This first Issue in the series contains nine articles written by leading British and American experts from the mining industry, regulatory authorities, and academia, and incorporates the latest research. Following an introductory overview of many of the issues of current concern…
This book explores the interaction between climate change and the agriculture sector. Agriculture is essential to the livelihood of people and nations, especially in the developing world; therefore, any impact on it will have significant economic, social, and political ramificat…
The widespread but virtually invisible problem of pesticide drift--the airborne movement of agricultural pesticides into residential areas--has fueled grassroots activism from Maine to Hawaii. Pesticide drift accidents have terrified and sickened many living in the country's mo…
"Unlike any other book on the topic, Efficiency and sustainability in the energy and chemical industries prepares engineers for the transition from fossil-based, non-sustainable technologies to sustainable low-waste procedures using renewable energy and resources ..."--Page 4 of…
"Introduction to Environmental Impact Assessment 3rd Edition not only provides a complete introductory text but will also support further studies. Students on undergraduate and postgraduate planning programmes will find it essential as a course text, as will students of environm…
Explores the theory, issues, impacts and management considerations surrounding the industry of cruise tourism. This book gives an overview of the cruise industry, and presents case-studies of specific countries, including Antarctica, the Caribbean and Alaska. It also reviews the…
Over 100 authors present 25 contributions on the impacts of global change on terrestrial ecosystems. The book also explores fundamental new research developments such as identifying spatial thresholds and nonlinearities and the key role of urban development in global biogeochemi…
This book is comprised of 11 chapters covering the prevention and control of ectoparasites that contribute to disease and infection in sheep and goats, types of parasites, diseases caused by these parasites and control methods that are currently available. Moreover, the implicat…
