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Front Cover -- Urban Ecology -- URBAN ECOLOGY: EMERGING PATTERNS AND SOCIAL-ECOLOGICAL SYSTEMS -- Copyright -- Contents -- Contributors -- Foreword -- References -- List of reviewers -- I - Emerging facets of urban ecology eurban and urbanization, theory and concepts -- 1 - Urban ecology - current state of research and concepts -- 1. Introduction -- 1.1 What is urban ecology? -- 1.2 Social-ecological systems and urban metabolism -- 2. State of research in urban ecology -- 2.1 Global trends in the past twodecades (1999-2019) -- 2.2 Country-wise division of urban ecology research (from 2009 to 2019) -- 3. Urban ecology: concepts and definitions -- 3.1 The urban boundary -- 3.2 Urban metabolism -- 3.3 Land use land cover change -- 3.4 Modelling and remote sensing -- 3.5 Disaster risk reduction -- 3.6 Economies of scale -- 3.7 Urban ecological footprint -- 3.8 Urban sustainability indicators -- 3.9 Smart city -- 3.10 Sustainable city -- 3.11 Human health -- 3.12 Integrated approach -- 3.13 Governance and planning -- 4. Conclusions -- References -- Further reading -- 2 - Urban metabolism: old challenges, new frontiers, and the research agenda ahead -- 1. Urban metabolism: from concept to methods -- 1.1 One concept, a variety of methods -- 1.2 A variety of practical applications and end-users -- 2. Challenges and new frontiers for urban metabolism research -- 2.1 Understanding distinct conceptual underpinnings and common methods across ecological sciences -- 2.2 Expressing interdependency between biogeochemical cycles and socioeconomic flows of the urban metabolism -- 2.3 Linking urban metabolism research with design: systematizing the growing evidence-base on nature-based solutions -- 3. Conclusions: a tentative research agenda -- References -- II - Urban land use land cover -- 3 - Urban growth pattern detection and analysis -- 1. Introduction.

Environmental Sustainability and Economy contains the latest practical and theoretical concepts of sustainability science and economic growth. It includes the latest research on sustainable development, the impact of pollution due to economic activities, energy policies and consumption influencing growth and environment, waste management and recycling, circular economy, and climate change impacts on both the environment and the economy. The 21st century has seen the rise of complex and multi-dimensional pathways between different aspects of sustainability. Due to globalization, these relationships now work at varying spatiotemporal scales resulting in global and regional dynamics. This book explores the complex relationship between sustainable development and economic growth, linking the environmental and social aspects with the economic pillar of sustainable development. Utilizing global case studies and interdisciplinary perspectives, Environmental Sustainability and Economy provides a comprehensive account of sustainable development and the economics of environmental protection studies with a focus on the environmental, geographical, economic, anthropogenic and social-ecological environment

Front Cover -- Environmental Sustainability and Economy -- Environmental Sustainability and Economy -- Copyright -- Contents -- Contributors -- 1 - Environment and economy -- 1 - The impact of transport infrastructure development on carbon emissions in OECD countries -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Theoretical framework -- 3. Methodology and data -- 3.1 Specification of empirical model -- 3.2 Econometric estimation strategy -- 3.3 Data -- 4. Empirical findings and discussions -- 4.1 Robustness check -- 5. Conclusion and policy implications -- Appendix -- References -- 2 - Does transport infrastructure development contribute to carbon emissions? Evidence from developing countries -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Methodology and data -- 2.1 Empirical model and estimation approach -- 2.2 Data -- 3. Results and discussions -- 3.1 Sensitivity analysis -- 4. Conclusion and policy suggestions -- Appendix -- References -- 3 - Interconnecting the environment with economic development of a nation -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Role of natural resources and the environment in economic growth -- 3. The environment and economic growth linkage -- 4. EKC hypothesis: explaining the relation between environment and economic growth -- 4.1 Factors affecting EKC hypothesis -- 4.1.1 Income elasticity -- 4.1.2 Scale, technological, and composition effects -- 4.1.2.1 International trade -- 4.1.3 Market mechanism -- 4.1.4 Regulation -- 4.1.4.1 Formal regulation -- 4.1.4.2 Informal regulation -- 4.2 Survey of literature on the EKC hypothesis validity -- 4.2.1 Environment-growth nexus studies for specific countries -- 4.2.2 Environment-growth nexus studies for multiple countries -- 4.2.3 Theoretical evidence for EKC -- 4.2.4 Empirical evidences for EKC -- 5. Relating pollution and economy -- 5.1 CO2 emission and economic growth -- 6. Policy implications.

"Waste Management policies and practices in BRICS Nation explores recent developments in waste management. BRICS nations are the emerging economy of the world. Increasing population, urbanization, industrialization and uses of chemical fertilizer and pesticide in agriculture for enhanced productivity of food, especially in India and China, to support the large population harms the natural environment. The rise in the living standard of the human population has increased the environmental pollution manifolds resulting in the huge generation of biodegradable and non -biodegradable waste simultaneously, which has contaminated natural resources such as soil, water and air. It has led to undesirable effects on the environment and human health. The book offers comprehensive coverage of the most essential topics, including: Waste management problem with special reference to MSW in Brazil, Russia, India China, and South Africa. Solid waste management in BRICS nations Hazardous Waste Management in BRICS Policies and Laws in BRICS Nations This book contains both policies and methods used for the management of waste in BRICS nations. The chapters incorporate both policies and practical aspects"--

Engieered Nanoparticles (ENPs) in Agricultural Revolution: An Enticing Domain to Move Carefully -- Nanotechnology: Advancement for Agricultural Sustainability -- Nanotechnology for sustainable crop production: recent development and strategies -- Interaction of Titanium dioxide nanoparticles with Plants in Agroecosystems -- Interaction of nano-TiO2 with plants: Preparation and translocation -- Plant physiological responses to engineered nanoparticles -- Engineered nanoparticles in agro-ecosystems: implications on the soil health -- Effect of engineered nanoparticles on soil attributes and potential in reclamation of degraded lands -- Advances of Engineered Nanofertilizers for Modern Agriculture -- Nano-fertilizers and Nano-pesticides as Promoters of Plant Growth in Agriculture -- Bio-nanosensors: Synthesis and their substantial role in agriculture.