Blue Planet Law is the global and future-oriented environmental law that is necessary to face the global environmental crisis in the Anthropocene, assuming especially the link between climate action (SDG 13) and ocean sustainability (SDG 14). This open access book focuses on means of overcoming global environmental problems such as climate change, ocean degradation and biodiversity loss and the…
In this handbook, the authors present current research in the study of the biological activity, classification and health, and environmental implications of herbicides. Topics discussed include productive degradation of dichlorprop by transconjugant strains; weeds and their mechanisms of resistance to herbicides; application of 31P-NMR spectroscopy to glyphosate studies in plants; lethal and su…
This book traces the journey of nuclear law: its origins, how it has developed, where it is now, and where it is headed. As a discipline, this highly specialized body of law makes it possible for us to benefit from the life-saving applications of nuclear science and technology, including diagnosing cancer as well as avoiding and mitigating the effects of climate change. This book seeks to give …
This collection focuses on Indigenous perspectives on the sharing of traditional knowledge and the exploitation of genetic resources in Canada. This book is for public policy makers, Indigenous communities, environmental policymakers, lawyers, and researchers with a biodiversity, biotechnology, traditional knowledge, or climate change focus. Koleksi ini berfokus pada perspektif pribumi tent…
This book is the first targeted work in the legal literature that investigates environmental challenges in the aftermath of conflict. The volume brings together academics, policy-makers, and practitioners from different disciplines to clarify policies and practices of environmental protection and key legal considerations related to normative frameworks (e.g. international environmental law, int…
This book comprehensively discusses the major factors that contribute to the development of cancer. It emphasizes the role of interactions between genetic, lifestyle, and environmental factors in triggering and modulating cancer risk in individuals. The discussion begins with an in-depth exploration of genetic mutations, hereditary predispositions, and molecular changes that underlie tumor deve…
This book aims to strengthen the knowledge base dealing with Air Pollution. The book consists of 21 chapters dealing with Air Pollution and its effects in the fields of Health, Environment, Economy and Agricultural Sources. It is divided into four sections. The first one deals with effect of air pollution on health and human body organs. The second section includes the Impact of air pollution o…
This book explores the impact of digital technologies on the various stages of the built environment lifecycle and delves into the concept of digital transformation and how it is changing the way design, construction, and management processes are carried out in the built environment sector. It examines the role of Building Information Modeling (BIM), Internet of Things (IoT), Artificial Intelli…
Regeneration of the Built Environment from a Circular Economy Perspective is a groundbreaking publication that explores the relationship between sustainable development, circular economy principles, and the transformation of the built environment. As urbanization accelerates and natural resources become scarce, it is imperative to shift towards a circular economy model that promotes the regener…