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Pollution & threats to the environment

Effects of global warming on the physical, chemical, ecological structure and function and biodiversity of freshwater ecosystems are not well understood and there are many opinions on how to adapt aquatic environments to global warming in order to minimize the negative effects of climate change. Editor(s): Goldman, Charles R.; Kumagai, Michio; Robarts, Richard D. Num Pages: 496 pages, Illustrations (some col.), maps (some col.). BIC Classification: RBKF; RNPG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 252 x 175 x 28. Weight in Grams: 920.
Publication date
2012
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
Number of pages
496
Condition
New
SKU
V9781119968665
ISBN
9781119968665
Condition: New

€ 159.02

Paperback. Editor(s): Dickey, Sierra; Alexandre-Leach, Rose; Gersie, Jenna; Mullen, Anna. Num Pages: 66 pages. BIC Classification: DC; RNK; RNPG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 206 x 250 x 8. Weight in Grams: 212.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Green Writers Press
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780996897389
ISBN
9780996897389
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 12.64

Hardcover.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1995
Publisher
CABI Publishing United Kingdom
Edition
First
Number of pages
240
Condition
New
SKU
V9780851989617
ISBN
9780851989617
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 195.18

Paperback. Drawing on more than half a century of intimate acquaintance with the South and its people, this is an informed account of a century of forest history - its destruction, conservation, replanting and recovery. Num Pages: 208 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBBS; 3JJ; KCZ; RNF; RNK; RNPD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 16. Weight in Grams: 331.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
University Press of Kentucky
Condition
New
SKU
V9780813190822
ISBN
9780813190822
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 44.27

Num Pages: 134 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: AMVD; JFSF; RNP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 11. Weight in Grams: 321.
Publication date
1994
Publisher
The University Press of Kentucky United States
Number of pages
134
Condition
New
SKU
V9780813118468
ISBN
9780813118468
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 35.74

Paperback. Presents a detailed study of the climate strategies of ExxonMobil, Shell and Statoil. Series Editor(s): Anderssen, Mikael; Liefferink, Duncan. Series: Issues in Environmental Politics. Num Pages: 260 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: KNBP; RNPG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College); (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 398.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Manchester University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
260
Condition
New
SKU
V9780719065590
ISBN
9780719065590
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 38.99
€ 38.06

Paperback. Describes the challenges confronting a rapidly growing coastal region that is vulnerable to climate change. Num Pages: 216 pages. BIC Classification: RNPG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 245 x 170. Weight in Grams: 549.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
CSIRO Publishing Australia
Number of pages
216
Condition
New
SKU
V9780643108615
ISBN
9780643108615
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 87.35

Bioremediation is a process applied to restore contaminated sites using biological tools. This book offers a treatment of the subject, linking soil ecotoxicity tests, bioremediation and environmental risk assessment. Editor(s): Sunahara, Geoffrey I; Renoux, Agnes Y.; Thellen, Claude; Gaudet, Connie L.; Pilon, Adrien. Series: Ecological & Environmental Toxicology Series. Num Pages: 490 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: RNP; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate; (XV) Technical / Manuals. Dimension: 235 x 158 x 31. Weight in Grams: 822.
Publication date
2002
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
490
Condition
New
SKU
V9780471986690
ISBN
9780471986690
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 288.54

Hardcover. The bacterium, Bacillus thuringiensis (B.t.), is used in products worldwide as a biological control agent for species of insect pest, either by crop spraying or genetic engineering of crop plants. This text provides information on the environmental, non-target and human safety of these products. Num Pages: 368 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: PSG; PSTP; PSVT7; RNC; RNP; TCB; TQ; TVP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 252 x 195 x 23. Weight in Grams: 858.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
368
Condition
New
SKU
V9780471496304
ISBN
9780471496304
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 356.94

Paperback. An element in the earth's crust, an additive in livestock feed. a medicine in early civilization--and the "toxin of toxins" A pervasive part of our natural environment and everyday lives. arsenic has nonetheless earned a niche in history as a substance of diabolical suppleness. Series: Advances in Environmental Science & Technology. Num Pages: 320 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: PSBT; RNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 243 x 163 x 25. Weight in Grams: 628.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1994
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
Edition
Part 2
Number of pages
320
Condition
New
SKU
V9780471304364
ISBN
9780471304364
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 293.15

Hardcover. An overview of ecotoxicology. This book provides comprehensive single-source coverage of the entire field of ecotoxicology, from the ecological basics to the effects of chemicals on the environment and the latest test strategies. Editor(s): Schuurmann, Gerrit; Markert, B. Series: Environmental Science and Technology Series. Num Pages: 936 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: PSBT; RNC; RNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 242 x 161 x 48. Weight in Grams: 1436.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
936
Condition
New
SKU
V9780471176442
ISBN
9780471176442
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 378.48

