Conservation of the environment

Wangari Muta Maathai is one of Africa's most celebrated female activists.

The Brown Goose, the White Case Knife, Ora's Speckled Bean, Radiator Charlie's Mortgage Lifter-these are just a few of the heirloom fruits and vegetables you'll encounter in Bill Best's remarkable history of seed saving and the people who preserve both unique flavors and the Appalachian culture associated with them.

The Mine Next Door peels back the veneer of corporate public relations to expose the jagged edges that define the boundaries of corporate social responsibility (CSR) in Minnesota's Iron Range.

The Rouge River is a mostly urbanized watershed of about 500 square miles populated by nearly 1.

Timely and provocative reflections on the future of the wild in an increasingly human worldThe Heart of the Wild brings together some of today's leading scientists, humanists, and nature writers to offer a thought-provoking meditation on the urgency of learning about and experiencing our wild places in an age of rapidly expanding human impacts.

A definitive and richly illustrated guide to the botanically unique area of Upper Teesdale in England's County DurhamTo anyone who loves the wild flowers of Great Britain and Ireland, there are some places that beckon time and again, such as The Lizard in Cornwall, The Burren in Ireland's County Clare and Ben Lawers in Perthshire, Scotland.

Since his death in 1948, Aldo Leopold has been increasingly recognized as one of the indispensable figures of American environmentalism.

The anthropologist Gregory Bateson has been called a lost giant of twentieth-century thought.

Artificial intelligence (AI) plays a pivotal role in advancing environmental stewardship by enabling innovative solutions to address pressing ecological challenges.

This research level text documents the latest advances in odonate biology and relates these to a broader ecological and evolutionary research agenda.

For seventy years, The Natural Gardens of North Carolina has been a must-read volume for anyone interested in wildflowers, native plants, ecology, or conservation in the state.

In the mid-1990s, residents of Anniston, Alabama, began a legal fight against the agrochemical company Monsanto over the dumping of PCBs in the citys historically African American and white working-class west side.

Red wolves are shy, elusive, and misunderstood predators.

The anthropologist Gregory Bateson has been called a lost giant of twentieth-century thought.

The anthropologist Gregory Bateson has been called a lost giant of twentieth-century thought.

The anthropologist Gregory Bateson has been called a lost giant of twentieth-century thought.

For seventy years, The Natural Gardens of North Carolina has been a must-read volume for anyone interested in wildflowers, native plants, ecology, or conservation in the state.

In the mid-1990s, residents of Anniston, Alabama, began a legal fight against the agrochemical company Monsanto over the dumping of PCBs in the citys historically African American and white working-class west side.

The Rouge River is a mostly urbanized watershed of about 500 square miles populated by nearly 1.

Red wolves are shy, elusive, and misunderstood predators.

From Mastery to Mystery is an original and provocative contribution to the burgeoningfield of ecophenomenology.

The Brown Goose, the White Case Knife, Ora's Speckled Bean, Radiator Charlie's Mortgage Lifter-these are just a few of the heirloom fruits and vegetables you'll encounter in Bill Best's remarkable history of seed saving and the people who preserve both unique flavors and the Appalachian culture associated with them.

Wangari Muta Maathai is one of Africa's most celebrated female activists.

Timely and provocative reflections on the future of the wild in an increasingly human worldThe Heart of the Wild brings together some of today's leading scientists, humanists, and nature writers to offer a thought-provoking meditation on the urgency of learning about and experiencing our wild places in an age of rapidly expanding human impacts.

For two and a half years, Katherine J.

A comprehensive and lavishly illustrated photographic guide-now in a handy field-guide formatThis lavishly illustrated photographic guide provides a comprehensive overview of the natural history of wildlife habitats in Britain and Ireland.

She has to be OK, I pleaded silently to myself.

A marvelously illustrated reference to the natural wonders of one of the most spectacular places on earthSeparated from Africa's mainland for tens of millions of years, Madagascar has evolved a breathtaking wealth of biodiversity, becoming home to thousands of species found nowhere else on the planet.

Manta and devil rays are some of the most intriguing creatures in the ocean.

Fish are one of the most important global food sources, supplying a significant share of the world's protein consumption.

Even as the evidence of global warming mounts, the international response to this serious threat is coming unraveled.

The Lost Whale is the enchanting second novel from the author of The Last Bear: the bestselling debut hardback of 2021 and The Times Children's Book of the Week, winner of the Waterstones Children's Book Prize and the Blue Peter Award and shortlisted for the British Book Awards and the Indie Book Awards 2022'Unforgettable highly accomplished animal adventure about the connection between a boy and a whale, with strong ecological themes' The Bookseller, Editor's ChoiceWhat if you could communicate with a whale?

