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This book will serve as an useful companion to the students of MBA, BBA, BE, B.Sc. Course of all Universities Researches, Teachers, Industrialist, Planner and the Public at large. The environmental issue is the buzzword today, all over the world. News papers invariably print reports about environmental issues like global warming, pollution of life supporting system such as air, water and land, water conservation, wild life protection, energy conservation loss of biodiversity, dams and rehabilitation of displaced persons and many others which affect the human beings and animals. Environment i

Intro -- Contents -- Preface -- Chapter 1 -- A Study on Structure and Governance of Ecosystem Services of Bulgarian Farms -- Abstract -- Introduction -- 1. Methods and Data -- 2. Type and Amount of Farms' Ecosystem Services -- 3. Dominating Mechanisms of Management of Farms' Ecosystem Services -- 4. Private, Collective and Market Modes -- 5. Providing Outside Access to the Territory of the Farm -- 6. Efficiency and Importance of Farms' Ecosystem Services Provision -- 7. Factors in the Governance of Agro-Ecosystem Services -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 2 -- Reexamining Competitiveness of Bulgarian Farms -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Research Methodology -- The Level of Competitiveness of Bulgarian Farms -- Level of Competitiveness of Farms with Different Specializations -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 3 -- Distribution and Composition of Metallic Mining Solid Wastes in the Central Mexico Region, and the Need for Adequate Environmental Management -- Abstract -- Introduction -- The Importance of Mining in Mexico -- Mining Wastes -- Mine Tailing Deposits in Mexico -- Information Availability about Mine Tailing Deposits in Mexico -- Mexican Normativity relation to Mining Wastes -- Metallic Mining Production in Central México Region -- Metal Mines in the Central México Region -- Classification of Metal Mines in the Central México Region -- Status of Metal Mines in Central México Region -- Mine Tailing Deposits in the Central México Region -- Mine Tailing Amounts in the Central México Region -- Characterization of Mine Tailing in the Central México Region -- Conclusion -- References -- Biographical Sketch -- Chapter 4 -- Mining Waste Management Alternatives, Biological Monitoring and Bioremediation Strategies -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Mining Waste -- Impacts of Heavy Metals on the Environment and Human Health.

chapter EC1.1 Foundations in environmental management -- chapter EC1.2 Environmental management systems -- chapter EC1.3 Environmental impact assessments -- chapter EC1.4 Control of emissions to air -- chapter EC1.5 Control of contamination of water sources -- chapter EC1.6 Control of waste and land use -- chapter EC1.7 Sources and use of energy and energy efficiency -- chapter EC1.8 Control of environmental noise -- chapter EC1.9 Planning for and dealing with environmental emergencies -- chapter Answering NEBOSH type exam questions.

"Manual of Environmental Management is a practical guide for those involved in the control and reduction of environmental impacts in organisations. This comprehensive and practical guide takes you through the main environmental challenges organisations face and the improvement strategies used to manage them. Chapter by chapter, Manual of Environmental Management discusses the fundamental issues and principles surrounding environmental policy, law and management and provides crucial information on how to respond and implement environmental programmes. This book is the perfect reference tool for the environmental professional and an invaluable study text for those preparing for professional examinations such as the NEBOSH Environmental Diploma and IEMA Associate Membership. Complete with images and diagrams throughout to support understanding Written by expert in the field of environmental management Suitable for study and professional use"--

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Environmental Science for Environmental Management has quickly established itself as the leading introduction to environmental science, demonstrating how a more environmental science can create an effective approach to environmental management on different spatial scales. Since publication of the first edition, environmentalism has become an increasing concern on the global political agenda. Following the Rio Conference and meetings on population, social justice, women, urban settlement and oceans, civil society has increasingly promoted the cause of a more radical agenda, ranging from rights

"The book provides the reader a deeper understanding on environmental management and concerns regarding sustainability of the planet. In explaining the issues, "nexus" between issues is emphasized that is generally missed in most of the books with examples and visuals"--

Preface -- Contents -- 1 Introduction to Intelligence Techniques in Environmental Management -- Abstract -- 1.1 Introduction -- 1.2 Environmental Management -- 1.2.1 Carbon Management -- 1.2.2 Soil Degradation and Management -- 1.2.3 Disaster Response and Management -- 1.2.4 Solid Waste Management -- 1.2.5 Wastewater Management -- 1.2.6 Water Resources Management -- 1.2.7 Sustainable Transportation -- 1.2.8 Hazardous Waste Management -- 1.2.9 Air Quality Management -- 1.2.10 Energy Management -- 1.3 Intelligent Systems Classification -- 1.3.1 Particle Swarm Optimization