Environmental Remote Sensing and Systems Analysis Author : Fred Byron Subject : Environmental Sciences ISBN :9781682867730 Remote sensing is the technique of gathering data and information about an object or phenomenon without making direct contact with the studied entity. This technique has vast environmental applications, Read More |
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Author : Jaenette Mountford Subject : Environmental Sciences ISBN :9781682868263 The study of the negative effects of chemical substances on living organisms are studied under toxicology. The field also encompasses the diagnosis and treatment of exposures of organisms to toxins and Read More |
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Forest Planning and Management Author : Pierre Simone Subject : Environmental Sciences ISBN :9781682866542 Forest management is concerned with the administration of forests and development of effective methods of forest conservation. It is a sub-discipline of forestry. All the diverse aspects related to the Read More |
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Forests: Ecology, Diversity and Conservation Author : Pierre Simone Subject : Environmental Sciences ISBN :9781682866559 Forests form a primary ecosystem of our planet. They are responsible for almost 75% of the gross primary productivity of the Earth's biosphere. Temperate, boreal, tropical forests are some of the most Read More |
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Global Warming: Causes, Impacts and Mitigation Author : Sharon Manuel Subject : Environmental Sciences ISBN :9781682867747 Global warming is the rise in the average temperature of Earth's climate system. Anthropogenic activities are the primary reason for this phenomenon, chief among which is the emission of harmful greenhouse Read More |
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Greenhouse Gases: A Global Overview Author : Joshua Garrett Subject : Environmental Sciences ISBN :9781682867785 Greenhouse gases are the gases which absorb and emit radiant energy in the thermal infrared zone. This mechanism is the primary cause of greenhouse effect, which causes critical environmental issues and Read More |
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Handbook of Recycling Technology Author : Clark Hubert Subject : Environmental Sciences ISBN :9781682867518 Traditional waste disposal has tremendous negative impact on the environment. Recycling is a viable alternative because it helps to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and prevent wastage. It involves the Read More |
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Human Impacts on the Environment: Past, Present and Future Author : Aaron Scott Subject : Environmental Sciences ISBN :9781682867358 The human impact on the environment is understood from the scientific study of anthropocene. It is a proposed epoch in Earth's history characterized by significant human influence on Earth's geology, ecosystems Read More |
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Author : Allison Sergeant Subject : Environmental Sciences ISBN :9781682866580 This book attempts to provide information about the key concepts and theories related to the field of hydrology in comprehensive detail. It also discusses the modern principles and practices of this field. Read More |
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Industrial and Hazardous Wastes Treatment Author : Zander Ellis Subject : Environmental Sciences ISBN :9781682868249 Hazardous wastes refer to substances that have a harmful or deteriorative effect on public health and the environment. This may be due to the toxicity, flammability, corrosivity, reactivity or radioactivity Read More |