Описание: This book offers a selection of the best papers presented during the International conference on Mitigating and Adapting Built Environments for Climate Change in the Tropics, held at Tanri Abeng University (TAU), Jakarta, Indonesia, March 2015.
Автор: B.B.P. Lim Название: Solar Energy Applications in the Tropics ISBN: 940097938X ISBN-13(EAN): 9789400979383 Издательство: Springer Рейтинг: Цена: 26120.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Proceedings of a Regional Seminar and Workshop on the Utilization of Solar Energy in Hot Humid Urban Development, held in Singapore, 30 October-1 November 1980
Автор: B.B.P. Lim Название: Solar Energy Applications in the Tropics ISBN: 9027715068 ISBN-13(EAN): 9789027715067 Издательство: Springer Рейтинг: Цена: 32652.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Proceedings of a Regional Seminar and Workshop on the Utilization of Solar Energy in Hot Humid Urban Development, held in Singapore, 30 October-1 November 1980
Описание: This book focuses on the implementation of slum upgrading projects and the last generation of citywide programmes that define the future urban configuration of informal settlements, from a citywide perspective, in the Earth`s tropical region.
Автор: Akshay Kumar Chakravarthy; Shakunthala Sridhara Название: Arthropod Diversity and Conservation in the Tropics and Sub-tropics ISBN: 9811015171 ISBN-13(EAN): 9789811015175 Издательство: Springer Рейтинг: Цена: 27950.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Arthropods are invertebrates that constitute over 90% of the animal kingdom, and their bio-ecology is closely linked with global functioning and survival. Arthropods play an important role in maintaining the health of ecosystems, provide livelihoods and nutrition to human communities, and are important indicators of environmental change. Yet the population trends of several arthropods species show them to be in decline. Arthropods constitute a dominant group with 1.2 million species influencing earth’s biodiversity. Among arthropods, insects are predominant, with ca. 1 million species and having evolved some 350 million years ago. Arthropods are closely associated with living and non-living entities alike, making the ecosystem services they provide crucially important. In order to be effective, plans for the conservation of arthropods and ecosystems should include a mixture of strategies like protecting key habitats and genomic studies to formulate relevant policies for in situ and ex situ conservation. This two-volume book focuses on capturing the essentials of arthropod inventories, biology, and conservation.Further, it seeks to identify the mechanisms by which arthropod populations can be sustained in terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems, and by means of which certain problematic species be managed without producing harmful environmental side-effects. This edited compilation includes chapters contributed by over 80 biologists on a wide range of topics embracing the diversity, distribution, utility and conservation of arthropods and select groups of insect taxa. More importantly, it describes in detail the mechanisms of sustaining arthropod ecosystems, services and populations. It addresses the contribution of modern biological tools such as molecular and genetic techniques regulating gene expression, as well as conventional, indigenous practices in arthropod conservation. The contributors reiterate the importance of documenting and understanding the biology of arthropods from a holistic perspective before addressing conservation issues at large. This book offers a valuable resource for all zoologists, entomologists, ecologists, conservation biologists, policy makers, teachers and students interested in the conservation of biological resources.
Автор: Jo?o Lucio de Azevedo; Maria Carolina Quecine Название: Diversity and Benefits of Microorganisms from the Tropics ISBN: 331955803X ISBN-13(EAN): 9783319558035 Издательство: Springer Рейтинг: Цена: 23757.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: This book addresses the diversity of tropical microorganisms and its applications in agriculture, renewable energy production and environmental protection.
Автор: Patrice Dion Название: Soil Biology and Agriculture in the Tropics ISBN: 3642262619 ISBN-13(EAN): 9783642262616 Издательство: Springer Рейтинг: Цена: 20962.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Soils of the Tropics.- Organic Matter and Micro-Organisms in Tropical Soils.- Impacts of Forest Conversion to Agriculture on Microbial Communities and Microbial Function.- The Structural and Functional Biodiversity of Soil: An Interdisciplinary Vision for Conservation Agriculture in Brazil.- The Potential of Soil Beneficial Micro-Organisms for Slash-and-Burn Agriculture in the Humid Forest Zone of Sub-Saharan Africa.- Microbial Populations of Arid Lands and their Potential for Restoration of Deserts.- Exploring the Ecological Significance of Microbial Diversity and Networking in the Rice Ecosystem.- Rhizobial Symbioses in Tropical Legumes and Non-Legumes.- Mycorrhizal Associations in Agroforestry Systems.- Agricultural Development in Tropical Acidic Soils: Potential and Limits of Phosphate-Solubilizing Bacteria.- Role of Microbial Biofertilizers in the Development of a Sustainable Agriculture in the Tropics.- Microbial Degradation of Pesticides in Tropical Soils.- Soil and Crop Contamination Through Wastewater Irrigation and Options for Risk Reduction in Developing Countries.- Towards a New Purpose for Traditional and Other Forms of Soil Knowledge.
