Transitions

Transitions
Author: Peter W Newton
Publisher: CSIRO PUBLISHING
Total Pages: 712
Release: 2008-06-27
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0643099735

Formidable challenges confront Australia and its human settlements: the mega-metro regions, major and provincial cities, coastal, rural and remote towns. The key drivers of change and major urban vulnerabilities have been identified and principal among them are resource-constraints, such as oil, water, food, skilled labour and materials, and carbon-constraints, linked to climate change and a need to transition to renewable energy, both of which will strongly shape urban development this century. Transitions identifies 21st century challenges to the resilience of Australia’s cities and regions that flow from a range of global and local influences, and offers a portfolio of solutions to these critical problems and vulnerabilities. The solutions will require fundamental transitions in many instances: to our urban infrastructures, to our institutions and how they plan for the future, and perhaps most of all to ourselves in terms of our lifestyles and consumption patterns. With contributions from 92 researchers - all leaders in their respective fields - this book offers the expertise to chart pathways for a sustainability transition.

Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Electronic Engineering and Renewable Energy

Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Electronic Engineering and Renewable Energy
Author: Bekkay Hajji
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 786
Release: 2018-08-01
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9811314055

The proceedings present a selection of refereed papers presented at the 1st International Conference on Electronic Engineering and Renewable Energy (ICEERE 2018) held during 15-17 April 2018, Saidi, Morocco. The contributions from electrical engineers and experts highlight key issues and developments essential to the multifaceted field of electrical engineering systems and seek to address multidisciplinary challenges in Information and Communication Technologies. The book has a special focus on energy challenges for developing the Euro-Mediterranean regions through new renewable energy technologies in the agricultural and rural areas. The book is intended for academia, including graduate students, experienced researchers and industrial practitioners working in the fields of Electronic Engineering and Renewable Energy.

Design for X

Design for X
Author: Charles M. Eastman
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 506
Release: 1996-08-31
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0412787504

Bringing together the expertise of worldwide authorities in the field, Design for X is the first comprehensive book to offer systematic and structured coverage of contemporary and concurrent product development techniques. It features over fifteen techniques, including: design for manufacture and assembly; design for distribution; design for quality; and design for the environment. Alternative approaches and common elements are discussed and critical issues such as integration and tradeoff are explored.

Environment Conscious Manufacturing

Environment Conscious Manufacturing
Author: Surendra M. Gupta
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 560
Release: 2007-12-19
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1420018795

Hotter temperatures, less arctic ice, loss of habitat-every other day, it seems, global warming and environmental issues make headlines. Consumer-driven environmental awareness combined with stricter recycling regulations have put the pressure on companies to produce and dispose of products in an environmentally responsible manner. Redefining indus

Emerging Technologies for Sustainability

Emerging Technologies for Sustainability
Author: P.C Thomas
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 882
Release: 2020-08-15
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1000258882

The theme of conference is Emerging Technologies for Sustainability. Sustainability tends to be problem driven and oriented towards guiding decision making. The goal is to raise the global standard of living without increasing the use of resources beyond global sustainable levels. The conference is intended to act as a platform for researchers to share and gain knowledge, showcase their research findings and propose new solutions in policy formulation, design, processing and application of green materials, material selection, analysis, green manufacturing, testing and synthesis, thereby contributing to the creation of a more sustainable world.

Proceedings of CECNet 2021

Proceedings of CECNet 2021
Author: A. J. Tallón-Ballesteros
Publisher:
Total Pages: 786
Release: 2022-01-19
Genre:
ISBN: 9781643682402

It is almost impossible to imagine life today without the electronics, communications and networks we have all come to take for granted. The 6G network is currently under development and some chips able to operate at the Terahertz (THz) scale have already been introduced, so the next decade will probably see the consolidation of 6G-based technology, as well as many compliant devices.This book presents the proceedings of the 11th International Conference on Electronics, Communications and Networks (CECNet 2021), initially planned to be held from 18-21 November 2021 in Beijing, China, but ultimately held as an online event due to ongoing COVID-19 restrictions. The CECNet series is now an established annual event attracting participants in the interrelated fields of electronics, computers, communications and wireless communications engineering and technology from around the world. Careful review by program committee members, who took into consideration the breadth and depth of those research topics that fall within the scope of CECNet, resulted in the selection of the 88 papers presented here from the 325 submissions received. This represents an acceptance rate of around 27%. Providing an overview of current research and developments in these rapidly evolving fields, the book will be of interest to all those working with digital communications networks.

E-Cycling: Linking Trade and Environmental Law in the EC and the U.S.

E-Cycling: Linking Trade and Environmental Law in the EC and the U.S.
Author: Harri Kalimo
Publisher: Martinus Nijhoff Publishers
Total Pages: 775
Release: 2006-06-20
Genre: Law
ISBN: 1571053565

Provides insight into recycling legislation and its relationship with trade law, explaining numerous environmental policy tools, such as producer responsibility. Examines the relationship between international trade and environmental protection. Uses a case study of electronic recycling and a comparative law approach to clarify the evolving law of the European Community and the United States.