In this book a brief description of monitoring systems of the most developed countries of the world (the USA, Canada, European states) and Global E...

In this book, the authors present current research in the study of the formation, environmental monitoring and impact assessment of monsoons. Topic...

There is currently a growing interest in mosses inspired by: 1) Their use as atmospheric air quality biomonitors, 2) their importance as ecological...

The growing and diverse nature of recreation on federal lands has increased the challenge of balancing different types of recreation with each othe...

Mountain ecosystems serve as early warning systems both for climate change and pollution by persistent organic pollutants, in particular because mo...

This book describes the solar desalination test plant in Abu Dhabi, UAE and gives a summary of its first year performance and economics. The plant ...

This book takes a multidisciplinary approach to integrative protected area management, drawing from perspectives in policy science, environmental s...

Municipal solid waste (MSW) is a commodity resulting from human endeavour and will always exist in the world's cities. It comprises of material ori...

This book examines the facts and trends in municipal solid waste generation, recycling and disposal in the United States. Our trash, or municipal s...

This book explores the links between mycorrhizas in the aquatic and riparian ecosystems, presenting research that points to the important role of a...

The role of mycorrhizal symbiosis has been usually related to its impact on the plant mineral nutrition and consequently on the development of the ...

With the prospect of new layers of complexity being added to air pollution controls, and with electricity restructuring putting a premium on econom...

Book & DVD. The National Coastal Condition Report series assesses the condition of the estuarine, Great Lakes, and coastal embayment waters and...

Prior to the 1960s, little formal consideration was given to the potential impact of human activity on the environment. Beginning in the late 1950s...

This book explores the National Forest System with a focus on congressionally designated special management areas and road-less area initiatives. C...

This book discusses biodiversity, management and environmental issues of several national parks around the world. The first chapter presents genera...

In 2008 and 2009, the National Park Service (NPS) conducted its second Comprehensive Survey of the American Public (CSAP2), a nationwide survey con...

The National Park Service (NPS), in the Department of the Interior. has long worked with outside partners, including donors and volunteers, commerc...

In this book, the authors present current research in the study of sustainable development, conservation strategies and the environmental impacts o...

The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for assessing the extent of environmental contamination and human health con...

The National Strategy for the Arctic Region sets forth the United States Government's strategic priorities for the Arctic region. This strategy is ...

This book provides an overview of the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) National Water Program (NWP). Despite the ongoing effects of climate ...

Adequate supplies of water are essential to people, the economy and the environment. Yet the Nation faces an increasing set of water resource chall...

As with many developing countries, Ghana relies heavily on the extraction of its renewable natural resources such as forests, wildlife, soil and wa...