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This book contains the proceedings of the seventh in a series of biennial conferences on the topic of sustainable regional development that began in 2003. Organised by the Wessex Institute, the conference series provides a common forum for all scientists specialising in the range of subjects included within sustainable development and planning.

Energy and Sustainability V is the proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Energy and Sustainability, held by the Wessex Institute of Technology.

Containing the proceedings of the 10th International Conference on Urban Regeneration and Sustainability this book addresses the multidisciplinary aspects of urban planning; a result of the increasing size of cities; the amount of resources and services required and the complexity of modern society.

Covering the proceedings of the 11th International Conference on Urban Regeneration and Sustainability held in Alicante, Spain, this volume addresses the multidisciplinary aspects of urban planning; a result of the increasing size of cities, the amount of resources and services required and the complexity of modern society.

The 8th International Conference on Sustainable Development and Planning is part of a series of biennial conferences on the topic of sustainable regional development which began in Greece in 2003. The papers included in these proceedings report on the latest advances from scientists specialising in the range of subjects on this topic.

Grouping a selection of papers from the 12th International Conference on Urban Regeneration and Sustainability, this book refers to all aspects of urban environment and provides solutions that lead towards sustainability.

Containing papers presented at the 7th International Conference on Energy and Sustainability, this volume includes collaborative research between different disciplines, including materials, energy networks, new energy resources, storage solutions, waste to energy systems, smart grids and many other related subjects.

This volume brings together the work of academics, policy makers, practitioners and other international stakeholders and discusses new academic findings and their application in planning and development strategies, assessment tools and decision making processes.

This book includes papers presented at the 26th International Conference on Modelling, Monitoring and Management of Air Pollution. Papers from this conference continue a wide ranging collection of high quality research works that develop the fundamental science of air pollution.

This volume contains research from the 10th International Conference on Sustainable Development and Planning. The papers included in this volume form a collection of research from academics, policy makers, practitioners and other stakeholders from across the globe who discuss the latest advances in the field.

This book discusses the future creation and use of energy resources. It also examines the issue of converting new sustainable sources of energy into useful forms, while finding efficient methods of storage and distribution.

Containing the proceedings from the 9th International Conference on Waste Management and the Environment, this book is a collection of research on current waste disposal methods, as well as highlighting better practices and safer solutions for the future.

Forming the 10th volume from this successful international conference series, this book features research from scientists, practitioners and other experts working across the field of water resources management.

Urban areas produce a series of environmental problems arising from the consumption of natural resources and the consequent generation of waste and pollution. These problems contribute to the development of social and economic imbalances. This book addresses the many aspects of the urban environment from transport to crime prevention.

In its 27th edition the conference on Air Pollution continues to produce valuable research on issues related to the modelling, monitoring and management of air pollution. The papers included in this book continue a wide ranging collection of high quality research works that develop the fundamental science of air pollution.

Originating from the 8th edition of the Energy and Sustainability conference, the research included in this volume contributes to the increasing amount of interest in renewable energy resources and the search for maintainable energy policies. Energy production and distribution need to respond to the modern world's dependency on conventional fuels.

13th International Conference on Urban Regeneration and Sustainability. This volume includes latest research providing solutions that lead towards sustainability. The series maintains its strong reputation and contributions have been made from a diverse range of delegates, resulting in a variety of topics and experiences.

Encompassing papers form the 2019 Water and Society Conference, this book is a collection of latest trans-disciplinary research on issues related to the nature of water, and its use and exploitation by society. This book demonstrates the need to bridge the gap between specialists in physical sciences, biology, environmental sciences and health.

Publishes the proceedings of the Eighth International Conference on Modelling, Measuring and Prediction of Water Pollution. Bringing together papers from world renowned experts in this field, this text encompasses themes such as: Wastewater Treatment; Re-use of Water; Lakes, Rivers and Wetlands; Coastal Areas and Seas; Oil Spills; and more.

Water is one of the important natural resources found in the world. It is essential for supplying domestic, municipal, industrial, and agriculture needs. This volume contains the scientific papers presented at the 4th International Conference on Water Resources Management, held in Kos, Greece.

Combining sciences and thoughts is useful for the sustainability of ecosystems as well as for understanding human life. This Volume contains the proceedings of the Sixth International Conference on Ecosystems and Sustainable Development that was held in Coimbra (Portugal) in September 2007.

Waste Management is becoming one of the key problems of the modern world - an international issue that is intensified by the volume and complexity of society's domestic and industrial waste. This book features papers published at the Fourth International Conference on Waste Management and the Environment.

Water pollution is a subject of public concern. The environmental problems caused by the increase of pollutant loads discharged into natural water bodies require the setting out of frameworks for regulation and control. This book contains papers presented at Ninth International Conference on Modelling, Monitoring and Management of Water Pollution.

A sustainable city is widely recognised as one that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. This book covers many interrelated aspects of the urban environment from transport and mobility to social exclusions and addresses crime prevention.

Contains the papers presented at the 6th International Conference on Environmental Problems in Coastal Regions and includes Oil and Chemical Spill Studies. This book covers such topics as: Remote sensing and prediction; Ecology and the coastal environment; Water quality issues; Wetlands; Sediment problems; and Coastal restoration, among others.

Contains papers presented at the Second International Conference on Evolution, Monitoring, Simulation, Management, and Remediation of the Geological Environment and Landscape. This book covers such topics as: earth's materials and resources; soil and rock properties; earth's dynamics; hydrological studies; natural hazards and risks; and more.

Waste management is one of the key issues of modern society. This book addresses waste management issues, arranged into the following sessions: Advanced waste treatment technology; Air pollution control; Biological treatment of waste; Clean technologies; Community involvement and education; Construction and demolition waste; and more.