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Author : Malcolm Cresser
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 0521322707
Total Pages : 147 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (213 download)
Download or read book Acidification of Freshwaters written by Malcolm Cresser and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 1987 with total page 147 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Very Good,No Highlights or Markup,all pages are intact.
Author : Alan G. Hildrew
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9783946729273
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (292 download)
Download or read book Freshwater Acidification written by Alan G. Hildrew and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Earth's climate is changing, and by the end of the 21st century in Europe, average temperatures are likely to have risen by at least 2 °C, and more likely 4 °C with associated effects on patterns of precipitation and the frequency of extreme weather events. Attention among policy-makers is divided about how to minimise the change, how to mitigate its effects, how to maintain the natural resources on which societies depend and how to adapt human societies to the changes. Natural systems are still seen, through a long tradition of conservation management that is largely species-based, as amenable to adaptive management, and biodiversity, mostly perceived as the richness of plant and vertebrate communities, often forms a focus for planning. We argue that prediction of particular species changes will be possible only in a minority of cases but that prediction of trends in general structure and operation of four generic freshwater ecosystems (erosive rivers, depositional floodplain rivers, shallow lakes and deep lakes) in three broad zones of Europe (Mediterranean, Central and Arctic-Boreal) is practicable. Maintenance and rehabilitation of ecological structures and operations will inevitably and incidentally embrace restoration of appropriate levels of species biodiversity. Using expert judgement, based on an extensive literature, we have outlined, primarily for lay policy makers, the pristine features of these systems, their states under current human impacts, how these states are likely to alter with a warming of 2 °C to 4 °C and what might be done to mitigate this. We have avoided technical terms in the interests of communication, and although we have included full referencing as in academic papers, we have eliminated degrees of detail that could confuse broad policy-making.
Author : Lennart Henrikson
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 3642793096
Total Pages : 471 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (427 download)
Download or read book Liming of Acidified Surface Waters written by Lennart Henrikson and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 471 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Acidification is one of the most serious environmental problems - especially in Sweden, which suffers most from the consequences of acid rain. Besides international negotiations to reduce sulphur emissions - 85% of the acid load on Sweden can be traced to emissions from outside the country itself - the Swedish Government has employed large-scale, operative liming activities to counteract acidification of surface waters. The scientific results show that - although acidification cannot be solved by liming alone - the measures taken resulted in substantial improvements to around 8,000 Swedish lakes and watercourses. The idea is that other countries affected by acidification may also profit from this experience.
Author : National Research Council
Publisher : National Academies Press
ISBN 13 : 030916155X
Total Pages : 200 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)
Download or read book Ocean Acidification written by National Research Council and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2010-09-14 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ocean has absorbed a significant portion of all human-made carbon dioxide emissions. This benefits human society by moderating the rate of climate change, but also causes unprecedented changes to ocean chemistry. Carbon dioxide taken up by the ocean decreases the pH of the water and leads to a suite of chemical changes collectively known as ocean acidification. The long term consequences of ocean acidification are not known, but are expected to result in changes to many ecosystems and the services they provide to society. Ocean Acidification: A National Strategy to Meet the Challenges of a Changing Ocean reviews the current state of knowledge, explores gaps in understanding, and identifies several key findings. Like climate change, ocean acidification is a growing global problem that will intensify with continued CO2 emissions and has the potential to change marine ecosystems and affect benefits to society. The federal government has taken positive initial steps by developing a national ocean acidification program, but more information is needed to fully understand and address the threat that ocean acidification may pose to marine ecosystems and the services they provide. In addition, a global observation network of chemical and biological sensors is needed to monitor changes in ocean conditions attributable to acidification.
Author : Robert G. Wetzel
Publisher : Academic Press
ISBN 13 : 0080574394
Total Pages : 1023 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (85 download)
Download or read book Limnology written by Robert G. Wetzel and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2001-05-10 with total page 1023 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Limnology is the study of the structural and functional interrelationships of organisms of inland waters as they are affected by their dynamic physical, chemical, and biotic environments. Limnology: Lake and River Ecosystems, Third Edition, is a new edition of this established classic text. The coverage remains rigorous and uncompromising and has been thoroughly reviewed and updated with evolving recent research results and theoretical understanding. In addition, the author has expanded coverage of lakes to reservoir and river ecosystems in comparative functional analyses.
Author : Gene E. Likens
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 1461242320
Total Pages : 171 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (612 download)
Download or read book Biogeochemistry of a Forested Ecosystem written by Gene E. Likens and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-12-01 with total page 171 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When we originally published Biogeochemistry of a Forested Ecosystem in 1977, the Hubbard Brook Ecosystem Study (HBES) had been in existence for 14 years, and we included data through 1974, or a biogeo chemical record of 11 years. Now our continuous, long-term biogeo chemical records cover more than 31 years, and there have been many changes. The most notable change, however, is that three of our coauthors on the original volume are now deceased. They are deeply missed in so many ways. In spite of the longer records, different trends, and new insights, we believe that the basic concepts and approaches we presented in 1977 represent the most valuable contribution of the original edition. They are still valid and useful, particularly for an introductory study of, or course in, biogeochemistry. Our goal in this revision is to preserve these fea tures, correct errors, and revise or eliminate misleading or ambiguous short-term data (11 years!), while maintaining approximately the original length and the modest cost.
