In this first comprehensive handbook of the earth's sinks for greenhouse gases, leading researchers from around the world provide an expert synthesis of current understanding and uncertainties. It will be a valuable resource for students, researchers and practitioners in conserv…
Now in its fourth edition, this book is a comprehensive and contemporary analysis of the major areas of natural resource and environmental economics. All chapters have been fully updated and provide a balance of theory, applications and examples to give a more rigorous grounding…
"This practical, interdisciplinary resource - based on the American Chemical Society's Second Symposium on Advances in Hydrotreating Catalysts, held in Washington, D.C. - offers comprehensive coverage of the most recent progress in catalysis by transition metal sulfides for the …
Agriculture, hydrology, and water quality
Although fossil fuels remain the primary global energy source, developing and expanding economies are creating an ever-widening gap between supply and demand. Efficient energy management offers a cost-effective opportunity for both industrialized and developing nations to limit …
Indoor and Outdoor Air Pollution
Air pollutants are continuously released from numerous sources into the atmosphere. Several studies have been carried out on the quantification of pollutants and their consequences on public health. Identification of the source characteristics of air pollution is an important st…