The Soil Resource, Hans Jenny

Автор: Michael D. Max; Arthur H. Johnson; William P. Dill
Название: Natural Gas Hydrate - Arctic Ocean Deepwater Resource Potential
ISBN: 3319025074 ISBN-13(EAN): 9783319025070
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The book is an up-to-date basic reference for natural gas hydrate (NGH) in the Arctic Ocean. Geographical, geological, environmental, energy, new technology, and regulatory matters are discussed. The book should be of interest to general readers and scientists and students as well as industry and government agencies concerned with energy and ocean management.

NGH is a solid crystalline material that compresses gas by about a factor of about 164 during crystallization from natural gas (mainly methane) - rich pore waters over time. NGH displaces water and may form large concentrations in sediment pore space. Its formation introduces changes in the geotechnical character of host sediment that allows it to be distinguished by seismic and electric exploration methods. The chemical reaction that forms NGH from gas and water molecules is highly reversible, which allows controlled conversion of the NGH to its constituent gas and water. This can be achieved rapidly by one of a number of processes including heating, depressurization, inhibitor injection, dissolution, and molecular replacement. The produced gas has the potential to make NGH a valuable unconventional natural gas resource, and perhaps the largest on earth.

Estimates for NGH distribution, concentration, economic targets, and volumes in the Arctic Ocean have been carried out by restricting the economic target to deepwater turbidite sands, which are also sediment hosts for more deeply buried conventional hydrocarbon deposits. Resource base estimates are based on NGH petroleum system analysis approach using industry-standard parameters along with analogs from three relatively well known examples (Nankai-Japan, Gulf of Mexico-United States, and Arctic permafrost hydrate). Drilling data has substantiated new geotechnical-level seismic analysis techniques for estimating not just the presence of NGH but prospect volumes.

In addition to a volumetric estimate for NGH having economic potential, a sedimentary depositional model is proposed to aid exploration in the five different regions around the deep central Arctic Ocean basin. Related topics are also discussed. Transport and logistics for NGH may also be applicable for stranded conventional gas and oil deposits. Arising from a discussion of new technology and methodologies that could be applied to developing NGH, suggestions are made for the lowering of exploration and capital expenses that could make NGH competitive on a produced cost basis.

The basis for the extraordinarily low environmental risk for exploration and production of NGH is discussed, especially with respect to the environmentally fragile Arctic region. It is suggested that because of the low environmental risk, special regulations could be written that would provide a framework for very low cost and safe development.

Автор: Mario E. Rossi; Clayton V. Deutsch
Название: Mineral Resource Estimation
ISBN: 1402057164 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781402057168
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Описание: Mineral resource estimation has changed considerably in the past 25 years: geostatistical techniques have become commonplace and continue to evolve; It is especially fruitful that this book is written by authors with years of relevant experience performing mineral resource estimation and with years of relevant teaching experience.

Автор: Darius M. Adams; Richard W. Haynes
Название: Resource and Market Projections for Forest Policy Development
ISBN: 9048176034 ISBN-13(EAN): 9789048176038
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Описание: The text provides literature surveys on relevant modeling issues and policy concerns. It demonstrates the application of a modeling system using a "base case" 50-year projection and a small set of scenarios. It is aimed at policy makers, researchers and graduate students who are building or using forest sector models.

Автор: Joseph A Herriges A Myrick Freeman III &
Название: Measurement of Environmental and Resource Values
ISBN: 041550158X ISBN-13(EAN): 9780415501583
Издательство: Taylor&Francis
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Описание: The first edition of this important work was the winner of the 2002 Publication of Enduring Quality award by the Association of Environmental and Resource Economists. The continuing premise for the book is that estimates of the economic values of environmental and natural resource services are essential for effective policy-making. As previous editions, the third edition, which includes two additional co-authors, presents a comprehensive treatment of the theory and methods involved in estimating environmental benefits.  Researchers, policy-makers, and practitioners will welcome the work as an up-to-date reference on recent developments. Students will gain a better understanding of the contribution that economics as a discipline can make to decisions concerning pollution control and human health, recreation, environmental amenities, and other critical issues concerning the way we use and interact with environmental and natural resource systems. To reflect recent progress in both the theory and practice of non-market valuation, the third edition includes more details on empirical approaches to measurement, expanded discussion of the reasons for divergence between "willingness to pay" and "willingness to accept compensation," and increased coverage of econometric issues encountered in estimation. In keeping with its cutting edge orientation, it also includes more discussion of survey design, equilibrium sorting models, and the implications of behavioral economics for welfare measurements and benefit cost analysis.

