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The Mekong Delta Environmental Research Guidebook Volume Four comprehensively covers the Mekong Delta and presents new evidence on unsolved environmental issues Key experts from around the world offer suggestions for the implementation of more effective mitigation and adaptation measures especially in the context of climate change and upstream hydropower dam development This book will help guide students and scientists both juniors and seniors in their journey of the Mekong Delta Environmental Research by presenting them with all the necessary information and detailed case studies for a more in depth understanding of each issue so they can make informed decisions

This book discusses advanced statistical methods that can be used to analyse ecological data Most environmental collected data are measured repeatedly over time or space and this requires the use of GLMM or GAMM methods The book starts by revising regression additive modelling GAM and GLM and then discusses dealing with spatial or temporal dependencies and nested data

The concept of carbonaceous aerosol has only recently emerged from atmospheric pollution studies; even standard nomenclature and terminology are still unsettled. This monograph is the first to offer comprehensive coverage of the nature and atmospheric role of carbonaceous aerosol particles. Atmospheric chemists, physicists, meteorologists, and modellers will find this a thought-inspiring and sometimes provocative overview of all global phenomena affected by or related to carbonaceous aerosol.

Freshwater ecosystems are under increasing pressure as human populations grow and the need for clean water intensifies. The demand for ecologists and environmental managers who are trained in basic freshwater ecology has never been greater. Students and practitioners new to the field of freshwater ecology and management need a text that provides them with an accessible introduction to the key questions while still providing sufficient background on basic scientific methods. Gerry Closs, Barbara Downes and Andrew Boulton have written a text that meets the requirements of these students. Following an introduction to scientific methodology and its application to the study of ecology, several key concepts in freshwater ecology are reviewed using a wide range of scientific studies into fundamental and applied ecological questions. Key ecological questions that are explored in a freshwater context include the role of animal dispersal and predators on freshwater community structure and the impact of pollutants and introduced species on freshwater ecosystems. This book represents the only freshwater ecology textbook that is specifically aimed at an introductory level. It will also be a useful primer for students who have not previously taken a specialized freshwater course but who require an accessible overview of the subject. General reviews on the methods of science, influence of scale, and the main features of freshwater systems. Coverage of several fundamental and applied ecological questions. A logical structure in each chapter that builds from a general observation of an ecological pattern, to an exploration of the various scientific approachesthat can be used to investigate such patterns. Suggested further reading lists for each chapter.

This fascinating book presents the experiences and pooled knowledge of two very different conservation scientists Pei Shengji from Sichuan China and Alan Hamilton from London UK They have been drawn together over many years through working on some of the same conservation projects and have discovered that they overlap in their ideas about the sorts of work that needs to be done and how it can best be carried out The book describes some of their own experiences set within the contexts of their varied careers and the development of their thinking Plant conservation is crucial to the preservation of natural ecosystems but conventional approaches have met with only limited success The authors have concluded that plant conservationists need social allies elements of society that have other primary concerns but whose efforts if successful will bring benefits to plant conservation too It is the state and condition of plants on the ground that ultimately matter in conserving ecosystems and therefore it is the role of local people who interact directly with them which enables success Ethnobotany is a key skill required of practical plant conservationists Its techniques enable them to explore connections between people and plants learn about local perspectives a

This book constitutes a key reference on the use of algae in the biopharmaceuticals production field; providing an updated outlook on the achievements accomplished thus far and transmitting a prospective view for this biotechnological application. This book provides a detailed description of the technology as well as an updated outlook of the strides achieved thus far in the field of algae-based biopharmaceuticals. Algae constitute attractive expression hosts for the production of recombinant proteins with medical applications. Among the features that make them attractive candidates are: low cost, fast growth, wide biosynthetic capacity, and absence of human pathogens; which constitute substantial advantages with respect to bacterial and mammalian systems. First, the features of algae as convenient hosts for the production of BFs are analyzed in terms of production costs, biosynthetic capacity, and safety (Chapter 1). Second, the genetic engineering tools for algae-species are described. Nuclear and chloroplast-based expression approaches are analyzed and compared in terms of biosynthetic advantages, gene expression complexity, and DNA transfer approaches (Chapter 2). In the following sections, chapters 3 to 7, the state of the art on producing distinct types of BFs in algae species is presented. Although this book is mainly focused on BFs, considering that the production of compounds with health-promoting properties are achieved using genetically-engineered algae strains, chapter 8 deals with nutraceuticals. In the ninth chapter, the developments reported thus far are placed in perspective and challenges for the field are discussed. Critical future prospects comprise the following: optimizing large-scale production in bioreactors, implementing glycoengineering approaches, optimizing nuclear expression, exploring new approaches for oral delivery, and implementing regulatory frameworks to accomplish technology transfer and regulatory approval of algae-made BFs.

The genetic improvement of fish for aquaculture and related fisheries is a field of research that has seen immense advances in recent years. Yet there has been no book which provides an accessible overview of the subject until now. The book fills this gap in the literature. The contents include polyploidy, sex-reversal and breeding, gene mapping and commercial applications.

