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  • Enhancing Energy Efficiency in Irrigation

    A Socio-Technical Approach in South India

    Series series Earth and Environmental Science (R0)
    This SpringerBrief reviews currently applied and potential solutions for improving the efficiency and quality of rural electricity supply in India, a major bottleneck for agricultural development. It provides background on the current state of supply and reviews recent and ongoing research and development projects. One selected project, designed and conducted by the authors, is outlined in detail. ... Read more

    $49.49 USD

  • Methods for Stakeholder Analysis

    Exploring actor constellations in transition and change processes towards sustainable resource use and the case of Hyderabad, India

    Series Book 1/2009 - Emerging megacities
    Currently 23 cities exceed the 10 million inhabitants’ threshold. The number of world’s megacities is expected to grow to 39 in 2025 with 32 of these in emerging economies. While today cities cater for over half of the world’s population, they are facing ever increasing environmental problems. Whether or not an emerging megacity will be able to cope with expected climate change impacts and ... Read more

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    The Tree Faller’s Manual is an essential handbook for forest operators and others who need to fell trees manually using a hand-held chainsaw. This manual builds on the information provided by the Chainsaw Operator’s Manual.Tree felling is a high risk activity. Many fatalities and serious injuries have occurred as a result of being struck by falling trees, dislodged tree limbs or other dangers in ... Read more

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  • The Fertile Earth – Nature's Energies in Agriculture, Soil Fertilisation and Forestry

    Volume 3 of Renowned Environmentalist Viktor Schauberger's Eco-Technology Series

    Translated by Callum Coats ...
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  • Local Governments and Climate Change

    Sustainable Energy Planning and Implementation in Small and Medium Sized Communities

    Series series Earth and Environmental Science (R0)
    Global warming is changing the world as we know it. Climate change can have catastrophic impacts in numerous cities across the world. It is time for us to react – quickly and effectively. The European Community (EC) has been leading the fight against climate change, making it one of its top priorities. We have introduced the most ambitious targets of their kind, known as the “20/20/20 by 2020” ... Read more

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  • Adapting Agriculture to Climate Change

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  • Gentrification

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