Footprints In The Soil

Author : Benno P Warkentin
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 572 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2006-04-18
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 0080477879

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Footprints in the Soil by Benno P Warkentin Pdf

The history of science discipline is contributing valuable knowledge of the culture of soil understanding, of the conditions in society that fostered the ideas, and of why they developed in certain ways. This book is about the progressive “footprints made by scientists in the soil. It contains chapters chosen from important topics in the development of soil science, and tells the story of the people and the exciting ideas that contributed to our present understanding of soils. Initiated by discussions within the Soil Science Society of America and the International Union of Soil Sciences, this book uniquely illustrates the significance of soils to our society. It is planned for soils students, for various scientific disciplines, and for members of the public who show an increasing interest in soil. This book allows us to answer the questions: “How do we know what we know about soils? and “How did one step or idea lead to the next one? The chapters are written by an international group of authors, each with special interests, bound together by the central theme of soils and how we came to our present understanding of soils. Each concentrate on soil knowledge in the western world and draw primarily on written accounts available in English and European languages. Academics, graduate students, researchers and practitioners will gain new insights from these studies of how ideas in soil science and understanding of uses of soils developed. * Discusses tracing soils knowledge accumulated from Roman times, first by soil users and after 1800s by scientists * Offers ideas about how soils knowledge was influenced by the social context and by human needs * Combines the history of ideas with scientific knowledge of soils * Written by chapter authors who combine subject matter expertise with knowledge of practical soil uses, and provide numerous references for further study of the relevant literature

Author : Paul Brenton,Gareth Edwards-Jones,Michael Friis Jensen
Publisher : World Bank Publications
Page : 84 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2010-09-21
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780821385449

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Carbon Footprints and Food Systems by Paul Brenton,Gareth Edwards-Jones,Michael Friis Jensen Pdf

This report addresses carbon labeling schemes, a high-profile issue and one that has important economic implications for developing countries. Carbon accounting and labeling instruments are designed to present information on greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) from supply chains. These instruments have become an important awareness-raising channel for governments, producers, retailers and consumers to bring about the reduction of GHGs. At the same time, they have emerged as a crucial element of supply chain management, trade logistics and, potentially, trade regulations between countries. But the underlying science of GHG emissions is only partially developed. Many of these schemes are based on rudimentary knowledge of GHG emissions and have mainly been designed by industrialized countries. There is a concern that these systems do not accurately reflect production processes in developing countries, and that they may even shift consumer preferences away from developing country exports. The report includes an analysis of current and emerging carbon labeling schemes and an assessment of available data, emissions factors and knowledge gaps of carbon footprinting methodologies. The report also analyzes carbon accounting methodologies for sugar and pineapple products from Zambia and Mauritius according to PAS 2050 guidelines, to illustrate whether these schemes accurately represent the production systems in developing countries. The report concludes with a series of recommendations on how carbon footprint labeling can be made more development-friendly

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 100 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : French
ISBN : 0473160935

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French Footprints on New Zealand Soil by Anonim Pdf

Author : Uday Chatterjee,Angela Oyilieze Akanwa,Suresh Kumar,Sudhir Kumar Singh,Abira Dutta Roy
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 782 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2023-01-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783031155017

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Ecological Footprints of Climate Change by Uday Chatterjee,Angela Oyilieze Akanwa,Suresh Kumar,Sudhir Kumar Singh,Abira Dutta Roy Pdf

This book explores global implications of human activities that trigger changes in climate and the appropriate scientific, adaptive, and sustainable approaches as a proven information tool. It reveals that the ecological, social, and economic dynamics of the changing earth encompasses huge uncertainties coupled with its ability to be linked to other forms of global change. From a scientific perspective, multiple efforts are expedient to integrate the many aspects of global changes. Increases in science and technology have afforded nations the ability to plan for the future by investing in adaptive and mitigative measures to monitor present and future changes. Just as the climatic and ecological impacts of climate change are unequally distributed, so is the adaptive capacity to cope with these impacts in different nations. Considering that wealth, infrastructure, and political stability all contribute to a nation's capacity to anticipate and respond to change. So, global South nations who are disadvantaged in these areas are faced with more inequalities and more unique adaptive strategies. There is need for increased aggregate efforts and interaction between scientists, stakeholders, and policy makers to improve both decision-making and global change in science. Scientists and researchers need to work on expanding the range of polices that are proposed, debated, and implemented. This way, novelty, new ideas and methodologies are infused into the society. At this point of multiple climate footprints, there is an immense need to explore all ideas evaluating their possibilities in presenting alternative futures, developing alternative policies, and adaptive options to solve the intractable ecological footprints of climate change.