Автор: Russel D. Taylor; Emmanuel Torquebiau
Название: Natural Resource Management and Local Development
ISBN: 9400798377 ISBN-13(EAN): 9789400798373
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Описание: Natural resource management by rural citizens in tropical regions is crucial both to the conservation of biodiversity and ecosystem processes, but also to the the well-being and food security of the people that live there.

Автор: Freeman Iii
Название: The Measurement of Environmental and Resource Values
ISBN: 0415501571 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780415501576
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Описание: The first edition of this important work was the winner of the 2002 Publication of Enduring Quality award by the Association of Environmental and Resource Economists. The continuing premise for the book is that estimates of the economic values of environmental and natural resource services are essential for effective policy-making. As previous editions, the third edition, which includes two additional co-authors, presents a comprehensive treatment of the theory and methods involved in estimating environmental benefits.  Researchers, policy-makers, and practitioners will welcome the work as an up-to-date reference on recent developments. Students will gain a better understanding of the contribution that economics as a discipline can make to decisions concerning pollution control and human health, recreation, environmental amenities, and other critical issues concerning the way we use and interact with environmental and natural resource systems. To reflect recent progress in both the theory and practice of non-market valuation, the third edition includes more details on empirical approaches to measurement, expanded discussion of the reasons for divergence between "willingness to pay" and "willingness to accept compensation," and increased coverage of econometric issues encountered in estimation. In keeping with its cutting edge orientation, it also includes more discussion of survey design, equilibrium sorting models, and the implications of behavioral economics for welfare measurements and benefit cost analysis.

Автор: Tapp
Название: Energy and Mineral Resource Systems
ISBN: 0521316162 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780521316163
Издательство: Cambridge Academ
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Описание: The supply of energy and raw materials has become an increasingly important topic of public debate. This book is an introduction to the energy and resources systems that influence all of our lives. The authors analyse as a system the role of energy usage in the human environment and discuss the political and economic structure involved.

Автор: Susanne Barth; Donal Murphy-Bokern; Olena Kalinina
Название: Perennial Biomass Crops for a Resource Constrained World
ISBN: 3319445294 ISBN-13(EAN): 9783319445298
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Описание: This book presents a flavour of activities focussed on the need for sustainably produced biomass to support European strategic objectives for the developing bioeconomy. The chapters cover five broad topic areas relating to the use of perennial biomass crops in Europe. These are: ‘Bioenergy Resources from Perennial Crops in Europe’, ‘European Regional Examples for the Use of Perennial Crops for Bioenergy’, ‘Genotypic Selection of Perennial Biomass Crops for Crop Improvement’, ‘Ecophysiology of Perennial Biomass Crops’ and ‘Examples of End-Use of Perennial Biomass Crops’. Two major issues relating to the future use of biomass energy are the identification of the most suitable second generation biomass crops and the need to utilise land not under intensive agricultural production, broadly referred to as ‘marginal land’. The two main categories of plants that fit these needs are perennial rhizomatous grasses and trees that can be coppiced. The overarching questions that are addressed in the book relate to the suitability of perennial crops for providing feedstocks for a European bioeconomy and the need to exploit environments for biomass crops which do not compete with food crops. Bioenergy is the subject of a wide range of national and European policy measures. New developments covered are, for example, the use of perennial grasses to produce protein for animal feed and concepts to use perennial biomass crops to mitigate carbon emissions through soil carbon sequestration. Several chapters also show how prudent selection of suitable genotypes and breeding are essential to develop high yielding and sustainable second generation biomass crops which are adapted to a wide range of unfavourable conditions like chilling and freezing, drought, flooding and salinity. The final chapters also emphasise the need to be kept an eye out for potential new end-uses of perennial biomass crops that will contribute further to the developing bioeconomy.

