Antarctic Whaling explores how British whalers came to claim so large a share of the whales taken from the Southern Ocean in the first half of the twentieth century, and, more particularly, where, when, how and why the British Government came to play so large a part in whaling history through its endeavour to regulate the whaling grounds.
'Environmental Problem-Solving' presents short excerpts from carefully selected readings, expert commentaries on those readings, assignments, and the best MIT student responses to the assignments and exam questions with excellent student response.
'Environmental Problem-Solving' presents short excerpts from carefully selected readings, expert commentaries on those readings, assignments, and the best MIT student responses to the assignments and exam questions with excellent student response.
John Muir's 'The Mountains of California' not only provides a detailed account of the majestic landscapes of the Sierra Nevada, but also delves into the spiritual connection between nature and humanity.
Si bien esta publicación explora los conocimientos y manifestaciones asociados a la cotidianidad de la vida campesina, centra su mirada en la fortaleza organizativa de quienes habitan el páramo.
Enormes incendios forestales y de matorrales, aguaceros gigantescos, bosques moribundos , inundaciones, catastrofes por sequias y tornados: noticias de catastrofes casi diarias en periodicos y tickers de noticias.
Provides a detailed overview of how natural capital and biodiversity can be protected in particular sectors, focussing on the dairy industry, palm oil production, winemaking and avocado cultivation Considers the impact of agriculture on pollinators and the services they deliver, as well as how insect biodiversity can be conserved in an array of agricultural landscapes Includes informative case studies of natural capital and biodiversity accounting in several regions, including Sweden, South Africa and Brazil
Provides a detailed overview of how natural capital and biodiversity can be protected in particular sectors, focussing on the dairy industry, palm oil production, winemaking and avocado cultivation Considers the impact of agriculture on pollinators and the services they deliver, as well as how insect biodiversity can be conserved in an array of agricultural landscapes Includes informative case studies of natural capital and biodiversity accounting in several regions, including Sweden, South Africa and Brazil
Andere Länder hatten – von Yellowstone bis zur Serengeti – längst ihre großen Nationalparks, als 1970 im Bayerischen Wald Deutschlands erster Nationalpark gegründet wurde.
This carefully crafted ebook: "e;My First Summer in the Sierra (With Original Drawings & Photographs)"e; is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents.
Explore the multiple issues that surround species declines and conservation efforts through the only reference source to examine the conflicting conservation issues of 49 endangered species.
This carefully crafted ebook: "e;THE YOSEMITE COLLECTION of John Muir (Illustrated)"e; is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents.
Praktische Ideen und Tipps für mehr Draußen im LebenWarum das Draußensein uns so gut tut: Auf einer langen Outdoor-Reise erlebt Christo Foerster Momente, »in denen einfach alles gut ist«.
In The New 50 Simple Things Kids Can Do to Save the Earth, Sophie and John have revised the original best-selling book for a concerned and vibrant Web 2.
"e;Three steps into Oneness"e;To face the challenges of modern life, we need to evolve a new view of awakening by being balanced within the wisdom of the Absolute and the Relative.
This book examines the global, local, and specific environmental factors that facilitate illegal fishing and proposes effective ways to reduce the opportunities and incentives that threaten the existence of the world's fish.
A foundational resource for readers investigating religiously motivated environmentalism, this book provides both a global overview of the subject and a detailed discussion of key figures, concepts, organizations, events, and documents.
Die globale Entwaldung ist ein vielschichtiges Problem, das von der Landwirtschaft über Urbanisierung bis hin zum Klimawandel und Bergbau getrieben wird.
This three-volume encyclopedia explores the evolution of green ideology and eco-friendly practices in contemporary American culture, ranging from the creation of regional and national guidelines for green living to the publication of an increasing number of environmental blogs written from the layperson's perspective.
Through biographical examinations of some of the key figures in the debate on conservation, this book seeks to explore a range of subjects, such as the evolution of the conservation movement, its implications for policy-makers, and how it impacts the daily lives of people everywhere.
In his Ark of the Broken Covenant, Kunich showed that Earth's species are concentrated in 25 zones of ecological significance known as biodiversity hotspots, and maintained that we'd go a long way toward saving many species from extinction if we'd focus our protective laws and regulations on these zones.