Author : Patrick B. Reyes
Publisher : Chalice Press
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2016-12-13
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780827225329

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Nobody Cries When We Die by Patrick B. Reyes Pdf

When the screams of innocents dying engulf you, how do you hear God's voice? Will God and God's people call you to life when your breath is being strangled out of you? For people of color living each day surrounded by violence, for whom survival is not a given, vocational discernment is more than "finding your purpose" - it's a matter of life and death. Patrick Reyes shares his story of how the community around him - his grandmother, robed clergy, educators, friends, and neighbors - saved him from gang life, abuse, and the economic and racial oppression that threatened to kill him before he ever reached adulthood. A story balancing the tension between pain and healing, Nobody Cries When We Die takes you to the places that make American society flinch, redefines what you are called to do with your life, and gives you strength to save lives and lead in your own community. Part of the FTE (Forum for Theological Exploration) Series

Author : The Organizing Committee of the 16th ICSMGE
Publisher : IOS Press
Page : 3742 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2005-09-12
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781614996569

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Proceedings of the 16th International Conference on Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering by The Organizing Committee of the 16th ICSMGE Pdf

The 16th ICSMGE responds to the needs of the engineering and construction community, promoting dialog and exchange between academia and practice in various aspects of soil mechanics and geotechnical engineering. This is reflected in the central theme of the conference 'Geotechnology in Harmony with the Global Environment'. The proceedings of the conference are of great interest for geo-engineers and researchers in soil mechanics and geotechnical engineering. Volume 1 contains 5 plenary session lectures, the Terzaghi Oration, Heritage Lecture, and 3 papers presented in the major project session. Volumes 2, 3, and 4 contain papers with the following topics: Soil mechanics in general; Infrastructure and mobility; Environmental issues of geotechnical engineering; Enhancing natural disaster reduction systems; Professional practice and education. Volume 5 contains the report of practitioner/academic forum, 20 general reports, a summary of the sessions and workshops held during the conference.

Author : Arnab Banerjee,Ram Swaroop Meena,Manoj Kumar Jhariya,Dhiraj Kumar Yadav
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 518 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2020-12-16
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789811594960

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Agroecological Footprints Management for Sustainable Food System by Arnab Banerjee,Ram Swaroop Meena,Manoj Kumar Jhariya,Dhiraj Kumar Yadav Pdf

Agroecological footprints are a unique and popular concept for sustainable food system. Measuring and keeping a tab on the agroecological footprints of various human activities has gained remarkable interest in the past decade. From a range of human activities, food production and agriculture are most essential as well as extremely dependent on the agroecosystems. It is therefore crucial to understand the interaction of agroecosystem constituents with the extensive agricultural practices. The environmental impact measured in terms of agroecological footprints for a healthy for the sustainable food system. The editors critically examine the status of agroecological footprints and how it can be maintained within sustainable limits. Drawing upon research and examples from around the world, the book is offering an up-to-date account, and insight into how agroecology can be implemented as a solution in the form of eco-friendly practices that would boost up the production, curbs the environmental impacts, improves the bio-capacity, and reduces the agroecological footprints. It further discusses the changing status of the agroecological footprints and the growth of other footprint tools and types, such as land, water, carbon, nitrogen, etc. This book will be of interest to teachers, researchers, government planners, climate change scientists, capacity builders, and policymakers. Also, the book serves as additional reading material for undergraduate and graduate students of agriculture, agroforestry, agroecology, soil science, and environmental sciences. National and international agricultural scientists, policymakers will also find this to be useful to achieve the ‘Sustainable Development Goals’.

Author : Subramanian Senthilkannan Muthu
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 143 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2022-05-26
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789811905346

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Environmental Footprints of Crops by Subramanian Senthilkannan Muthu Pdf

There are multiple variants of environmental footprints such as carbon footprint, ecological footprint, water footprint, nitrogen footprint and so on. There are numerous developments in terms of measuring the environmental footprints of various products. Many new indicators are being developed in terms of footprints to measure the environmental performance of various products. The need to measure various environmental footprints of agricultural crops is obvious and does not need any explanation these days when the importance of sustainability is felt so much and being practiced in all industrial sectors, including agriculture. This book presents five interesting chapters pertaining to environmental footprints of crops.

