A BBC RADIO 4 BOOK OF THE WEEK ONE OF THE NEW YORKERS BEST BOOKS OF 2023 INCLUDED IN THE GUARDIANS BEST IDEAS BOOKS OF 2023 SHORTLISTEDFOR THE 2024 WAINWRIGHT PRIZE FOR CONSERVATION WRITING ';A gripping read that will anger as much as it fascinates' Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall';An incredible journey into the world of rubbish, full of fascinating characters and mind-bending facts' Oliver Bullough, author of Moneyland ';Urgent, probing and endlessly interesting' Cal Flyn, author of Islands of AbandonmentThere are stories in all our discarded things: who made them, what they meant to a person before they were thrown away.
One Health A balanced and multidisciplinary exploration of the One Health concept In One Health: Human, Animal, and Environment Triad, a team of distinguished researchers introduces and explains the concept of One Health by providing an overview of the One Health idea from the perspective of diverse disciplines, from earth and environmental science to ecology and conservation to veterinary and human medicine.
Microconstituents in the Environment Comprehensive introduction to managing novel pollutants commonly released into the environment through industrial and everyday processes Microconstituents in the Environment: Occurrence, Fate, Removal and Management provides the readers with an understanding of the occurrence and fate of microconstituents, pollutants that have not previously been detected or regulated under current environmental laws or may cause known or suspected adverse ecological and/or human health effects even at insignificant levels, covering their presence in the environment and possible management strategies.
CARBON ALLOTROPES and COMPOSITES The book discusses the most recent developments and trends in the use of carbon allotropes and their composites for environmental restoration and protection including synthesis, characterization and applications.
CARBON ALLOTROPES and COMPOSITES The book discusses the most recent developments and trends in the use of carbon allotropes and their composites for environmental restoration and protection including synthesis, characterization and applications.
Ace your environmental science class and get smart about the environment Environmental Science For Dummies is a straightforward guide to the interrelationships of the natural world and the role that humans play in the environment.
Rhys Jones was brought up on a council estate in South Wales where expectations for what life held in store for you were slim, and the factor beckoned.
Mit seinem Begriff der »Scheinmündigkeit« platzt der Kulturanthropologe Dieter Schimang mitten hinein in die große Party, die die Aufklärung seit dem 18.
Este libro pretende conocer la situación de las trabajadoras en economía informal en Autlán de Navarro, Jalisco y, que por consecuencia no cuentan con seguridad social para atenderse ante problemas de salud, muchas de ellas son jefas de familia y tampoco tienen la opción para sus dependientes económicos, no cuentan con la posibilidad de aspirar a una pensión, no son sujetas de crédito INFONAVIT, quizá además, tienen hijos menores de edad y no tienen el servicio de guarderías mientras ellas desempeñan sus actividades laborales.
The spectacular reappearance of the aurora borealis at the beginning of the 18th century, often observed simultaneously from different observatories in Europe, mobilized and federated a large community of astronomers on a European scale.
A partir de la revisión de los ejemplares depositados en la colección Museo Micológico de la Universidad Nacional de Colombia Sede Medellín (MMUNM) y luego de una exhaustiva revisión de literatura, se desarrolló este libro que presenta descripciones de las especies encontradas, microfotografías, distribución geográfica,
A transdisciplinary approach to investigating relationships between biomass burning and human health outcomes Environmental degradation is causing severe impacts on the various Earth ecosystems.
Este texto parte de una delimitación de los conceptos "patrimonio" y "paisaje" para analizarlos a la luz de la confrontación intertextual de documentos oficiales con las voces de los lugareños de Tilcara, Purmamarca, Humahuaca y Volcán.
A richly illustrated field guide to all of North America's major habitatspacked with invaluable information to help you get the most out of your outdoor adventuresWhether you're a birder, naturalist, outdoor enthusiast, or ecologist, knowing the surrounding habitat is essential to getting the most out of your experiences in the field.
Pendant 40 ans, l'auteur a conseillé des personnes atteintes d'un cancer et a pu constater à quel point la maladie reflétait la structure énergétique de l'environnement.
One Health A balanced and multidisciplinary exploration of the One Health concept In One Health: Human, Animal, and Environment Triad, a team of distinguished researchers introduces and explains the concept of One Health by providing an overview of the One Health idea from the perspective of diverse disciplines, from earth and environmental science to ecology and conservation to veterinary and human medicine.
A marvelously illustrated look at the most deadly predators on the planetTooth and Claw presents the world's top predators as you have never seen them before, from big cats and wild dogs to sharks, reptiles, and killer whales.
Mary Barra's quest to move GM to a manufacturer of electric cars has captured the attention of automobile aficionados, green-business advocates, and leaders of all types who have to admire Mary's toughness in moving forward despite the overwhelming obstacles in her path.
An up-to-date reference book on phylogenetic methods and applications for evolutionary biologistsThe increasingly widespread availability of genomic data is transforming how biologists estimate evolutionary relationships among organisms and broadening the range of questions that researchers can test in a phylogenetic framework.
In einer Zeit, in der das Wohl unserer Haustiere immer mehr in den Fokus rückt, bietet Markus Vogels Buch "Ganzheitliche Therapien für vierbeinige Freunde" einen fundierten Einblick in die Welt der Alternativmedizin für Tiere.
Hitze, wie wir sie aus fernen Urlaubsregionen kannten, sintflutartiger Starkregen, verheerende Stürme: Ist das schon Klimawandel – oder immer noch "nur" Wetter?
SHORTLISTED: Project Syndicate 2023 - Sustainability Book AwardWINNER: Business Book Awards 2023 - Change & Sustainability CategoryThe case for business sustainability has already been made; organizations can no longer ignore the issue when climate change affects supply chains and customer expectations require them to take action.
How the science of ecology is changing to meet the daunting challenges of environmental sustainabilityOur species has transitioned from being one among millions on Earth to the species that is single-handedly transforming the entire planet to suit its own needs.
How knowing the extreme risks of climate change can help us prepare for an uncertain futureIf you had a 10 percent chance of having a fatal car accident, you'd take necessary precautions.
Unraveling the mystery of the catastrophic age of extinctionsTwo hundred sixty million years ago, life on Earth suffered wave after wave of cataclysmic extinctions, with the worst wiping out nearly every species on the planet.
Conus is the largest genus of animals in the sea, occurring throughout the world's tropical and subtropical oceans and contributing significantly to marine biodiversity.
A panoramic social history of hurricanes in the CaribbeanThe diverse cultures of the Caribbean have been shaped as much by hurricanes as they have by diplomacy, commerce, or the legacy of colonial rule.
Wild Profusion tells the fascinating story of biodiversity conservation in Indonesia in the decade culminating in the great fires of 1997-98--a time when the country's environment became a point of concern for social and environmental activists, scientists, and the many fishermen and farmers nationwide who suffered from degraded environments and faced accusations that they were destroying nature.
Power to the People examines the varied but interconnected relationships between energy consumption and economic development in Europe over the last five centuries.
A gripping journey through the icy regions of our changing planetFrom the Arctic Ocean and ice sheets of Greenland, to the glaciers of the Andes and Himalayas, to the great frozen desert of Antarctica, The White Planet takes readers on a spellbinding scientific journey through the shrinking world of ice and snow to tell the story of the expeditions and discoveries that have transformed our understanding of global climate.
