Tag: Sustainable

Energy and Exergy for Sustainable and Clean Environment, Volume 1


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English | 2022 | ISBN: 9811682771 | PDF | pages: 630 | 18.2 mb
This multi-disciplinary book presents the most recent advances in exergy, energy, and environmental issues. Volume 1 focuses on fundamentals in the field and covers current problems, future needs, and prospects in the area of energy and environment from researchers worldwide. Based on some selected lectures from the Eleventh International Exergy, Energy and Environmental Symposium (IEEES-11) and complemented by further invited contributions, this comprehensive set of contributions promote the exchange of new ideas and techniques in energy conversion and conservation in order to exchange best practices in "energetic efficiency." Included are fundamental and historical coverage of the green transportation and sustainable mobility sectors, especially regarding the development of sustainable technologies for thermal comforts and green transportation vehicles. Furthermore, contributions on renewable and sustainable energy sources, strategies for energy production, and the carbon-free society constitute an important part of this book.

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Advances of Footprint Family for Sustainable Energy and Industrial Systems


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English | 2021 | ISBN: 3030764400 | PDF | pages: 244 | 7.4 mb
This book presents various methodologies for determining the ecological footprint, carbon footprint, water footprint, nitrogen footprint, and life cycle environment impacts and illustrates these methodologies through various applications. In particular, it systematically and comprehensively introduces the concepts and tools of the ‘footprint family’ and discusses their applications in energy and industrial systems.

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Integrating Resiliency into Future Sustainable Cities


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English | 2024 | ISBN: 3031632028 | 338 Pages | PDF (True) | 29 MB
Explore the forefront of urban resilience and sustainability with this groundbreaking collection of research and insights. From the 5th edition of the Resilient and Responsible Architecture and Urbanism (RRAU) conference, this book brings together diverse perspectives and innovative solutions for building resilient and sustainable cities of the future.

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Sustainable Water Solutions in the Western Desert, Egypt Dakhla Oasis


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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.

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Sustainable Legacies A Legal Inquiry into PwDs’ Rights in Vietnam’s Development


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English | PDF EPUB (True) | 2024 | 180 Pages | ISBN : 9819795656 | 5.7 MB
This book offers a comprehensive exploration of Vietnam’s legal landscape through the lens of inclusivity. Covering topics ranging from educational rights and workplace inclusivity to corporate social responsibility and transport accessibility, this book provides a nuanced understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing PwDs in Vietnam. What sets this book apart is its interdisciplinary approach, weaving together legal analysis, policy evaluation and real-world case studies to provide practical insights for policymakers, legal practitioners, academics, and advocates. With a focus on actionable recommendations, it is a valuable resource for anyone interested in promoting sustainable development and social justice for persons with disabilities. Accessible yet rigorous, the book is aimed at a wide audience, from legal practitioners and policymakers to disability rights activists and academics. It serves as both a roadmap for legal reform and a catalyst for promoting a more inclusive and just society.

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Sustainable Energy Development and Innovation


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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.

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Reforming Law and Economy for a Sustainable Earth Critical Thought for Turbulent Times


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English | 2014 | ISBN: 1138066362, 1138013862 | EPUB | pages: 300 | 0.8 mb
Few concerns preoccupy contemporary progressive thought as much as the issue of how to achieve a sustainable human society. The problems impeding this goal include those of how to arrest induced global environmental change (GEC), persistent disagreements about the contribution of economic activities to GEC and further differences in views on how these activities can be reformed in order to reduce the rate of change and thus to mitigate threats to much life on Earth.

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ESG Mindset Business Resilience and Sustainable Growth


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English | April 30, 2024 | ISBN: 1398614246 | 296 pages | MOBI | 2.32 Mb
Businesses who take environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) seriously can transform their companies, industries and economies worldwide. Learn how to think critically about ESG to ensure your company remains resilient with sustainable growth in the long term.

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