Soil and Sediment Remediation

Soil and Sediment Remediation
Author: Piet Lens
Publisher: IWA Publishing
Total Pages: 545
Release: 2005-09-30
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1843391007

Soil and Sediment Remediation discusses in detail a whole set of remediative technologies currently available to minimise their impact. Technologies for the treatment of soils and sediments in-situ (landfarming, bioscreens, bioventing, nutrient injection, phytoremediation) and ex-situ (landfarming, bio-heap treatment, soil suspension reactor) will be discussed. The microbiological, process technological and socio-economical aspects of these technologies will be addressed. Special attention will be given to novel biotechnological processes that utilise sulfur cycle conversions, e.g. sulfur and heavy metal removal from soils. Also the potential of phytoremediation will be highlighted. In addition, treatment schemes for the clean-up of polluted megasites, e.g. harbours and Manufactured Gaswork Plants (MGP), will be elaborated. The aim of Soil and Sediment Remediation is to introduce the reader in: the biogeochemical characteristics of soil and sediments- new techniques to study soil/sediment processes (molecular probes, microelectrodes, NMR) clean up technologies for soils polluted with organic (PAH, NAPL, solvents) or inorganic (heavy metals) pollutants- preventative and remediative strategies and technologies available in environmental engineering novel process applications and bioreactor designs for bioremediation the impact of soil pollution on society and its economic importance.

Land Tenure and Rural Development

Land Tenure and Rural Development
Author: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Publisher: FAO
Total Pages: 62
Release: 2002
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN:

This publication deals with key issues in land tenure, especially as they relate to food insecurity and rural development situations. Land tenure issues are frequently ignored in rural development interventions, with often long-lasting, negative results. This guide is designed to assist technical officers in governments and civil society in understanding why and how land tenure issues should be considered in rural development projects. It analyses important contexts such as environmental degradation, gender discrimination, and conflicts, where land tenure is currently of critical concern.

Aquaculture Development

Aquaculture Development
Author: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Publisher: Food & Agriculture Org.
Total Pages: 52
Release: 1997
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9789251039717

Provides annotations to the Principles of Article 9 of the Code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries. These annotations are meant to serve as general guidance, and should be taken as suggestions or observations intended to assist those interested in identifying their own criteria and options for actions, as well as partners for collaboration, in support of sustainable aquaculture development.

Phosphorus in Environmental Technology

Phosphorus in Environmental Technology
Author: E. Valsami-Jones
Publisher: IWA Publishing
Total Pages: 681
Release: 2004-05-31
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1843390019

Phosphorus in Environmental Technology: Principles and Applications, provides a definitive and detailed presentation of state-of-the-art knowledge on the environmental behaviour of phosphorus and its applications to the treatment of waters and soils. Special attention is given to phosphorus removal for recovery technologies, a concept that has emerged over the past 5-6 years. The book features an all-encompassing approach: the fundamental science of phosphorus (chemistry, geochemistry, mineralogy, biology), key aspects of its environmental behaviour and mobility, industrial applications (treatment, removal, recovery) and the principles behind such applications, novel biotechnologies and, importantly, it also addresses socio-economic issues which often influence implementation and the ultimate success of any new technology. A detailed subject index helps the reader to find their way through the different scientific and technological aspects covered, making it an invaluable reference work for students, professionals and consultants dealing with phosphorus-related environmental technologies. State-of-the-art knowledge on the behaviour of phosphorus and its applications to environmental science and technology. Covers all aspects of phosphorus in the environment, engineered and biological systems; an interdisciplinary text.

Membership Based Organizations of the Poor

Membership Based Organizations of the Poor
Author: Martha Chen
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 397
Release: 2007-05-07
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1135985693

This highly topical volume, with contributions from leading experts in the field, explores a variety of questions about membership based organizations of the poor. Analyzing their success and failure and the internal and external factors that play a part, it uses studies from both developed and developing countries. Put together by a group of prestigious editors, the contributors address a range of questions, including: What structures and activities characterize MBOPs? What is meant by success and what factors account for success? What are the internal (governance structure and leadership) and external (policy environment) factors that account for success? Are these factors replicable across countries or even within countries? What are the constraints to successful MBOPs expanding, or to new ones being formed? What sort of policy environment enables the success of MBOPs and the formation of successful MBOPs? What types of institutional reforms are needed to ensure the representation of the poor through their own MBOs? This is an insightful work, that will be invaluable for students and researchers studying or working in the areas of international and development economics and development studies.

Mainstreaming Gender in Social Protection for the Informal Economy

Mainstreaming Gender in Social Protection for the Informal Economy
Author: Naila Kabeer
Publisher: Commonwealth Secretariat
Total Pages: 436
Release: 2008
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9780850928402

Explores the gendered dimensions of risk, vulnerability and insecurity and hence the need for a gender perspective in the design of social protection measures. This book provides an understanding of the constraints and barriers that confine women to more poorly remunerated, more casual and more insecure forms of waged and self-employment.

Nutrigenetics

Nutrigenetics
Author: Dolores Corella
Publisher: MDPI
Total Pages: 231
Release: 2018-07-10
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 3038429953

This book is a printed edition of the Special Issue "Nutrigenetics" that was published in Nutrients

The Andes

The Andes
Author: Onno Oncken
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 574
Release: 2006-11-22
Genre: Science
ISBN: 3540486844

This book provides the first comprehensive overview of a complete subduction orogen, the Andes. To date the results provide the densest and most highly resolved geophysical image of an active subduction orogen.

A Tale of the Dispossessed/La Multitud Errante

A Tale of the Dispossessed/La Multitud Errante
Author: Laura Restrepo
Publisher: Harper Collins
Total Pages: 226
Release: 2003
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 006072370X

From the acclaimed author of "The Dark Bride" comes a new novella published in a bilingual English/Spanish edition.