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Society 5.0 = A People-centric Super-smart Society
This open access book introduces readers to the vision on future cities and urban lives in connection with “Society 5.0”, which was proposed in the 5th Basic Science and Technology Plan by Japan’s national government for a technology-based, human-centered society, emerging from the fourth industrial revolution. The respective chapters summarize the findings and suggestions of joint resear…
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- 9789811529894
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- XX, 177 hlm; ill., lamp.,
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Gene Drives at Tipping Points = Precautionary Technology Assessment and Gover…
This open access book reports on a pilot project aiming at collecting information on the socio-ecological risks that could arise in the event of an uncontrolled spread of genetically engineered organisms into the environment. The researchers will, for instance, be taking a closer look at genetically engineered oilseed rape, genetically engineered olive flies as well as plants and animals with s…
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- 9783030389345
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- XVIII, 256 hlm; ill., lamp.,
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Arts, Religion, and the Environment: Exploring Nature's Texture
Humans have been described as “meaning-making animals.” At the threshold of the Anthropocene, how might humans artistically envision their place in the world? Do humans possess cultural tools, which will allow us to imagine new possibilities and relationships with the natural environment at a time when our material surroundings are under siege? Exploring Nature’s Texture looks at the ima…
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- Volume: 6
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- 978-90-04-35898-0
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Organic Waste Composting through Nexus Thinking = Practices, Policies, and Tr…
Organic waste composting is another excellent example to demonstrate the power and the benefits of nexus thinking. Even though organic waste composting itself is not a new topic, those who want to start a new project or align an ongoing project with nexus thinking, find it difficult to gather the necessary information. With nine case studies from four continents, this book aims to fill above ga…
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- 9783030362836
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- VIII, 232 hlm; ill., lamp.,
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Sustainable Rice Straw Management
This open access book on straw management aims to provide a wide array of options for rice straw management that are potentially more sustainable, environmental, and profitable compared to current practice. The book is authored by expert researchers, engineers and innovators working on a range of straw management options with case studies from Vietnam, the Philippines and Cambodia. The book i…
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- 9783030323738
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- XIII, 192 hlm; ill., lamp.,
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Health of People, Health of Planet and Our Responsibility : Climate Change, A…
This open access book not only describes the challenges of climate disruption, but also presents solutions. The challenges described include air pollution, climate change, extreme weather, and related health impacts that range from heat stress, vector-borne diseases, food and water insecurity and chronic diseases to malnutrition and mental well-being. The influence of humans on climate chang…
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- 9783030311254
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- XXIII, 417: ill; lamp
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Tracing the Sources and Fate of Contaminants in Agroecosystems : Applications…
The objective of this open access book is to present protocols, methodologies, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) used for the identification of sources, transport, and fate of agro-contaminants and illustrate them with several case studies of successful applications. The Soil and Water Management & Crop Nutrition (SWMCN) Subprogramme of the Joint Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)/I…
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- 978-3-031-47265-7
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- XI, 166
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Endeavoring for China’s Environment and Development Transformation : Three …
CCICED has been woven into the fabric of China’s environmental development for the past 30 years—the length of an entire generation. It is also consistent with the most rapid modernization shift of the nation’s economy–environment relationship. This report provides insights into how CCICED operates and its success stories. It also presents a general picture of how changes of China in en…
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- 978-981-99-7687-4
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- XXXIX, 167
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Cloud-Based Remote Sensing with Google Earth Engine
This book guides its audience—which can range from novice users to experts— though a 55-chapter tour of Google Earth Engine. A sequenced and diverse set of lab materials, this is the product of more than a year of effort from more than a hundred individuals, collecting new exercises from professors, undergraduates, master’s students, PhD students, postdocs, and independent consultants. …
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- 978-3-031-26588-4
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- XXI, 1226
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Nature-Based Flood Risk Management on Private Land : Disciplinary Perspective…
This open access book addresses the various disciplinary aspects of nature-based solutions in flood risk management on private land. In recent decades, water management has been moving towards nature-based solutions. These are assumed to be much more multi-purpose than traditional “grey infrastructures” and seem to be regarded as a panacea for many environmental issues. At the same time, su…
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- 9783030238421
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- XVII, 228 ill; lamp
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