Автор: Chakravarthy Akshay Kumar, Sridhara Shakunthala Название: Arthropod Diversity and Conservation in the Tropics and Sub-Tropics ISBN: 9811093733 ISBN-13(EAN): 9789811093739 Издательство: Springer Рейтинг: Цена: 20962.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание:
1. Impact of Climate Change on Arthropod Diversity
N. R. Prasannakumar and K. P. Kumar
2. Bioprospecting Arthropod Biomolecules: Amalgamation of novel compounds with new approaches
Anudita, V. Varunrajan and B. M. Deepa
3. Conservation of Arthropod parasites: Restoring Crucial Ecological Linkages
M. Jayashankar, S. R. Amulya Prasad and Subhash B. Kandakoor
4. Diversity and Ecology of Scorpions: Evolutionary success through venoms!
Shakunthala Sridhara, A.K. Chakravarthy, V. Kalaraniand D. Chandrasekhar Reddy
5. An Overview of Crustacean Diversity In Mangrove Ecosystem
S. Murugan and D. Usha Anandhi
6. Phylogenetic Status, Diversity, Economic and Medicinal Importance of Crabs
V. Kalarani, V. Sumathi, V. Sridevi and D.C. Reddy
7. Millipedes: Diversity, Distribution and Ecology
Periasamy Alagesan
8. Spiders: Diversity, Distribution and Conservation
Ganesh Wankhede, Priyanka Hadole and A. K. Chakravarthy
9. Brown Mite Fluctuation, Bryobia rubrioculus (Scheuten) (Acari: Tetranychidae) in Cherry Orchards in Hamedan, Western Iran
Mohammad Khanjani
10. Coconut water as a promising culture media for Hirsutella thompsonii Fisher, a pathogen of coconut mite
Chandrika Mohan, M. K. Radhika, A. Josephrajkumar, and P. Rajan
12. Diversity and Distribution of Sphecoid Wasps in Kerala, India: Bio-indicators of Habitat Quality
Baaby Job and J. L. Olakkengils
13. Diversity and Distribution of Chalcid wasps in Kerala: Key Biological control agents in Cultivated Ecosystems
N. Preethi and P. Lakshmi Devi Menon
14. Diversity of Economically Important Indian Microgastrinae (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) with New Records from India
Ankita Gupta
15. A Study on the Diversity and Distribution of genus Camponotus Mayr (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) in Kerala: Ecologically Significant Agents in Ecosystem Functioning
Presty John and K. A. Karmaly
16. Diversity of Tephritid Flies in Sub-Himalayan Region of West Bengal: Baseline Data for developing rational Management Practices
17. Diversity of Soft Scale Insects (Hemiptera: Sternorrhyncha: Coccoidea) in Sri Lanka
U. G. A. I. Sirisena, G. W. Watson, K. S. Hemachandra and H. N. P. Wijayagunasekara
18. Insect Conservation: A Synthetsis of management approaches
RiteshInamke, Deepak Panpatte, Noushad Parvez, Leena Pathak, Ankit Patel, Kuldeep Khatri and Janardan Jani
19. Gaint moths and their conservation
P. P. Mary, Vasudev Kammar, A. T. Rani and K. R. Yathish
20. Biological characteristics of Arrhenotokous and Thelytokous Trichogramma Riley: enhancing efficiency of Parasitization
T. Prabhulinga, S. K. Jalali, Kumar K. P. and B. Doddabasappa
21. Faunal Composition of Scarab Beetles and their Hosts in Assam
Mrinmoy Das, Badal Bhattacharya, D. Pujari and G Handique
22. Honey Bees and Beekeeping: the Global scenario
D. P. Abrol, Uma Shankar, K. S. Nitin and G. Basana Gowda
23. Nominating the Bee Trees of Nandagudi / Ramagovindapura as a World Heritage Site
Stephen Petersen and Muniswamyreddy Shankar Reddy
24. Requirements for Sustainable Managemen
Автор: Tester Jefferson W., Drake Elisabeth M., Driscoll Название: Sustainable Energy: Choosing Among Options ISBN: 0262017474 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780262017473 Издательство: MIT Press Рейтинг: Цена: 17775.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание:
The second edition of a widely used textbook that explores energy resource options and technologies with a view toward achieving sustainability on local, national, and global scales.
