This book offers an in-depth examination of wetland ecosystems, delving into their intricacies from three critical perspectivesa "e;limnological, bio-geochemical, and economic.
Blue Extinction in Literature, Culture, and Art examines literary and cultural representations of aquatic biodiversity loss, bringing together critical perspectives from the blue humanities and extinction studies.
Blue Extinction in Literature, Culture, and Art examines literary and cultural representations of aquatic biodiversity loss, bringing together critical perspectives from the blue humanities and extinction studies.
This new reference book covers the important topics of our current timea "e;the impact of climate change and urban environment sustainability, using empirical and theoretical insights.
Solutions to the food shortage, demand for clean water, and need for energy for a current world population of 7 billion are the greatest challenges today, which require technological innovation and changes in public policy.
Anemones and fish, ants and acacia trees, fungus and trees, buffaloes and oxpeckers--each of these unlikely duos is an inimitable partnership in which the species' coexistence is mutually beneficial.
A richly illustrated atlas of the world's deserts and drylands, their ecosystems, and their environmentsDeserts and drylands account for more than 40 percent of land on our planet.
The concept of sustainable development was described in the United Nations 1987 Bruntland Commission Report as a development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
Como mecanismo diagnóstico para la restauración ecológica de áreas disturbadas por el pastoreo, la ampliación de la frontera agrícola y las plantaciones de especies exóticas, entre otras, en este libro se presenta la caracterización de la vegetación, el banco de semillas y los factores limitantes, tensionantes y potenciadores en la finca El Pensil, vereda Pirineos Bajo, municipio de San Bernardo (Cundinamarca, Colombia).
Sanctuary of EarthIn a world where nature's symphony is fading, "e;Sanctuary of Earth"e; emerges as a powerful testament to the resilience of life in the face of environmental degradation.
The second edition of Ecological Forest Management Handbook continues to provide forestry professionals and students with basic principles of ecological forest management and their applications at regional and site-specific levels.
A crucial reference/textbook that provides a wide spectrum of information in one easily understandable sourceThe essence of agroecology lies in harnessing and harmonizing the forces of nature for productive purpose.
Diese ungewöhnlich konzipierte und gestaltete Einführung vermittelt in sehr verständlicher Form einen Überblick über die Grundlagen der Evolution und über die vielfältigen Facetten moderner Evolutionsforschung.
Das "Jahr der Milane" befasst sich weniger mit den wissenschaftlichen Erkenntnissen über die beiden Milanarten, auch wenn diese immer wieder einfliessen, als vielmehr mit dem Alltag der Paare, deren Beziehungen untereinander, mit ihren unmittelbaren Nachbarn und den weiblichen, wie männlichen noch nicht brütenden Junggesellen.
This book provides an overview of the diverse multidisciplinary field of more-than-human design, offering a philosophical grounding of more-than-human design in posthumanism while putting practical design examples and methods to the forefront.
Diese ungewöhnlich konzipierte und gestaltete Einführung vermittelt in sehr verständlicher Form einen Überblick über die Grundlagen der Evolution und über die vielfältigen Facetten moderner Evolutionsforschung.
A widely respected ecological scientist and activist draws on the poet's image and his own environmental research to demonstrate the many interconnections among the world's ecosystems.
Let Nature Be Your Teacher: Integrating Nature-Based Learning in the Elementary Classroom advocates for a transformative shift in elementary education through incorporating nature-based learning into the curriculum.
