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1 online resource (422 pages) : illustrations |
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Intro -- Foreword -- Preface -- Acknowledgements -- Contents -- Acronyms -- Part I Introductory Context and Principles of Green -- 1 The Principles of Green -- 1.1 What Does It Mean to Go Green? -- 1.2 Ways to Go Green -- 1.2.1 Green Transportation -- 1.2.2 Green Practices at Home -- 1.3 The Importance of Going Green -- 1.3.1 Cost Savings -- 1.3.2 Environmental Benefits -- 1.3.3 Organizational Reputation -- 1.3.4 Innovation -- 1.3.5 Health -- 1.3.6 Green Entrepreneurship -- 1.4 Practical Application: Green Termite Architecture -- 1.5 Individual Matter: Wangari Maathai -- 1.6 Future Trends |
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1.6.1 Africa -- 1.6.2 Asia -- 1.6.3 Australia -- 1.6.4 Europe -- 1.6.5 North America -- 1.6.6 South America -- 1.7 Summary -- 1.8 Discussion Questions -- References -- 2 Basic Ecology -- 2.1 Ecology -- 2.1.1 Organisms -- 2.1.2 Community -- 2.1.3 Population -- 2.1.3.1 Carrying Capacity -- 2.1.4 Ecosystem -- 2.1.5 Biosphere -- 2.2 Weather and Climate -- 2.2.1 Temperature -- 2.2.2 Humidity -- 2.2.3 Wind -- 2.2.4 Precipitation -- 2.2.5 Sun's Radiation -- 2.3 Biogeochemical Cycles of the Green World (Planet Earth) -- 2.3.1 Water Cycle -- 2.3.1.1 Step 1: Evaporation -- 2.3.1.2 Step 2: Condensation |
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2.3.1.3 Step 3: Sublimation -- 2.3.1.4 Step 4: Precipitation -- 2.3.1.5 Step 5: Transpiration -- 2.3.1.6 Step 6: Runoff -- 2.3.1.7 Step 7: Infiltration -- 2.3.2 Carbon Cycle -- 2.3.2.1 Concepts of the Carbon Cycle -- 2.3.3 Nitrogen Cycle -- 2.3.4 Sulfur Cycle -- 2.3.5 Phosphorus Cycle -- 2.4 Individual Matter: James Hansen -- 2.5 Future Trends -- 2.5.1 Africa -- 2.5.2 Antarctica -- 2.5.3 Asia -- 2.5.4 Australia -- 2.5.5 Europe -- 2.5.6 North America -- 2.5.7 South America -- 2.6 Summary -- 2.7 Discussion Questions -- References -- 3 Everyday Activities in the Green World -- 3.1 Introduction |
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3.2 Sustainable Agriculture -- 3.2.1 Organic Farming -- 3.2.2 Specific Roles of Sustainable Agriculture -- 3.2.2.1 Environmental Preservation -- 3.2.2.2 Health Protection -- 3.2.2.3 Sustaining Vibrant Communities -- 3.2.2.4 Upholding Animal Welfare -- 3.2.2.5 Sustainable Food Future -- 3.2.3 Demerits of Sustainable Agriculture -- 3.3 Industries -- 3.4 Energy -- 3.5 Science and Technology -- 3.6 Socio-Political Systems -- 3.7 Gender -- 3.8 Rural-Urban Migrations -- 3.9 Transportation -- 3.10 House-to-House Activities -- 3.11 Individual Matter: Vandana Shiva -- 3.12 Future Trends -- 3.12.1 Africa |
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3.12.2 Antarctica -- 3.12.3 Asia -- 3.12.4 Australia -- 3.12.5 Europe -- 3.12.6 North America -- 3.12.7 South America -- 3.13 Summary -- 3.14 Discussion Questions -- References -- 4 Effects of Everyday Activities on the Ecosystem -- 4.1 Climate Change -- 4.1.1 Ecosystems -- 4.1.2 Biogeochemical Cycles -- 4.1.3 Weather and Climate -- 4.2 Global Warming -- 4.2.1 Ecosystems -- 4.2.2 Biogeochemical Cycles -- 4.2.3 Weather and Climate -- 4.3 Ocean Acidification -- 4.3.1 Ecosystems -- 4.3.2 Biogeochemical Cycles -- 4.3.3 Weather and Climate -- 4.4 Deforestation |
| Summary |
This book uses the concept of sustainability in science to address problems afflicting the environment, and to devise measures for improving economies, societies, behaviors, and people. The book pursues a scientific approach, and uses scientific evidence as the basis for achieving sustainability. The key topics addressed include: unemployment, health and disease, unsustainable production, our common future, renewable energies, waste management, environmental ethics, and harmful anthropogenic activities. Whereas past literature has mainly examined sustainability as an environmental issue, this book expands the conversation into various sciences, including mathematics, biology, agriculture, computer science, engineering, and physics, and shows how sustainability could be achieved by uniting these fields. It offers a wealth of information across various disciplines, making it not only an intriguing read but also informative and insightful |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
4.4.1 Climate Change and Biogeochemical Cycles |
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| Subject |
Sustainability.
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Environmental sciences.
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Sustainable development.
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environmental sciences.
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sustainable development.
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Environmental sciences
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Sustainability
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Sustainable development
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9811524939 |
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9789811524936 |
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