strategies, economic dimensions, environmental impact assessments, and sustainable development.High-lev... sections include Energy Fundamentals, Energy Materials, Energy Production, Energy Conversion, and Energy Management. For this second edition, existing chapters have been improved and updated with new information, knowledge, technologies and applications. New chapters and case studies have been added on topics such as Artificial Intelligence, energy trading, transport, transmission, consumption, and recent dynamics in the energy sector after COVID-19.

SYSTEM-BASED SOLUTIONS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH RISK ANALYSES

1st Edition
June 1, 2025
John R. Nuckols
English

System-Based Solutions for Environmental Health Risk Analyses: Contaminant Exposure Assessment and Metric Calculation focuses on the critical aspects of exposure assessment and metric calculation in environmental health risk analyses. With a systematic and interdisciplinary approach, this book provides valuable insights and practical guidance for integrating earth, environmental, and engineering science data into exposure metrics. This book offers a blueprint for standardizing the design and critical review of risk assessment studies, ensuring consistency and reliability in assessing and quantifying risks associated with contaminants. Drawing on real-world applications and the expertise of various disciplines, this resource equips readers with the tools and knowledge necessary to navigate the complexities of exposure assessment and metric calculation, ultimately contributing to improved risk management and decision-making in environmental health contexts.

Comprehensive Energy Systems

2nd Edition
June 1, 2025
Ibrahim Dincer
English
eBook
9 7 8 0 4 4 3 3 4 1 0 8 3

Forests for Inclusive and Sustainable Economic Growth

1st Edition
May 21, 2025
Purabi Saikia + 3 more
English
Paperback
9 7 8 0 4 4 3 3 1 4 0 6 3
eBook
9 7 8 0 4 4 3 3 1 4 0 7 0

Forests for Inclusive and Sustainable Economic Growth addresses all major issues surrounding forest resources, also including global examples, case studies, literature reviews, latest developments, and future research prospects. To enhance understanding, the content is enriched with maps, figures, tables, and colorful illustrations, making it accessible to a broad readership. Students specializing in forest ecology and researchers will discover a wealth of knowledge on critical topics such as major ecological disturbances, the role of forests in poverty reduction and livelihood security, as well as participatory forest management techniques, landscape restoration, forest policies, and nature-based solutions.Importantl... this comprehensive volume highlights the pivotal role of forests in fostering employment, income generation, and food security to support inclusive and sustainable economic growth.

Water Footprints

1st Edition
May 15, 2025
Amit Kumar + 3 more
English
Paperback
9 7 8 0 4 4 3 3 0 0 5 4 7
eBook
9 7 8 0 4 4 3 3 0 0 5 5 4

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.

Fundamentals of Air Pollution

6th Edition
May 15, 2025
Daniel A. Vallero
English
Paperback
9 7 8 0 4 4 3 3 1 4 4 6 9
eBook
9 7 8 0 4 4 3 3 1 4 4 7 6

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.

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Books in Environmental sciences

Advanced Oxidation Process-Based Integrated and Hybrid Technologies for Degradation of Pharmaceuticals and Personal Care Products

Air Pollution and Related Health Risks

Soil Pollution

Unlocking the Secrets of Soil

Comprehensive Energy Systems

SYSTEM-BASED SOLUTIONS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH RISK ANALYSES

Comprehensive Energy Systems

Forests for Inclusive and Sustainable Economic Growth

Water Footprints

Fundamentals of Air Pollution

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