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Alternative Energy: Emerging Trends and Technologies Author : David McCartney Subject : Alternative Energy ISBN :9781639890408 Alternative energy is the use of energy resources other than fossil fuels. They are used majorly in four areas; transportation, air and water heating/cooling, rural energy and electricity generation. Some Read More |
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Valorization of Biomass: Current Trends, Challenges and Future Prospects Author : Nina Goldman Subject : Biofuels ISBN :9781639895540 Any plant or animal material that can be used as a fuel for the production of heat and electricity is known as biomass. Some common examples of biomass are wood, energy crops, farm waste, etc. The main Read More |
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Climate Change: A Case-Based Approach Author : Daisy Mathews Subject : Climate and Weather ISBN :9781639891061 Climate change is defined as a global phenomenon of changing weather patterns created predominantly by burning of fossil fuels for anthropogenic activities. Upon burning, these fuels release greenhouse Read More |
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Global Warming: Impacts and Management Author : Vivian Moritz Subject : Climate and Weather ISBN :9781639892419 The long term heating of the Earth's atmosphere due to anthropogenic activities is defined as global warming. These activities primarily include burning of fossil fuels, which is responsible for the excess Read More |
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Aquatic Ecosystems and Biodiversity Author : Ellie Ward Subject : Ecology and Ecosystems ISBN :9781639890569 Aquatic ecosystem refers to the ecosystem of a waterbody and encompasses both marine and freshwater ecosystems. Marine ecosystems encompass oceanic ecosystems as well as ecosystems of salt marshes, estuaries, Read More |
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Author : Neil Griffin Subject : Ecology and Ecosystems ISBN :9781639892525 The biological variety and variability of life on Earth is called biodiversity. It is generally a measure of variation at the genetic, species and ecosystem level. Some of the factors which influence biodiversity Read More |
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Author : Alex Romerro Subject : Energy ISBN :9781639892648 The use of nuclear energy released during nuclear reactions for the generations of electricity is termed as nuclear power. The heat released during nuclear reactions is used to operate steam turbines in Read More |
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An Integrated Approach to Environmental Management Author : Evelyn Robinson Subject : Environmental Science and Engineering ISBN :9781639890446 Managing the impact of human societies on the environment is termed as environmental management. It focuses on ensuring that ecosystem services are protected and maintained for future human generations. Read More |
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Author : Flynn Hayes Subject : Environmental Science and Engineering ISBN :9781639892044 Floods are defined as the overflow of water which submerges parts of dry land. They can be extremely destructive in nature and pose a great risk to public health. Floods occur due to excess rainfall or Read More |
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Forestry: A Sustainable Approach Author : Wesley Casey Subject : Forestry ISBN :9781639892112 The science and craft of creation, utilization, management, restoration and conservation of forests, woodlands and related resources for human and environmental benefits is called forestry. It is practiced Read More |