Human survival depends on a continuing supply of energy, but the need for ever-increasing amounts of it poses a dilemma: How can we find energy sources that are sustainable and ways to convert and utilize energy that are more efficient? This widely used textbook is designed for advanced undergraduate and graduate students as well as others who have an interest in exploring energy resource options and technologies with a view toward achieving sustainability on local, national, and global scales. It clearly presents the tradeoffs and uncertainties inherent in evaluating and choosing sound energy portfolios and provides a framework for assessing policy solutions.
The second edition examines the broader aspects of energy use, including resource estimation, environmental effects, and economic evaluations; reviews the main energy sources of today and tomorrow, from fossil fuels and nuclear power to biomass, hydropower, and solar energy; treats energy carriers and energy storage, transmission, and distribution; addresses end-use patterns in the transportation, industrial, and building sectors; and considers synergistic complex systems. This new edition also offers updated statistical data and references; a new chapter on the complex interactions among energy, water, and land use; expanded coverage of renewable energy; and new color illustrations. Sustainable Energy addresses the challenges of making responsible energy choices for a more sustainable future.
Автор: Diesendorf Название: Sustainable Energy Solutions for Climate Change ISBN: 0415706149 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780415706148 Издательство: Taylor&Francis Рейтинг: Цена: 9492.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание:
Renewable energy expert Mark Diesendorf issues a powerful challenge in this clear and comprehensive guide to the technology and policies we need to adopt to ensure an ecologically sustainable energy future for the planet.
Sustainable Energy Solutions for Climate Change brings together the science, technology, economics and policy issues to provide a unique and truly interdisciplinary approach. It details the enormous recent changes in the energy sector and profiles the renewable energy technologies that can transform our fossil-fuelled energy systems into ecologically sustainable ones.
The book provides in-depth analysis of:
- scenarios for transitioning our polluting energy system to one basedon the efficient use of renewable energy
- sustainable transport and planning for better cities
- why nuclear energy is not the answer
- the politics and policies of climate change mitigation
- myths about wind and solar energy and energy efficiency
- what people can do to overcome vested interests and push reluctant governments to take effective action.
Taking stock of the latest advances in energy efficiency and energy storage, the book is of interest to students at undergraduate and postgraduate level studying energy policy and economics, environmental policy and environmental politics as well as professionals and policy makers.
Название: Sustainable Energy Solutions in Agriculture ISBN: 1138077747 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781138077744 Издательство: Taylor&Francis Рейтинг: Цена: 16078.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание:
Sustainability in agriculture and associated primary industries, which are both energy-intensive, is crucial for the development of any country. Increasing scarcity and resulting high fossil fuel prices combined with the need to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions, make the improvement of energy efficient farming and increased use of renewable energy essential.
This book provides a technological and scientific endeavor to assist society and farming communities in different regions and scales to improve their productivity and sustainability. To fulfill future needs of a modern sustainable agriculture, this book addresses highly actual topics providing innovative, effective and more sustainable solutions for agriculture by using sustainable, environmentally friendly, renewable energy sources and modern energy efficient, cost-improved technologies. The book highlights new areas of research, and further R&D needs. It helps to improve food security for the rapidly growing world population and to reduce carbon dioxide emissions from fossil fuel use in agriculture, which presently contributes 22% of the global carbon dioxide emissions. This book provides a source of information, stimuli and incentives for what and how new and energy efficient technologies can be applied as effective tools and solutions in agricultural production to satisfy the continually increasing demand for food and fibre in an economically sustainable way, while contributing to global climate change mitigation. It will be useful and inspiring to decision makers working in different authorities, professionals, agricultural engineers, researchers, and students concerned with agriculture and related primay industries, sustainable energy development and climate change mitigation projects.
Описание: Sustainable Entrepreneurship is nowadays considered as a discipline at the cross-roads of many others. This book describes recent cases, techniques and tools proposed for leaders, entrepreneurs, and practitioners who are involved and responsible for making strategic decisions in their companies and aiming at sustainable development.
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