Essay from the year 2004 in the subject Environmental Sciences, grade: HD, Murdoch University (ISTP - Institute for Sustainability and Technology Policy), course: Ecology, Society, and Human Health, language: English, abstract: In these days, global climatic changes that can be observed are rooted in human activities.

An eye-opening and vital account of the future of our earth and our civilisation if current rates of global warming persist, by the highly acclaimed author of 'High Tide'.

The Mine Next Door peels back the veneer of corporate public relations to expose the jagged edges that define the boundaries of corporate social responsibility (CSR) in Minnesota's Iron Range.

Studienarbeit aus dem Jahr 2021 im Fachbereich Umweltwissenschaften, Note: 2,0, Hochschule Fresenius München, Sprache: Deutsch, Abstract: Wir bekommen die Folgen des Klimawandels schon lange Zeit zu spüren.

This timely book studies the centrality of norms in global environmental governance.

Alexander von Humboldt: The Explorer Who Changed Science is a captivating novel-style biography that brings to life the extraordinary journey of one of history's greatest explorers and scientific thinkers.

Seminar paper from the year 2024 in the subject Nature Protection, Landscape Conservation, grade: A, Mekelle University (Climate change and rural development), course: Climate change, environment and development, language: English, abstract: Land degradation in terms of soil erosion and nutrient depletion affects soil physical, chemical and biological properties; crop yield and income growth particularly crop income.

Studienarbeit aus dem Jahr 2020 im Fachbereich Jura - Öffentliches Recht / Staatsrecht / Grundrechte, Leuphana Universität Lüneburg, Sprache: Deutsch, Abstract: Die Aufgabe des Staates ist es, das Spannungsverhältnis zwischen Religionsfreiheit und der Wahrung der Menschenrechte zu lösen.

Essay from the year 2019 in the subject Philosophy - Practical (Ethics, Aesthetics, Culture, Nature, Right, .

Case Study from the year 2018 in the subject Environmental Sciences, grade: 100, Savitribai Phule Pune University, formerly University of Pune (Sinhgad College), course: Civil Engineering, language: English, abstract: In the present study, an attempt has been made to provide an effective collection system (software-based), transportation and disposal of Solid Waste in Narhe.

Studienarbeit aus dem Jahr 2020 im Fachbereich Politik - Klima- und Umweltpolitik, Note: 1, Johannes Kepler Universität Linz (Institut für Finanzrecht, Steuerrecht und Steuerpolitik), Sprache: Deutsch, Abstract: Diese Arbeit gibt einen Überblick über wichtige österreichische Energieabgaben, die im Bereich der Umweltabgaben den Energiekonsum besteuern.

Academic Paper from the year 2006 in the subject Environmental Sciences, grade: 2, , language: English, abstract: In this report, the options of the project by the Ashton Green community, that aims at an integrated and sustainable energy service approach, are introduced and evaluated.

Bachelor Thesis from the year 2014 in the subject Economy - Environment economics, grade: 1,3, University of Paderborn, language: English, abstract: This paper deals with the omnipresence of plastics as well as its popularity due to its diverse and advantageous properties, while it focuses especially on resulting environmental as well as human health consequences.

Bachelor Thesis from the year 2017 in the subject Environmental Sciences, grade: A, Bahir Dar University (Institute of Disaster Risk Management and Food Security Studies), language: English, abstract: The general objective of this study was to assess the socio-economic factors which affect solid waste management practices in Zenzelima Kebele.

Academic Paper from the year 2005 in the subject Environmental Sciences, grade: 2, , language: English, abstract: This report compares the thermal performances of two dwellings, type A and type B, in calculating the heat loss parameter of each dwelling.

Anthology from the year 2020 in the subject Environmental Sciences, , language: English, abstract: Contamination of the world's oceans due to marine debris, especially human-engineered materials, is a global problem and a challenge for many countries, especially those with coastal communities.

Studienarbeit aus dem Jahr 2020 im Fachbereich Politik - Allgemeines und Theorien zur Internationalen Politik, Note: 1,7, Leuphana Universität Lüneburg, Sprache: Deutsch, Abstract: Diese Arbeit widmet sich dem Versuch, die Herausforderungen einer internationalen Klimapolitik am Beispiel des UN-Klimaregimes und dessen Einordnung als effektives oder ineffektives Regime darzustellen.

Studienarbeit aus dem Jahr 2020 im Fachbereich BWL - Unternehmensethik, Wirtschaftsethik, Note: 1,3, Hochschule Aschaffenburg (TH Aschaffenburg), Sprache: Deutsch, Abstract: Diese Seminararbeit hat das Ziel, einen Beitrag zur Einordnung von Green Finance in den wirtschaftswissenschaftlichen Kontext zu leisten und die Rolle der institutionellen Großinvestoren auf dem Weg in diese, durch Green Finance finanzierte, Green Economy am Beispiel von BlackRock, der weltweit größten Vermögensverwaltung, zu analysieren.