Автор: Ervin Balazs; Ennio Galante; James M. Lynch; James
Название: Biological Resource Management Connecting Science and Policy
ISBN: 3662040352 ISBN-13(EAN): 9783662040355
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Описание: Jointly published with INRA, Paris.The application of new production methods in the food industry - genetic engineering in plants and animals - as well as recent crises over food-borne diseases have led consumers to a growing concern about science as an appropriate basis for developing sound agricultural policies.

Автор: Antonella Vastola
Название: The Sustainability of Agro-Food and Natural Resource Systems in the Mediterranean Basin
ISBN: 3319163566 ISBN-13(EAN): 9783319163567
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Описание: Part I: Agro-Food Systems.- Food Security in the Southern Mediterranean/North Africa .- Sustainability in cereal crop production in Mediterranean environments .- Innovative crop productions for healthy foods: the case of Chia .- The hidden costs of livestock environmental sustainability: the case of Podolian cattle .- Feeding, nutrition and sustainability in dairy enterprises: the case of Mediterranean buffaloes (bubalus bubalis).- Sustainability of sheep and goat production systems.- The role of local sheep and goat breeds and their products as a tool for sustainability and safeguard of the Mediterranean environment.- Innovative use of jenny milk from sustainable rearing.- Sustainable agricultural practices in disease defence of traditional crops in Southern Italy: the case study of tomato cherry protected by Trichoderma harzianum T-22 against Cucumber mosaic virus.- Development of integrated disease control measures for the valorisation of traditional crops in Southern Italy: the case study of "Fagiolo di Sarconi" .- Fostering sustainable climate change adaptations: a case study of the Turkish Cypriot Community's adoption of pomegranate farming.- The role of women in the sustainability of the wine industry through the analysis of case studies.- Part II: Natural Resource Systems and Environment.- The effects of climate change on the multifunctional role of Basilicata's forests: the effects induced on yield and CO2 absorption.- Wildlife agriculture interactions, spatial analysis and trade-off between environmental sustainability and risk of economic damage.- The sustainability of non-renewable resources use at regional level: a case study on allocation of oil royalties.- Land use sector involvement in mitigation policies across carbon markets.- Evaluating the role of soil variability on potential groundwater pollution and recharge in a Mediterranean agricultural watershed.- Grazing and biodiversity conservation: highlights on a Nature 2000 network site.- Evaluation of native grasses for sustainable turfgrass in the bioclimatic Mediterranean Region.-Biodiversity of hypogeous fungi in Basilicata.- Part III: New technologies.- New technologies for the sustainable management and planning of rural land and environment.- Processing plants and technologies for a sustainable Mediterranean food chain.- Geophysical techniques for plant, soil and root research related to Satellite technologies to support the sustainability of agricultural production.- Electrolyzed water in the food industry as supporting of environmental sustainability.

Автор: Renan-Ulrich Goetz; Dolors Berga
Название: Frontiers in Water Resource Economics
ISBN: 1461497744 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781461497745
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Описание: Most of the books published previously in the field of water resource eco- nomics focus on particular aspects of water economics such as institutions, pricing or water markets, but none of them have given particular attention to methodological questions.

Автор: Daniel L. Schmoldt; H. Michael Rauscher
Название: Building Knowledge-Based Systems for Natural Resource Management
ISBN: 0412019213 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780412019210
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Описание: This text covers the major areas which a conservation biologist or manager requires in order to apply knowledge systems. It explores knowledge acquisition, building a prototype, moving to a final system, knowledge validation and implementation.