Author : Pierre Girard
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
Page : 179 pages
File Size : 49,50 MB
Release : 2021-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 2889718182
Author : Paul F. Hudson
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 349 pages
File Size : 39,50 MB
Release : 2021-11-25
Category : Science
ISBN : 1009040146
Pressure on large fluvial lowlands has increased tremendously during the past twenty years because of flood control, urbanization, and increased dependence upon floodplains and deltas for food production. This book examines human impacts on lowland rivers, and discusses how these changes affect different types of riverine environments and flood processes. Surveying a global range of large rivers, it provides a primary focus on the lower Rhine River in the Netherlands and the Lower Mississippi River in Louisiana. A particular focus of the book is on geo-engineering, which is described in a straight-forward writing style that is accessible to a broad audience of advanced students, researchers, and practitioners in global environmental change, fluvial geomorphology and sedimentology, and flood and water management.
Author : Manuel A.S Graca
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 1046 pages
File Size : 48,54 MB
Release : 2024-10-04
Category : Science
ISBN : 0128225947
Rivers of South America examines the physical, chemical, and biological environment of South American Rivers, and the people living in their basins. The book explores the main river basins, with information on each river's history, physiography, clime, hydrology, biodiversity, ecological processes, environmental problems, management, and conservation. The book identifies conservation hotspots for riverine environments, and is enriched with a large number of maps, photos, graphs, and tables. This reference is important for aquatic ecologists, environmental authorities, local and national governments, academics, NGOs, and those interested in the preservation and management of flowing waters. - Presents boxed information in each chapter to provide clear and consistent highlights throughout - Provides a single source of information for South America's major rivers - Offers full-color photographs and topographical maps to demonstrate the beauty, major features, and uniqueness of each river system
Author : Marco Rosa-Clot
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 140 pages
File Size : 49,88 MB
Release : 2020-01-28
Category : Science
ISBN : 012817062X
Renewable energy sources (RES) are one of the important instruments that human beings can use to tackle problems created by climate change. We expect a quick expansion of RES in the next few years. One important new technology is the floating photovoltaic (FPV) which is at its very beginning but which after only 10 years from its first proposal has already reached the target of 2 GWp of plants installed. This book explores the reasons for such growth and the advantages of this new technology. FPV plants are easily integrated into any human settlements and can use available fresh water as well as salt water near coastal areas. So their geographic potential is unlimited. Furthermore, their environmental impact is limited and the managing and decommissioning of plants are very cheap. The book offers a perspective on the many facets of this technology as well as an analysis of the economic aspect and of the final electricity cost which in a short time will go down to less than 50 $ per MWh. Contributions from different authors have helped in sectors such as the raft structure, the wave impact, and the environment problems. - Investigates the installation of photovoltaic systems over the water's surface - Offers theoretical and practical explanations on how to study, analyze and design photovoltaic energy systems - Considers how the use of floating photovoltaic systems can work to fulfill domestic energy demand
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Page : 882 pages
File Size : 11,81 MB
Release : 1991
Category : Water
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Author : R. B. Singh
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 357 pages
File Size : 41,66 MB
Release : 2021-07-12
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9811622213
This book brings together the emerging trends and techniques incorporated in regional science during the first two decades of this millennium. The book includes systematic and analytical notes making scientific commentary on the innovative methods of regional development, measurement of the development, regional development models, and policy measures that have significant implications and wide applicability instrumental for India as well as the other global south countries. There is clear evidence in the global south of the uneven spatial distribution of resources, economic activities, literacy, and health conditions. The most striking fact is the coexistence of development and underdevelopment that makes the planning process complicated. This can hardly be explored without taking a deep insight into the matter of how the regional parameters are impacting regional society or economy to shape the development of that region. There can be no effective global policy framework that will be effective equally for each and every region to mitigate local issues of society or economy. It is here that the book integrates the efforts of practitioners working towards addressing these regional issues and striving for sustainable regional development through their innovative ideas. Through its contributions, the book addresses development issues, regional impact of climate change, social justice, migration, well-being, livelihood vulnerabilities, and regional urban-environmental issues from the standpoint of regional science. It is a significant resource for researchers of spatial science, and policy makers.
Author : Weiguo Zhang
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 354 pages
File Size : 20,30 MB
Release :
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ISBN : 9819772591
Author : Alfonso Fernandez
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 39,18 MB
Release : 2021-05-18
Category : Science
ISBN : 288966774X
Author : Chris D. Metcalfe
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 37,89 MB
Release : 2020-06-10
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1000069737
This book provides insight into the hydrology, ecosystem services and management of water resources in the Paraná River basin, including the importance of water to the socio-economic development of the countries within the watershed. Running through Brazil. Paraguay and Argentina, the Paraná River and its watershed is home to some of South America's major population centers as well as important ecosystems threatened by development. At the same time, the river is a major resource driving the economies of the nations within its boundaries. This volume examines the impacts of environmental degradation, and the tradeoffs between the energy sector and the maintenance of ecosystem services. In particular, it focuses on the threats from development to sensitive ecosystems within the basin and the challenges of transboundary management of water resources. In addition to presenting wider perspectives on water management, the volume specifically covers water infrastructure, aquatic ecosystems, water quality, geomorphological influences and the impact of climate change. Finally, by assessing each country's current status in meeting the Sustainable Development Goals this volume provides a timely analysis as national governments within the basin are becoming increasingly concerned about the sustainability of the freshwater ecosystems within the Paraná River basin. This book will be of great interest to students and scholars of water and natural resource management, environmental policy, sustainable development and Latin American studies. It will also be relevant to water management professionals.
Author : Yang Yu
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
Page : 165 pages
File Size : 41,61 MB
Release : 2023-07-04
Category : Science
ISBN : 2832528775