Author : Rose Peters Emery
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Portuguese American women
ISBN : 0972857605

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Footprints in the Soil by Rose Peters Emery Pdf

Author : Subramanian Senthilkannan Muthu
Publisher : Springer
Page : 99 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2019-06-25
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789811379161

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Carbon Footprints by Subramanian Senthilkannan Muthu Pdf

This book addresses carbon footprint calculation and mitigation in various industrial sectors. There are numerous sectors whose carbon footprints need to be calculated, and effective ways to mitigate the greenhouse-gas emissions from these sectors need to be found. This book highlights the carbon sequestration potential of the Western Ghats ecosystems, the carbon footprint of Spanish households and residential buildings, and agricultural products in Canada; it also includes a case study on urban carbon footprints.

Author : Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations,Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit
Publisher : Food & Agriculture Org.
Page : 140 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2018-10-30
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789251309445

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Methodological guide to reduce carbon and water footprints in banana plantations by Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations,Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit Pdf

The World Banana Forum (WBF) publication developed a methodological guide to reduce water and carbon footprints in banana plantations worldwide. Members of the Working Group (WG) on Sustainable Production Systems and Environmental Impact acknowledged the contribution of banana production in the total global GHG emissions and the consumption of freshwater in the economic activity, both stressed in the 2015 Paris Climate Conference (COP21), having the agricultural sector a high mitigation potential. Therefore, the WG wishes to contribute to the global fight against climate change and promote the sustainable use of natural resources, developing practical tools to strengthen the efforts of the global banana industry to reduce its carbon and water footprint (CWF). Since banana farmers are struggling to adapt to climate change, the project aims to mainstream and support the adoption of best climate-smart practices and efficient water management in the banana value chain as part of the environmental strategy of organizations. Efforts to promote CWF reduction programs in the banana industry are still incipient and carried out mostly by multinationals, due in part to the implementation costs, the complexity of the topic for farmers, the lack of user-friendly tools to measure them efficiently, and that is still a B2B-driven strategy not yet recognized by consumers. Even though the need for supporting carbon and water footprint analysis (CWF) in the banana industry remains strong, there is still an apparent lack of sufficient financial incentives by both the governments and the global market.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 848 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 1972
Category : Lunar geology
ISBN : STANFORD:36105032283207

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Lunar Science by Anonim Pdf

Author : Sarah Springman,Jan Laue,Linda Seward
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 1552 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2010-06-17
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781466557420

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Physical Modelling in Geotechnics, Two Volume Set by Sarah Springman,Jan Laue,Linda Seward Pdf

This book results from the 7th ICPMG meeting in Zurich 2010 and covers a broad range of aspects of physical modelling in geotechnics, linking across to other modelling techniques to consider the entire spectrum required in providing innovative geotechnical engineering solutions. Topics presented at the conference: Soil – Structure – Interaction; Natural Hazards; Earthquake Engineering: Soft Soil Engineering; New Geotechnical Physical; Modelling Facilities; Advanced Experimental Techniques; Comparisons between Physical and Numerical Modelling Specific Topics: Offshore Engineering; Ground Improvement and Foundations; Tunnelling, Excavations and Retaining Structures; Dams and slopes; Process Modelling; Goenvironmental Modelling; Education

Author : Holger Heuer,Andreas Westphal,Stefan Schrader,Danny Coyne,Mette Vestergård,Johannes Hallmann,A. Sylvia S. Schleker,Bing Yang,Amir Szitenberg
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2021-04-21
Category : Science
ISBN : 9782889667017

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Nematodes in Phytobiomes by Holger Heuer,Andreas Westphal,Stefan Schrader,Danny Coyne,Mette Vestergård,Johannes Hallmann,A. Sylvia S. Schleker,Bing Yang,Amir Szitenberg Pdf

Author : Ram Swaroop Meena
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 380 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2019-08-23
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9789811385704

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Soil Health Restoration and Management by Ram Swaroop Meena Pdf

Meeting the food requirements of an ever-increasing population is a pressing challenge for every country around the globe. Soil degradation has a negative impact on food security by reducing the cultivated land areas, while at the same time the world population is predicted to increase to 9.2 billion in 2050. Soil degradation adversely affects soil function and productivity and degraded soils now amount to 6 billion ha worldwide. The major factors are salinization, erosion, depletion of nutrients due to exhaustive agricultural practices and contamination with toxic metal ions and agrochemicals, which reduces the activity of soil microbe. In addition, poor soil management also decreases fertility. As such, measures are required to restore the soil health and productivity: organic matter, beneficial microorganisms and nutrient dynamics can all improve the physical, chemical and biological properties of soil. Understanding the role of soil health restoration and management in sustainability and nutritional security calls for a holistic approach to assess soil functions and examine the contributions of a particular management system within a defined timescale. Further, best management practices in cropping systems are important in ensuring sustainability and food and nutritional security without compromising the soil quality and productivity potential. Rational soil management practices must allow environmentally and economically sustainable yields and restoration of soil health.