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 264 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (21 download)
Download or read book Guide to Best Practices for Ocean Acidification Research and Data Reporting written by and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Leah Bendell-Young
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 1461514932
Total Pages : 276 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (615 download)
Download or read book Waters in Peril written by Leah Bendell-Young and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Who Speaks for the Oceans? The question has been asked a lot in recent years - just who is looking out for our oceans? Covering over seventy percent of the earth's surface it is the world's largest common property resource,jojntly owned by over six billion humans. It is the foundation for life on earth as we know it. Over the years, many people have spoken about various aspects of our ocean environments and they have spoken to different audiences in many different ways. For many in the public realm, Jacques Cousteau spoke for the ocean. Since his passing, no single voice with the sallle public identity or recognition has emerged. Certainly the many governments bordering our oceans cannot agree on common principles or issues of ocean use and management. We might be tempted think that we do not have an ocean spokesperson or champion, but we would be wrong. Today, the rapidly growing number of scientists working hard to expand our under standing of our ocean realm are the ocean voices we should listen to. At the same time as our scientists advance their understanding of the oceans, we all need to advance our abilities and commitment to communicate on behalf of the oceans with broader and broader audiences who need to be aware of where things stand. Often called "the last great frontier", earth's oceans are vast, widely varied, and are hard to get to, arid into, to do the research we need done.
Author : Gerry Closs
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1444311131
Total Pages : 240 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (443 download)
Download or read book Freshwater Ecology written by Gerry Closs and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2009-04-01 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Freshwater ecosystems are under increasing pressure as human populations grow and the need for clean water intensifies. The demand for ecologists and environmental managers who are trained in basic freshwater ecology has never been greater. Students and practitioners new to the field of freshwater ecology and management need a text that provides them with an accessible introduction to the key questions while still providing sufficient background on basic scientific methods. Gerry Closs, Barbara Downes and Andrew Boulton have written a text that meets the requirements of these students. Following an introduction to scientific methodology and its application to the study of ecology, several key concepts in freshwater ecology are reviewed using a wide range of scientific studies into fundamental and applied ecological questions. Key ecological questions that are explored in a freshwater context include the role of animal dispersal and predators on freshwater community structure and the impact of pollutants and introduced species on freshwater ecosystems. This book represents the only freshwater ecology textbook that is specifically aimed at an introductory level. It will also be a useful primer for students who have not previously taken a specialized freshwater course but who require an accessible overview of the subject. General reviews on the methods of science, influence of scale, and the main features of freshwater systems. Coverage of several fundamental and applied ecological questions. A logical structure in each chapter that builds from a general observation of an ecological pattern, to an exploration of the various scientific approaches that can be used to investigate such patterns. Suggested further reading lists for each chapter.
Author : Timothy J Sullivan
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1482227142
Total Pages : 344 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (822 download)
Download or read book Air Pollution and Freshwater Ecosystems written by Timothy J Sullivan and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2014-11-20 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A practical book for professionals who rely on water quality data for decision making, this book is based on three decades experience of three highly published water and watershed resource professionals. It focuses on the analysis of air pollution sensitive waters and the consequent effects associated with soil and water acidification, nutrient-
Author : Donat-P Häder
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 0429790058
Total Pages : 325 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (297 download)
Download or read book Aquatic Ecosystems in a Changing Climate written by Donat-P Häder and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2018-11-16 with total page 325 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Global climate change affects productivity and species composition of freshwater and marine aquatic ecosystems by raising temperatures, ocean acidification, excessive solar UV and visible radiation. Effects on bacterioplankton and viruses, phytoplankton and macroalgae have farreaching consequences for primary consumers such as zooplankton, invertebrates and vertebrates, as well as on human consumption of fish, crustaceans and mollusks. It has affected the habitation of the Arctic and Antarctic oceans the most so far. Increasing pollution from terrestrial runoff, industrial, municipal and household wastes as well as marine transportation and plastic debris also affect aquatic ecosystems.
