Environmental science, engineering and technology Books

With the enlargement of the European Union, the accession countries are coming under pressure to develop and meet EU standards for environmental protection and sustainable development. In this ongoing process, global economic liberalization, regulatory...

This book is dedicated to the subject of environmental labels. The basis for the classification of its parts goes back to the types of environmental labelling according to the classification provided by the International Organization for Standardization...

Overviews low-cost, eco-friendly green synthesized nanomaterials for efficient nanoremediation of environmental pollution. Discusses green methods to synthesize nanoremediators; algae-based and plant-based nanomaterials; different types of green...

Here is an interdisciplinary look at concepts that can be applied across engineering disciplines in the development of products, processes, and systems to minimize environmental impacts across all life cycle phases using biodegradable and bio-based...

This new volume addresses the environmental impacts of pollution on freshwater aquatic ecosystems and presents sustainable management and remediation practices and advanced technology help to address the different types of pollutants.

Sustainable Water Resource Development and Management is a comprehensive volume on this important topic. It broadly covers the sources, availability, demand, and supply of water and its uses in irrigation and crop production in agriculture. It then...

Walter’s day was off to a bad start ...Walter Stillwell, superintendent of the Port Talbot Water Resource Recovery Facility, was a methodical man. Each weekday he got up at 6:30 a.m., recorded  his blood pressure and heart rate, and prepared...

Environmental Monitoring evaluates the quality of the environment along with the impact of human activities on it. The increasing environmental degradation has fueled the research in this field. It includes the monitoring of air, water, soil, etc. This...

Natural water resources are the main source of the water on our planet. As we are facing a water crisis, it is important to utilize the current water resources judiciously and planning for the future as well. Natural water is rapidly depleting, and thus,...

Ecosystem engineering can be defined as any intervention in nature by living organisms to modify and alter a habitat. This book on ecosystem engineering discusses the various methods of interaction between humans and nature and its relation to...

Water is a basic requirement for sustaining life on earth. It is required for different important processes like drinking, cooking, cleaning, washing, etc. Therefore, the depleting condition of water is a major concern in present times. It is extremely...

This book outlines the processes and applications of herbicides in detail. The topics included in it are of utmost significance and are bound to provide incredible insights to readers. Herbicides are an important part of crop protection. They are...

This book on environmental concerns with energy discusses the energy generation practices and the level of pollution that such industries cause. The major sources of energy generation on earth is still coal, oil and natural gas and the burning of fossil...

The universal goal at utilities is to have every employee, every day, return home to his or her family uninjured. We believe that the first step to not being injured is knowing that you can be injured. Let's Talk Safety is designed to help you build...

Energy efficiency is the process whereby the per unit consumption of electricity is greatly reduced. This book on energy efficiency and sustainable development discusses a variety of topics related to energy efficiency such as sustainable or green energy...

Geoscience is an interdisciplinary field of study. It employs tools from varied fields such as mathematics, physics etc. to form a better understanding of the diverse aspects such as biosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere and other related aspects. This book...

This text will discuss in detail the various problems faced by environmentalists while controlling air pollution. It will provide thorough information about the control strategies used to restrict air pollution. Air is an essential part for life...

The hazards related to water are called water hazards; they are a subset of natural hazards. The planning and management of water resources for the judicious utilization of water is known as water resource management. This book is a valuable compilation...

Ecotoxicology is the study of the effects of pollutants present in the atmosphere on population, wildlife and the environment. This book discusses the imminent dangers that are faced by our ecosystem due to long-term waste mismanagement and pollution. ...

This book elucidates the concepts and innovative models around prospective developments with respect to sustainable water resources. Water crisis is a major concern of today's world. Therefore, the need for sustainable water resources is an essential one...

Environmental engineering studies the causes and impacts of environmental factors which negatively affect living organisms. It also delves deep into the activities leading to the deterioration of the present quality of the environment. This book is a...

Drinking water is necessary for all forms of life. It also plays a crucial role in food preservation. Drinking water engineering aims at devising new techniques to ensure the quality of water and making it safe for consumption by living organisms. The...

Waste management refers to the processes, methods and tools that are used in the handling and management of waste. This book on waste management deals with the challenges of waste accumulation and its increasing adverse impact on environmental health...

