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Free Download Urban Biodiversity and Ecological Design for Sustainable Cities by Keitaro Ito
English | EPUB | 2021 | 373 Pages | ISBN : 4431568549 | 250 MB
This book highlights various designs for urban green spaces and their functions. It provides an interesting meeting point between Asian, European and North America specialists (researchers, planners, landscape architects) studying urban biodiversity; urban biodiversity and green space; relations between people and biodiversity. The most important feature of this book is the unique point of view from each contributor towards "the relationship between nature and people in urban areas", in the context of the ecosystem and biodiversity in urban areas and how to manage them.

Free Download Transition Towards a Sustainable Future: Net Zero Policies and Environmental Sustainability by Rubee Singh, David Crowther
English | PDF EPUB (True) | 2024 | 338 Pages | ISBN : 981975755X | 9.1 MB
This book provides the latest research on net zero policies, environmental sustainability, and the practical implications for adopting sustainable technologies in the current scenario. Contributions from numerous academic experts explore how the sustainability transition, driven by net zero policies and sustainable technologies, promotes environmental sustainability. This book offers a unique perspective by integrating multidisciplinary ideas, techniques, and tools essential for implementing net zero policies. It aims to give readers an in-depth understanding of how these policies facilitate the transition to sustainable technologies and promote long-term environmental sustainability.

Free Download Transforming Agriculture Residues for Sustainable Development: From Waste to Wealth by Jaya Arora, Abhishek Joshi, Ramesh C. Ray
English | PDF EPUB (True) | 2024 | 425 Pages | ISBN : 3031611322 | 39 MB
Agricultural residues are a significant waste product of modern agriculture. These residues mainly include crop residues, industrial processing wastes, livestock wastes, and fruit and vegetable wastes and are usually left to decompose, leading to environmental degradation and health hazards. However, with the growing demand for sustainable agriculture practices, there is a need to find innovative ways to utilize these residues. Transforming Agriculture Residues for Sustainable Development: From Waste to Wealth comprehensively explores the potential of agriculture waste valorization, showcasing innovative technologies and applications that meet the challenges of converting waste materials into valuable resources. By addressing various aspects of the agricultural waste-to-wealth paradigm, this invaluable guide will be helpful for researchers, policymakers, and industry professionals seeking sustainable solutions for agricultural residue management and the transition to a more circular economy.

Free Download Textiles of Sri Lanka: Sustainable Innovations and Practices by Gayathri Madubhani Ranathunga
English | PDF EPUB (True) | 2024 | 271 Pages | ISBN : 9819705681 | 53.5 MB
This book highlights the role of sustainable development in ancient practices to modern innovations in the textiles of Sri Lanka. It reveals the textile of Sri Lanka from the historical age to current tech-fabrics. Supporting the sustainable development goals, this book covers the most sought-after concepts and practices in textile industry of Sri Lanka such as of maximum utilization, zero waste, eco-friendly production process, reuse, upcycling, recycling, and longevity. Various topics covered in this book are indigenous cultural textiles, women empowerment, agro-waste utilization, secondhand-fashion consumption, and many more. The book is a valuable reference for beginners, university students, researchers, and professionals interested in sustainable development in textiles and allied fields.

Free Download Sustainable Water Solutions in the Western Desert, Egypt: Dakhla Oasis by Erina Iwasaki
English | EPUB | 2021 | 295 Pages | ISBN : 3030640043 | 156.7 MB
This book is a multidisciplinary manuscript bringing together contributions on water issues from natural and social scientists focused on water management and structures in a challenging environmental situation such as Dakhla Oasis in Egypt’s western desert. The authors of this book are relevant scientists in hydrology, geology, remote sensing, agriculture, history, and sociology.

Free Download Sustainable Nanomaterials: Synthesis and Environmental Applications by Imran Uddin
English | PDF EPUB (True) | 2024 | 380 Pages | ISBN : 981972760X | 33.6 MB
This book brings together various topics of nanomaterials in various industrial applications to promote sustainable development practices. The first part of the book describes green nanotechnology for clean energy and environmental sustainability, which includes heavy metal detoxification from water, wastewater remediation, dye degradation, and bioremediation. The second part of the book covers sustainable biomedical applications of nanomaterials such as antibacterial activity and drug delivery systems, which includes the toxicological as well as the antibacterial impacts that nanoparticles have on microorganisms. The subsequent chapters discuss the roles of nanomaterials for sustainability in agriculture, crop protection, plant disease management, food technology (increasing the efficiency of the food industry), and the textile industry. The book caters to researchers and scientists who are interested in the utilization of nanomaterials to enhance sustainable industrial practices.

Free Download Sustainable Intensification for Agroecosystem Services and Management by Manoj Kumar Jhariya
English | PDF,EPUB | 2021 | 873 Pages | ISBN : 9811632065 | 108.5 MB
This edited book provides a comprehensive account of the sustainable intensification process through various forms of case studies and scientific approaches studied across the globe. It also focuses on the agroecosystem services and their subsequent management for ecological integrity. The book helps to understand the interconnection of food, nutrition, economic growth, and environmental security on the planet.

Free Download Sustainable Houses and Living in the Hot-Humid Climates of Asia by Tetsu Kubota
English | PDF,EPUB | 2018 | 546 Pages | ISBN : 9811084645 | 159.39 MB
This book provides information on the latest research findings that are useful in the context of designing sustainable houses and living in rapidly growing Asian cities. The book is composed of seven parts, comprising a total of 50 chapters written by 53 authors from various countries, mainly in the Asian region. Part I introduces vernacular houses in different Asian countries such as Indonesia, Malaysia, India, Nepal, China, Thailand and Laos.

Free Download Sustainable Energy Development and Innovation: Selected Papers from the World Renewable Energy Congress (WREC) 2020 by Ali Sayigh
English | EPUB | 2022 | 880 Pages | ISBN : 3030762203 | 297.8 MB
This book contains selected papers presented during the World Renewable Energy Congress (WREC) 2020 at the Instituto Superior Técnico in Lisbon. The WREC is dedicated to promoting renewable energy global development, and features top international experts, policy makers, scientists, engineers, technology developers, and business practitioners addressing the most current research and technological breakthroughs in sustainable energy development and innovation. The contributions address policy and renewable energy technologies and applications in all sectors-for heating and cooling, agricultural applications, water, desalination, industrial applications, and for the transport sectors.

Free Download Sustainable Energy: A Myth or Reality by Hassan Qudrat-Ullah
English | PDF EPUB (True) | 2024 | 238 Pages | ISBN : 303159732X | 3.5 MB
This book embarks on a transformative journey through the complex landscape of renewable energy, challenging prevailing myths and uncovering the realities that define our energy future. At the heart of this exploration lies the dynamic intersection of technology and sustainability, spotlighting the critical nexus where innovation meets eco-conscious solutions. Far from a mere debunking exercise, this book unfolds as a comprehensive narrative, weaving through the complex tapestry of challenges and opportunities that define the sustainable energy paradigm.