Organic Pollutants: Analysis and Remediation Author : Kaleb Lynch Subject : Pollution ISBN :9781639874187 Organic pollutants are the organic compounds that show resistance to environmental degradation through biological, chemical and photolytic processes. They may arise naturally like volcanoes and various Read More |
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Pollution and Environmental Health Author : Michelle Randall Subject : Pollution ISBN :9781639874408 The process of introducing materials that are harmful in nature, into the environment is termed as pollution. These materials are also known as contaminants or pollutants. They are released into the environment Read More |
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Emerging Technologies in Solar Energy Author : Catherine Waltz Subject : Renewable Energy ISBN :9781639871889 Solar energy is a renewable form of energy which is produced by conversion of solar irradiance. The heat and light energy of the sun can be converted into electrical and thermal energy. Solar technologies Read More |
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Author : Stephen Adams Subject : Renewable Energy ISBN :9781639873197 Hydropower is a form of renewable energy, which is derived from falling or fast-running water. There are four types of hydropower, namely, pumped hydropower, storage hydropower, offshore hydropower and Read More |
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Renewable Energy: Technological Advancements Author : Craig Zodikoff Subject : Renewable Energy ISBN :9781639874903 Energy which is obtained from natural resources such as sunlight, waves, tides, rain, biomass and geothermal heat is referred to as renewable energy. These resources are constantly replenished and are Read More |
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Sustainable Development: From Theories to Implementation Author : Rosario Harrington Subject : Sustainable Development ISBN :9781639875115 Sustainable development can be referred to as the responsibility of the present generation to maintain, regenerate and improve the existing natural resources for use by future generations. It is also known Read More |
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Sustainable Urbanization: Challenges and Opportunities Author : Matthew Perez Subject : Sustainable Development ISBN :9781639875146 Urbanization refers to the process by which towns and cities are formed and expand. The populations of cities are increasing faster than the ability of local and national governments to plan and manage Read More |
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The Organic Waste Composting Handbook Author : Jackson Lawrence Subject : Waste Management ISBN :9781639875306 Any waste that can be broken down into simple organic molecules like water, methane and carbon dioxide by microorganisms is termed as organic waste. Breakdown of organic waste involves processes such as Read More |
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Fundamentals of Wastewater Treatment Author : Tom Dixon Subject : Water Management ISBN :9781639872510 Water which has been contaminated due to human use is termed as wastewater. It is the byproduct of various human activities and, can be classified into industrial wastewater, municipal wastewater and domestic Read More |
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Principles of Water Resources: Development and Management Author : Martin Green Subject : Water Management ISBN :9781639874590 The natural sources of water which can be used for various industrial, agricultural, recreational and household activities are termed as water resources. Surface water, under river flows, ground water Read More |