Buch, Englisch, 594 Seiten, Format (B × H): 174 mm x 246 mm, Gewicht: 1224 g
Buch, Englisch, 594 Seiten, Format (B × H): 174 mm x 246 mm, Gewicht: 1224 g
ISBN: 978-0-415-46963-0
Verlag: CRC Press
Sustainable development is now considered by many organizations and their stakeholders the model to follow. An increasing number of companies currently act and communicate based on their triple performance (i.e. economic, environmental and social). Educators and scientistscan follow this example by keeping in mind the bigger picture when it comes doing research and educating young people, helpingimprove the overall health of the society in which we live. This book assesses some of the major environmental problems facingdeveloping and developed regions of the world and suggests solutions for resolving them. Itdiscusses environmental education projects that help to raise awareness in young people about the interrelationships between pollution, the environment and society.
Zielgruppe
Researchers, practicing engineers, decision makers, environmentalists, medical researchers, contractors, postgraduate and undergraduate students and others working in environmental management and sustainable development.
Autoren/Hrsg.
Fachgebiete
- Geowissenschaften Umweltwissenschaften Umweltmanagement, Umweltökonomie
- Geowissenschaften Umweltwissenschaften Umwelttechnik
- Technische Wissenschaften Umwelttechnik | Umwelttechnologie Umwelttechnik
- Geowissenschaften Umweltwissenschaften Umweltverschmutzung, Umweltkriminalität, Umweltrecht
- Geowissenschaften Umweltwissenschaften Nachhaltigkeit
Weitere Infos & Material
Globalization and Sustainable Growth1. The Environment, Sustainable Growth and Human Health: An Overview Mattheus F. A. Goosen, Eddie Laboy, Fred Schaffner and Ahmed Abdelhadi2. Globalization, the Environment and Sustainable DevelopmentK. Alamar and N. Murali3. Sustainable Urban Growth for European CitiesHans Gottinger4. Path to Democratic Environmental Governance in Latin America: A Case Study from MexicoSherrie L. Baver5. Environmental Issues, Challenges and Initiatives in Southern Africa: A Case Study from BotswanaTidimane Ntsabane and Nkobi Moleele
Bioethics and Environmental Pollution6. Bioethical Dimensions of Sustainable DevelopmentArnoldo José Gabaldón and Marisol Aguilera M. 7. The Impact of Global Warming and Human Activities on Coral Reefs: How Much are We Willing to Pay?Aldo Cróquer8. Preventing Environmental Pollution through Monitoring, Clean Technologies, Education, Economics and ManagementRosa E. Reyes Gil and Luis E. Galván Rico9. Poverty, Urban Land and Africa’s Sustainable Development ControversyF. Nikoi Hammond and Joseph Somevi
Organizational Performance and Sustainability10. The Environment as a Fifth Component of a Balanced Scorecard for Improving Organizational PerformanceMoh’d Mahmoud Ajlouni11. Creating a Climate for Long-term Ecological and Organizational SustainabilityAnke Arnaud and Dawna L. Rhoades12. Evolution of Wholesale and Retail Distribution Channels in South AfricaLouise van Scheers13. Examining Banking Productivity Across Countries Considering Off-Balance Sheet ActivitiesKaterina Lyroudi and Dimitrios Angelidis14. Assessing Advertising Mediums used by Small Businesses in Soweto to Promote Sustainable DevelopmentLouise van Scheers15. Environmentally Sustainable Economies: A Panacea for Sound DevelopmentMago William Maila16. Environmental Management and Sustainable Development of the Oil and Gas Industry in KazakhstanJung-Wan Lee and Simon W. Tai17. Analyzing Critical Success Characteristics of South African EntrepreneursLouise van Scheers
Environmental Management and Human Progress18. Building a Sustainable MindsetSiham El-Kafafi19. Role of the Arts in Environmental Management in the Secular West and in IslamJacqueline Taylor Basker20. Modeling of Artificial Emotions and its Application Towards a Healthy EnvironmentKhulood Abu Maria and Raed Abu Zitar21. New Technologies for Human Development in KazakhstanJun-Wan Lee22. Integrating a Sustainable Environment into Human Development: Conceptual and Pragmatic ApproachFouad Beseiso23. Chemical Evolution of the Milky Way Galaxy and its Relevance to Life on EarthAhmed Abdelhadi24. Governance and Practical Approach for Integrating a Sustainable Environment into Human Development: A Regional Case Study Fouad Beseiso
Renewable Energy 25. Renewable Energy in the Caribbean: A Case Study from Puerto RicoJosé A. Colluci-Rios, Efrain O’Neill-Carrillo and Agustín Irizarry-Rivera26. Contributions of the Energy and Environmental Sectors to Sustainable Economic Development: A Case Study from the CaribbeanFred Schaffner
Ecosystems and Environmental Health27. Human Activities and Ecosystem HealthFuad A. Abdulla, Mohammed H. Abu-Dieyeh and Esam Qnais28. Environmental Profile & Management Issues in an Estuarine Ecosystem: A Case Study from Jobos Bay, Puerto RicoEddie Nelson Laboy Nieves29. Impact of Urban Wastewater on Biodiversity of Aquatic EcosystemsEvens Emmanuel, Ketty Balthazard-Accou and Osnick Joseph
Materials Recycling and Water Treatment30. Utilization of Solid Waste Materials in Highway ConstructionSerji Amirkhanian, Carl Thodesen and Khaldoun Shatanawi31. Activated Carbon in Waste Recycling, Energy Storage, and Air & Water TreatmentSarra Gaspard, Axelle Durimel, Chaker Ncibi and Sandro Altenor32. Utilization of Recycled Tires in Hot Mix AsphaltSerji Amirkhanian, Khaldoun Shatanawi and Carl Thodesen 33. Management, Disposal, Pathogen Reduction and Potential Uses of Sewage SludgeGuadalupe de la Rosa, Elizabeth Reynel-Avila, Adrián Bonilla-Petriciolet, Gustavo Cruz-Jiménez, Irene Cano-Rodríguez and Francisco Martínez-González34. Membrane Fouling and Cleaning in Treatment of Contaminated WaterMattheus F. A. Goosen, Suleiman K. S. Al-Obeidani, Hilal Al-Hinai, Shyam Sablani, Y. Taniguchi and H. Okamura35. Assessment of Sustainability in Water Resources Management: A Case Study from the Dominican RepublicJosé Raúl Pérez Durán
