Finalist for the 2020 WILLA Literary Award, Creative NonfictionInspired by her first breathtaking trip in the Grand Canyon, Harriet Hunt Burgess dedicated her life to saving land for future generations.
Historic Rocky Mountain National Park captures fascinating moments and untold stories in the history of this magnificent national park, from the days when Paleo-Indians roamed between the mountain peaks to the settlement of the valleys by ranchers and hoteliers.
In Wolf Country tells the story of the first groups of wolves that emigrated from reintroduced areas in Idaho to re-colonize their former habitat in the Pacific Northwest, how government officials prepared for their arrival, and the battles between the people who welcome them and the people who don't, set against the backdrop of the ongoing political controversy surrounding wolf populations in the Northern Rockies.
This new release is a spirited yet humble account of one man's scientific career and personal journey to save the endangered rhinoceros in his native Nepal.
Woods Cop: True Stories of the Maine Warden Service is a collection of 21 stories from twoformer colonels, two lieutenants, two sergeants, four district wardens, a warden pilot, and onecurrently active duty corporal.
Decades of isolation from tourism and development have left Cuba's coral reefs among the most pristine in the world, an ';exceptionalism' that stands in stark contrast to the island nation's poverty and political situation.
A ';smart, honest, and down-to-earth' (Elizabeth Kolbert) citizen's guide to the seven urgent changes that will really make a difference for our climate.
En la segunda mitad del siglo XIX, los avances en la medicina profiláctica permitieron un alto ritmo del crecimiento de la población, la llamada explosión demográfica.
Este libro recoge diversos puntos de vista acerca del rol de la innovación ambiental, como eje motor de las políticas públicas tendientes a fomentar la sostenibilidad y a reducir el impacto ambiental.
An impassioned case for the importance of ancient forests and their preservationStanding in an old-growth forest, you can instinctively sense the ways it is different from forests shaped by humans.
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.
'A call to arms for everyone' Steve Backshall'Eye-opening' New ScientistThe diversity of life on earth is astounding, with each species perfectly adapted to its environment.
Las superficies viales representan una pequeña parte del paisaje urbano, no obstante, el aumento de su área impermeable contribuye con significativas cargas de contaminantes durante los eventos de lluvia.
In ›Unter Strom‹ thematisiert Petra Krumme einen blinden Punkt vieler Debatten über den Energiewandel: die versteckten sozialen Fragen, die in den Diskussionen über die Errichtung von Windparks und neuen Stromtrassen untergehen.
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.
