Natural Water in Slovakia
Author : Peter Malík
Publisher :
Page : pages
File Size : 32,86 MB
Release : 2016
Category :
ISBN :
Water Resources in Slovakia: Part I
Author : Abdelazim M. Negm
Publisher : Springer
Page : 386 pages
File Size : 37,72 MB
Release : 2018-12-08
Category : Science
ISBN : 3319928538
Book Description
This volume presents up-to-date information on the status and assessment of water resources in Slovakia and methods for their development. The major themes include key facts about Slovakian water resources, their assessment and development; water supply and demand; irrigation water; groundwater; water and sediment quality with a focus on mining water; wastewater management in Slovakia; and rainwater management. The book closes with general conclusions and recommendations for future research. It is a valuable resource for graduate students and researchers as well as for decision makers involved in sustainable development.
Water Resources in Slovakia: Part II
Author : Abdelazim M. Negm
Publisher : Springer
Page : 338 pages
File Size : 11,4 MB
Release : 2018-12-08
Category : Science
ISBN : 3319928651
Book Description
This book offers up-to-date information on the impact of climate change on water resources in Slovakia, the occurrence of drought and floods, hazards and protection methods. The topics covered include hydrological extremes, such as droughts and flood, in Slovakia; risk assessment and protection; sustainable management; and water management in buildings. The closing chapter provides general conclusions and recommendations for future research. It appeals to graduate students and researchers as well as to decision makers involved in planning future water resources in Slovakia.
Report on Water Management in the Slovak Republic
Author :
Publisher :
Page : 88 pages
File Size : 13,4 MB
Release : 2007
Category : Water-supply
ISBN :
Book Description
OECD Environmental Performance Reviews: Slovak Republic 2011
Author : OECD
Publisher : OECD Publishing
Page : 174 pages
File Size : 37,50 MB
Release : 2011-11-10
Category :
ISBN : 9264121838
Book Description
This 2011 review of the Slovak Republic's environmental policies and programmes covers recent developments, greening growth, implementation of environmental policies, climate change and energy, agriculture and the environment and international cooperation.
Green Roofs and Water Retention in Košice, Slovakia
Author : Zuzana Poórová
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 133 pages
File Size : 36,38 MB
Release : 2019-09-25
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 3030240398
Book Description
This book discusses how climate change and heat islands are a main contributor to water related problems in urban areas in Košice, Slovakia. Green roofs are used as a tool to assist in solving these water related issues. The need to provide housing in urban areas is expected to rise to 66% in 2050, according to the United Nations. Many urban areas have seen natural permeable green areas replaced with concrete constructions and hard, non-permeable surfaces. The densification of existing built-up areas is responsible for the decreasing vegetation, which results in the lack of evapotranspiration cooling the air, thereby creating urban heat islands. Several studies, discussed in this book, have shown that natural and permeable surfaces, as in the case of green roofs, can play a crucial role in mitigating this negative climate phenomenon and providing higher efficiency for buildings, leading to savings such as water, one of the focal points of this research.
Introduction to Slovakia
Author : Gilad James, PhD
Publisher : Gilad James Mystery School
Page : 77 pages
File Size : 24,29 MB
Release :
Category : Travel
ISBN : 486848737X
Book Description
Slovakia is a landlocked country situated in the heart of Europe, bordered by Austria to the west, Ukraine to the east, Poland to the north, and Hungary to the south. The country has a rich and complex history, having been part of various empires and kingdoms throughout the centuries. Slovakia gained independence in 1993 with the peaceful split of Czechoslovakia. Slovakia has a diverse culture with influences from its neighboring countries and its own unique traditions. One aspect of its culture is folk music, which is still popular today and is often accompanied by traditional dances. The country is also known for its architecture, particularly its historic castles and chateaux that dot the landscape. Slovakia has a mix of natural resources and scenery, such as the Tatras mountains, Slovakia ring, valleys of the Váh and Hron rivers, castles, medieval towns, fortresses and vineyards.
Report on Water Management in the Slovak Republic
Author :
Publisher :
Page : 90 pages
File Size : 33,42 MB
Release : 2008
Category : Water-supply
ISBN :
Book Description
A Catalogue of Ecosystem Services in Slovakia
Author : Peter Mederly
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 259 pages
File Size : 46,77 MB
Release : 2020-08-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 303046508X
Book Description
This book provides the first comprehensive assessment of ecosystem services (ES) for the territory of the Slovak Republic. Although the ES approach is widely used for the evaluation of the benefits of natural capital and biodiversity for people, this book has a unique character. It provides an assessment of 18 individual ES, which are divided into three main groups - provisioning, regulatory/supporting and cultural ES. For each of ES, a brief theoretical and methodological overview is given, followed by spatial assessment based on own original methodology and dataset of 40 map layers. Besides, an evaluation of main ES groups and overall ES assessment is realized. This book emphasizes the key role of nature protection areas, large areas of forest ecosystems and mountain and sub-mountain areas, for the preservation of the various functions of the healthy landscape and ecosystems. The complexity of the book guarantees its usefulness - not only as the knowledge base for the territory of Slovakia but also as the methodological tool for worldwide researchers.
Bioclimatology and Natural Hazards
Author : Katarína Strelcová
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 299 pages
File Size : 42,65 MB
Release : 2008-11-30
Category : Science
ISBN : 1402088760
Book Description
Anthropogenic influences to the earth's system, including the atmosphere, hydrosphere, biosphere, cryosphere and lithosphere, represent a serious challenge to our planet's ecosystems and natural environments. Bioclimatology, hydrology, bio-hydrology and eco-physiology are important scientific research areas with wide application to environmental protection, forestry, agriculture and water management, and protection against natural hazards including droughts, floods, windstorms, weather extremes, and wild fires. Bioclimatology helps to better understand the causes and impacts of natural hazards and how to prevent them. Improved knowledge of natural hazards is a vital prerequisite for the implementation of integrated resource management. It provides a useful framework for combating current climate variability and for adapting to ongoing climate change. This book presents research on the interactions between meteorological, climatological, hydrological and biological processes in the atmospheric and terrestrial environment. It highlights a spectrum of topics associated with climate change and weather extremes and their impact on different economic sectors. The contributing authors come from renowned scientific research institutions and universities and specialise in issues of climate change, soil-plant-atmosphere interactions, hydrologic cycle, ecosystems, biosphere, and natural hazards.
