Wiley-VCH - Environmental Studies

1. Microplastics in the Environment

   Microplastics is a collective term for the rapidly accumulating micrometer-sized plastic particles from industrial processes, household release and the breakdown of larger plastic items. Since organisms generally cannot degrade or eliminate these chemically inert pollutants, efforts to limit their impact focus on the prevention of their generation and slowing down their release and distribution. Microplastics in the Environment: Fate, Impacts, Removal, and Management provides the readers with an understanding of the occurrence and fate of microplastics in the environment and possible management strategies. It is organized into three main parts. Part 1 deals with the fundamental ideas regarding microplastics, including their classification, major sources, their detection and characterization, as well as risk assessment methods. The second part covers the fate and transport of microplastics in various environmental domains, their interaction with ecosystems, and the exposure of humans to environment-borne microplastics. The final part surveys current and future approaches to limit and remove the environmental effects of microplastics. A wide range of measures is discussed here, from replacement of plastics with biodegradable substitutes to more efficient recycling of plastics to their active removal and remediation. With its emphasis on management and remediation, this book is a valuable one-stop resource for environmental scientists, government agencies and researchers working in the field of microplastics pollution. [656 Pages, Hardcover] Read More...

   
   
   
2. Sustainability Programs

   Go-to guidance for designing, implementing, and managing effective sustainability management systems Moving past vague concepts, buzzword overloads, superficial efforts, and flavor-of-the-month misdirections, Sustainability Programs presents a pragmatic, step-by-step approach to creating and managing adaptable, organization-wide sustainability programs to achieve People, Planet, and Profit (3P) objectives with least cost, effort, and risk. Key steps covered in this book include reaching a programmatic "Go" decision, developing sustainability policies, designing an organizational framework, defining the most pressing sustainability needs, and cascading 3P goals, tactics, targets, and initiatives into business units, functions, and departments to create new capabilities and improve performance. By following the principles and practices in this book, any organization can better achieve sustainability's full promise of social responsibility, environmental stewardship, and financial performance. Written by authors with a wealth of practitioner experience in the field, Sustainability Programs explores topics including: * Creating social, environmental, and financial strategies, tactics, targets, and initiatives that create new capabilities and resolve 3P performance issues * Avoiding ad hoc projects that fail to address critical sustainability issues, wasting valuable resources and squandering competitive advantages * Overcoming technical professionals' lack of business management experience and helping management professionals understand sustainability's benefits and intricacies * Understanding sustainability through the management lenses of risk reduction, improved efficiencies through eradication of wastes, increased revenues via innovation, and enhanced competitive advantages fueled by greenwash-free transparency. * Responding to the demanding data capture, analysis, and reporting challenges of environmental, social, and governance (ESG). Acknowledging that one size does not fit all, this book delivers individual concepts and methods adaptable across any organization's value chains. It is an essential read for leaders and practitioners working within public and private enterprises of all types and sizes, especially those with 2,000 to 5,000 employees. [288 Pages, Hardcover] Read More...

   
   
   
3. Environmental Monitoring Using Artificial Intelligence

   Environmental Monitoring Using Artificial Intelligence is a vital resource for anyone looking to leverage cutting-edge technologies in artificial intelligence and sensor systems to effectively address environmental challenges, offering innovative solutions and insights essential for creating a sustainable future. Environmental Monitoring Using Artificial Intelligence provides a comprehensive exploration of the cutting-edge technologies transforming environmental monitoring. This book bridges the gap between artificial intelligence (AI), natural language processing (NLP), and sensor-based systems, highlighting their potential to revolutionize the way we address pressing environmental challenges. Each chapter presents innovative case studies, real-world applications, and the latest research on how these technologies are being utilized to monitor and manage ecosystems, water resources, air quality, and urban sustainability. From advanced sensor networks to machine learning models, this book covers a broad spectrum of topics, including smart water solutions, biodiversity conservation, waste management, and agricultural sustainability. It offers an interdisciplinary approach, making it an essential resource for environmental engineers, data scientists, researchers, and policymakers. Whether you're exploring smart city innovations, renewable energy monitoring, or AI-driven solutions for environmental protection, Environmental Monitoring Using Artificial Intelligence equips readers with the knowledge and tools to leverage technology for a sustainable future. [432 Pages, Hardcover] Read More...

   
   
   
4. The Care Economy

   Care is the foundation of organic life. But its fate in the economy is precarious and uncertain. The labour of care is arduous and underpaid. Yet without it health and vitality are impossible. Care itself ends up leading a curious dual life. In our hearts it's honoured as an irreducible good. But in the market it's treated as a second class citizen - barely recognised in the relentless rush for productivity and wealth. How did we arrive in this dysfunctional place? And what can we do to change things? What would it mean to take health seriously as a societal goal? What would it take to adopt care as an organising principle in the economy? Renowned ecological economist Tim Jackson sets out to tackle these questions in this timely and deeply personal book. His journey travels through the history of medicine, the economics of capitalism and the philosophical underpinnings of health. He unpacks the gender politics of care, revisits the birthplace of a universal dream and confronts the demons that prevent us from realising it. Irreverent, insightful and profoundly inquisitive, The Care Economy offers a bold and accessible manifesto for a healthier and more humane society. [301 Pages, Softcover] Read More...

   
   
   
5. The Care Economy

   Care is the foundation of organic life. But its fate in the economy is precarious and uncertain. The labour of care is arduous and underpaid. Yet without it health and vitality are impossible. Care itself ends up leading a curious dual life. In our hearts it's honoured as an irreducible good. But in the market it's treated as a second class citizen - barely recognised in the relentless rush for productivity and wealth. How did we arrive in this dysfunctional place? And what can we do to change things? What would it mean to take health seriously as a societal goal? What would it take to adopt care as an organising principle in the economy? Renowned ecological economist Tim Jackson sets out to tackle these questions in this timely and deeply personal book. His journey travels through the history of medicine, the economics of capitalism and the philosophical underpinnings of health. He unpacks the gender politics of care, revisits the birthplace of a universal dream and confronts the demons that prevent us from realising it. Irreverent, insightful and profoundly inquisitive, The Care Economy offers a bold and accessible manifesto for a healthier and more humane society. [342 Pages, Hardcover] Read More...