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Publisher | : Academic Press |
Total Pages | : 326 |
Release | : 2016-01-30 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 0128093048 |
Advances in Ecological Research is one of the most successful series in the highly competitive field of ecology. Each volume publishes topical and important reviews, interpreting ecology as widely as in the past, to include all material that contributes to our understanding of the field. Topics in this invaluable series include the physiology, populations, and communities of plants and animals, as well as landscape and ecosystem ecology. - Presents the most updated information on the field of ecology, publishing topical and important reviews - Provides all information that relates to a thorough understanding of the field - Includes data on physiology, populations, and communities of plants and animals - New ideas on ES - Integrative approach working across a variety of levels of biological organization and spatial and temporal scales - Diversity of relevant subjects covered
Author | : National Research Council |
Publisher | : National Academies Press |
Total Pages | : 526 |
Release | : 2011-01-10 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 0309145880 |
Climate change is occurring, is caused largely by human activities, and poses significant risks for-and in many cases is already affecting-a broad range of human and natural systems. The compelling case for these conclusions is provided in Advancing the Science of Climate Change, part of a congressionally requested suite of studies known as America's Climate Choices. While noting that there is always more to learn and that the scientific process is never closed, the book shows that hypotheses about climate change are supported by multiple lines of evidence and have stood firm in the face of serious debate and careful evaluation of alternative explanations. As decision makers respond to these risks, the nation's scientific enterprise can contribute through research that improves understanding of the causes and consequences of climate change and also is useful to decision makers at the local, regional, national, and international levels. The book identifies decisions being made in 12 sectors, ranging from agriculture to transportation, to identify decisions being made in response to climate change. Advancing the Science of Climate Change calls for a single federal entity or program to coordinate a national, multidisciplinary research effort aimed at improving both understanding and responses to climate change. Seven cross-cutting research themes are identified to support this scientific enterprise. In addition, leaders of federal climate research should redouble efforts to deploy a comprehensive climate observing system, improve climate models and other analytical tools, invest in human capital, and improve linkages between research and decisions by forming partnerships with action-oriented programs.
Author | : Osvaldo E. Sala |
Publisher | : Island Press |
Total Pages | : 321 |
Release | : 2012-09-26 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 1610911253 |
Biodiversity Change and Human Health brings together leading experts from the natural science and social science realms as well as the medical community to explore the explicit linkages between human-driven alterations of biodiversity and documented impacts of those changes on human health. The book utilizes multidisciplinary approaches to explore and address the complex interplay between natural biodiversity and human health and well-being. The five parts examine health trade-offs between competing uses of biodiversity (highlighting synergistic situations in which conservation of natural biodiversity actually promotes human health and well-being); relationships between biodiversity and quality of life that have developed over ecological and evolutionary time; the effects of changing biodiversity on provisioning of ecosystem services, and how they have affected human health; the role of biodiversity in the spread of infectious disease; native biodiversity as a resource for traditional and modern medicine Biodiversity Change and Human Health synthesizes our current understanding and identifies major gaps in knowledge as it places all aspects of biodiversity and health interactions within a common framework. Contributors explore potential points of crossover among disciplines (both in ways of thinking and of specific methodologies) that could ultimately expand opportunities for humans to both live sustainably and enjoy a desirable quality of life.
Author | : |
Publisher | : Academic Press |
Total Pages | : 360 |
Release | : 2015-12-01 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 0128039337 |
Advances in Ecological Research is one of the most successful series in the highly competitive field of ecology. Each volume publishes topical and important reviews, interpreting ecology as widely as in the past, to include all material that contributes to our understanding of the field. Topics in this invaluable series include the physiology, populations, and communities of plants and animals, as well as landscape and ecosystem ecology. - Presents the most updated information on the field of ecology, publishing topical and important reviews - Provides all information that relates to a thorough understanding of the field - Includes data on physiology, populations, and communities of plants and animals - New ideas on ES - Integrative approach working across a variety of levels of biological organization and spatial and temporal scales - Diversity of relevant subjects covered
Author | : Kurt Jax |
Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
Total Pages | : 287 |
Release | : 2010-09-16 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 0521879531 |
A new and integrative analysis of the concept of ecosystem functioning, providing guidance for its application in conservation practice.
Author | : Jetske A. Bouma |
Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
Total Pages | : 287 |
Release | : 2015-01-29 |
Genre | : Business & Economics |
ISBN | : 1107062888 |
This book draws on a range of interdisciplinary perspectives to provide a framework for translating concepts into ecosystem-related decision making and practice.
Author | : National Research Council |
Publisher | : National Academies Press |
Total Pages | : 134 |
Release | : 2011-06-11 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 0309145856 |
Climate change is occurring. It is very likely caused by the emission of greenhouse gases from human activities, and poses significant risks for a range of human and natural systems. And these emissions continue to increase, which will result in further change and greater risks. America's Climate Choices makes the case that the environmental, economic, and humanitarian risks posed by climate change indicate a pressing need for substantial action now to limit the magnitude of climate change and to prepare for adapting to its impacts. Although there is some uncertainty about future risk, acting now will reduce the risks posed by climate change and the pressure to make larger, more rapid, and potentially more expensive reductions later. Most actions taken to reduce vulnerability to climate change impacts are common sense investments that will offer protection against natural climate variations and extreme events. In addition, crucial investment decisions made now about equipment and infrastructure can "lock in" commitments to greenhouse gas emissions for decades to come. Finally, while it may be possible to scale back or reverse many responses to climate change, it is difficult or impossible to "undo" climate change, once manifested. Current efforts of local, state, and private-sector actors are important, but not likely to yield progress comparable to what could be achieved with the addition of strong federal policies that establish coherent national goals and incentives, and that promote strong U.S. engagement in international-level response efforts. The inherent complexities and uncertainties of climate change are best met by applying an iterative risk management framework and making efforts to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions; prepare for adapting to impacts; invest in scientific research, technology development, and information systems; and facilitate engagement between scientific and technical experts and the many types of stakeholders making America's climate choices.
Author | : Roel Slootweg |
Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
Total Pages | : 456 |
Release | : 2010 |
Genre | : Law |
ISBN | : 0521888417 |
First of its kind and unique in its blend of theoretical and practical approaches for mainstreaming biodiversity in impact assessment.
Author | : Matthias Schröter |
Publisher | : Springer |
Total Pages | : 406 |
Release | : 2019-01-31 |
Genre | : Technology & Engineering |
ISBN | : 3319962299 |
This book aims to identify, present and discuss key driving forces and pressures on ecosystem services. Ecosystem services are the contributions that ecosystems provide to human well-being. The scope of this atlas is on identifying solutions and lessons to be applied across science, policy and practice. The atlas will address different components of ecosystem services, assess risks and vulnerabilities, and outline governance and management opportunities. The atlas will therefore attract a wide audience, both from policy and practice and from different scientific disciplines. The emphasis will be on ecosystems in Europe, as the available data on service provision is best developed for this region and recognizes the strengths of the contributing authors. Ecosystems of regions outside Europe will be covered where possible.
Author | : Shahid Naeem |
Publisher | : Oxford University Press |
Total Pages | : 387 |
Release | : 2009-07-30 |
Genre | : Business & Economics |
ISBN | : 0199547955 |
The book starts by summarizing the development of the basic science and provides a meta-analysis that quantitatively tests several biodiversity and ecosystem functioning hypotheses.