Africa's Ecology

Valentine Udoh James

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• ISBN: 9780786479139
• Publication Date: Jun 2024
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Design Strategies for Efficient and Sustainable Building Facilities

Roberto Alonso González-Lezcano

Despite the growing emphasis on energy efficiency in building design, our indoor environments often fall short of providing optimal conditions for health and well-being. Indoor air quality, temperature, and lighting levels play crucial roles in occupant health, yet they are frequently overlooked in building practices. This oversight leads to environments that can harm health, contributing to respiratory problems, allergies, and reduced productivity. Design Strategies for Efficient and Sustainable Building Facilities offers a comprehensive solution. We delve into recent advances in building design, construction, and operation that prioritize energy efficiency and occupant health. By incorporating intelligent sensors, automation systems, and renewable energy sources like solar and wind power, buildings can be transformed into healthy, sustainable spaces that promote well-being. This book is tailored for researchers, professionals, university professors, and master's and doctoral students who seek to advance sustainable building practices.

• Format: Hardback
• ISBN: 9798369332009
• Publication Date: Jun 2024
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Making the Connection

Peter Sammons

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• ISBN: 9781637425985
• Publication Date: Jun 2024
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Waste Management and Life Cycle Assessment for Sustainable Business Practice

Ganiyu

Businesses are grappling with a profound dilemma – the pursuit of economic prosperity versus the goal of ecological sustainability. Climate change impacts increase with each passing day, compelling industries to reconcile their operations with the urgent need for a sustainable, eco-conscious paradigm. The book, Waste Management and Life Cycle Assessment for Sustainable Business Practice , is an authoritative response to this pressing global challenge. Delving into the issues surrounding the environmental impact of economic activities, it explores the intersection where industries must navigate the delicate balance between profit-making and the preservation of our planet. This book delves into the disconcerting truth that industries are substantial contributors to the global emissions of greenhouse gases. It presents a compelling case, supported by the United Nations Environment Program's findings, that businesses wield immense power in either perpetuating environmental degradation or steering us towards a greener, more sustainable future. Despite the growing voices for eco-friendly practices, businesses often find themselves caught in the tug-of-war between profitability and environmental responsibility. This book argues that the time for a shift towards sustainable business practices is now, offering a comprehensive guide to academic scholars, researchers, and professionals seeking to understand and implement transformative strategies.

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• ISBN: 9798369325957
• Publication Date: Jun 2024
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A Field Guide to Climate Change

Adam Briggle

This interdisciplinary guide to climate change offers a set of tools for understanding and thoughtfully engaging with the science, ethics, and policy issues surrounding our changing global environment.

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• ISBN: 9781554815937
• Publication Date: May 2024
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Economics and Environmental Responsibility in the Global Beverage Industry

Cristina Raluca Gh. Popescu

As the world grapples with the pressing issue of natural resource depletion, the global beverage industry finds itself at a crossroads, thrust into the spotlight as a significant contributor to environmental challenges. The dire consequences of climate change and resource exhaustion necessitate a fundamental shift in the industry's practices. The alarming increase in plastic waste, water consumption, and carbon emissions associated with beverage production and distribution has prompted a profound reassessment of its impact on the planet. In this context of environmental urgency, Economics and Environmental Responsibility in the Global Beverage Industry dissects the challenges faced by the industry and offers viable solutions to steer it toward a more sustainable and responsible future. At its core, this book addresses the greatest challenges of the industry, navigating through the intersections of economic imperatives and environmental responsibility within the global beverage sector. Its primary objective is to provide an understanding of the issues confronting the industry, fueling critical study, reflection, and critique. By delving into the triple dimensions of economic, social, and environmental sustainability, the book aims to empower academics and industry practitioners alike with the knowledge needed to effect transformative change. Beyond being an academic exercise, it stands as a rallying call for a collective commitment to reshape the industry's trajectory.