Author : D.E. Alexander
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 0412740508
Total Pages : 712 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (127 download)
Download or read book Encyclopedia of Environmental Science written by D.E. Alexander and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 1999-03-31 with total page 712 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A strongly interdisciplinary and wide-ranging survey of the environment of life on Earth: the most authoritative and comprehensive source on environmental science to be collected together in a single volume. Unique in presenting both a basic overview and detailed information on environmental topics. Entries are arranged in an encyclopedic A-Z format and contain extensive cross-references to related entries, as well as references to primary and secondary literature. Over 370 separate entries prepared by 228 leading experts from 25 countries. Incorporates 25 substantial in-depth treatments of key areas and also includes biographies of leading scientists and environmentalists. Contains a comprehensive subject index and a citation index of all referenced authors. The Encyclopedia of Environmental Science is a multidisciplinary reference work, which crosses many fields of interest and includes a wide variety of scholarly and authoritative articles on mankind's environment. It provides information on the atmosphere, hydrosphere, biosphere and geosphere and is careful to focus on the connections between these realms and the Earth as a whole. Taken as a whole, the Encyclopedia surveys basic environmental science and applied areas of study, and is drawn from the physical sciences, life sciences and social sciences. The 228 authors from 25 different countries, many of whom are the leading authorities in their field, include biologists, ecologists, geographers, geologists, political scientists, soil scientists, hydrologists, climatologists, and representatives of many other disciplines and academic specialties. The work, which is amply referenced and cross-referenced, consists of substantial essays on major topics, medium-sized entries and short definitional entries. The shorter entries include useful biographies of leading scientists and environmentalists. The Encyclopedia will be invaluable to all readers interested in the environment of life on Earth, its past, present and future, and its physical and social dimensions. The text provides a source of well-classified basic information as well as covering the leading theories and important debates in the environmental sciences. In addition, the book also includes assessments of the future prospects for the Earth's environment in the face of pollution, population increases and the accelerating transformation of land, air, water and vegetational systems. The Encyclopedia is unique in presenting both a basic overview and detailed information on environmental topics and is suitable for the general scientific reader and the specialized environmental scientist in academic institutions, research laboratories or private practice.
Author : David C. Sigee
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 0470026472
Total Pages : 516 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (7 download)
Download or read book Freshwater Microbiology written by David C. Sigee and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2005-09-27 with total page 516 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This unique textbook takes a broad look at the rapidly expanding field of freshwater microbiology. Concentrating on the interactions between viruses, bacteria, algae, fungi and micro-invertebrates, the book gives a wide biological appeal. Alongside conventional aspects such as phytoplankton characterisation, seasonal changes and nutrient cycles, the title focuses on the dynamic and applied aspects that are not covered within the current textbooks in the field. Complete coverage of all fresh water biota from viruses to invertebrates Unique focus on microbial interactions including coverage of biofilms, important communities on all exposed rivers and lakes. New information on molecular and microscopical techniques including a study of gene exchange between bacteria in the freshwater environment. Unique emphasis on the applied aspects of freshwater microbiology with particular emphasis on biodegradation and the causes and remediation of eutrophication and algal blooms.
Author : Brian R. Moss
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1444313428
Total Pages : 579 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (443 download)
Download or read book Ecology of Fresh Waters written by Brian R. Moss and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2009-07-15 with total page 579 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This established textbook continues to provide a comprehensive andstimulating introduction to rivers, lakes and wetlands, and waswritten as the basis for a complete course on freshwater ecology.Designed for undergraduate and early postgraduate students who wishto gain an overall view of this vast subject area, this accessibleguide to freshwater ecosystems and man's activities will also beinvaluable to anyone interested in the integrated management offreshwaters. The author maintains the tradition of clarity andconciseness set by previous editions, and the text is extensivelyillustrated with photographs and diagrams. Examples are drawn fromthe author's experience in many parts of the world. In this edition, the scientific content of the text has beenfully revised and updated. Emphasis has been placed on humanimpacts, and a completely new chapter has been added on the futureof freshwaters. Balanced and stimulating introduction to limnology. Successfully combines fundamental and applied aspects ofintegrated management of freshwaters, with strong emphasis on humanlinks. Completely revised and rewritten with a threefold increase inthe number of illustrations. New chapter on the future of freshwaters. Of interest to undergraduates, beginning postgraduates and anylimnologically interested reader.
Author : Freie Universität Berlin
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 434 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (318 download)
Download or read book Acidification of Freshwater Ecosystems written by Freie Universität Berlin and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 1994-05-09 with total page 434 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Eminent contributors present articles which evaluate the causes, consequences and reversibility of freshwater acidification--past, present and future.
Author : Martin Kernan
Publisher : Wiley-Blackwell
ISBN 13 : 9781405179133
Total Pages : 328 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (791 download)
Download or read book Climate Change Impacts on Freshwater Ecosystems written by Martin Kernan and published by Wiley-Blackwell. This book was released on 2010-09-27 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This text examines the impact of climate change on freshwater ecosystems, past, present and future. It especially considers the interactions between climate change and other drivers of change including hydromorphological modification, nutrient loading, acid deposition and contamination by toxic substances using evidence from palaeolimnology, time-series analysis, space-for-time substitution, laboratory and field experiments and process modelling. The book evaluates these processes in relation to extreme events, seasonal changes in ecosystems, trends over decadal-scale time periods, mitigation strategies and ecosystem recovery. The book is also concerned with how aspects of hydrophysical, hydrochemical and ecological change can be used as early indicators of climate change in aquatic ecosystems and it addresses the implications of future climate change for freshwater ecosystem management at the catchment scale. This is an ideal book for the scientific research community, but is also accessible to Masters and senior undergraduate students.
Author : Thomas C. Hutchinson
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781461330349
Total Pages : 672 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (33 download)
Download or read book Effects of Acid Precipitation on Terrestrial Ecosystems written by Thomas C. Hutchinson and published by . This book was released on 1980 with total page 672 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents an overview of the normal functioning of terrestrial ecosystems and up-to-date documentation on the effects of acid precipitation.
