From fuelwood in developing countries to the disposal of nuclear waste, energy issues have long been at the heart of the sustainability debate. This title tackles a diverse array of questions with relevance for policy and technology. It offers an opportunity to gain broad, archival coverage of the various aspects of sustainability.
From fuelwood in developing countries to the disposal of nuclear waste, energy issues have long been at the heart of the sustainability debate. This t...
People scratching a living from parched land, women walking miles for scraps of firewood are both familiar images of Africa. But, in many places, people, with the help of governments and aid agencies, are putting the land into good shape, growing more food. This book looks at these advances from the viewpoint of the energy crisis of the poor.
People scratching a living from parched land, women walking miles for scraps of firewood are both familiar images of Africa. But, in many places, peop...
Over 60 million people live in the SADCC countries. The vast majority, city-dwellers as well as farmers, rely on wood fuel for domestic use. Supplies are diminishing as consumption grows. This book examines those causes throughout the nine SADCC countries, and considers the policies that can be developed there.
Over 60 million people live in the SADCC countries. The vast majority, city-dwellers as well as farmers, rely on wood fuel for domestic use. Supplies ...
Energy is an issue for everyone and nowhere more so than in the SADCC countries. This title offers a study that combines the results of field assessment of biomass with advanced techniques in remote sensing by satellite to present the picture of biomass distribution throughout the SADCC region.
Energy is an issue for everyone and nowhere more so than in the SADCC countries. This title offers a study that combines the results of field assessme...
Everyday throughout Britain, by road, by rail and by sea, there are large numbers of routine movements of radioactive cargo. Presenting an account of what is moved, this book considers the risks, including that of terrorism, the safety record and the precautions. It also highlights the perils of the secrecy surrounding the industry.
Everyday throughout Britain, by road, by rail and by sea, there are large numbers of routine movements of radioactive cargo. Presenting an account of ...
Worldwide, urbanization is steadily increasing, yet many modern cities are becoming less and less able to accommodate the growth in their population. Congestion, pollution, low-quality housing, social fragmentation, noise, crime and inadequate social services all contribute to a declining quality of urban life. Planners and policy makers are battling to alleviate the problems with a variety of urban renewal initiatives, and energy-environmental policies have become central to their quest for urban sustainability.
Worldwide, urbanization is steadily increasing, yet many modern cities are becoming less and less able to accommodate the growth in their population. ...
