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Carbon Finance
Wiley 2011; US$ 90.00 US$ 78.99Praise for Carbon Finance "A timely, objective, and informative analysis of the financial opportunities and challenges presented by climate change, including a thorough description of adaptive measures and insurance products for managing risk in a carbon constrained economy." —James R. Evans, M. Eng. P. Geo., Senior Manager, Environmental... more...
Introduction to Volcanic Seismology
Elsevier Science 2003; US$ 180.00Volcanic earthquakes represent the main and often the only instrument to forecast volcanic eruptions. This book is the first monograph about seismicity in volcanoes. It describes the main types of seismic signals in volcanoes, their nature and spatial and temporal distribution at different stages of eruptive activity. The book begins with an introduction... more...
Environmental Risk Assessment
CRC Press 2014; US$ 62.95The purpose of risk assessment is to support science-based decisions about how to solve complex societal problems. The problems we face in the twenty-first century have many social, political, and technical complexities. Environmental risk assessment in particular is of increasing importance as a means of seeking to address the potential effects of... more...
Media, Culture And The Environment
Taylor and Francis 2013; US$ 43.95This book is intended for final year undergraduates and postgraduates in cultural and media studies, as well as postgraduate and academic researchers. Courses on culture and the media within sociology, environmental studies, human geography and politics. more...
Comparing Environmental Risks
Taylor and Francis 2014; US$ 70.00The budgetary squeeze of the 1990s has made it obvious that the government cannot address every possible environmental problem. Comparative risk assessment (CRA) is increasingly advanced as the means for setting realistic priorities. RFF's Center for Risk Management commissioned background papers from leading experts on CRA for a meeting with federal... more...
Statistical Applications for Environmental Analysis and Risk Assessment
Wiley 2014; US$ 125.00 US$ 112.50Statistical Applications for Environmental Analysis and Risk Assessment guides readers through real-world situations and the best statistical methods used to determine the nature and extent of the problem, evaluate the potential human health and ecological risks, and design and implement remedial systems as necessary. Featuring numerous worked examples... more...
Risks and Decisions for Conservation and Environmental Management
Cambridge University Press 2005; US$ 72.00Describes how to conduct a complete environmental risk assessment for students, researchers and professionals in ecology, conservation and resource management. more...
Environmental Risk Analysis
McGraw-Hill Education 2001; US$ 102.95"This is probably the most comprehensive treatment of this subject that I have seen. The authors have presented an approach and concept that far surpasses anything currently available." - Jeffrey Vincoli, CSP, CHCM *Examines problems such as transport, burial/storage, monitoring, and spillage - and tells how to overcome them *Provides tables, graphs,... more...
Risk Assessment as a Basis for the Forecast and Prevention of Catastrophies
IOS Press 2008; US$ 161.00Increasing frequency and severity of natural disasters in the Republic of Moldova, limited resources for prevention and mitigation of their impact, has increased the level of vulnerability of the population. This publication discusses theoretical knowledge and practical experiences in the area of natural and anthropogenic disasters. more...
Handbook of Environmental Impact Assessment
Wiley 2009; US$ 340.00 US$ 306.00Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is a significant, anticipatory, environmental management tool. International debate focuses on its enhancement to meet the challenges of sustainable development as well as demands for scientifically robust integrated and participative decision-making. This handbook hopes to improve practices by contributing an... more...
