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Global environmental issues.
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ISBN: 0470845619 9780470845615 0470845600 0470049084608 9780470845608 Year: 2005 Publisher: Chichester. Wiley

Thermodynamics of natural systems
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ISBN: 9780521612555 9780521847728 0521612551 0521847729 9780511840258 0511128037 9780511128035 051184025X 0511126689 9780511126680 0511199589 9780511199585 0511567871 9780511567872 0511127502 9780511127502 110715281X Year: 2005 Publisher: Cambridge : Cambridge University Press,

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Thermodynamics deals with energy levels and the transfer of energy between states of matter, and is therefore fundamental to all branches of science. This edition provides a relatively advanced treatment of the subject, specifically tailored for the interests of the Earth sciences. The first four chapters explain all necessary concepts, using a simple graphical approach. Throughout the rest of the book the author emphasizes the use of thermodynamics to construct mathematical simulations of real systems. This helps to make the many abstract concepts acceptable. Many computer programs are mentioned and used throughout the text, especially SUPCRT92, a widely used source of thermodynamic data. An associated website includes links to useful information sites and computer programs and problem sets. Building on the more elementary material in the first edition, this textbook will be ideal for advanced undergraduate and graduate students in geology, geochemistry, geophysics and environmental science.

Sustainable urban development.
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ISBN: 0415322154 0415322146 9780415322140 9780415322157 9780203299913 9781134354405 9781134354443 9781134354450 Year: 2005 Publisher: Abingdon Routledge

Urban design : green dimensions
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ISBN: 1136350551 1280642033 9786610642038 0080455298 9780080455297 0750662077 9780750662079 9781136350504 9781136350542 9781136350559 9781138142800 9781280642036 6610642036 Year: 2005 Publisher: Amsterdam ; Boston : Elsevier Architectural Press,

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In Green Dimensions, Cliff Moughtin relates sustainable development and green design to the realm of urban design and development. Examining regional and local frameworks for design and planning, this book shows how sustainable urban design can be implemented on every scale.Working from a strong theoretical base, the author uses case studies and discusses policy developments, in order to challenge the conventional wisdom onsustainable design. The book provides a rounded discussion of the application and suitability of current practice, and predic


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Adapting buildings and cities for climate change : a 21st century survival guide.
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ISBN: 0750659114 Year: 2005 Publisher: London Architectural press

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From the author of the bestseller 'Ecohouse' this challenging and exciting text gives you an insight into the real changes that are necessary to give our modern day built environment both 'sustainability' and 'survivability'. The book is based on the premise that climate change is going to happen and its impacts on our lives are going to be far worse than generally expected. Sue Roaf argues that many modern buildings are not only 'unsustainable' in themselves but are also having a catastrophic effect on the global climate. In a unique argument, she illustrates that the only way we can hope to survive the following century in tact is if we not only begin to radically reduce CO2 emissions from our buildings and stop building climatically disastrous building types but also build only the buildings that can survive in the changed climates of the future. Throughout the book, traditional and modern building types are used to: explain the history and impacts of climates past, present and future on buildings; set the scene in terms of the history of building development of where we are now and where we are going in terms of sustainability and survivability of buildings; develop two main scenarios of future building development with the 'business as usual' model and the 'survival plan' model, and to make a list of recommendations based on the two scenarios of what actions should be taken by architects, planners and engineers as well as local and national governments, businesses and ordinary people in ensuring the true sustainable nature of the built environment. · A unique text that reassesses the fundamentals of sustainable design · A discussion and design guide providing you with the full picture of true sustainability · Includes case studies supporting the argument that challenges orthodox architectural design

A handbook of globalisation and environmental policy : national government interventions in a global arena.
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ISBN: 1843769131 Year: 2005 Publisher: Cheltenham Elgar

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In the current era of globalisation, national governments are increasingly exposed to international influences which can present many new constraints and opportunities for domestic environmental policies. This comprehensive Handbook pushes the frontiers of theoretical and empirical knowledge, and provides a state-of-the-art examination of the critical effects of globalisation on environmental governance.


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Duurzame landbouw vanuit markante invalshoeken.
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ISBN: 9033458314 Year: 2005 Publisher: Leuven Acco

Environment, Information and Consumer Behaviour.
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ISBN: 184542011X Year: 2005 Publisher: Cheltenham : Edward Elgar,

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