• Format: Hardback
• ISBN: 9798369321492
• Publication Date: May 2024
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We Stay the Same

Jason Roberts

Written in a clear and relatable style for students, We Stay the Same combines ethnographic and ecological research to show how the people of New Hanover, Papua New Guinea, continue to survive and make meaningful lives in a situation where their own hopes for economic development via logging and commercial agriculture have often been used against them as a mechanism of a more distantly profitable dispossession.

• Format: Hardback
• ISBN: 9780816548149
• Publication Date: May 2024
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Promoting Multi-Sector Sustainability With Policy and Innovation

Aftab Ara

The contemporary challenges in achieving sustainability include the need for a comprehensive understanding of sustainability principles, interdisciplinary integration, and the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical implementation. Promoting Multi-Sector Sustainability With Policy and Innovation explores the intricate web of challenges and opportunities that define sustainability in our dynamically changing world. Drawing on diverse disciplines, including environmental science, economics, and social sciences, this comprehensive work seeks to pave the way for a sustainable future informed by theoretical foundations and practical insights. The book begins by establishing a robust foundation in the principles and evolution of sustainability, capturing its economic, environmental, and social dimensions. Moving beyond theoretical underpinnings, the book examines the interconnections between sustainability and critical sectors, including the economy, environment, and society. With a nuanced examination of topics such as climate change, biodiversity, and natural resource management, it unpacks the relationship between sustainability and the environment. This reference book explores sustainability's ties to economic growth, featuring concepts like the green economy, circular economy, and sustainable development.

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• ISBN: 9798369321133
• Publication Date: May 2024
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Feminist Climate Justice: A Framework for Action

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• ISBN: 9789210029919
• Publication Date: Apr 2024
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Hidden Dimensions of Poverty

Carter Brandon

This report focuses on the impact of environmental degradation on the poorest, and the sustainability of the economic development model. The global pattern of development observed over the past 25 years has yielded impressive returns, but has come at a high cost of environmental degradation. However, the report finds that the environmental costs of development are disproportionately borne by the extreme poor, and that the changing quality of local natural capital plays a determining role in the process of poverty reduction. Importantly, regardless of the definition of sustainability used, the historical model of development does not appear to be sustainable in the poorest areas of the world. Therefore, achieving the World Bank's poverty goals in a sustainable manner will require more aggressive policy changes than are commonly appreciated. No single set of policy recommendations can apply for all countries, as de-coupling economic and poverty alleviation growth from environmental damages depends on the country context. Still, one truism does apply to all countries: the Twin Goals of poverty alleviation and shared prosperity simply cannot be achieved in an economy and environment that is un-sustainable. Maintaining the sustainable use of natural capital and healthy ecosystems is a fundamental part of what countries need to achieve the Twin Goals.

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• ISBN: 9781464812460
• Publication Date: Apr 2024
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Climate finance in the agriculture and land use sector - global and regional trends between 2000 and 2018

O. Buto

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• ISBN: 9789251347898
• Publication Date: Apr 2024
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Ecological Transformation of Industrial Parks

Wenting Jiao

• Format: Hardback
• ISBN: 9781844647347
• Publication Date: Apr 2024
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Intelligent Methods and Alternative Economic Models for Sustainability

Dekhici

In the face of a world overwhelmed by environmental challenges, the need for sustainability has reached a critical juncture. This multidimensional concept demands a delicate equilibrium between environmental preservation, economic viability, and social equity. Navigating this intricate terrain necessitates innovative solutions that bridge the present and the future. The urgency is palpable as we grapple with the repercussions of unsustainable practices. Intelligent Methods and Alternative Economic Models for Sustainability emerges as the definitive solution to this urgent problem. By synergizing intelligent methods and alternative economic models, the book provides a cohesive framework to address the multifaceted challenges of sustainability. It delves into the transformative power of metaheuristics, big data, and the Internet of Things (IoT) in optimizing complex systems while advocating for circular economic models that minimize waste and maximize resource efficiency. The book transcends theoretical discourse, offering real-world insights into successful sustainability initiatives. This comprehensive approach caters not only to researchers in computer sciences, economics, and sustainability but also empowers policymakers with actionable strategies and engages the broader public, fostering awareness and understanding of sustainability issues that impact us all.