Meso and Microplastic Risk Assessment in Marine Environment New Threat and Challenges in Marine Environment presents an interdisciplinary approach offering key techniques and management of microplastic contamination in the disciplines of environmental science fisheries oceanography geology chemistry biology and ocean science Sections cover an overview of microplastic in the marine environment deal with the origin occurrences distribution and various methodologies for dealing with microplastics available for microplastics address the global case study of microplastic separation using recent techniques and discuss the impact of microplastics on human health and the surrounding environment This book is an important step in the field of microplastic pollution mitigation in environmental science as it offers a thorough accounting of the effects of pollutants on the environment marine organisms and the public health implications as such it is relevant for aquatic ecologists oceanographers toxicologists and marine biologists

Climate change is triggered by a too high concentration of greenhouse gases in the air carbon dioxide in particular primarily originating from fossil fuel burning Since such burning will not stop any time soon the concentration will undoubtedly rise further exacerbating climate change There is no escape from this That is where carbon capture comes in direct air capture DAC scrubs the surplus carbon dioxide out of the air for actually lowering this concentration At the same time emission levels must be drastically lowered by fitting point source emitters with carbon capture installations This book sets out the case for such carbon capture which is a must without which the climate cannot be repaired

The Mekong River Basin Ecohydrological Complexity from Catchment to Coast Volume Three presents real facts data and predictions for quantifying human induced changes throughout the Mekong watershed including its estuaries and coasts and proposes solutions to decrease or mitigate the negative effect and enable sustainable development This is the first work to link socio ecological interaction study over the whole Mekong River basin through the lens of ecohydrology Each chapter is written by a leading expert with coverage on climate change groundwater land use flooding drought biodiversity and anthropological issues Human activities are enormous in the whole watershed and are still increasing throughout the catchment with severe negative impacts on natural resources are emerging Among these activities hydropower dams especially a series of 11 dams in China are the most critical as they generate massive changes throughout the system including in the delta and to the livelihoods of millions of people and they threaten sustainability

Introducing a framework for obtaining and maintaining renewable energy security at the local community level Local energy communities are a framework for assembling and coordinating major stakeholders individual corporate and institutional in the pursuit of long term renewable energy and carbon free projects in a given area They are aimed at community benefits rather than profit and have become an invaluable tool in the fight to reimagine the global energy grid one community at a time With climate change making this fight ever more urgent integrated local energy communities ILECs that enhance the previous concept through a multi carrier systems approach have never been a more important social force Integrated Local Energy Communities offers a framework for designing planning and operating communities from end to end Incorporating regulatory and policy issues the mechanics of local multi carrier energy systems social aspects and more it provides viable solutions to one of the most urgent energy challenges of our time The result is an indispensable contribution to a potentially transformative process Integrated Local Energy Communities readers will also find Comprehensive coverage of all types of energy conversion technologies and processes Analysis

Plantas exóticas, corales y cocodrilos, pájaros y mariposas. El extraordinario catálogo de especímenes naturales de Albertus Seba no es sólo uno de los mayores logros de la historia natural del siglo XVIII, sino tambien uno de los libros de historia natural mas preciados de todos los tiempos. Es un bello homenaje a la amplitud y el detalle de...El Cabinet of Natural Curiosities de Albertus Seba es uno de los mayores logros de la historia natural del siglo XVIII y continua siendo uno de los libros de historia natural mas valorados de todos los tiempos. El farmaceutico de Amsterdam Albertus Seba (16651736) comenzo recogiendo especimenes naturales para la investigacion, pero la pasion de coleccionista le condujo muy pronto mas alla de la llamada del deber. Su sorprendente coleccion sin precedentes con animales, plantas e insectos de todo el mundo le granjeo la fama durante su vida.En 1731, tras decadas de recopilacion, Seba encargo ilustraciones de todos y cada uno de los especimenes y organizo la publicacion de un catalogo de cuatro volumenes, detallando su coleccion completa, que abarcaba de extrañas y exoticas plantas a serpientes, ranas, cocodrilos, crustaceos, corales, insectos, mariposas y otros muchos ejemplares, pero tambien bestias fantasticas como una hidra y un dragon.Esta reproduccion esta tomada de un excepcional original coloreado a mano. La introduccion ofrece informacion de fondo sobre la fascinante tradicion del gabinete de curiosidades a que Seba pertenecia y un anexo adicional, escrito por biologos contemporaneos, proporciona descripciones de miriadas de especimenes maravillosos.El Gabinete de curiosidades de Seba reproduce una de las primeras colecciones naturales jamas reunidas. Leyendo Cabinet of Natural Curiosities, te sentiras tu mismo como un pionero del coleccionismo, como un viajero de aquellos que comenzaban a conocer y encapsular el mundo en tarros, armarios y papel.Un poderoso testimonio de la belleza y la diversidad de la naturaleza.

Wetzel s Limnology Lake and River Ecosystems Fourth Edition presents a fully updated revision of the classic textbook Limnology Lake and River Ecosystems last published in 2001 The coverage has been thoroughly updated with recent research and theoretical developments Each chapter of this edited volume has been written by an expert or team of experts providing a comprehensive and global perspective with the editors working closely with the authors to maintain continuity within and between the chapters This is not only an essential textbook for undergraduate and graduate students in limnology but also a standard reference book for seasoned limnologists and other scientists

Recent Trends in Estuarine and Coastal Dynamics Observations and Modelling is a thorough reference guide on the most recent trends and developments in observing and modelling of estuaries and coastal oceans The coasts cover a diverse range of ecosystems within marine estuarine and freshwater environments They are some of the most heavily populated and visited areas and are also some of the most threatened natural habitats Human activities like sewage discharge overfishing navigation channel dredging land reclamation the construction of shipping ports and marine plastics are also responsible for coastal pollution and degradation This book focuses on current studies on sediment transport dynamics and hydrodynamics of these environments and presents thorough case studies that aim to help students and researchers working in the field