Encyclopedia of Deserts represents a milestone: it is the first comprehensive reference to the deserts and semideserts of the world. Approximately 700 entries treat subjects ranging from desert survival to the way deserts are formed. Topics include biology (birds, mammals, repti…
Encyclopedia of Deserts represents a milestone: it is the first comprehensive reference to the deserts and semideserts of the world. Approximately 700 entries treat subjects ranging from desert survival to the way deserts are formed. Topics include biology (birds, mammals, repti…
"The Millennium Ecosystem Assessment (MA)" is the most extensive study of the linkages between the world's ecosystems and human well-being. It is one of the most important conservation initiatives ever undertaken, and the ecosystem services paradigm on which it is based provides…
Summarizes data on heavy metal accumulation, biomonitoring, toxicity and tolerance, metal contamination and pollution in the environment, and the importance of biodiversity for environmental monitoring and clean-up of metal-contaminated and polluted ecosystems - -advocating the …
Explores fundamental research developments such as identifying spatial thresholds and nonlinearities, the key role of urban development in global biogeochemical processes, and the need for stronger integration of natural and human dimensions in addressing the challenge of global…