• Format: Hardback
• ISBN: 9798369314180
• Publication Date: Apr 2024
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Harnessing High-Performance Computing and AI for Environmental Sustainability

Naim

The world is addressing the insistent challenge of climate change, and the need for innovative solutions has become paramount. In this period of technical developments, artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a powerful instrument with enormous prospects to combat climate change and other environmental subjects. AI's ability to process vast amounts of data, identify patterns, and make intelligent predictions offers unprecedented opportunities to tackle this global crisis. High-Performance Computing (HPC) or super-computing environments address these large and complex challenges with individual nodes (computers) working together in a cluster (connected group) to perform massive amounts of computing in a short period. Creating and removing these clusters is often automated in the cloud to reduce costs. Computer networks, communication systems, and other IT infrastructures have a growing environmental footprint due to significant energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. To address this seemingly self-defeating conundrum, and create a truly sustainable environment, new energy models, algorithms, methodologies, platforms, tools, and systems are required to support next-generation computing and communication infrastructures. Harnessing High-Performance Computing and AI for Environmental Sustainability navigates through AI-driven solutions from sustainable agriculture and land management to energy optimization and smart grids. It unveils how AI algorithms can analyze colossal datasets, offering unprecedented insights into climate modeling, weather prediction, and long-term climate trends. Integrating AI-powered optimization algorithms revolutionizes energy systems, propelling the transition towards a low-carbon future by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and enhancing efficiency. This book is ideal for educators, environmentalists, industry professionals, and researchers alike, and it explores the ethical dimensions and policies surrounding AI's contribution to environmental development.

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• ISBN: 9798369317945
• Publication Date: Apr 2024
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Legumes Under Environmental Stress

Vasant Deshmukh

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• ISBN: 9781774698020
• Publication Date: Mar 2024
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Biological and Environmental Hazards, Risks, and Disasters

Esha rami

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• ISBN: 9781774698723
• Publication Date: Mar 2024
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Greening National Development Financial Institutions

Emma Dalhuijsen

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• ISBN: 9781464820311
• Publication Date: Mar 2024
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Urban forests: a global perspective

S. Borelli

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• ISBN: 9789251382691
• Publication Date: Mar 2024
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Food safety implications from the use of environmental inhibitors in agrifood systems

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• ISBN: 9789251383735
• Publication Date: Mar 2024
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Sustainable Disposal Methods of Food Wastes in Hospitality Operations

Singh

Food waste has evolved into a global crisis, casting a long shadow over nations and the interconnected fabric of our world. The repercussions of this excess reverberate through environmental and socio-economic landscapes, demanding immediate attention. Globally, the challenge of reducing food waste is acknowledged as a linchpin in achieving a sustainable future. The book Sustainable Disposal Methods of Food Wastes in Hospitality Operations confronts this escalating issue head-on. It contends that the time is ripe for a change in waste disposal practices, advocating for sustainable methods to alleviate environmental strain, combat climate change, and safeguard public health. This book delves into the heart of waste management principles and strategies. Beyond identifying the severity of the issue, the book ventures into uncharted territories, exploring emergent debates surrounding systemic causes and solutions. In a world where information and communication technology empower organizations, a gap persists in translating these advancements into effective waste management initiatives. The book urges a holistic understanding of the issue, drawing attention to the need for collaborative efforts between governments and private industry players to bridge this divide. As it provides a global perspective, the handbook becomes a tool for those seeking to comprehend the intricate web of challenges posed by food waste and navigate towards a sustainable future.

• Format: Hardback
• ISBN: 9798369321812
• Publication Date: Mar 2024
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