Hardcover. Climate change adaptation is increasingly recognized as complementary part to climate change mitigation. Climate change affects sea level, the extent of flood prone areas and precipitation patterns among many others. Editor(s): Schmidt-Thome, Philipp; Klein, Johannes. Num Pages: 338 pages, colour illustrations, colour tables, figures. BIC Classification: 1DN; RNPG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 252 x 187 x 21. Weight in Grams: 914.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
338
Condition
New
SKU
V9780470977002
ISBN
9780470977002
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 147.24

Paperback. Pollutants, Human Health and the Environment is a comprehensive, up-to-date overview of environmental pollutants that are of current concern to human health. Clearly structured throughout, the main body of the book is divided by pollutant type with a chapter devoted to each group of pollutants. Editor(s): Plant, Jane, CBE; Voulvoulis, Nick; Ragnarsdottir, K. Vala. Num Pages: 356 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: PSAF; RNC; RNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 199 x 260 x 16. Weight in Grams: 670.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
Number of pages
356
Condition
New
SKU
V9780470742600
ISBN
9780470742600
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 97.42

Adaptation is the poor cousin of the climate change challenge - the glamour of international debate is around global mitigation agreements, while the bottom-up activities of adaptation, carried out in community halls and local government offices, are often overlooked. Editor(s): Palutikof, Jean P.; Boulter, Sarah L.; Ash, Andrew J.; Stafford Smith, Mark; Parry, Martin; Waschka, Marie; Guitart, Daniela. Num Pages: 386 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: RNPG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 195 x 25. Weight in Grams: 1104.
Publication date
2013
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
Number of pages
386
Condition
New
SKU
V9780470674963
ISBN
9780470674963
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 170.46

The Water Framework Directive imposes wide scale monitoring programs for all waters to achieve "good status" objectives by 2015. Editor(s): Quevauviller, Philippe P.; Borchers, Ulrich; Thompson, Clive; Simonart, Tristan. Series: Water Quality Measurements. Num Pages: 496 pages, Illustrations (some col.), maps (some col.). BIC Classification: 1QFE; LNKJ; RNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 253 x 175 x 32. Weight in Grams: 988.
Publication date
2008
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
Number of pages
496
Condition
New
SKU
V9780470518366
ISBN
9780470518366
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 295.23

Paperback. "Superbly reported and written with clarity, insight, and great skill." -Washington Post Book World Num Pages: 288 pages, 7 maps. BIC Classification: 1KBB; KCN; RNF; RNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 210 x 139 x 18. Weight in Grams: 232.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
W. W. Norton & Company
Edition
Revised and Updated
Number of pages
286
Condition
New
SKU
V9780393342567
ISBN
9780393342567
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.99
€ 16.57

Paperback. Num Pages: 342 pages, black & white illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: JPZ; RNPG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 203 x 133 x 23. Weight in Grams: 406.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Random House USA Inc United States
Edition
Reprint
Number of pages
342
Condition
New
SKU
V9780307398253
ISBN
9780307398253
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 16.98

Paperback. Trends such as the massive growth in availability of air travel and air freight are among those which have led to aviation becoming one of the fastest growing emitters of greenhouse gases. Presenting the science of the environmental issues, this book covers drivers and trends of growth, socio-economics and politics, as well as mitigation options. Editor(s): Gossling, Stefan; Upham, Paul. Series: Earthscan Climate. Num Pages: 408 pages, Figures, tables, index. BIC Classification: KNDV; RNPG; TRP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 233 x 156 x 30. Weight in Grams: 638.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
408
Condition
New
SKU
V9781844076208
ISBN
9781844076208
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 62.30

paperback. Aviation is integral to the global economy, but it is also one of the main obstacles to environmentally sustainable development. This volume explores what be done to retain the economic and other benefits of aviation, without the associated pollution, noise, congestion and loss of countryside. Editor(s): Upham, Paul; etc.; Maughan, Janet (Research Fellow, Manchester Metropolitan University); Raper, David; Thomas, Callum (Professor of Sustainable Aviation, Manchester Metropolitan University). Num Pages: 270 pages, Figures, tables, index. BIC Classification: KNGV; RNP; RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 232 x 160 x 15. Weight in Grams: 424.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
270
Condition
New
Edition
1st Edition
SKU
V9781853838187
ISBN
9781853838187
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 52.20

Hardcover.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
CABI Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
304
Condition
New
SKU
V9781845937485
ISBN
9781845937485
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 143.39

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