Finance and Investment for Sustainability, a Berkshire Essential, explores how a green economy can be created and sustained - using sustainability in both the environmental and financial sense of the word. Articles written for the nonexpert reader cover...

The world population is expected to increase exponentially within the next decade, which means that the food demand will increase and so will waste production. There is a need for effective food waste management as wasted food leads to overutilization of...

Environmental health is an area with significant developments and noteworthy challenges that expand into various disciplines: medicine and public health, sociology and communications, technology, policymaking, and legislation. Due to the massive amount...

Ecosystems provide services that are crucial and beneficial to the human population. The management and conservation of these services can assure the wellbeing of the local population. Climate Change and Its Impact on Ecosystem Services and Biodiversity...

There are various innovations and new technologies being produced in the energy, transportation, and building industries to combat climate change and improve environmental performance, but another way to combat this is examining the world's food...

Over the last few decades, the new discipline of sustainability science (SS) has evolved with a phenomenal rise in knowledge production, research, and publications, as well as the development of new academic programs and creation of centers and...

Once pollutants are released into the atmosphere, they cannot be removed easily nor can the reaction with atmospheric constituents be ceased. However, through enhancing our understanding of control technology, further addition of pollution can be...

Solid design and craftsmanship are a necessity for structures and infrastructures that must stand up to natural disasters on a regular basis. Continuous research developments in the engineering field are imperative for sustaining buildings against the...

Many islands currently rely on heavy fuel oil as their primary energy source. As the issue of pollution and climate change became a reality, many countries, including island nations, began looking to reduce their carbon emissions by launching programs...

In recent years, the role of information and communications technologies in the development of agriculture and environmental issues has received significant attention in different types of international forums. With new technologies constantly...

Due to natural factors and human activity, nature has been changing since the beginning of time. As the environment continuously undergoes such transitions, it is necessary for society to understand the complex interdependency between nature and humanity...

Lipids are biomolecules that constitute a significant amount of biomass in the earth, and plant lipids are rapidly growing in interest due to their roles in improving food technology, medicine, nutrition, and biotechnology. With recent advances in...

The ever-increasing awareness and growing focus on environmental issues such as climate change and energy use is bringing about an urgency in expanding research to provide possible solutions to these problems. Through current engineering research and...

This title is an IGI Global Core Reference for 2019 as it was edited by an e-procurement expert who has conducted research and worked for the World Bank, United States Agency for International Development, Asian Development Bank, Inter-American...

Certain types of pesticides are widely used in agriculture in all parts of the world due to their relatively low cost, broad spectrum of activity, and high efficiency. These pollutants contaminate not only the surrounding soils and water but, in many...

This title is an IGI Global Core Reference for 2019 as globally, climatic threats are taking place in countries that have been thrown into economic recession, disintegrated politically and socially, increasing upon the need for current research on...

In the face of rapid industrialisation in the last few decades, the tourism economy has blossomed into a major industry with positive impacts such as economic growth, infrastructure development, employment, and income generation. However, tourism brings...

Population growth and industrial development have increased the amount of wastewater generated by urban areas, and one of the major problems facing industrialized nations is the contamination of the environment by hazardous chemicals. Therefore, to meet...

A heavy backlog of gaseous, liquid, and solid pollution has resulted from a lack of development in pollution control. Because of this, a need for a collection of original research in water and wastewater treatment, industrial waste management, and soil...

Nanotechnology is the twenty-first century revolution that has impacted each and every aspect of life despite its small size. As nanoscale research continues to advance, scientists and engineers are developing new applications for many different...

In today's environmental and economic climate, it is important for businesses to drive development towards sustainable and zero-waste industries, responsibly leveraging renewable low-cost inputs to generate high-value outputs for the global market...

Green manufacturing has developed into an essential aspect of contemporary manufacturing practices, calling for environmentally friendly and sustainable techniques. Implementing successful green manufacturing processes not only improves business...

Microorganisms are an integral part of the fermentation process in food products and help to improve sensory and textural properties of the products. As such, it is vital to explore the current uses of microorganisms in the dairy industry. Microbial...

The dominant powers in world energy geopolitics have radically changed in last couple of decades due to the increased demand for natural energy resources (i.e., coal and oil). Because of these power shifts, the economics of energy has become much more...