7 Best Books on Conservation of Life Support System

“Lifetime Environmental Impact of Buildings (SpringerBriefs in Applied Sciences andTechnology)” Book Review: The aim of this book is to offer techniques for evaluating the impact of a building’s lifespan on sustainable development. Divided into three parts, the book delves into the background of the relationship between a building’s lifespan and sustainable development in the first part. The second part introduces the proposed method, along with its application, results, and observations. Finally, the third part outlines the conditions that allow for the generalization of the method to the entire building. The book’s contents include the construction industry and lifespan, building and sustainable development, research analysis, method, application, results and analyses, conditions for generalizing the approach, limits, interest, and prospects.

“Global Maritime Transport and Ballast Water Management (Invading Nature – Springer Series in Invasion Ecology)” Book Review: The book provides readers with an in-depth understanding of the ballast water issue from both a maritime transport and biological perspective. It offers a comprehensive examination of the topic to improve knowledge in these fields. The book is structured into several sections including an introduction, vessels and ballast water, the transfer of harmful aquatic organisms and pathogens, policy and legal framework, and the current status of ballast water management requirements. Other sections include ballast water management under the Ballast Water Management Convention, ballast water management systems for vessels, risk assessment in ballast water management, ballast water sampling and sample analysis for compliance control, and a ballast water management decision support system. The book concludes with an overall summary of the ballast water issue and its various management options.

“A Review of the EPA Water Security Research and Technical Support Action Plan: Parts I and II” Book Review: This book covers a range of topics related to environment and environmental studies, water quality, conflict and security issues, prevention, security, and response. Its contents are divided into two parts. Part I focuses on overarching issues and includes a research and technical support needs assessment, an introduction, an overview of issues in the review of the water security research and technical support action plan, and a review of identified water security research needs. Part II covers project evaluation and includes an introduction, organizing principles for water security, and a review of projects identified in the action plan. The book also contains several appendices, including original and suggested timelines for EPA research projects, information on the Water Science and Technology Board, and biographical sketches for the Panel on Water System Security Research and NRC Staff.

“Integrated Coastal Zone Management of Coral Reefs: Decision Support Modeling” Book Review: Coastal zone experts and managers worldwide will find this book of great interest. Its applied research demonstrates that park education programs should be tailored to user groups through targeted outreach programs to enhance awareness. The research presented in this publication is particularly noteworthy as its findings provide valuable decision support and training tools for integrated coastal zone management (ICZM). The book covers a range of topics, including: the need for decision support models in ICZM, such as the role of decision support models in integrated coastal zone management in the tropical Americas, using environmental monitoring data for management decisions, and successful case studies in ICZM; and creating decision support models, such as cost-effectiveness analysis of coral reef management and protection in Curaçao and the Republic of Maldives, and values associated with the local use of the Montego Bay Marine Park.

“Remote Sensing of Protected Lands (Remote Sensing Applications Series)” Book Review: This book offers readers the opportunity to acquire a comprehensive understanding of the field while also gaining in-depth knowledge on a specific topic, enabling them to see both the “forest” and the “trees.” Its contents cover a range of topics, including: an overview of remote sensing of protected lands, remote sensing of the changing landscape of protected lands, remote sensing for inventory, mapping, and conservation of protected lands and waters, remote sensing for inventory and monitoring of frontier lands, and remote sensing in decision support for management of protected lands.

“Integrated Pest Management: Current Concepts and Ecological Perspective” Book Review: This book is dedicated to exploring alternative approaches to traditional pest management practices, including the use of biological control and biotechnology. Its contents cover a wide range of topics, such as host-plant resistance in pest management, the impact of climate change on pest management and food security, the application of remote sensing in integrated pest management, weather-based pest forecasting for efficient crop protection, forecasting Colorado potato beetle development with the computer-aided system SIMPLE decision support system, the role of semiochemicals in integrated pest management, pesticides used to control invasive species in the United States, the potential and utilization of plant products in pest control, the use of pheromones in insect pest management (with special attention to weevil pheromones), integrated management of rodent pests, eco-friendly management of phytophagous mites, IPM extension, and biological control of insect pests in crops.

“Conservation for the Anthropocene Ocean: Interdisciplinary Science in Support of Nature and People” Book Review: This book offers a comprehensive exploration of interdisciplinary science aimed at preserving the ocean and benefiting both nature and humanity. The book covers a wide range of topics, including marine ecology, conservation strategies, governance, climate change impacts, and socio-economic considerations. With its focus on integrating various disciplines, this book provides valuable insights and solutions for ensuring the sustainable future of the ocean in the face of anthropogenic pressures.